In the wake of Anaheim’s latest scandal, one councilwoman is calling for an expedited investigation less than two months before an election into allegations the Mayor made racist remarks to her chief of staff.
Tag: Voice of OC
Posted inSafety, Security & Justice
OC Sheriff Overspends by $29 Million, Officials Say its a Budgeting Strategy
Department officials dispute it’s a spending overrun – much of it for jail food, uniforms and IT – and said its budgeting strategy aimed at keeping costs down.
Posted inFullerton
Fullerton Officials Latest in OC to Review Flock Cameras Policy
Fullerton officials are expected to join a growing list of OC cities discussing and reviewing their Flock cameras amid rising concerns over privacy, misuse and data leaks in the region over automated license plate readers.
Posted inEmergencies & Disasters
Irvine Looks to Track Where Hazardous Materials are Handled in Town
The proposal comes after two hazardous waste incidents this year prompted evacuations in OC cities as residents ask for more safeguards.
Posted inPolitics & Elections
Newport Beach Ballots Shipped Overseas Despite Questions on the Election’s Legality
Despite the unprecedented administrative challenges of hosting an election with little to no help from state and county elections officials, City Attorney Aaron Harp advised council members to move forward to avoid violating a judge’s order.
Posted inAnaheim
Anaheim Officials to Deliberate New City Manager Appointment Behind Closed Doors
City council members are scheduled to hold two morning meetings behind closed doors next week to discuss appointing a new city manager after the previous one resigned years after a city hall corruption scandal.
Posted inPolitics & Elections
How Will Newport Beach Leaders Pull Together an Election in 50 Days?
While the first ballots go out on Friday, there are few details available to the public about how the election will be conducted or if the city has what it needs to do it right.
Posted inSanta Ana
Santa Ana Officials to Debate Data Center Ban
Officials are poised to debate a ban on new data centers in Santa Ana ahead of the election as staff say there are only three small facilities in the city and there haven’t been applications for new developments.
Posted inSafety, Security & Justice
Is Orange County Running out of Cash for Cops?
Many cities are struggling with how they can give pay raises to police officers amid growing budget deficits.
Posted inAnaheim
Who’s Responsible for Angel Stadium Repairs Amid Team Sale?
As residents continue to wait to find out the condition of Angel Stadium, the team is on the verge of getting a new owner. Who will be responsible for paying any needed repairs?
