Garden Grove officials push GKN Aerospace to hold a town hall over the chemical tank emergency that saw 50,000 residents evacuated and in other news, more homeless people are being jailed across OC – these are some of this week’s biggest stories.
Tag: Orange county supervisors
Posted inHealth & Wellness
OC Supervisors Phase Out Herbicides in San Juan and Trabuco Creeks Near Doheny State Beach
The pilot program marks the first time OC Supervisors have publicly debated the herbicide issue as a governing body since public concerns began bubbling up late last year.
Posted inPolitics & Elections
Santana: Next Chair of OC Supervisors is Likely a Republican Despite Democrat Majority
Republican Supervisor Janet Nguyen is likely the next Chair of the OC Board of Supervisors, with Democratic Supervisor Katrina Foley on track to being passed over again – this time during a reelection bid.
Posted inNEWS
Orange County’s Biggest Headlines as Fears of Widespread ICE Raids Heighten
Concerns are increasing that widespread deportation raids are returning to OC, the tough task of keeping tabs on OC Supervisors’ discretionary spending – these are just some of this week’s biggest headlines.
Posted inSafety, Security & Justice
Former OC Supervisor Sentenced to 5 Years in Federal Prison in Bribery Scheme
Disgraced former Supervisor Andrew Do pleaded guilty to accepting more than $500,000 in bribes for steering contracts to certain nonprofits – including one his daughter worked at.
Posted inNorberto Santana Jr.
Santana: Confronting Orange County’s Public Spending Problem
County of Orange officials overspent this past fiscal year by nearly $30 million, mostly from the Sheriff and District Attorney – a fact few officials like to publicly talk about.
Posted inALL TOP STORIES
Orange County’s Troubled Animal Shelter Slated for Overhauls
The Orange County Board of Supervisors approved a slate of recommendations that could create a host of improvements at the county-run animal shelter in Tustin – like expanded viewing hours.
Posted inALL TOP STORIES
Orange County Considers Overhauling Animal Shelter Operations
The OC Board of Supervisors is slated to discuss potential changes at OC Animal Care, including expanding viewing hours, adding a community liaison, revisiting legal frameworks for catch and release and providing monthly statistics online.
Posted inTop Stories
Santana: Why Did OC Supervisors Strip Elected Treasurer of Managing Investments?
On the heels of the 30th anniversary of Orange County’s bankruptcy, county supervisors mysteriously took control of investments away from OC Treasurer-Tax Collector Shari Friedenrich
Posted inTop Stories
Santana: Who Gets The Reins At The County of Orange?
With county supervisors skipping a decision this week, a CEO retiring in two weeks and the next public meeting potentially months away, interim leadership for the county’s $9.5 billion budget is likely.
