OC Picks Lowest-Ranked Firm of 5 for Airport Food Spot
John Wayne Airport contracts
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Two supervisors succeeded in overriding the results of a competitive bidding process for a lucrative food spot at John Wayne Airport.
After 3rd Court Ruling Against Them, Supervisors Try Again with Esperanza Hills Project
Esperanza Hills
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The same appeals court previously found the county’s environmental documents for the project failed to set standards for an evacuation plan; under-calculated water needs; and had an inaccurate map of protected land.
Supervisors Want to Pick Lowest Rated Restaurant for Airport Spot
John Wayne Airport
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The move by Supervisors Lisa Bartlett and Michelle Steel is the latest by supervisors to pick a low-ranked vendor after county staff held a competitive bidding process.
County Contracts Are Going Dark Under New Policy
County Government
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Orange County supervisors are ending public disclosure of some taxpayer-funded contracts as they come up for approval, under a new policy adopted earlier this month. Similar changes have been adopted in LA County.
Almost 7,000 Homeless People Counted in OC Amid Housing Debate
Housing & Homelessness
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It’s a 43 percent increase from two years earlier. “We have a shortage of both affordable and available housing to meet the needs of our populations,” said Susan Price, the county’s coordinator of homeless services.
Private Jet Battle Continues After New Promise is Made for John Wayne Airport
John Wayne Airport
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Residents, some with signs that read “STOP JWA Noise and Pollution,” packed the supervisors’ hearing room and overflow room and at times shouted their opposition to board actions.
Santana: State Assemblyman Bill Brough Under Fire For Alleged Harassment of Women
73rd State Assembly District
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Brough has reportedly withdrawn his request for a re-election endorsement from the OCGOP after several women, including Orange County Supervisor Lisa Bartlett, come forward to complain about harassment.
OC Examines Inmate Death as Mother Says It’s Been 12 Days Without Info
jail deaths
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The so-far unexplained death of Anthony Acevez is drawing interest from two county supervisors, in response to the man’s mother publicly asking for answers.
Newport Residents, Citing Campaign Cash, Win Pause on Private Jet Expansion
John Wayne Airport
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Newport Beach residents and small plane owners succeeded in getting county supervisors to step back from controversial plans to add more private jet spaces at John Wayne Airport.
County Partners With Placentia to Redevelop City’s Old Town Area
Placentia
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County Supervisors took initial steps to partner with Placentia to create the state’s first financing district that both the city and county will chip in to redevelop Placentia’s Old Town infrastructure to bring in more tax revenue.