Dozens of political groups face fines each election cycle for illegally hiding their contributors, records show. Campaign watchdogs say the penalties are so low that some see it as simply a cost of doing business.
Tag: Election 2012
Posted inPolitics & Elections, Santa Ana
Statewide Politicos Back Candidates for Santa Ana Mayor
Pulido receives U.S. Sen. Dianne Feinstein’s endorsement. Benavides gets one from Lt. Gov. Gavin Newsome.
Posted inPolitics & Elections, Santa Ana
Pulido Proposes Law to Discourage Official Vietnam Visitors
The mayor calls it a “stand for freedom.” Critics question the timing, calling it a last-minute tactic to gain votes.
Posted inCosta Mesa, Countywide, Politics & Elections, Top Stories
Measure for Costa Mesa Charter Attracts Big Labor Dollars
While a council majority controls the dais, organized labor controls the advertising landscape in this election.
Posted inAnaheim, Politics & Elections
Disney’s Latest Adventure: Local Campaign Attack Ads
This year’s fight for two open seats on the Anaheim City Council has been especially rough, with negative campaign mailers coming from all sides. But when it comes to finding out who’s behind them, not all mailers are created equal.
Posted inAnaheim, Politics & Elections
Key Issues Prompt Big Spending in Anaheim Race
The total amount of independent expenditures in the race for Anaheim City Council is well over $730,000, much more than in 2010.
Posted inIrvine, Politics & Elections
Secretive East Coast Group Backs GOP Candidates in Irvine
A Virginia-based nonprofit has funneled $200,000 to a statewide PAC that is working to defeat Irvine City Councilman Larry Agran and his slate of Democratic candidates in next week’s election.
Posted inHealth & Wellness, Politics & Elections, Santa Ana, Top Stories
Youths Pack Hall to Question Candidates for Santa Ana Mayor
The forum at Latino Health Access headquarters concentrated on issues that concern youths, such as immigration and bike lanes.
Posted inAnaheim, Politics & Elections
Disneyland Resort’s Contributions to Local PACs Top $300,000
The resort has spent heavily to back two Anaheim City Council candidates.
Posted inAnaheim, Politics & Elections
OCEA Gives $250,000 More for Leos
Total union contributions to a campaign committee supporting the Anaheim City Council candidate now stand at $438,000.
