Orange County’s unspent millions is just one example of how a massive program created by a ballot initiative to improve mental health programs has major accountability issues, watchdogs say.
Tag: Darrell Steinberg
Posted inAnaheim, Transportation
Traffic Congestion Gets Attention at Regional Summit
More than 1,000 experts and political leaders are scheduled to attend Friday’s discussion of transportation planning.
Posted inTop Stories
Orange County’s Immigrants Welcome New State Laws
A number of state laws that took effect last month will make it easier for undocumented immigrants to work and pursue an education.
Posted inGovernment
OC Could Be Early Adopter of Laura’s Law If Governor Signs Bill
Supervisor John Moorlach is among those urging Gov. Jerry Brown to sign a bill allowing state money to be used in implementing the mental health law.
Posted inCountywide, Top Stories
Leaders Vow to Protect State’s Public Records Act
The governor and state Senate Democrats have abandoned an effort to gut the law that provides public’s access to government records.
Posted inGovernment, Health & Wellness, Top Stories
State Senate Panel Clarifies How Laura’s Law Can Be Funded
The Senate Health Committee approved two bills aimed at making it easier for counties to implement the law dealing with the treatment of mentally ill people.
Posted inAnaheim, Countywide, Investigative, Top Stories, Transportation
Pringle: Conflict Charges Are Unfair Ploy by Democrats
Regardless, the attorney general is set to rule as early as this
week on whether Pringle should have been both Anaheim mayor and
Rail Authority chairman.
Posted inAnaheim, Countywide, Investigative, Top Stories, Transportation
Pringle Says Roles Are ‘Compatible,’ Not in Conflict
Anaheim mayor responds to increased pressure from state attorney
general regarding possible conflicts of interest stemming from his
chairmanship of the state’s high-speed rail board.
