Tuesday marks the fourth scathing audit Orange County’s Power Authority has faced. State auditors say the agency needs to overhaul its contracting practices and boost its transparency.
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 inWater, Power & Waste
Irvine Councilwoman Reverses Course, Plans to Stay in Controversial OC Green Power Agency
Despite announcing plans to leave the agency and declaring the board wasn’t ready to make necessary changes, Councilwoman Kathleen Treseder says reforms could be on the horizon.
Posted inHealth & Wellness
Should a Public Official Be Making $840,000 Handling Healthcare for OC’s Neediest?
Former chairs of CalOptima’s board called the raises “extremely egregious” and “out of line.” CEO Michael Hunn makes twice as much as the U.S. President while he heads up OC’s public health care plan.
Posted inEquality & Equity
Orange County More Than Doubles Investment in Helping People Transition Out of Jail
A study found Project Kinship significantly reduced the likelihood that people would go back to jail.
Posted inHousing & Homelessness
Orange County to Open Cold Weather Homeless Shelter in Fullerton
The number of beds – 90 – will be far less than the 400 available in the past, when cold-weather shelters opened starting in October. This year, the shelter is opening months later.
Posted inPolitics & Elections
Major OC Republican Group Lost on 96% of its Big Local Bets in Latest Election
While the Lincoln Club used to be one of the biggest political machines in Orange County, the results from this year’s election show their influence is waning.
Posted inTop Stories
Can New Board Members Save OC’s Embattled Green Power Agency?
With a new board coming in, some are hopeful it’s a chance to turn things around while others question if it’s already too late.
Posted inHealth & Wellness
How is Orange County Combating Hate After Declaring Racism a Public Health Crisis?
Hate activity continues to increase as nonprofit groups and local and state government officials struggle to combat OC’s latest public health issue, which county supervisors consider a crisis.
Posted inWater, Power & Waste
OC Looks Elsewhere for Green Power After Pulling Out of Controversial Local Agency
Among the agencies being looked at is San Diego Community Power, one of the 25 green power agencies across the state that can buy power for residents and businesses.
Posted inWater, Power & Waste
OC Power Authority Rates Fall Below Edison for the First Time
The rate drop delivers on an old promise that the agency would offer cheaper electric rates than Edison, but it will only show for a few customers.
