Parents in Orange claim a teacher threw rubber balls at the face of an autistic child, along with other acts of verbal and physical abuse. Parents also question the diligence of investigations by the district and police.
Tag: Tony Rackauckas
Posted inGovernment, Investigative, Top Stories
Dominoes Fall at OC Public Works After Another Review
Director Jess Carbajal is put on administrative leave while others speak of “scummy behavior” and one executive quits in disgust.
Posted inCountywide, Education, Investigative, Top Stories
OC Sheriff: Coach Kickbacks Investigation Handed Off to DA
Sheriff spokesman says investigators have finished their probe into allegations that coaches received kickbacks and bribes.
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.
Posted inCountywide, Government, Investigative, Top Stories
Bustamante Sex Allegations Turned Over to District Attorney
District Attorney Tony Rackauckas’ office acknowledges receipt of a referral for investigation of sex harassment allegations against the Santa Ana city councilman and former high-ranking county executive.
Posted inCountywide, Government, Investigative, Top Stories
No Action Taken in Friday Meeting on Bustamante Allegations
The meeting for Monday is still on the agenda. Supervisors are considering whether to refer the issue to District Attorney Tony Rackauckas.
Posted inGovernment, Santa Ana
Supervisors Schedule Meeting to Review Bustamante Matter
Evaluation of CEO Tom Mauk will focus on his handling of sex allegations against Carlos Bustamante, a former county executive.
Posted inCountywide, Government, Investigative, Top Stories
Sources: Bustamante Sex Case Botched by OC Officials
County supervisors are considering whether to refer allegations of sexual harassment against Carlos Bustamante, a former top county executive and current Santa Ana city councilman, to the district attorney.
Posted inCorrections, Costa Mesa, Government, Investigative
Fair Board Makes Activists Wait 820 Days for Copies of Public Records
OC Fair & Event Center officials turned over a series of public records nearly 2½ years after an activist requested them.
Posted inFullerton
Mayor Issuing Apology to Family of Man Police Beat to Death
Ron Thomas, father of Kelly Thomas, announced that Mayor Sharon Quirk-Silva is working on a letter that will “clear Kelly’s name.”
