Engineers on 57 Freeway widening project were given unneeded
laptops, audit says.
Tag: County Government
Should Empty Bus Station Be Made a Homeless Shelter?
Supervisor John Moorlach wants the now-closed bus depot across
from the Orange County Civic Center opened for those without
shelter. Santa Ana leaders are not enthusiastic about the idea.
Hotel Subsidy Deal Causes Split Among Local Labor Leaders
Teamsters Local 952 resigns from the OC Labor Federation after
federation leaders speak against the $158-million subsidy for two
planned four-star hotels in Anaheim.
Hospital Industry to Hold Campaign Fundraiser for Supervisor Nguyen
“Tribute to Supervisor Janet Nguyen” comes after her successful
drive to get the hospital industry a permanent seat on CalOptima
board.
The Ugly Truth About Orange County’s Computer Upgrade
Despite years spent on a new property tax system, implementation
is still a long way off.
Public Administrator John Williams Retires
Williams informs supervisors that he will drop his lawsuit and
stick to the terms of the agreement he made last year.
Fullerton Might Get OCTA’s Help to Fund Rail Crossings
The city lost nearly $8.5 million for the project when Gov.
Jerry Brown eliminated redevelopment.
Rackauckas Denies Using His Office to Aid Spitzer’s Opponents
The Orange County district attorney hotly disputes his former
protege’s contention that the DA’s staff is campaigning against him
on official time.
CalOptima Board Takes First Steps to Join ‘Dual-Eligible’ Pilot Project
A statewide experiment is aimed at cutting costs and
streamlining care for people eligible for both Medi-Cal and
Medicare.
More Ugly Politics Between Spitzer and the District Attorney’s Office
The former assistant district attorney and current supervisor
candidate is accusing the DA’s office of illegally coordinating
campaign activity against him.











