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.
Tag: County Government
Posted inWater, Power & Waste
Irvine Asks Future Homeowners to Sign Away Right to Sue Nearby Landfill
Residents could be signing away their ability to sue a nearby landfill in a neighborhood that grappled with an asphalt factory.
Posted inCountywide
Orange County Grand Jury Blasts Uncoordinated Regulation of E-Bikes
Grand jurors found that regulations for e-bikes change city to city across Orange County despite efforts to implement broader rules for one of the county’s fastest growing transit options.
Posted inSafety, Security & Justice
How Deep Does OC District Attorney Todd Spitzer Look Into His Own Office?
While the Conviction Integrity Unit gives the DA’s office a clean bill of health, there are questions circulating around multiple high-profile cases that were thrown out due to misconduct.
Posted inALL TOP STORIES
Housing Horses at the OC Equestrian Center is Getting More Expensive
While the OC Fair Board was able to cut down the spiking rental rates for horse stalls slightly, many equestrians maintain that the price tag is still too high.
Posted inTop Stories
Vote-By-Mail Opens Today for Orange County Voters
Although in-person vote centers won’t open until Feb. 24, Orange County voters can send in their mail-in ballots starting on Feb. 5. Some in-person vote centers won’t open until March 2.
Posted inPolitics & Elections
Open Northwest Orange County Supervisor Seat Sees Packed Primary
With Supervisor Andrew Do leaving the county dais after eight years, there’s a lot of competition for his seat.
Posted inPolitics & Elections
Eastern OC Supervisors Election Could Get Decided in March Primary
With only two candidates running in the district, whoever wins the majority of the votes won’t have to face any opponent in a runoff election this November.
Posted inEquality & Equity
Where Do Hate Crimes Happen in Orange County?
While many local agencies won’t disclose where hate crimes are reported, a state report shines some light on the issue.
Posted inHousing & Homelessness
Orange County Leaders Question CARE Court Promises
Local leaders are beginning to publicly question what – if any – impact the new CARE Court system will have on the growing homeless crisis.
