End of an Elmahrek
Countywide
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After more than six years of holding the powerful accountable in Orange County, Adam Elmahrek is leaving for the Los Angeles Times.
Medical Pot Advocate Alleges Santa Ana Mayor Traded Influence for Campaign Cash
Santa Ana
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Miguel Pulido asked a pot shop entrepreneur for contributions to a political action committee that opposed his city council adversaries in exchange for a seat on a marijuana policy task force, according to an eyewitness to the conversation.
FPPC Complaint: Secret Irvine Political Donations Were Illegal
Irvine
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A Virgina-based nonprofit allegedly funneled $200,000 from secret donors to elect Republicans to the Irvine City Council.
Benavides Leads in Fundraising for Mayoral Campaign
Politics
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Councilman David Benavides raised more than twice as much campaign cash as incumbent Mayor Miguel Pulido through Sept. 30, according to campaign finance disclosure reports.
OC Democrats Endorse Benavides for Santa Ana Mayor
Politics
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Monday’s vote marks the first time in recent memory that a challenger to longtime Mayor Miguel Pulido has received the party’s endorsement.
Just What Is an OC Republican?
Politics
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The local Republican Party has sent a questionnaire to candidates that it insists is not a political litmus test.
Pulido Foes Say They’re Sowing Seeds of ‘Santa Ana Spring’
Countywide
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Members of Santa Ana’s new City Council majority are going public in a big way with their determination to oust longtime Mayor Miguel Pulido in the upcoming election.
With Differing Views, Local Leaders Map November Election Strategies
County Government
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Labor confronts the Democratic establishment while Republicans deal with their moderates. Both keep trying to figure out Latinos.
Hotel Subsidy Deal Causes Split Among Local Labor Leaders
Anaheim
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Teamsters Local 952 resigns from the OC Labor Federation after
federation leaders speak against the $158-million subsidy for two
planned four-star hotels in Anaheim.
The Battle Behind the Battle for the 69th Assembly District
Norberto Santana, Jr. columns
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Democratic Party leaders will gather this weekend to vote on a
pre-endorsement in the race. The decision could end up as a
referendum on the party’s future.