The deputy CEO, who took medical leave after Bustamante arrest and made numerous corruption allegations, says she’s coming back to work Aug. 31.
Tag: Orange County Board of Supervisors
Orange County’s five supervisors run a $10.5 billion county government, from public health and jails to the unincorporated areas no city covers. We cover their votes, their budget and the decisions that reach every city.
Posted inGovernment, Health & Wellness, Investigative, Top Stories
Former CalOptima Chairman Quits
In his resignation letter, Ed Kacic asserts that “various forces over the past year have caused severe disruption to the organization.”
Posted inGovernment, Inside the Newsroom, Norberto Santana Jr.
Voice of OC Files Suit to Reveal Letter Kept Secret by County
The news organization, along with open-government advocacy group Californians Aware, seeks access to a letter sent by a deputy CEO that reportedly alleges a host of improprieties within the county bureaucracy.
Posted inCountywide, Government, Investigative, Santa Ana, Top Stories
Probe of County Public Works Finds Culture of Dysfunction
Report asserts OC leadership created conditions within the department that have spawned low morale, distrust and fear. It singles out the Bustamante case and states that more sexual harassment claims could be coming.
Posted inGovernment, Investigative, Santa Ana, Top Stories
DA Blocks Release of Controversial Letter
A county deputy CEO, who has gone on medical leave in the wake of the Bustamante charges, has made allegations against Rackauckas and county supervisors.
Posted inHealth & Wellness, Investigative, Top Stories
Irvine Health Foundation Demands That Attacks From CalOptima Stop
The nonprofit wants the County Board of Supervisors and CalOptima directors to halt what its attorney labels “scurrilous” allegations.
Posted inCountywide, Investigative, Top Stories
County CEO Faces Ouster Over Handling of Bustamante Affair
The Board of Supervisors will meet Friday to discuss whether CEO Tom Mauk should be fired in light of the most recent revelations regarding Carlos Bustamante, who was charged with sexually assaulting women while he worked as a public works manager.
Posted inGovernment, Investigative
Supervisors Give Human Relations Commission a Temporary Reprieve
They delay until next week a final decision on cutting funding for the commission as part of final county budget adoption.
Posted inCommunity Opinion, Countywide
Community Editorial: It’s No Time to Cut Funding for Human Relations
The Kelly Thomas police beating shows the need for resources to help homeless people and foster better communication in communities.
Posted inGovernment
Once a Whipping Boy, Cop Watchdog Now Gets More Love
Months after threatening the budget ax, a majority of supervisors now say they support the county’s Office of Independent Review.
