The local turnout mirrored the statewide pattern — just 31.2 percent of all California registered voters either went to the polls or turned in an absentee ballot.
Tag: County Government
Posted inCountywide, Government, Investigative, Safety, Security & Justice, State, Top Stories
County Leaders Seek to Renegotiate Public Employee Pensions
More than 24,000 state workers will increase pension contributions after striking a deal with the governor. OC supervisors have similar ideas.
Posted inGovernment, Investigative, Transportation
OC Grand Jury Chastises Officials on Transportation Decisions
Panel urges county, state and federal officials to reallocate transit money to local bus systems.
Posted inGovernment, Investigative
County Grand Jury Wants Lobbyist Registry
As things stand now, the public has no way of knowing who is paid to influence Orange County elected officials and department heads, grand jury report says.
Posted inGovernment, Investigative, Politics & Elections
Nelson’s Lead Widens with More Than Half of Precincts Reporting
Nelson has 10 point lead over Sidhu, but it looks like the only contested supervisor race is headed for a runoff.
Posted inGovernment
Treasurer Headed for Runoff
Two and a half percentage points separate Keith Rodenhuis and Shari Freidenrich in the race for Orange County Treasurer/Tax Collector.
Posted inCountywide, Government, Top Stories, Transportation
As Dispensaries Close, Pot Delivery Services Boom
A flourishing industry of pot delivery services is circumventing bans on storefront dispensaries and bringing medical marijuana directly to people’s homes.
Posted inCountywide, Government, Investigative, Politics & Elections, Top Stories
The Backstory on the Race for Treasurer
County Supervisor John Moorlach and Treasurer/Tax Collector Chriss Street, former friends who are now adversaries, are facing off in the primary through their protégés.
Posted inGovernment, Investigative, Yorba Linda
Immigration Vote Reveals Divisions on Yorba Linda Council
The 3-0 vote to be the first Orange County city to officially support Arizona’s controversial new immigration law belies the bad feelings among council members.
Posted inCountywide, Government, Investigative, Politics & Elections, Top Stories
Walking the Walk Still Makes a Difference
Even in the age of Twitter, political consultants and campaign organizers say walking a district and knocking on doors remains one of the most effective methods of campaigning.
