Schools reopened while questions persist about what to do if ICE shows up – all against the backdrop of an ongoing court battle challenging the legality of the raids. There’s also a renewed focus on e-bike regulations throughout the county.
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 inSafety, Security & Justice
OC Supervisors Remove District Attorney’s HR Department After $3 Million Loss
Moving forward, any internal complaints surrounding the county’s elected district attorney will have to go through the county CEO’s office instead of his own.
Posted inEmergencies & Disasters
OC Supervisors Reject Fire Authority Ambulance Plan, Pick Private Contractor
While opponents of the private contractor pointed out recent problems in LA County and the possibility of federal funding for a public program, supervisors said the concerns came too late.
Posted inGovernment
OC Supervisors Greenlight New Ethics Code Without New Enforcement Mechanisms
While supervisors unanimously approved the new language, questions remained on how much of an impact the new guidelines could have.
Posted inHealth & Wellness
Is Orange County Prepared to Get Old?
County officials are debating what kinds of public services can help address the health and lifestyle challenges facing older adults.
Posted inIrvine
Irvine Looks to Support Lawsuit Challenging ICE Sweeps; OC Supervisors Take No Action
Irvine officials are looking at supporting a federal lawsuit challenging deportation sweeps, while Orange County Supervisors have opted not to get involved in the case.
Posted inALL TOP STORIES, Countywide, Government, NEWS, Top Stories
Former OC Supervisor Ordered to Repay $878,000 for Role in Bribery Scheme
U.S. District Court Judge James V. Selna made the ruling in a Monday morning hearing – four days before the disgraced supervisor’s five-year prison sentence is set to begin.
Posted inSafety, Security & Justice
Who’s Paying OC District Attorney Todd Spitzer’s Legal Bills?
After a jury ordered Spitzer to pay a $25,000 fine, he turned to his campaign donors and began fundraising.
Posted inCommunity Opinion
Kriz: Another 25 People Died in June Without Fixed Abode in OC, Even More Forgotten Than Before
Another 25 people died in June in OC, without fixed abode. With so many other concerns raging around us, when will these canaries at the very back of our societal consciousness come to the fore again?
Posted inHealth & Wellness
Orange County’s Medi-Cal Program Stockpiles $1.8 Billion Despite CA Auditor Concerns
Two years ago, state auditors told CalOptima’s leaders it needs to spend more money to provide healthcare for Orange County’s neediest residents, but its reserves have continued to grow.
