Mayor says $700-million elevated train system, still officially part of the city’s long-term transportation plan, would be “way too expensive.”
Tag: County Government
Posted inGovernment, Huntington Beach, Investigative
Grand Jury Takes On Sheriff, Fire Authority and Toxic Dump
Reports conclude that the Sheriff’s Department needs to modernize jail video surveillance, firefighter salaries should be reined in and an oilfield dump should be cleaned up.
Posted inCountywide, Government, Health & Wellness, Top Stories
California Jumps Ahead on Expansion of Health Coverage
Thousands in Orange County are receiving health coverage as a precursor of Obamacare. But the U.S. Supreme Court could strike down the law.
Posted inGovernment, Investigative
Supervisors Give Human Relations Commission a Temporary Reprieve
They delay until next week a final decision on cutting funding for the commission as part of final county budget adoption.
Posted inGovernment, Transportation
OCTA Giving Away Free Bus Passes
The catch is you must take public transportation, ride a bike, carpool, telecommute or walk to school or work one day this week.
Posted inGovernment, Transportation
OCTA Extends Public Comment Period for I-405 Widening Project
Comments will be accepted through July 17.
Posted inGovernment
Once a Whipping Boy, Cop Watchdog Now Gets More Love
Months after threatening the budget ax, a majority of supervisors now say they support the county’s Office of Independent Review.
Posted inGovernment, Health & Wellness, Investigative, Top Stories
Grand Jury Concludes County Must Do Better Job Fighting Elder Abuse
The jury’s report asserts that abuse of elderly residents is on the rise and that county agencies need to modernize their rules and programs.
Posted inGovernment, Health & Wellness, Top Stories
Refowitz Named Health Agency Chief
The county’s former director of behavioral health services has been acting Health Care Agency director since David Riley’s retirement.
Posted inGovernment, Investigative, Top Stories
Human Relations Commission May Be on Chopping Block
Concerns from Supervisor Shawn Nelson lead to a review of $200,000 in funding for the organization that fights hate crimes.
