Garden Grove Fire Chief Resigns
Garden Grove
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The resignation of Fire Chief David Barlag comes just ahead of a report on the department’s management, including the hiring of the mayor’s son.
Garden Grove to Get Written Fire Report
Garden Grove
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Under public and fire union pressure, Garden Grove City Council asks for consultant’s Fire Department findings in writing.
Bowman Named Interim Chief of OC Fire Authority
County Government
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Former chief of the Anaheim and San Diego departments will take over the embattled agency.
Fire Authority Mulls Contract Extension for PR Consultant
Health
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Communications LAB was hired under a $100,000 contract to help the embattled Orange County Fire Authority control its messaging. Now, with the scandals piling up, the firm’s contract could nearly double.
Fire Authority’s Management Failures Run Deeper Than Audit Revealed
County Government
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In May, auditors reported “a lack of accountability at all levels” of the agency. What they didn’t specifically mention were alleged issues involving sex, drugs and alcohol.
Tough Issues Likely to Surface at Santa Ana Council Meeting
Countywide
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Although you wouldn’t know it from reading Monday afternoon’s unusually broad Santa Ana City Council special meeting agenda, council members could be entering a critical discussion on a host of challenges facing City Hall.
Finance Officer Says Santa Ana Will End Fiscal Year in the Black
Santa Ana
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In September, the city had only $313,343 in the bank but will
finish the year with a $2.7-million balance, says the city’s
finance director.
Santa Ana’s General Fund Balance Dips to Just Over $300,000
Countywide
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The city operates on an approximately $200-million annual budget
but had just $313,343.50 in the bank on Sept. 30.
Union Official: Santa Ana Could Miss Payroll in November
Santa Ana
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If nothing is done, the city will not have enough cash to meet
all of its payroll obligations, according to the president of the
Santa Ana Service Employees International chapter.
Voice of OC Files Public Records Complaint Against Santa Ana
Andy Belknap
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Complaint filed with Orange County grand jury alleges the city
violated the law by refusing to release a consultant’s report.