The Andrew Do corruption scandal inside the County of Orange should prompt questions about whether it’s time for residents to elect a real CEO for county government.
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Santana: Battling For Orange County’s Working Class
A Labor Day look back at OC workers’ most recent job actions.
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Santana: A Look at Orange County’s Civic Headlines
Schools reopened while questions persist about what to do if ICE shows up – all against the backdrop of an ongoing court battle challenging the legality of the raids. There’s also a renewed focus on e-bike regulations throughout the county.
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Santana: This Week’s Top News Across OC
A host of local officials end up in court, workers hit the streets and state officials arrive to talk about the impact of immigration on the economy.
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Santana: High Parking Rates at OC Fair Fuel Controversy For Gov. Newsom’s Fair Board
Officials’ reaction to questions about parking rates at the summer fair should prompt deeper questioning about how good of a deal the public gets from the 150-acre land tract under the stewardship of Gov. Gavin Newsom’s elite appointees, most of whom are on expired terms.
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Santana: Putting the Public Back Into Public Budgets
Huge surprise raises for county supervisors are prompting tough questions about how annual budget deliberations could better engage taxpayers as new fiscal year public budgets kick in across OC this month.
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Santana: Who Spearheaded OC Supervisors’ Pay Hike?
The raises face mounting criticism and questions amidst warnings in the new budget, all while the OC Grand Jury is releasing scathing reports about county government shortcomings.
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Santana: Unmasking ICE
Masked federal agents roaming OC during ICE sweeps are triggering a host of concerns from local officials – along with lots of legislation, letters and information requests.
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Voice of OC Wins Big At LA and OC Press Club
Voice of OC wins a total of 26 awards with three first place wins from the LA Press Club and five first place wins at the OC Press Club, including the Sky Dunlap Lifetime Achievement award given to Publisher Norberto Santana, Jr.
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Santana: A Big Thanks to Orange County For a Sweet Sixteen
Hundreds of thousands of readers – and a small community of donors – have made the seemingly impossible into a reality: a thriving local, nonprofit newsroom focused on putting residents in a position to defend their freedom and quality of life.