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Pulido Amends Statements to Include House Transaction

Santa Ana
By ADAM ELMAHREK | December 5, 2013

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
By ADAM ELMAHREK | November 14, 2013

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
By ADAM ELMAHREK | September 23, 2013

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
By ADAM ELMAHREK | August 27, 2013

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
By THY VO and TRACY WOOD | July 23, 2013

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
By TRACY WOOD | June 18, 2013

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
By TRACY WOOD | March 26, 2012

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
By TRACY WOOD | September 28, 2011

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
By TRACY WOOD | September 6, 2011

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
By TRACY WOOD | June 30, 2011

Although the statewide goal this year is to take the politics
out of redistricting, county criteria include “continuity of
representation.”

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