Vigil Tonight Friday 3-18 to Remember Huy Pham at Costa Mesa City Hall
We have learned that Costa Mesa residents are planning a vigil in memory of Huy Pham, the Costa Mesa city worker who tragically lept from […]
Month: March 2011
Happy Birthdays in OC Law Enforcement
The curse of Facebook or in praise of Facebook, but we can attributed today’s birthday wishes to OC Sheriff Sandra Hutchens and OC DA Tony […]
Costa Mesa Mayor not bothered by city worker suicide: “I hire and fire people every day”
As the reporter approached, Monahan laughed and said “next,” having just finished an interview with another reporter. Then the mayor, who was dressed in folksy Irish attire, yelled “woo-hoo — it’s St. Patricks Day!”
Does Spelling Count?
Much to the chagrin of our favorite blog troll “DKMFAN” (hi Sean Mill!), Matt Cunningham and I are Facebook friends and we do carry on […]
Field Poll Shows California Voters Want To Decide On Budget and Tax Extensions
There is no great willingness on the part of voters to increase taxes as a way of dealing with the huge budget deficit. However, majorities do support the idea of extending the temporary tax increases enacted by the state several years ago.
Huston, we have a problem in Tustin
As we reported last night (thank you tipsters!), William Huston, the retired city manager for Tustin, was named interim city manager on a 3-1-1 vote […]
Supervisor Moorlach lives in his own little world of make believe
Moorlach complained. “I’m not excited about paying for the reverse pickup, which doesn’t give me much of a benefit. So I’m curious, in your research (for) current electeds, if we do have an option (to return to the previous benefit level of 1.67% @ 57.5) that would be something I would like to see explored.”
Is a Familiar Face Coming Back to Tustin City Hall?
TheLiberalOC has learned that Tustin City Manager David Biggs hasn’t requested a hearing before the Tustin City Council which is likely give Mr. Biggs a […]
Mickadeit’s Irvine Slogan Contest
OC Register columnist Frank Mickadeit has decided to have some fun with a city slogan contest offered by the City of Irvine. Since Frank is […]