Santa Ana city officials are fighting a proposal to convert the empty bus terminal into a year-round homeless shelter.
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
Supervisors Extend Tax to Fund Fight Against Real Estate Fraud
County supervisors unanimously approve an extension of a $3 tax on real estate transactions that goes toward the fraud-fighting effort.
Posted inGovernment
Supervisors Approve HIV Testing
The board has voted against any program that can be tied to the national health law. State officials say there is no connection in this program.
Posted inGovernment, Health & Wellness, Investigative, Top Stories
Board of Supervisors Looking to Butt Heads Again With ‘Obamacare’
Tuesday they will consider changes to an AIDS services contract that could include money from the healthcare reform law.
Posted inGovernment
OC Public Works Director Will Likely Be Put on Leave
Jess Carbajal is one of the high-ranking county officials who allegedly did not take appropriate action when sexual harassment complaints against Carlos Bustamante emerged.
Posted inGovernment, Health & Wellness, Investigative, Top Stories
County, Workers Remain at Odds Over Safety of Office Building
County officials say tests show the air inside the Eckhoff building to be safe and cancelled evacuation plans.
Posted inGovernment, Politics & Elections, Top Stories
Candidates File for June Primary Ballot
Here is a rundown of who is running for seats in the U.S. House and state Legislature that represent Orange County.
Posted inGovernment, Investigative
OC Supervisors Don’t Bother With Approving Minutes of Meetings
As a result, there is no record posted for the public that reflects exactly what happens at the board’s regular meetings.
Posted inCountywide, Government, Investigative, Top Stories
No Action Taken in Friday Meeting on Bustamante Allegations
The meeting for Monday is still on the agenda. Supervisors are considering whether to refer the issue to District Attorney Tony Rackauckas.
Posted inGovernment, Health & Wellness, Investigative, Top Stories
Supervisors Sitting on Request for Grand Jury Probe of CalOptima
The board voted Feb. 28 for an investigation of conflict of interest accusations against CalOptima Chairman Ed Kacic, but no request has been sent.
