In addition to his work for the governor, Gary Hunt represents Facilities Management West, which wants to purchase the Orange County Fairgrounds.
Tag: Orange County Fairgrounds
Posted inCosta Mesa, Investigative, Norberto Santana Jr., Politics & Elections
Bill That Was Supposed to Save Fair Now Might Take It Away
Assemblyman Jose Solorio says he’s not yet sure how the final bill will read depending on what he hears in the next few days and weeks.
Posted inCosta Mesa, Countywide, Investigative, Top Stories
More Twists and Turns Than the Tilt-a-Whirl
The Orange County Fair story gets more bizarre with the sale possibilities intensifying as Schwarzenegger enters his last months in office. The city’s main negotiating consultant draws attention amid conflict of interest allegations.
Posted inCosta Mesa, Countywide, Investigative, State, Top Stories
Deeper Shades of Gray at the OC Fairgrounds
This year’s Orange County Fair is set to break attendance records, but that success hasn’t made the ownership picture at the 150-acre Fairgrounds any clearer.
Posted inGovernment, Investigative, Norberto Santana Jr.
OC Fair Board Wants Back In
New proposal from the much-maligned board for purchase of the Orange County Fairgrounds is expected today.
Posted inCosta Mesa, Norberto Santana Jr.
It Will Certainly Be More Than Go-Carts and a Driving Range
Tense negotiations are expected as Costa Mesa and FMW try to
agree on what can happen at the OC Fairgrounds.
Posted inCosta Mesa, Norberto Santana Jr.
Contemplating Fate of the OC Fairgrounds
The theme for this year’s OC Fair is ‘The Beat Goes On.’ But will it?
Posted inCosta Mesa
KOCE on the Fairgrounds Deal
In case you missed it last week, here is KOCE’s story on the $96 million deal for the OC Fairgrounds that Costa Mesa and a private company struck with the state of California.
Posted inCosta Mesa, Countywide, Investigative, Top Stories
Fairgrounds Deal Protects City’s Bottom Line but Not Property’s Character
Company will be able to dictate uses with few checks from the public. ‘I’m a private entrepenuer — I hope I make much more than I’m paying you,” says company representative.
Posted inCosta Mesa, Countywide, Government, Investigative, Top Stories
A Frayed and Frustrated Costa Mesa Council Agrees to Fairgrounds Deal
Council members succumb to governor’s take-it-or-leave-it offer to form a partnership with a Newport Beach firm and buy the 150-acre property for $96 million.
