The scandal around the Viet America Society keeps raising key questions about how well executives track public money.
Tag: County Government
Posted inGovernment
Huntington Beach Demands OC Supervisor Resign After FBI Raid
The largest city in the district Orange County Supervisor Andrew Do represents joined the chorus of calls for his resignation after federal agents raided his house – and after county lawyers accused his daughter of embezzling COVID bailout money.
Posted inSafety, Security & Justice
Calls Mount For OC’s District Attorney To Figure Out Where $13 Million in COVID Funds Went
While two county supervisors are calling on DA Todd Spitzer to intervene, it remains unclear whether he will.
Posted inSafety, Security & Justice
Orange County Sues County Supervisor’s Daughter and Nonprofit Over Missing COVID Money
The lawsuit from the county alleges a nonprofit – along with four people – took at least $10 million from taxpayers and enriched themselves through buying houses across Orange County.
Posted inALL TOP STORIES
These Pets at OC Animal Care Are Looking for a Home
As of Aug. 6, there are 204 dogs and 216 cats currently housed at OC Animal Care in Tustin waiting to be adopted.
Posted inSafety, Security & Justice
County Supervisor’s Wife Declines To Seek Top Judge Seat Amidst Family Controversy
Superior Court Judge Cheri Pham’s decision to bow out of the race before it starts comes as her husband and daughter face questions over questionable contracts.
Posted inSafety, Security & Justice
Could OC’s District Attorney Office Be Facing A Jury Trial Like Never Before?
A lawsuit from an investigator who served under the past two District Attorneys is drawing questions about both their conduct.
Posted inHousing & Homelessness
Is Orange County About To Enforce Anti-Camping Laws Again?
The U.S. Supreme Court reversed a lower court decision that allowed homeless people to sleep in public places if there were not enough shelter beds in the area.
Posted inSafety, Security & Justice
CA State Senator Introduces Bill To Ban Drones Used by Most OC Police
An Orange County state senator is looking to outlaw drones that have already been blacklisted by the U.S. Department of Defense.
Posted inNorberto Santana Jr.
Santana: Finding Orange County’s Next CEO Just Got Complicated
Orange County officials are struggling to find a qualified CEO to run one of the largest county governments in the country after reports that the hiring process has become politicized and plagued with leaks.
