City Councilman Larry Agran withdraws his proposal to establish ties with the city of Nha Trang after protests from the Vietnamese community.
Tag: Janet Nguyen
Posted inCountywide, Top Stories
Nguyen Criticizes Nelson for Political Aide’s Commission Appointment
Supervisor Janet Nguyen says she was snubbed in a similar situation in the past.
Posted inCountywide, Government, Top Stories
Supervisors: FPPC Should Enforce Local Campaign Law
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.
Posted inCountywide, Government, Investigative, Top Stories
DA: Nguyen Didn’t Violate Conflict of Interest Laws
Prosecutors conclude that the OC supervisor’s acceptance of campaign cash from an attorney who had consulted with CalOptima is not illegal.
Posted inTop Stories
Nguyen Harshly Criticized by Colleagues Over CalOptima Audit
The county supervisor’s grip on CalOptima — the county’s $1.5-billion managed health care plan for the poor and elderly — may be loosening.
Posted inNorberto Santana Jr.
Nelson Will Remain Chairman
The OC Board of Supervisors took an unusual step Tuesday by voting to keep Shawn Nelson as chairman and Pat Bates as vice chairwoman.
Posted inCountywide, Top Stories
Nelson Likely to Stay as Chairman of County Supervisors
Supervisor Pat Bates seems set to defer to current Chairman Shawn Nelson for the sake of continuity as the board heads into overtime in labor negotiations. Renewing Supervisor Janet Nguyen’s two-year appointment to CalOptima is also at issue.
Posted inCountywide, Health & Wellness, Investigative, Norberto Santana Jr., Top Stories, Transportation
CalOptima Slammed By U.S. Audit
Federal officials announced they have found a “serious threat to the health and safety” of elderly patients in a 16,000-member program.
Posted inCorrections, Government, Investigative, Top Stories
Applicants ‘Urgently’ Needed for Orange County Grand Jury
Too few residents have applied to serve on the watchdog body that delves into the operation of public agencies in OC.
Posted inGovernment, Top Stories
Nguyen’s Controversial Aide Has Retired From County Post
Tam “Nick” Lecong, Supervisor Janet Nguyen’s deputy chief of staff and special assistant, left the county at the end of last month.
