District attorney and sheriff say county supervisors are
potentially preventing them from fulfilling their constitutional
duties.
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.
State Supreme Court to Hear OC Retiree Benefits Dispute
The deal that saved taxpayers $815 million and was touted by
both local Republicans and labor leaders could unravel if the court
agrees with retirees.
Plan to Put Nguyen on CalOptima Board Runs into Opposition
Both colleagues and health plan leaders question why the
supervisor should have a permanent seat on the board.
$48-Million Oops Won’t Mean Massive County Layoffs
Budget staff recommends budget tweaks that largely spare county
workers. But adjustment sets up a rough budget process for
July.
Supervisors Authorize Hiring Lawyers to Go After Lost $48 Million
Supervisors opt to explore legal option in addition to
legislative maneuvering to recover tax revenues lost when Gov.
Jerry Brown balanced the state budget.
Despite Bipartisan Effort, County Might Be Headed for ‘Bankruptcy Light’
Orange County officials worked into the weekend in an attempt to get back $48 million in tax revenue taken by Gov. Jerry Brown, but ended up falling short. What now?
ACLU Sues Supervisors Over Public Comment Policies
The civil rights group files suit in federal court to force the
board to allow controversial statements at its public meetings.
Long Fight For Laura’s Law Has Yet to Yield Widespread Adoption
The law, which took 13 years to be passed, has been implemented
in only one county.
Supervisors Give Final Approval to New Political Boundaries
The new district lines protect two supervisors who will face
re-election.
Law Provides Opportunity to Treat Mentally Ill at Street Level
Orange County Supervisors will consider implementing Laura’s Law
in the wake of the Kelly Thomas beating in Fullerton.










