Grand Jury: A Simple Vitals Check Could Prevent Inmate Deaths
Orange County jails
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A simple check of inmates’ vital signs as they come into Orange County jail facilities could save their lives, according to a new Orange County Grand Jury report.
Grand Jury Report Details Allegations of Sexual Harassment and Favoritism Within DA Investigations Unit
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Sex between supervisors and subordinates, sexual harassment, and perceptions of a “good old boys club” that receives promotions and favorable treatment may contribute to a hostile work environment within the Orange County District Attorney’s investigations bureau, according to an Orange County Grand Jury report released Tuesday.
County Responds to Critical Grand Jury Report on Foster Care System
County Government
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Orange County officials are taking issue with a recent grand jury’s report findings that the county has an inadequate number of foster homes, overworked social workers, and a lack of oversight on contracts with outside agencies.
Grand Jury: County Officials Derelict in Responding to Reports
County Government
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Officials say they will implement recommendations by the grand jury, or at least study them further, but apparently end up doing nothing, according to grand jurors.
Santana: Animals Remain Low on OC Supervisors’ Priority Lists
Countywide
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Amidst video game violence summits, sea lion legislation, judicial recalls, Voice of OC Publisher Norberto Santana Jr. notes recent grand jury report on county animal shelter is a stark reminder to electeds to stay focused on the job at hand.
Supervisors Turn Down Independent Ethics Oversight
Countywide
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The Board of Supervisors’ ultimate vote on its reply to the grand jury’s recommendation was confusing, even to top county officials.
Villa Park May Cut Ties to CalPERS
Outdoors
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The city council may end its contract with the public employee pension plan and also support a state delay in increasing gasoline and diesel taxes.
Six Hot Debates to Watch This Week
Government
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Irvine looks at affordable housing for veterans while Villa Park considers ending its pension contract with CalPERs and Cypress studies more horse race dates at Los Alamitos.
Supervisors: FPPC Should Enforce Local Campaign Law
Countywide
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Supervisors say enforcement by the state Fair Political Practices Commission would lead to a more accountable system. There is confusion, however, about whether it would lead to an increase in contribution limits.
Supervisors Inch Toward Response to CalOptima Report
Countywide
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They have appointed a subcommittee to analyze the recommendations that more supervisors be added to the 11-member CalOptima board.