The jury’s report asserts that abuse of elderly residents is on the rise and that county agencies need to modernize their rules and programs.
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, Investigative, Top Stories
Human Relations Commission May Be on Chopping Block
Concerns from Supervisor Shawn Nelson lead to a review of $200,000 in funding for the organization that fights hate crimes.
Posted inGovernment, Investigative, Top Stories
County Budget Balanced but Pension Battle Ahead
Supervisors make it clear that they’ll be tough at the negotiating table with top managers, attorneys and public safety officials.
Posted inGovernment, Top Stories
Spitzer and Nguyen Cruise to Victory in Races for Supervisor Seats
Both will almost assuredly be sworn in as Orange County supervisors later this year.
Posted inGovernment, Politics & Elections, Top Stories
Voters Go to Polls Tuesday With Eyes Turned Already to November
The top vote getters seem easy to predict, but thanks to the new open primary system there are some interesting battles for second place.
Posted inCountywide, Government, Top Stories
A Supervisor’s Take on Proclamations in Orange County
After a dust-up last week over Harvey Milk Day at the Board of Supervisors meeting, Supervisor Shawn Nelson said the county needs to revise policies on proclamations.
Posted inCommunity Opinion
Community Editorial: Trying to Let Go in a Special-Interest Era
Board of Supervisors Chairman John Moorlach discusses the politics of budget balancing.
Posted inGovernment, Top Stories
Orange County Grapples With Wave of State Parolees
Law enforcement officials tell county supervisors how new state policy is changing policing and probation at the local level.
Posted inGovernment, Investigative, Top Stories
FPPC Will Not Open Probe Into CalOptima Conflict Allegations
The state’s political watchdog says an investigation into anonymous conflict of interest charges is not warranted.
Posted inCountywide, Fullerton, Health & Wellness, Housing & Homelessness, Top Stories
Task Force Set to Deliver Mental Health Report to Fullerton
The report recommends increasing city services and pushing the county to adopt laws that will better help homeless adults who are mentally ill.
