Former OC Public Works Director Jess Carbajal alleges county supervisors used him as a scapegoat to cover up their own mismanagement of investigations into Carlos Bustamante’s sex crimes.
Tag: sexual harassment
Posted inInvestigative, Politics & Elections
S.D. Congressional Race Over, But Intrigue Continues
While Carl DeMaio has lost his bid in San Diego to be among the Republican Party’s first openly gay congressmen, intense political intrigue lingers along with a federal investigation.
Posted inInvestigative, Politics & Elections
New Sex Claims Surface Against House Candidate
A man who was formerly a top adviser to San Diego congressional candidate Carl DeMaio claims DeMaio groped him and masturbated in front of him. Last year, Voice of OC uncovered allegations that DeMaio was caught masturbating in a San Diego City Hall bathroom while he was a city councilman there.
Posted inGovernment, Investigative, Top Stories
Grand Jury Describes ‘Atmosphere of Fear’ in OC Agencies
Report concludes county government has made strides to change but still has a way to go.
Posted inGovernment, Top Stories
Daly Cleared in Harassment Probe
After investigation, county officials conclude that all sexual harassment and favoritism allegations against Clerk-Recorder Tom Daly are unfounded.
Posted inGovernment, Investigative, Top Stories, Water, Power & Waste
Former Manager Alleges Wrongdoing at County Landfills
County Waste and Recycling Director Mike Giancola operated an illegal salvage scam at the landfills, according to lawsuit filed by former county Human Resources manager.
Posted inCountywide, Government, Investigative, Politics & Elections, Top Stories
Anonymous Letter Accuses Daly of Sexual Harassment
The OC clerk-recorder and candidate for the 69th Assembly District seat has allegedly had inappropriate relationships with several women in his office.
Posted inCountywide, Government, Investigative, Santa Ana, Top Stories
Probe of County Public Works Finds Culture of Dysfunction
Report asserts OC leadership created conditions within the department that have spawned low morale, distrust and fear. It singles out the Bustamante case and states that more sexual harassment claims could be coming.
Posted inSanta Ana
Santa Ana Ethics Committee Takes Heat From Frustrated Residents
About a dozen residents attended a committee meeting Wednesday night to vent their frustration about a city ethics code they say has no teeth.
Posted inGovernment
OC Public Works Director Will Likely Be Put on Leave
Jess Carbajal is one of the high-ranking county officials who allegedly did not take appropriate action when sexual harassment complaints against Carlos Bustamante emerged.
