The panel issued a scathing report, saying the county’s leadership has allowed the 74-year-old structure to fall into a state of “utter disrepair,” with the health of animals and people being put at risk.
Tag: Orange County Grand Jury
Posted inCountywide, Investigative, Top Stories
Grand Jury Faces Chronic Shortage of Applicants
The deadline to apply for a spot on the 2015-2016 grand jury has been extended to January 30, a recurring issue in recent years as too few candidates, generally from north Orange County, apply for a spot on the watchdog body.
Posted inCountywide, Government, Investigative, Top Stories
Supervisors Turn Down Independent Ethics Oversight
The Board of Supervisors’ ultimate vote on its reply to the grand jury’s recommendation was confusing, even to top county officials.
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County Supervisors to Reject Grand Jury Ethics Proposal
The grand jury said OC government needs independent ethics oversight but county supervisors are poised to say “no.”
Posted inAnaheim, Education, Investigative
$249M Anaheim School Bonds on November Ballot
Funds will upgrade buildings and technology, but there is disagreement among Anaheim Union High School trustees about buying new property
Posted inCountywide, Economy, Investigative, Top Stories, Transportation
8 Hot Debates to Watch This Week
Orange County could take a major step toward establishing a homeless shelter, and the deputy sheriff’s labor deal comes to a vote.
Posted inGovernment, Investigative, Top Stories
Grand Jury Again Urges Creation of Ethics Commission
Independent county ethics program should be up to the voters, grand jury tells supervisors.
Posted inGovernment, Investigative, Top Stories
County’s Contracting Process Gets Scrutinized
A recent audit, subcommittee and grand jury report are all shining a light on how billions of dollars in contracts are handled.
Posted inGovernment, Investigative, Top Stories, Transportation
8 Hot Issues to Watch This Week
A key hearing in the Carlos Bustamante sex assault case and county officials consider opening up labor negotiations.
Posted inGovernment, Investigative, Top Stories
Grand Jury Gives County IT Generally High Marks, But Notes Concerns
Certain areas need more focus, the panel says, such as better tracking of project results and creating critical backup systems in the event of a disaster.
