County supervisors agree to increase resources for public corruption cases but avoid establishing a stand-alone public integrity unit inside the district attorney’s office.
Tag: Tony Rackauckas
Posted inGovernment, Investigative, Top Stories
DA Will Make Another Request for Public Integrity Unit
Supervisors question how the county can afford to pay $1.1 million for more prosecutors to keep watch over public office holders.
Posted inGovernment, Investigative
Drakodaidis Placed on Admin Leave
County officials are mum on move against deputy CEO who in July accused supervisors of corruption. Her attorney says she’s being “set up” for firing.
Posted inFullerton, Investigative, Norberto Santana Jr.
Third Officer in Kelly Thomas Beating Might Be Indicted
Thomas’ father, Ron Thomas, said the DA will ask the grand jury for an indictment.
Posted inGovernment, Top Stories
County HR Director Reorganizing Amid Wave of Scandals
Steve Danley is in the midst of a makeover of a department that is accused of dropping the ball on several internal investigations.
Posted inFullerton, Norberto Santana Jr.
Fullerton Police to Clear Kelly Thomas of Any Wrongdoing
The police chief will acknowledge that Thomas, who was beaten to death by Fullerton officers in July 2011, did nothing wrong, father says.
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 inGovernment, Health & Wellness, Investigative
Top Official Abruptly Departs From County Health Care Agency
Ronald B. Norby is no longer with the agency, according to an announcement from agency Director Mark Refowitz.
Posted inGovernment, Investigative, Top Stories
DA Calls for Public Integrity Unit
With several ongoing probes, District Attorney Tony Rackauckas now indicates that complaints against public officials are on a steady rise.
Posted inCorrections, Norberto Santana Jr., Santa Ana
Bustamante Returns to City Council
For the first time since his arrest on multiple sex crime charges in July, the councilman attends a full Santa Ana City Council meeting.
