They delay until next week a final decision on cutting funding for the commission as part of final county budget adoption.
Tag: Pat Bates
Posted inGovernment
Once a Whipping Boy, Cop Watchdog Now Gets More Love
Months after threatening the budget ax, a majority of supervisors now say they support the county’s Office of Independent Review.
Posted inGovernment, Investigative, Top Stories
FPPC Will Not Open Probe Into CalOptima Conflict Allegations
The state’s political watchdog says an investigation into anonymous conflict of interest charges is not warranted.
Posted inCountywide, Government, Top Stories
Trying to Give Some Trout a Leg Up
George Sutherland is attempting to build a series of fish ladders that would help steelhead trout get up the San Juan Creek. But he’s having trouble persuading the county to help.
Posted inGovernment, Transportation
OCTA Unfriendly to High-Speed Rail
One after another, board members tell high-speed rail official that they don’t trust cost estimates for the bullet train program.
Posted inGovernment, Top Stories
Supervisors Name New CalOptima Board Members
Two campaign donors to Supervisor Janet Nguyen got seats, but another of her preferred candidates was passed over.
Posted inGovernment, Investigative, Top Stories
County to Re-Up With Firm Responsible for $48-Million Oops
The firm, Platinum Advisors, had overlooked legislative changes that enabled Gov. Jerry Brown to grab $48 million in tax dollars from Orange County.
Posted inCountywide, Government, Investigative, Irvine, Top Stories, Transportation, Water, Power & Waste
Firm Wins Public Bidding Even When Not Best Qualified
Twice in recent weeks, Roger Faubel Public Affairs has received lucrative public contracts, even though it was initially not rated the best qualified firm.
Posted inCountywide, Government, Top Stories
Just Another Working Stiff
The Orange County supervisor’s battle to have his Republican colleagues lower their pensions — and to get something for himself — shows how complicated the issue is.
Posted inGovernment, Investigative, Norberto Santana Jr., Top Stories
Supervisors Send CalOptima Charges to Grand Jury
An anonymous letter circulated last month made unsubstantiated conflict-of-interest claims against CalOptima’s board chairman.
