The move to put the crime lab scientists under a law enforcement agency directly contradicts the national best practices Sheriff Don Barnes and DA Todd Spitzer cited to justify the change.
Tag: Lisa Bartlett
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OC Apparently Left Millions in Homeless Health & Housing Grants on the Table
Smaller counties than OC have asked for and received tens of millions more in state and federal funds for preventative health and housing programs that studies have shown save taxpayer dollars overall, help homeless people get off the streets, and save lives.
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Federal Judge Presses OC Officials on Lack of Mental Health Shelter, Housing
One of OC’s next homeless shelters could be headed for the affluent south county suburbs, the judge warns after citing a lack of progress by elected officials to create a mental health shelter.
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New OC Supervisor Don Wagner to Take Office Wednesday
He comes into office as supervisors face a host of issues ranging from homelessness to where a veterans’ cemetery should go, to problems with mental healthcare delivery.
Posted inCountywide, Government, Housing & Homelessness, Top Stories
Orange County Takes First Step to Spur Homeless Housing
OC Supervisors took the first step this month in creating a regional housing finance trust that will build 2,700 housing units for homeless people and affordable housing for low-income residents. Cities still need to sign up for the housing trust first.
Posted inCountywide, Government, Housing & Homelessness, Politics & Elections, Top Stories
First Democrat in 12 Years Joins OC Supervisors
Doug Chaffee, the former mayor of Fullerton, took office Tuesday. Supervisors also set March 12 as the date for a special election to replace the seat held until recently by Todd Spitzer.
Posted inAnaheim, Countywide, Government, Irvine, Politics & Elections, Top Stories
Possible Veteran & Civilian Cemetery in Anaheim Prompts OC Supervisor Clash
The county is transferring property on the eastern edge of Anaheim for potential development as a veterans and civilian cemetery. Supervisors clashed over whether it would let Irvine “off the hook” for a proposed veterans cemetery at the former Marine Corps Air Station El Toro.
Posted inCosta Mesa, Countywide, Health & Wellness, Huntington Beach, Investigative, Newport Beach, Politics & Elections, Top Stories
OC Expands Drug and Alcohol Rehab Registration
In a break with their usual practice, the three supervisors who approved the ordinance did it without a cost estimate or funding identified to pay for the county staff time and outreach.
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Supervisors Order Destruction of Campaign Money Enforcement Emails
Government emails and text messages about enforcement of Orange County’s campaign finance laws will be destroyed two years after they’re sent or received, under a policy county supervisors approved Tuesday.
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Small Portion of OC Rehab Homes Must Register Under New Ordinance
Officials noted the move is unnecessary because state law already requires it.
