Will the ‘Trump Effect’ Help Democrats Turn Orange County Blue?
Countywide
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Democrats are targeting four Orange County members of the House of Representatives.
The OC GOP’s Delicate Dance in the Age of Trump
Immigration
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There was a time when Republican officials in the “reddest county in America” were not at all shy about deriding our porous borders and condemning those who advocate amnesty for unauthorized immigrants. But their approach has become more nuanced in recent years.
Nelson’s Proposal to Extend Supervisors’ Term Limits Appears Dead
County Government
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For the second time in as many public meetings, Supervisor Shawn Nelson agendized a proposal to extend supervisors’ term limits, only to pull it before a vote could be taken. But this time it seems gone for good.
Nelson Postpones Controversial Term Limits Proposal
County Government
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Following intense criticism from fellow Republicans, Orange County Supervisor Shawn Nelson delayed a vote to put a proposal on the November ballot that would extend the supervisors’ term limit to three terms.
Nelson Draws Flak for Proposing to Extend Supervisors’ Term Limits
County Government
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County Supervisor Shawn Nelson says his proposal to increase the supervisors’ term limit to three terms would lead to better policymaking. But Supervisor Todd Spitzer and others see it as a last-minute deceptive move to benefit himself.
Fleischman: It’s Not Just Secret Meetings at OC Water District, Look at Pay for Meetings
Community Columnists
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Taxpayers and rate-payers at the Orange County Water District aren’t just funding secret meetings but are also one of many special districts doling out questionable pay and benefits for directors.
Santana: Old Friends Now Foes in 48th District, While Debate in 46th a Dud
Opinion
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While sparks fly in the 48th Congressional District over the 2018 election, this November’s race for the 46th is so far a snoozer. Key to real elections is involvement and Voice of OC launches new program to help ensure community dialogue.
Deputies’ Union Fails in Effort to Block Release of Negotiation Records
Countywide
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Superior Court Judge Craig Griffin turned down a request by the Association of Orange County Deputy Sheriffs’ for a temporary restraining order to prevent the release of records detailing their contract negotiations.
Deputies’ Union Sues County to Block Release of Labor Negotiation Records
County Government
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A hearing is scheduled for Friday morning on whether to ban the release of records sought by conservative publisher Jon Fleischman.
State Watchdog Fines Dark Money Group Involved in 2012 Irvine Race
campaign finance
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A PAC controlled by local conservative Jon Fleischman received a campaign contribution that was illegally concealed by a Virginia-based nonprofit, according to state authorities.