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Orange County’s Sheriff Sandra Hutchens’ credibility has been destroyed by Superior Court Judge Thomas Goethals. Meanwhile, District Attorney Tony Rackauckas stands accused of political corruption by his own senior investigators. Regional fire service also is in full crisis mode after executives at the Orange County Fire Authority apparently ousted Fire Chief Jeff Bowman against the will of rank and file firefighters.
The question now is, what, if anything, will result from the investigations.
Former Orange County Sheriff Mike Carona, who was convicted of witness tampering in 2009 following a federal corruption investigation, has been released from prison early.
Citing negative feelings toward public defender, James A. Stotler said Tuesday another judge should hear high-profile murder case.
Irvine’s deadline comes and goes without Forde & Mollrich turning over financial information relating to their infamous Great Park contract. City Council will decide whether to take the issue to a judge.
The officers’ battle with management is expected to continue, with their union challenging the decision to strip their peace officer status.
Dozens turn out to protest the county’s collaboration with federal authorities in the arrest and detention of undocumented immigrants.
Hutchens said she will stay at her post during treatment, expected to last up to eight months.
Sheriff spokesman says investigators have finished their probe into allegations that coaches received kickbacks and bribes.
The city argues that Orange County officials must prepare a new environmental study before enlarging jail capacity.