Here are some of today’s headlines that we’re following.
Voice of Orange County — Trying to Fix a $48 million Oops: Top Orange County political leaders scrambled to Sacramento this week in a bid to persuade state lawmakers to reverse a last-minute tax grab by Gov. Jerry Brown that translates to $48 million less in the county treasury. Turns out the County never fixed the problem, which they have known about for years. Read More
Voice of Orange County — Santa Ana Streetcar Contractor Hired Manager With Bribery Record: Cordoba Corp. — the politically connected company that was awarded a controversial streetcar planning contract in Santa Ana — hired a project manager imprisoned for nearly a year on corruption charges, according to a story this week in the Los Angeles Times. Read More