Republicans and public safety unions used to walk hand-in-hand
through election cycles. Now they’re at each other’s throats.
Tag: Jim Righeimer
Two Longtime Foes Take One for the Team
Janet Nguyen and Van Tran have slugged it out in recent years.
However, with Tran in a tight congressional race against Democrat
Loretta Sanchez, and Republican Party pleas for unity, the two came
together Saturday.
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.
Fairgrounds Deal Protects City’s Bottom Line but Not Property’s Character
Company will be able to dictate uses with few checks from the public. ‘I’m a private entrepenuer — I hope I make much more than I’m paying you,” says company representative.
Fairgrounds Negotiations (and Allegations) Go Public
City Councilwoman accuses planning commission chairman of improper influence as city rolls out suitors for the OC Fairgrounds.
Righeimer Is in the Clear, at Least Legally
Costa Mesa planning commissioner knowingly leaked information from a closed session. But he didn’t do anything illegal since the session itself was illegal.
Righeimer Accidentally Informed Reporter of Mystery Advisor
Costa Mesa official thought he was leaving a message for a fellow insider about the latest addition to the fairgrounds negotiating team. But he’d called a reporters’ phone.









