CalPERS: Rancho Santiago Chancellor’s Salary Violates Retirement Laws
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Chancellor Raul Rodriguez’s salary “is not in compliance with retirement law,” according to CalPERS spokeswoman Amy Morgan.
Santa Ana Confronts Big Budget Shortfalls That Could Last Years
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If the deficits continue and the city has to draw from rainy day funds, it could be pushed to the brink of bankruptcy a few years from now. City officials say they’re working hard to find ways to save costs and grow revenues.
Spitzer Kills His Proposed Ban on Double-Dipping by Fellow Supervisor
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When the item came up for discussion Tuesday, Spitzer killed his own proposal, saying it was really about teaching his fellow supervisor a lesson.
Santana: The Tricky Debate Surrounding Supervisor Term Limits
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Supervisor Shawn Nelson wants to limit county supervisors to three terms for life. But a campaign finance watchdog wonders whether quick legislating could give current office holders 12 more years beyond what they’ve already served.
Garden Grove Council Passes Budget That Strains City Resources
Garden Grove
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City Council members Tuesday approved a $218-million budget for the 2016-17 fiscal year that includes millions in new spending even though the city’s projected revenues are expected to fall more than $4 million short of its expenses.
CalPERS Returning $792,873 in Pension Payments for Westminster City Attorney
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The state pension system determined in March that Westminster City Attorney Richard Jones was never entitled to a pension through the city because he is an independent contractor.
Two OC Supervisors Demand Cut to Bustamante’s Pension
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Supervisors Todd Spitzer and Andrew Do asked that former county executive Carlos Bustamante’s pension be retroactively reduced due to his guilty pleas to sex crimes against county employees.
CalPERS: Westminster’s City Attorney Does Not Deserve City Pension
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Following a lengthy review, the California Public Retirement System (CalPERS) has determined that Westminster City Attorney Richard D. Jones was never entitled to a state pension through his work with the city.
A Divided Fullerton Council Approves Raises for Firefighters
Fullerton
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The Fullerton City Council this week narrowly approved a 9 percent raise over two years for the city’s firefighters, with accusations of hypocrisy and pandering accompanying the vote.
Santana: Bartlett Meets the OC Old Boy Network
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Orange County Supervisor Lisa Bartlett is already dealing with horse trading even before being named chairwoman, as a controversial appointment to the county retirement board is on this week’s board agenda.