Orange County officials add to the controversy by sending the accusations to the state’s political watchdog without explaining their context.
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
Supervisors Might Change Auditor to Appointed Position
They are scrambling to fill the office as it faces a $73-million lawsuit from Sacramento.
Posted inGovernment, Investigative, Politics & Elections, Top Stories
Orange County Is Template for New Online Voter Registration Program
Supervisors approved a grant for modifications that will be done here, then adopted statewide in time for November elections.
Posted inAnaheim, Government, Investigative, Top Stories, Transportation
OC Scratched From First Phase of High-Speed Rail Project
It would have cost $600 million per minute of saved travel time to keep Anaheim as part of the initial phase, says rail authority chairman.
Posted inGovernment, Investigative, Top Stories
Interim County Auditor Abruptly Quits After Supervisors Delay Hiring Him
Shaun Skelly says supervisors’ delay in appointing him and new county retirement rules both played roles in his decision.
Posted inGovernment, Investigative, Top Stories
County to Re-Up With Firm Responsible for $48-Million Oops
The firm, Platinum Advisors, had overlooked legislative changes that enabled Gov. Jerry Brown to grab $48 million in tax dollars from Orange County.
Posted inGovernment, Health & Wellness, Investigative, Top Stories
Supervisors Approve Voucher Applications for Homeless Veterans
The county Housing Authority will apply for $880,200 in housing vouchers from HUD.
Posted inGovernment, Investigative, Top Stories
Dominoes Fall at OC Public Works After Another Review
Director Jess Carbajal is put on administrative leave while others speak of “scummy behavior” and one executive quits in disgust.
Posted inCountywide, Government, Investigative, Irvine, Top Stories, Transportation, Water, Power & Waste
Firm Wins Public Bidding Even When Not Best Qualified
Twice in recent weeks, Roger Faubel Public Affairs has received lucrative public contracts, even though it was initially not rated the best qualified firm.
Posted inCountywide, Government, Health & Wellness, Housing & Homelessness, Investigative, Santa Ana, Top Stories, Transportation
Homelessness Panel Delays Request to Buy Bus Station
Santa Ana city officials are fighting a proposal to convert the empty bus terminal into a year-round homeless shelter.
