More than $73 million in property tax is at stake.
Tag: John Moorlach
Posted inGovernment, Top Stories
Supervisors Name New CalOptima Board Members
Two campaign donors to Supervisor Janet Nguyen got seats, but another of her preferred candidates was passed over.
Posted inGovernment, Health & Wellness, Housing & Homelessness, Investigative, Top Stories
Director Resigns From County Partnership to End Homelessness
Steve Kight’s departure might further slow the already slow-moving progress of the county’s Partnership to End Homelessness.
Posted inCosta Mesa
Costa Mesa Approves Annual Efficiency Audits by Outsiders
Consultant will evaluate whether selected city functions are being performed efficiently and reliably.
Posted inGovernment, Orange
Does Orange County Want to Dig Another Hole for Itself?
Supervisors are contemplating whether to order digging up a flood control basin in Orange that the county filled in more than a dozen years ago.
Posted inGovernment, Investigative, Top Stories
Supervisors Might Change Auditor to Appointed Position
They are scrambling to fill the office as it faces a $73-million lawsuit from Sacramento.
Posted inHousing & Homelessness, Santa Ana
Occupy Santa Ana Protests Ticketing of Homeless People
They shouldn’t be cited for sleeping on lawns and sidewalks if there are no shelter beds available, protesters argue.
Posted inGovernment, Investigative, Top Stories
Interim County Auditor Abruptly Quits After Supervisors Delay Hiring Him
Shaun Skelly says supervisors’ delay in appointing him and new county retirement rules both played roles in his decision.
Posted inGovernment, Investigative, Top Stories
County to Re-Up With Firm Responsible for $48-Million Oops
The firm, Platinum Advisors, had overlooked legislative changes that enabled Gov. Jerry Brown to grab $48 million in tax dollars from Orange County.
Posted inCountywide, Government, Investigative, Irvine, Top Stories, Transportation, Water, Power & Waste
Firm Wins Public Bidding Even When Not Best Qualified
Twice in recent weeks, Roger Faubel Public Affairs has received lucrative public contracts, even though it was initially not rated the best qualified firm.
