Jail Phone Privacy Violations Prompt OC to Consider New Vendor
OC jail recorded telephone calls
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The vendor, Global Tel-Link, potentially jeopardized criminal cases by improperly recording phone calls between attorneys and their clients.
Nelson Called Spitzer ‘Outrageous’ And More; Now He Endorses Him for DA
DA Election 2018
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OC Supervisor Shawn Nelson broke with most of the other supervisors and endorsed Todd Spitzer, whom he repeatedly has criticized for his actions in office.
Fink: Republican Candidates for DA Seek Votes From Law and Order Democrats
opinion
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Tustin attorney Lee Fink challenges OC District Attorney candidates Tony Rackauckas and Supervisor Todd Spitzer, requesting that they pledge to prosecute political corruption in Orange County and maintain the highest level of law and order.
DA Under Scrutiny for Not Disclosing Private Jet Trip from Billionaire Henry Nicholas
Orange County District Attorney
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Federal authorities previously seized Nicholas’ Gulfstream G-IV jet, alleging he used the plane to transport and distribute illegal drugs around the country and internationally.
Richards: County’s Dismissal of Land-Use Plans Challenged by Lawsuit
Opinion
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Orange resident Tina Richards writes that the county ignored zoning laws that prohibited commercial operations in the canyons by approving Red Rock Gardens, a business that would host weddings and other events. Citizens are taking legal action to protect existing land-use plans.
In Wake of Dog’s Abuse and Killing, County Exploring ‘Do Not Adopt’ List
animal shelter
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The discussion was prompted by the recent sexual abuse and killing of a 5-year-old pit bull that was adopted last month from a free county program.
OC Needle Exchange Plans to Open in September, as County Asks Court to Block It
needle exchange
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The program faces staunch opposition from the county and the four cities where the state authorized it to operate. A court hearing on whether to block it could come later this month or next month.
Supervisors’ Secret Policymaking is Updated Amid Legal Questions
ad hoc committees
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“The public gets very suspect, and sometimes rightfully so, that…the board is formulating policy behind closed doors,” said Supervisor Todd Spitzer.
Orange County Seeks Court Order Blocking Needle Exchange
Housing & Homelessness
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Orange County is seeking an emergency court order blocking Monday’s re-opening of a state-authorized needle exchange program.
Fire Evacuation Issues Force County Re-Do of 340-Home Development
Esperanza Hills
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An appeals court blocked the Esperanza Hills project because supervisors approved it without minimum evacuation standards.