After a Voice of OC article, the governor’s office presses an Orange County delegation in Sacramento. County Supervisor Todd Spitzer vows to provide the key vote to mandate cuts.
Tag: Jerry Brown
Posted inWestminster
Westminster Officials Describe ‘Vulnerable’ City Budget
Even with the economy improving, the city manager is more cautious than optimistic after a near bankruptcy and 67 layoffs.
Posted inSanta Ana
Santa Ana OKs Two-Year Budget
With the $205.7-million budget for next fiscal year, more police and code enforcement spending and an end to employee furloughs may be in store.
Posted inGovernment, Health & Wellness, Top Stories
State Senate Panel Clarifies How Laura’s Law Can Be Funded
The Senate Health Committee approved two bills aimed at making it easier for counties to implement the law dealing with the treatment of mentally ill people.
Posted inGovernment, Top Stories
County and State Resolve Dispute Over Housing Funds
The state had demanded redistribution of $29 million left over after dissolving redevelopment agencies.
Posted inHealth & Wellness, Top Stories
‘Last Distraction’ Gone as State Moves Ahead on Obamacare
In the wake of President Obama’s re-election, California lawmakers say nothing can stop them from implementing the Affordable Care Act.
Posted inCountywide, Politics & Elections, Santa Ana, Top Stories
Pulido Faces His Challengers in Santa Ana Mayoral Debate
In an election-year rarity, incumbent Mayor Miguel Pulido showed up Wednesday to debate challengers to his nearly 20-year reign.
Posted inEconomy, Government
After Years of Red Ink and Cuts, Many City Budgets Stabilizing
Most of Orange County’s cities are expecting a 1- to 4-percent boost to their main revenue sources in the new fiscal year.
Posted inCountywide, Investigative, Stanton, Top Stories
Venerable Stanton Neighborhood Tries to Save Its Park
Budget woes might mean the end of Victor Zuniga Park, but a group of neighbors rooted there for generations are doing all they can.
Posted inCountywide, Investigative, Top Stories, Westminster
How the End of Redevelopment Hits a City’s Bottom Line
A recent grand jury report shows that the unraveling of redevelopment agencies, which officially began in February, has proven to be complicated and contentious.
