Orange County’s health care program for indigent adults will
gain millions more federal dollars and as many as 20,000 more
patients.
Tag: County Government
Grand Jurors Wanted
Superior Court is accepting applications for the next grand jury
term.
Supervisors Back Away From Cutting Airport Firefighters
Instead of eliminating positions, supervisors approve one-year
contract extension and an outsourcing study.
Officials Set to Propose Airport Firefighter Job Cuts
Officials say reducing the number of firefighters who serve the
airport would save $600,000. Firefighter union leaders say
passenger safety would be threatened.
Can County Devise a Better Approach Than Laura’s Law?
Supervisor John Moorlach says the county might adopt a law for
mentally ill street people that is “better” than current state
law.
Critics Call Proposed Dana Point Docks a Hazard
Opponents are concerned about possible dangers for swimmers at
Baby Beach. The harbor’s director says the public will have “ample
opportunity” to provide input.
State and School Officials Call Out Supervisors About Tax Take-Back
State Department of Finance director calls Orange County’s decision to keep $73 million in revenue “misguided” and “very likely illegal.”
OCTA Considering No-Confidence Vote on High-Speed Rail
No board member speaks up in defense of the $98-billion project
that would link Anaheim and San Francisco.
Trying to Lock the ‘Revolving Door’
New OCTA policy aims to discourage public board members from
resigning, then lobbying OCTA on behalf of private clients.
Orange County Supervisors Poised to Defy State Over $48-Million Tax Grab
County officials are taking a rare and aggressive tack by refusing to send property tax revenue that Gov. Brown took to balance the state budget.











