County supervisors are considering whether to refer allegations of sexual harassment against Carlos Bustamante, a former top county executive and current Santa Ana city councilman, to the district attorney.
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, Transportation
Supervisors Favor Halt to Spending for State’s High-Speed Rail Project
The board voted Tuesday to support Dana Point Assemblywoman Diane Harkey’s effort to pass a bill against the $98-billion proposal.
Posted inCountywide, Government, Top Stories
Just Another Working Stiff
The Orange County supervisor’s battle to have his Republican colleagues lower their pensions — and to get something for himself — shows how complicated the issue is.
Posted inGovernment, Investigative, Norberto Santana Jr., Top Stories
Supervisors Send CalOptima Charges to Grand Jury
An anonymous letter circulated last month made unsubstantiated conflict-of-interest claims against CalOptima’s board chairman.
Posted inGovernment, Top Stories
County Looking Into Previous Owners of Eckhoff Building
The Social Services building, under which potentially cancer-causing chemicals were found, was once owned by an oil drilling company.
Posted inGovernment, Investigative, Top Stories
Supervisors Reject Moorlach Plan to Extend Term Limits
The board chairman fails in his bid for a ballot initiative that would have allowed supervisors to serve three terms.
Posted inCountywide, Government, Investigative, Top Stories
Tests Reveal Likely Carcinogen Under County Building
Finding comes after years of complaints by employees who said working in the Social Services Agency building has made them sick.
Posted inGovernment, Investigative, Norberto Santana Jr., Top Stories
What’s the Story Behind CalOptima’s Brain Drain?
When CEO Richard Chambers announced his resignation this month, he became the sixth top executive to leave Orange County’s $1.4-billion healthcare provider in less than a year.
Posted inCountywide, Government, Investigative, Top Stories
New Supervisors’ Chairman Seeks to Extend Board Term Limits
While voters appear to like the limitations, John Moorlach said a two-term limit stifles good policy. He wants a third term for himself and future supervisors.
Posted inGovernment, Health & Wellness, Investigative, Top Stories
Lack of Federal Funds Could Again Force Early Closing of Shelters
Federal officials notified the county that money to keep
armories open for homeless adults might be gone by March 1.
