The company at the forefront of a county privatization push allegedly provided kickbacks, manipulated rates and made unnecessary trips.
Tag: John Moorlach
Posted inCountywide, Garden Grove, Government, Top Stories
Nelson, Spitzer Clash Over Proposed Underage Drinking Law
The vote is delayed after county supervisors openly clashed over whether it would save lives or encroach on civil liberties.
Posted inCountywide, Government, Top Stories, Transportation
Proposed I-405 Toll Lanes Draw Ire of Residents and Officials
A central premise behind a controversial proposal to add toll lanes to the 405 freeway came under attack at a public forum Tuesday evening.
Posted inGovernment
Fire Chief Apologizes for Questionable Email Regarding Bid
Keith Richter’s apology came after threats by county supervisors to take away his agency’s power to conduct ambulance bidding.
Posted inCountywide, Government, Top Stories
Banked Vacation and Sick Leave Lead to Big Payouts
Over the past five years, many high-level employees in Orange County government have reaped six-figure sick and vacation leave payouts. “This is not something we intended to become a practice,” says a state senator.
Posted inGovernment
OC Could Be Early Adopter of Laura’s Law If Governor Signs Bill
Supervisor John Moorlach is among those urging Gov. Jerry Brown to sign a bill allowing state money to be used in implementing the mental health law.
Posted inGovernment, Investigative, Top Stories
Concerns Remain as Big Xerox Contract Returns for Vote
Among the issues regarding the county’s information technology contract is $11 million in costs added by Xerox after its final offer.
Posted inEducation, Government, Top Stories
County Rejects School Bonds Due to District’s Finances
The Garden Grove district’s proposed budget projects a $60-million deficit.
Posted inCountywide, Health & Wellness, Housing & Homelessness, Santa Ana, Top Stories, Transportation
Santa Ana Council Approves Zoning for Homeless Shelters
The move was made to bring the city into compliance with a state Senate bill that requires cities to make land available for shelters.
Posted inCountywide, Government, Politics & Elections, Top Stories
Pensions Are an Increasingly Perilous Perk for Supervisors
Supervisor John Moorlach, Orange County’s most high-profile pension fighter, has for years shrugged off criticism of his own generous benefit. But after announcing a run for Congress, he’s starting to feel the heat.
