Santana: Follow-Up Is a Job for All of Us
Countywide
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While county officials have blown off responding to grand jury reports, all of us in civil society need to keep working to stay focused on follow up when it comes to local government.
Grand Jury: County Officials Derelict in Responding to Reports
County Government
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Officials say they will implement recommendations by the grand jury, or at least study them further, but apparently end up doing nothing, according to grand jurors.
Frank Kim is Appointed New County CEO
Countywide
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The widely-respected finance official, who recently served as acting CEO, is slated to take over permanently next week. He replaces Mike Giancola, who abruptly moved up his retirement last month, citing health issues.
Judge Dismisses More Than Half of Felony Charges Against Bustamante
Countywide
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Carlos Bustmante — a former high-ranking county official and Santa Ana councilman — will stand trial on nine alleged crimes, but judge throws out eight of 13 felony charges.
Secretary Details Abuse Claims Against Bustamante
Government
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The former county executive is accused of physically keeping her in his county office to hug and kiss her against her will.
Judge: County Acted in ‘Bad Faith’ During Attorney Labor Talks
Countywide
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A scathing decision by an administrative law judge could cost the county millions and affect ongoing contract talks with sheriff’s deputies.
Former High-Ranking County Exec Alleges Corrupt Culture
Government
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Kathleen Tahilramani, a former county Human Resources executive, is the third senior-level female employee to describe systematic harassment at the county and politicization of civilian jobs.
Grand Jury Describes ‘Atmosphere of Fear’ in OC Agencies
Government
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Report concludes county government has made strides to change but still has a way to go.
Officials in Santa Barbara Surprised by CEO’s Talks With OC
Government
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Chandra Wallar confirmed she is conferring with Orange County leaders. At least some in Santa Barbara wouldn’t be sad to see her go.
Supervisors Said to Be Courting Santa Barbara County CEO
Government
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Sources say supervisors are quietly negotiating with Chandra L. Wallar to take the reins of Orange County’s $6-billion bureaucracy.