Honda Center Union Suing Over Lack of Job Offers
Anaheim
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The suit claims Anaheim Arena Management violated a new state law by not offering to rehire workers the firm laid off in June.
Westminster Adopts Budget, Still Faces Year-to-Year Deficit
Westminster
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The budget relies on reserves and internal funds but does little to address a structural deficit that could deplete reserves within six years.
Westminster Officials Describe ‘Vulnerable’ City Budget
Westminster
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Even with the economy improving, the city manager is more cautious than optimistic after a near bankruptcy and 67 layoffs.
Honda Center Layoffs Could Mean Tax Credits for Firm
Anaheim
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Because the arena is in an enterprise zone, Anaheim Arena Management could reap millions in tax credits when it replaces more than 400 employees it is laying off.
City Council Approves Rescinding Last Layoff Notices
Costa Mesa
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The council authorized the city CEO to void 70 layoff notices, which sparked political warfare among the council majority, employees and activists.
Doing Things in a Different Way
Health
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Gerardo Mouet, Santa Ana’s Parks, Recreation and Community Services director, talks about how his department has rolled with the budget punches in recent years and reinvented itself.
CM Budget: Layoffs and More Spending on Infrastructure
Costa Mesa
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Costa Mesa will double its spending on roads, alleys and parks to more than $20 million and layoff four workers.
A Pension Numbers Game in Costa Mesa
Costa Mesa
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City leaders point to a large, unfunded pension liability as
evidence of financial problems, but they’ve been citing a figure
that’s nearly 70 percent larger than the actual amount, according
to CalPERS officials.
Judge Declines to Dismiss Part of Costa Mesa Outsourcing Lawsuit
Costa Mesa
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Costa Mesa employees union seeks to stop drastic reduction of
the city workforce. City says judge is misreading the labor
contract.
Employees: Anaheim Plans to Lay Off Eight More Librarians
Anaheim
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Library staffers say the city will cut almost one-fifth of its
full-time library employees. City officials won’t give
specifics.