OC Fire Authority Presents Proposal to Costa Mesa City Council

July 20, 2011 11

CEO Terry Matz and Chief Brice of the Orange County Fire Authority (OCFA) presented their proposal to provide fire and paramedic services for the City of Costa Mesa. I’m no budget expert, but from what both gentlemen presented, it doesn’t sound like there would be much, if any savings, using OCFA.

What Ronald Reagan Said About Debt Limit Politics?

July 20, 2011 1

“Congress consistently brings the Government to the edge of default before facing its responsibility. This brinkmanship threatens the holders of government bonds and those who rely on Social Security and veterans benefits. The United States has a special responsibility to itself and the world to meet its obligations.”

Judge Stops Costa Mesa Layoffs Indefinitely

July 19, 2011 2

On Friday Superior Court Judge Barbara Tam Nomoto Schumann released her written preliminary injunction issued on July 5, 2011 which prohibits the City of Costa Mesa from laying off the employees represented by the Costa Mesa City Employee’s Association.

Loretta Sanchez Gets Married

July 18, 2011 4

On Saturday, Congresswoman Loretta Sanchez tied the knot with Jack Einwechter, a retired Army Colonel, in a private Santa Ana ceremony. The nuptials were presided over by Federal Court Judge Davis O. Carter.