DA last week filed theft charges against Newport Beach attorney
and appeals board member Peter McAneny, alleging that he stole
$117,000 from a widow.
Tag: County Government
The Baby Supervisor
Supervisors Chairwoman Janet Nguyen becomes the first supervisor
in history to give birth while in office.
Did Mauk Hire Mainero as a Consultant or Lawyer?
This is an important distinction in the mini-controversy
surrounding county CEO Tom Mauk’s decision to contract with the
controversial former chief of staff for help with a pension
case.
OCTA Tweaks Its Public Comment Policy
Speaker cards will inform members of the public of their right
to remain anonymous when speaking at board meetings. Open
government expert says the agency is not going far enough.
Orange County Orders Sunset Beach Pot Shop Closures
Letters from the county to the town’s dispensaries say close or
face a misdemeanor charge.
You Don’t Need a Blue Card to Speak Your Mind
The OCTA unlawfully asks the public to fill out cards before
speaking at public meetings, says Voice of OC open records
consultant.
More Bad Budget Medicine for County
Job cuts, pension changes, hiring freezes are potentially on the
way in Orange County government.
Supervisors Approve DA’s ‘Spit and Acquit’ Program
Vote was unanimous, but two supervisors questioned numbers
presented by District Attorney Tony Rackauckas.
County Computer Contractor Gets $254,000 Bonus
Supervisors say quality survey that determined the bonus is
flawed and is in need of review.
DA to Ask for Renewal of ‘Spit and Acquit’
DNA processing program has solved few cases. The district
attorney will ask for more than $1.3 million for the program.











