The Orange County Fair story gets more bizarre with the sale possibilities intensifying as Schwarzenegger enters his last months in office. The city’s main negotiating consultant draws attention amid conflict of interest allegations.
Tag: Costa Mesa City Council
Posted inCosta Mesa, Countywide, Investigative, Top Stories
Don’t Let Costa Mesa Become Irvine
Dear Mr. Editor-in-Chief, Would you be interested in investigating the city of Costa Mesa’s desire to become “like Irvine”, aka, the model CC&R city, with regards to residential property rights […]
Posted inCosta Mesa, Norberto Santana Jr.
It Will Certainly Be More Than Go-Carts and a Driving Range
Tense negotiations are expected as Costa Mesa and FMW try to
agree on what can happen at the OC Fairgrounds.
Posted inCosta Mesa, Countywide, Investigative, Top Stories
Fairgrounds Deal Protects City’s Bottom Line but Not Property’s Character
Company will be able to dictate uses with few checks from the public. ‘I’m a private entrepenuer — I hope I make much more than I’m paying you,” says company representative.
Posted inCosta Mesa, Countywide, Government, Investigative, Top Stories
A Frayed and Frustrated Costa Mesa Council Agrees to Fairgrounds Deal
Council members succumb to governor’s take-it-or-leave-it offer to form a partnership with a Newport Beach firm and buy the 150-acre property for $96 million.
Posted inCosta Mesa, Investigative, Politics & Elections
Immigration Back as an Election Issue from Costa Mesa to Sacramento
Costa Mesa City Council passes ‘Rule of Law.’ Meanwhile, Meg Whitman’s 50-point lead for the GOP nomination for governor dwindles to 11. Her stance on immigration in the wake of the new Arizona law is cited.
