Pulido Amends Statements to Include House Transaction
Santa Ana
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Following a Voice of OC investigation, the Santa Ana Mayor updates reports to show co-ownership of a house that might be an illegal gift.
Santa Ana Mayor’s Property Swap Raises Questions
Countywide
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Mayor’s family bought a house in Westminster for less than half fair market value from a city vendor, who then received a $1.35-million city contract.
Questions of Conflict Swirl Around Yorba Linda Water District
Water, Power & Waste
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The agency has awarded more than $200,000 in contracts to a company that recently employed its acting general manager.
The Story Behind Councilwoman Kring’s Recent Flip-Flops
Anaheim
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The Anaheim councilwoman changed her position on a controversial hotel tax subsidy, civilian oversight of police, and district elections amid fundraisers and campaign contributions.
Questions Surround County Doctor’s Speaking Fees
Government
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Clayton Chau, a CalOptima official and former Health Care Agency psychiatrist, apparently violated county policy by taking lucrative speaking fees from pharmaceutical companies.
Mystery Check Leads to More Secrecy Issues at CalOptima
Government
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The health plan took delivery of a $90,391 cashier’s check, but the sender refused to reveal who donated the money.
Firm Wins Public Bidding Even When Not Best Qualified
Countywide
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Twice in recent weeks, Roger Faubel Public Affairs has received lucrative public contracts, even though it was initially not rated the best qualified firm.
Former OCTA Board Member’s New Job Exposes Conflict of Interest Loophole
Government
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In a matter of weeks, Peter Buffa went from serving on the
Orange County Transportation Authority board to working for an
investment house that does business with the agency.
Law Provides Opportunity to Treat Mentally Ill at Street Level
Countywide
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Orange County Supervisors will consider implementing Laura’s Law
in the wake of the Kelly Thomas beating in Fullerton.
New County Redistricting Rules Still Offer Incumbent Protection
Government
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Although the statewide goal this year is to take the politics
out of redistricting, county criteria include “continuity of
representation.”