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.
Tag: Bob Stern
Posted inCountywide, Santa Ana, Top Stories, Transportation
Santa Ana Mayor’s Property Swap Raises Questions
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.
Posted inInvestigative, Water, Power & Waste, Yorba Linda
Questions of Conflict Swirl Around Yorba Linda Water District
The agency has awarded more than $200,000 in contracts to a company that recently employed its acting general manager.
Posted inAnaheim, Countywide, Top Stories
The Story Behind Councilwoman Kring’s Recent Flip-Flops
The Anaheim councilwoman changed her position on a controversial hotel tax subsidy, civilian oversight of police, and district elections amid fundraisers and campaign contributions.
Posted inGovernment, Investigative, Top Stories
Questions Surround County Doctor’s Speaking Fees
Clayton Chau, a CalOptima official and former Health Care Agency psychiatrist, apparently violated county policy by taking lucrative speaking fees from pharmaceutical companies.
Posted inGovernment, Health & Wellness, Investigative, Top Stories
Mystery Check Leads to More Secrecy Issues at CalOptima
The health plan took delivery of a $90,391 cashier’s check, but the sender refused to reveal who donated the money.
Posted inCountywide, Government, Investigative, Irvine, Top Stories, Transportation, Water, Power & Waste
Firm Wins Public Bidding Even When Not Best Qualified
Twice in recent weeks, Roger Faubel Public Affairs has received lucrative public contracts, even though it was initially not rated the best qualified firm.
Posted inGovernment, Investigative, Top Stories, Transportation
Former OCTA Board Member’s New Job Exposes Conflict of Interest Loophole
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.
Posted inCountywide, Government, Investigative, Top Stories
Law Provides Opportunity to Treat Mentally Ill at Street Level
Orange County Supervisors will consider implementing Laura’s Law
in the wake of the Kelly Thomas beating in Fullerton.
Posted inGovernment, Transportation
New County Redistricting Rules Still Offer Incumbent Protection
Although the statewide goal this year is to take the politics
out of redistricting, county criteria include “continuity of
representation.”
