While the project is now able to receive federal funding, it’s unclear how fast that money could move into the project since it’s sitting in the middle of a priority list.
Tag: County Government
Posted inHealth & Wellness
Pressure Grows on CalOptima to Release Andrew Do Corruption Report
Two Orange County Supervisors are publicly calling on the report to be publicly released, and it remains unclear how many board members have had a chance to read the documents.
Posted inHealth & Wellness
Will CalOptima Release a Probe Into a Former OC Supervisor Serving Prison Time?
While CalOptima is the first local agency to complete an internal investigation into former OC Supervisor Andrew Do’s conduct, it’s unclear if the public will get to see the report.
Posted inEmergencies & Disasters
OC Fire Authority Chief Challenges County’s Ambulance Contractor
The fight will determine who shows up when most Orange County residents call 9-1-1, with the county’s biggest fire chief claiming the odds were rigged against him.
Posted inPolitics & Elections
OC Supervisors Reject Idea to Settle Voting Records Lawsuit with DOJ
Supervisors voted along party lines to continue defending a lawsuit from federal prosecutors requesting voting information amid a probe into alleged noncitizen voting.
Posted inSafety, Security & Justice
OC Supervisors Remove District Attorney’s HR Department After $3 Million Loss
Moving forward, any internal complaints surrounding the county’s elected district attorney will have to go through the county CEO’s office instead of his own.
Posted inEmergencies & Disasters
OC Supervisors Reject Fire Authority Ambulance Plan, Pick Private Contractor
While opponents of the private contractor pointed out recent problems in LA County and the possibility of federal funding for a public program, supervisors said the concerns came too late.
Posted inGovernment
OC Supervisors Greenlight New Ethics Code Without New Enforcement Mechanisms
While supervisors unanimously approved the new language, questions remained on how much of an impact the new guidelines could have.
Posted inSafety, Security & Justice
Who’s Paying OC District Attorney Todd Spitzer’s Legal Bills?
After a jury ordered Spitzer to pay a $25,000 fine, he turned to his campaign donors and began fundraising.
Posted inOutdoors
Who Gets a Free Ticket to the Orange County Fair?
While the public faces increased prices to park and enter the OC Fair, leaders hand out thousands of free tickets and host exclusive dinners for local officials and their guests.
