The city is also under the threat of a lawsuit for allegedly holding secret meetings about the stadium sale and not following state transparency laws.
Tag: Voice of OC
Posted inSafety, Security & Justice
OC’s Top Prosecutor Under Fire For Allegations That He Knowingly Promoted a Pervert Who Later Harassed DA Staff
Eight lawsuits are expected after a county investigation confirmed harassment of subordinates by former District Attorney executive Gary LoGalbo. DA Todd Spitzer disputes a lawsuit claim – rooted in the county’s own investigation – that he promoted LoGalbo despite knowing he was a “pervert” in his personal life.
Posted inGovernment
Irvine Council, State Senator Play Hot Potato on Addressing Asphalt Factory Emissions
In November, the city council asked Senator Dave Min to step in and fix the problem. Now, he’s saying it’s their job to clean it up.
Posted inCulture
Ways OC Organizations are Providing Opportunities to Give Back This Holiday Season
Many of these local nonprofits welcome donations from community members year round to help make seasonal programs like this possible.
Posted inSanta Ana
Today Santa Ana Officials Will Reimagine City’s Landscape for the Next Few Decades
The updated General Plan — slated for a council vote tonight — would last until 2045 and affects everything from housing and transportation to parks and public services.
Posted inHealth & Wellness
OC’s New Mental Health Director is Promising Transparency, Collaboration
Veronica Kelley said she’ll have a major focus on hearing from local residents and explaining the mental health system and spending in an understandable way.
Posted inEducation
Will Anaheim High School’s ‘Colonist’ Mascot Stick Around?
Following a student vote to keep the mascot in November, school district officials may decide its ultimate fate this month.
Posted inWater, Power & Waste
Top Official At OC’s Green Power Agency Abruptly Resigns Just Before Launch
The agency’s chief operating officer is leaving after a public meeting where she could be heard sharing concerns over her boss’s workplace conduct.
Posted inTheater
How is the New Scrooge in South Coast Repertory’s ‘A Christmas Carol?’
REVIEW: Despite a new director and lead actor and a few imperfections, the 41st annual production feels as warm and reassuring as a visit from St. Nick as Richard Doyle finds his way into the role of Ebenezer Scrooge.
Posted inGovernment
Local Governments Reconsider Fossil Fuel Investments Following OC Oil Spill
After the OC oil spill, some local officials have grown vocal about rethinking their holdings in the fossil fuel industry — in some cases have numbering in the millions of public dollars.
