End of an Elmahrek
Countywide
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After more than six years of holding the powerful accountable in Orange County, Adam Elmahrek is leaving for the Los Angeles Times.
Santana: Old Friends Now Foes in 48th District, While Debate in 46th a Dud
Opinion
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While sparks fly in the 48th Congressional District over the 2018 election, this November’s race for the 46th is so far a snoozer. Key to real elections is involvement and Voice of OC launches new program to help ensure community dialogue.
Union Backed PAC Fined by State Watchdog
campaign finance
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The state Fair Political Practices Commission has levied a $3,500 fine against the political action committee California Citizens for Fair Government for failing to name the Orange County Employees Association as its sponsor.
Former OC GOP Chairman Denies Lake Forest Councilman Offered Him Cash
Lake Forest
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In response to allegations by Lake Forest Mayor Scott Voigts, Scott Baugh writes in an email that Councilman Adam Nick never tried to give him cash or bribe him, only that Nick tried to hire him for “political or legal advice.”
Lake Forest Councilman Wields Cash, Bribes and Rage
Lake Forest
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Adam Nick and his council colleagues have taken petty corruption and political infighting to the level of performance art.
Orange County’s Connections to Lobbyist’s Record FPPC Fine
County Government
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A Sacramento lobbying firm, fined $133,000 for improper campaign contributions, has represented Anaheim, the county and the OCTA.
GOP Central Committee Grills Anaheim Councilwoman
Anaheim
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Republican Lucille Kring, who is running for mayor against incumbent Tom Tait, faced tough questions about alleged broken promises and crony capitalism.
Police Involved in Costa Mesa Anniversary Investigation
Costa Mesa
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Revelation comes as the city refuses to release several contracts and financial records for the event.
Residents Demand Copies of Anniversary Event Contracts
Costa Mesa
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Activists say the city has spent more than $250,000 on the event and refuses to disclose the contracts.
Costa Mesa Won’t Release Records on GOP Chairman’s Firm
Costa Mesa
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Officials are citing an exemption to the Public Records Act typically reserved for law enforcement investigations.