Contreras is accused of failing to disclose income, gifts, and fundraising for a city statue, which he denies.
Tag: California Fair Political Practices Commission
Posted inCountywide
State Closes Money Laundering Investigation of OC Republican Party and Andrew Do
Investigators took no enforcement action, finding “insufficient evidence” of any violations.
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Candidate Money Sources Come to Light Too Late As Many Have Voted Weeks Early
Large numbers of people in Orange County may have already cast their ballot without getting a conclusive look at who’s really backing the candidates they voted for.
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County Political Parties as Money Laundering Vehicles for Politicians
The state has issued over $160,000 in fines for laundering money through county-level political parties.
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Top Aides to Andrew Do Blew Off Investigators in Money Laundering Probe That Led to $40,000 Fine
Two of Orange County Supervisor Andrew Do’s top aides were previously involved with a state election campaign that pled guilty to laundering $65,000 in campaign money.
Posted inCountywide, Government, Investigative, Politics & Elections, Santa Ana, Top Stories
Surveillance of Councilman Gathered Evidence of Felony Residence Fraud, DA Said
It’s first time in years Orange County DA officials have been known to place a politician under surveillance for alleged residency fraud.
Posted inGovernment, Investigative, Safety, Security & Justice, Top Stories
DA Under Scrutiny for Not Disclosing Private Jet Trip from Billionaire Henry Nicholas
Federal authorities previously seized Nicholas’ Gulfstream G-IV jet, alleging he used the plane to transport and distribute illegal drugs around the country and internationally.
Posted inGovernment, Investigative, Top Stories
State Investigating Conflict Allegations Against Supervisor Andrew Do
The probe centers on Do’s involvement in contract decisions at CalOptima, the county’s health care organization for low-income and elderly people.
Posted inFountain Valley, Garden Grove, Government, Investigative, Politics & Elections, Santa Ana, Top Stories, Westminster
State Will Not Pursue Enforcement Over Do’s 1.2 Million Taxpayer-Funded Mailers
Do’s mailers to voters in his district later prompted the state Legislature to ban local governments from sending out government-funded mailers featuring elected officials within 60 days of an election.
Posted inCountywide, Top Stories
Arnold Forde, Longtime California Political Consultant and Direct Mail Pioneer, Dead at 82
Arnold Forde, one of California’s most influential, longstanding and controversial political consultants, died Saturday after two years of illness. He was 82.
