They didn’t want the word promotora used in mental health
outreach program. Now they are facing accusations of “political
opportunism” and a possible lawsuit.
Tag: County Government
OC Park History Is a Tale of Two Counties
South Orange County is a parkland nirvana, with thousands of acres of open space. Meanwhile, parks are nearly nonexistent in many North County neighborhoods. How did this come to be?
First of three parts.
County Supervisors Balk at Use of Spanish Word in Health Promotion
Nonprofit Latino Health Access has $1.5 million held up because
program was titled Promotora.
More Bonuses Slated for Orange County Executives
Supervisors to vote on a new contract on the heels of two
reports criticizing of the county’s executive pay practices.
Supervisors Appoint Committee to Study Human Resources Department
But they resist calls to withdraw questionable raises for
executives.
County Deputy Union President Officially Moves On
Wayne Quint going to work for state attorney general. Tom
Dominguez takes over as union president.
County Auditor Squares Off With CEO Over Executive Raises
Performance Auditor Steve Danley says many of CEO Tom Mauk’s
explanations for pay raises don’t hold water. Supervisors will
debate issue Tuesday.
Tom Umberg Selected as New High-Speed Rail Chairman
The former Santa Ana assemblyman replaces former Anaheim Mayor
Curt Pringle atop the board.
OC to Get $41.6 Million in HUD Grants
The county and 20 cities stand to receive federal money for
low-income housing and homeless assistance.
Debating How to Slice Up Orange County
County officials have begun to take testimony on nearly two
dozen ideas for redrawing supervisorial districts.









