An Irvine couple that acquired a now defunct Laguna Hills-based
sports apparel and equipment company say its previous owners paid
out as much as $700,000 in taxpayer money from slush funds, some of
which went into coaches’ pockets.
Tag: Orange County Sheriffs Department
Happy First Birthday Voice of OC
One year ago today, Voice of OC published its first edition.
We’d like to take a moment to reflect on what we’ve accomplished
and give heartfelt thanks to those who have supported us.
Hundreds Turn Out to Condemn, Support Villa Park Councilwoman
Protestors descend on Villa Park City Hall to release pent-up
feelings over Deborah Pauly’s anti-Muslim comments at an event in
February.
New Supervisor, Old Outrage
Like others before him, Shawn Nelson is angry over money spent
on the Sheriff Department’s work for a charity that sends kids to
Disneyland.
Supervisors Approve DA’s ‘Spit and Acquit’ Program
Vote was unanimous, but two supervisors questioned numbers
presented by District Attorney Tony Rackauckas.
DA to Ask for Renewal of ‘Spit and Acquit’
DNA processing program has solved few cases. The district
attorney will ask for more than $1.3 million for the program.
The Cost of Separating Scientists and Cops
A county staff report puts the cost of creating an independent
medical examiner at $1.1 million more each year. One supervisor is
dubious of that number.
‘We Did Not Handle This Very Well’
Almost a year after an Orange County sheriff’s deputy hit
motorcyclist Kevin Halliburton with a patrol car, a department
official admits that Halliburton was unfairly blamed for the
crash.
Sheriff Opens Internal Investigation Into Halliburton Case
Internal affairs is probing the department’s actions following
an accident involving a deputy and a Lake Forrest motorcyclist.
A Former Sheriff’s Opinion on Civilians in the Jails
Jack Anderson says the concept of civilian jailers makes sense,
but it hasn’t happened because of politics.










