Supervisors approved an agreement allowing beds in two county jails to be rented out for federal immigration detainees. But Orange officials are still concerned about the effect of more inmates in town on its main shopping center.
Tag: County Government
Posted inCountywide, Government, Health & Wellness, Investigative, Top Stories
County Holds the Line While Indigent Healthcare Costs Skyrocket
The Great Recession has forced record numbers of adults to arrive in local hospital wards as indigents, but Orange County has thus far refused to pay its share of the increased burden.
Posted inGovernment, Investigative, Politics & Elections, Top Stories, Transportation
Metrolink Ridership Continues to Drop in OC
But the numbers seem to be leveling off, according to an Orange County Transportation Authority staff report.
Posted inCorrections, Economy, Government, Investigative, Top Stories, Transportation
OCTA and Teamsters OK New Bus Contract
No pay increases are included in the three-year pact, but no more layoffs are expected either.
Posted inGovernment, Top Stories
Other Takes On Top Pensioners Story
Region’s major daily newspapers delve into data released by the Orange County Employees Retirement System.
Posted inCountywide, Government, Investigative, Norberto Santana Jr., Top Stories
John Moorlach and His Long Shots
Supervisor gets the last laugh after praying for the Netherlands to beat Brazil in the World Cup. He’s hoping for similar luck with the county’s lawsuit against the deputies union.
Posted inCountywide, Government, Investigative, Top Stories
County’s Executive Ranks Are in for Some Tough Talks
Next year’s contract negotiations are likely to feature pressure for concessions on pensions and perks after the publication of the names of more than 500 former executives and other high-level employees earning annual pensions in excess of $100,000.
Posted inGovernment, Norberto Santana Jr., Top Stories
More From Mauk on Pension Changes
Delving deeper into Orange County CEO Tom Mauk’s suggestion that the county ask Sacramento lawmakers to allow public agencies to impose employee pension contributions.
Posted inGovernment, Investigative, Norberto Santana Jr., Top Stories
County Seeking State Law That Allows It to Impose Pension Cuts
County officials are lobbying Sacramento legislators to change state law so that local governments can simply impose pension contribution changes just like they can with wages and other benefits.
Posted inCountywide, Government, Investigative, Top Stories
County Lawyers Battling CEO Over Raises
Assistant district attorneys, public defenders and lawyers in the county counsel’s office say they deserve a 3.5 percent raise. County CEO Tom Mauk says they’re crazy.
