With legislation enabling a sale to Costa Mesa stalling in Sacramento, the governor announces that he is ready to initiate another bidding process, which again puts the fate of the Fairgrounds in question.
Tag: Immigration
Posted inGovernment, Investigative, Politics & Elections
Deputy Union’s Silence on Civilian Jailers Might Hurt Its Case
Many expected Orange County sheriff’s deputies to protest loudly when civilian guards started showing up at the jails. They didn’t. They are now, but it may be too late.
Posted inCosta Mesa, Countywide, Investigative, Top Stories
More Twists and Turns Than the Tilt-a-Whirl
The Orange County Fair story gets more bizarre with the sale possibilities intensifying as Schwarzenegger enters his last months in office. The city’s main negotiating consultant draws attention amid conflict of interest allegations.
Posted inGovernment, Investigative, Norberto Santana Jr.
OC Fair Board Wants Back In
New proposal from the much-maligned board for purchase of the Orange County Fairgrounds is expected today.
Posted inIrvine
Irvine Council Approves Children’s Insurance Program Contract
Testimony of mother of two uninsured children helps council members decide on $40,000 extension.
Posted inInvestigative, Politics & Elections
The Long Fight Against City Hall
The salary scandal in the Los Angeles County city of Bell has spurred civic action among residents. But residents will have to stay active.
Posted inGovernment, Investigative
Orange (the city of) Worried About Orange (jumpsuits)
Supervisors approved an agreement allowing beds in two county jails to be rented out for federal immigration detainees. But Orange officials are still concerned about the effect of more inmates in town on its main shopping center.
Posted inCosta Mesa, Norberto Santana Jr.
Contemplating Fate of the OC Fairgrounds
The theme for this year’s OC Fair is ‘The Beat Goes On.’ But will it?
Posted inCypress, Investigative, Politics & Elections
Cypress Immigration Resolutions Draw A Crowd, But Fail Again
For the second meeting in a row, Councilman Phil Luebben introduces resolutions in support of Arizona’s controversial immigration law. And just like before, Luebben’s colleagues turn him down.
Posted inCypress, Investigative, Politics & Elections
The Politics of Immigration in Cypress
Councilman Phil Luebben wants strongly worded resolutions in favor of immigration law. Luebben colleagues want him to keep quiet.
