Gov. Jerry Brown puts Nick Berardino, general manager of the
Orange County Employees Association, on the mostly Republican
board.
Tag: Tony Rackauckas
Irvine Council Not Sold on Banning Sex Offenders From Parks
Council majority lukewarm to Republican Councilman Jeffrey
Lalloway’s proposal to mimic a county ordinance.
Irvine to Consider Banning Sex Offenders From Parks
Councilman Jeff Lalloway wants the city to emulate a law the
Orange County Board of Supervisors passed last month for county
parks.
Widespread Kickback Scheme Among Local High School Coaches Alleged
An Irvine couple that acquired a now defunct Laguna Hills-based
sports apparel and equipment company say its previous owners paid
out as much as $700,000 in taxpayer money from slush funds, some of
which went into coaches’ pockets.
Race for Third District Supervisor Seat Gets an Early Start
A long campaign for county supervisor is in store for district
residents with two contenders coming out early. A big question is
whether either is in for the long haul.
Supervisors Approve Sex Offender Law
The new law will make it a misdemeanor for registered sex
offenders to enter county parks, beaches and harbors without
permission from authorities.
Voters Will Decide Future of Public Administrator Post
Supervisors decide to put the question of whether the public
administrator should be an elected or appointed job on the next
ballot.
Williams Wants Keep His Job Until Next Year, Then Retire
The embattled public administrator proposes a January, 2012
retirement date. Meanwhile, supervisors are at work on a ballot
initiative that would erase the elected office.
Grand Jury Asked to Examine Removal of OC Public Administrator
Former Common Cause president sent a letter that calls on grand
jury to begin removal proceedings for Williams.
Spitzer Announces Bid for Supervisor Seat
Later today, the former state assemblyman and county supervisor
will announce his bid for Third District seat in 2012.




