OC Examines Inmate Death as Mother Says It’s Been 12 Days Without Info
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The so-far unexplained death of Anthony Acevez is drawing interest from two county supervisors, in response to the man’s mother publicly asking for answers.
Newport Residents, Citing Campaign Cash, Win Pause on Private Jet Expansion
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Newport Beach residents and small plane owners succeeded in getting county supervisors to step back from controversial plans to add more private jet spaces at John Wayne Airport.
County Partners With Placentia to Redevelop City’s Old Town Area
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County Supervisors took initial steps to partner with Placentia to create the state’s first financing district that both the city and county will chip in to redevelop Placentia’s Old Town infrastructure to bring in more tax revenue.
OC Gives Sheriff Sole Control of Crime Lab, Against National Recommendations
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The move to put the crime lab scientists under a law enforcement agency directly contradicts the national best practices Sheriff Don Barnes and DA Todd Spitzer cited to justify the change.
OC Apparently Left Millions in Homeless Health & Housing Grants on the Table
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Smaller counties than OC have asked for and received tens of millions more in state and federal funds for preventative health and housing programs that studies have shown save taxpayer dollars overall, help homeless people get off the streets, and save lives.
Irvine To Grapple With City Council Vacancy After Christina Shea Becomes Mayor
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Irvine will grapple with a City Council vacancy when Mayor Pro Tem Christina Shea succeeds former Mayor Don Wagner, who resigned Tuesday after winning a special election to become a County supervisor.
New OC Supervisor Don Wagner to Take Office Wednesday
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He comes into office as supervisors face a host of issues ranging from homelessness to where a veterans’ cemetery should go, to problems with mental healthcare delivery.
Strong Wagner Lead Fuels GOP Hopes of Holding OC Supervisor Supermajority
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The ongoing trend prompts Wagner to declare victory. Meanwhile, his Democratic opponent, former Congresswoman Loretta Sanchez, awaits a final count.
Republican Wagner Strengthens Lead in Key OC Supervisor Race
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Irvine Mayor Don Wagner’s lead now exceeds all of the known ballots that remain to be counted. The closely-watched election will influence the power and policy dynamics on the powerful county Board of Supervisors.
Irvine Mayor Leads First Night’s Results for Key OC Supervisor Election
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The result will impact Democrats’ chances of gaining a majority on the powerful Orange County Board of Supervisors in next year’s general election.