Strong Wagner Lead Fuels GOP Hopes of Holding OC Supervisor Supermajority
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The ongoing trend prompts Wagner to declare victory. Meanwhile, his Democratic opponent, former Congresswoman Loretta Sanchez, awaits a final count.
Republican Wagner Strengthens Lead in Key OC Supervisor Race
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Irvine Mayor Don Wagner’s lead now exceeds all of the known ballots that remain to be counted. The closely-watched election will influence the power and policy dynamics on the powerful county Board of Supervisors.
Irvine Mayor Leads First Night’s Results for Key OC Supervisor Election
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The result will impact Democrats’ chances of gaining a majority on the powerful Orange County Board of Supervisors in next year’s general election.
New Contract Gives Raise to Most County Workers in OC
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Most county employees – including mental health workers, public health nurses, social workers, and sheriff’s special officers – will receive a 2.5 percent raise in the coming months.
Retirement Board Cuts Bustamante’s Pension
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Carlos Bustamante, the former county public works executive who was convicted of sex crimes, had his pension cut Monday by a unanimous vote of the Orange County Employees Retirement System board.
County Settles Lawsuit With Employees Over Alleged Toxic Building
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County Social Service Agency employees working in the so-called “Eckhoff” building in Orange alleged health problems caused by toxins emanating from the building.
Santana: Has Orange County Created America’s Most Vulnerable Cops?
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As police are being targeted across the nation, members of a class of cop in Orange County are going to court because they can’t carry a concealed weapon off-duty.
Fullerton City Council Suspends COIN Ordinance
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Council members voted to suspend the ordinance that requires disclosures during labor negotiations to avoid having to make similar disclosures in other contract negotiations.
OC Home to Another Lawsuit Aimed at Public-Sector Unions
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The Orange County Water District is using ratepayer funds to wage a court battle to keep future employees from paying fees to cover collective bargaining representation.
Garden Grove Opts Out of County Contract for Animal Care
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Turned off by a steep increase in their contract with the county, the Garden Grove City Council voted Tuesday to instead sign a deal with the local Humane Society.