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OC Supervisor Candidate Criticized for Absences, Travel and Stipends

Election 2016
By Nick Gerda | November 3, 2016

Santa Ana Councilwoman Michele Martinez, who is running against Andrew Do for the 1st District seat, is drawing flak for numerous meeting absences, lucrative public stipends, and luxury travel on the taxpayers’ dime.

OC Cities Leaving State Money on the Table for Bike Safety

County Government
By NICK GERDA | August 26, 2014

While some cities, like Santa Ana, are aggressively competing for state grants; others, like Garden Grove and Buena Park, aren’t.

Garden Grove Taking Baby Steps Toward Being More Bikeable

Countywide
By THY VO | August 4, 2014

A car-free event in October will give Garden Grove residents a glimpse at a pedestrian- and bike-friendly city. But will it last?

OCTA Not on Board Yet With Agreement for High-Speed Rail

County Government
By | February 16, 2012

The Orange County Transportation Authority, not wanting to be
seen as supporting the project, delayed approving a regional
pact.

Top Irvine Planning Official to Work for City’s Nemesis

Irvine
By | July 20, 2010

The Southern California Association of Governments and Irvine have had a tumultuous history. Now SCAG has poached the city’s head of community development.

Opinion »

  • Barajas: City Open Space Shouldn’t Be Tucked Behind Closed Doors

    Flor Barajas, Deputy Director at OCCORD, argues that Willowick Golf Course, currently zoned as Open Space, could be developed as a regional park adjourning Santa Ana and Garden Grove. Barajas writes that public lands should not be sold to developers but instead elected officials should protect this asset for future generations.

  • Santana: LA Judge Likely to Rule Against Deputy Union Bid to Keep Misconduct Records Secret

    LA Superior Court Judge Mitchell Beckloff is today expected to finalize a tentative ruling against an LA Deputy Sheriff union arguments attempting to block implementation of SB1421, which opens up select police misconduct records for public review. Orange County Superior Court Judge Nathan Scott is expected to rule soon on the same issue here involving a bid by the local deputies union to block public access to similar records. A Voice of OC-led media coalition is opposing that effort in court.

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