Moorlach’s Court Jester Back In The House

December 13, 2010 1

Norberto Santana, Jr. reported on the Voice of OC Monday evening the news that Supervisor John Moorlach’s former chief of staff Mario Mainero is back in Orange County’s employ. Mainero, now a professor at Chapman University Law School, will advise County CEO Tom Mauk as the county prepares for it’s upcoming appeal of a 2009 decision by a Los Angeles Superior Court judge to throw out the case.

Remembering Gretzky: Loretta Sanchez Holiday Card 2010

December 13, 2010 0

Congresswoman Loretta Sanchez released her holiday card today. This year Loretta remembers her long-time companion, and one of the biggest cats I have seen, Gretzky. Loretta’s Christmas cards have been the talk of the town for years.

PublicCEO.com Local Government 2010 Awards

December 13, 2010 0

It’s been a tumultuous year in government but there’s still a lot to celebrate. PublicCEO.com is giving out its 2010 Local Government Awards and we’re looking for nominations. Please send along nominations for the following categories: City Public Official Of The Year, County Public Official Of The Year, Elected Official Of The Year, Blunder Of The Year, and more…

Vigil of Discontent Scheduled for Santa Ana Council Inaugural December 14th

December 13, 2010 0

The purpose for this gathering is to be present at the Mayor’s inauguration, and to express concern about the Mayor’s effort to make $500,000 for himself from the sale of state property. The revelation was made public last week in 2 different newspaper articles. In one article the Mayor stated he had earned the finder’s fee for simply introducing people. The Mayor will also be deposed by attorneys opposing the sale, early this week, to determine his role in the transaction.

La Habra Superintendent Refuses to Move Forward, Shattering Hope of Ending Teachers’ Strike Sunday

December 13, 2010 0

Any hope of ending the strike by La Habra’s teachers on Sunday was shattered when La Habra School Superintendent Susan Belenardo refused to move forward on a settlement recommended by experts advising the board’s and the union’s negotiators and agreeable to the LHEA bargaining team. La Habra teachers will hit the picket lines again Monday morning, beginning at 7:30 a.m., the fourth day of the strike

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Senate Delays Dream Act Vote

December 9, 2010 0

While the U.S. Senate was supposed to vote on the Dream Act today, the vote has been postponned until a vote can be talen on the […]

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Purity Has Its Place

December 9, 2010 0

President Obama surprised some and disappointed others with the tax deal he cut. Ideological purists are up in arms, saying he capitulated yet again. Pragmatists are impressed that he hoodwinked Republicans. One could argue that both perspectives are true.