Investigative https://voiceofoc.org/category/news/investigative/ Orange County's Nonprofit Newsroom Thu, 03 Oct 2024 19:31:46 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://voiceofoc.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/cropped-VoiceofOC.icon_.EXTRASMALL-32x32.png Investigative https://voiceofoc.org/category/news/investigative/ 32 32 128151149 Placentia City Administrator Under Investigation For Suspect Purchases https://voiceofoc.org/2024/10/placentia-city-administrator-under-investigation-for-suspect-purchases/ Thu, 03 Oct 2024 19:30:38 +0000 https://voiceofoc.org/?p=3202693

Years after a former financial manager was convicted of embezzling money from the city, Placentia’s top official is facing questions on how he spends taxpayer dollars.

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Years after a former financial manager was convicted of embezzling money from the city, Placentia’s top official is facing questions on how he spends taxpayer dollars.

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OC Secret Settlement with Pandemic Meal Providers Cost Taxpayers Over $9 Million  https://voiceofoc.org/2024/10/oc-secret-settlement-with-pandemic-meal-providers-cost-taxpayers-over-9-million/ Thu, 03 Oct 2024 17:00:00 +0000 https://voiceofoc.org/?p=3202674

Voice of OC found the county got over $14 million back from nonprofits like AgeWell and Meals on Wheels on contracts for feeding seniors after claiming the nonprofits owed them over $23 million.

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Voice of OC found the county got over $14 million back from nonprofits like AgeWell and Meals on Wheels on contracts for feeding seniors after claiming the nonprofits owed them over $23 million.

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OC Supervisors to Again Consider Condemning Colleague Under FBI Probe https://voiceofoc.org/2024/09/oc-supervisors-to-again-consider-condemning-colleague-under-fbi-probe/ Mon, 23 Sep 2024 17:00:00 +0000 https://voiceofoc.org/?p=3202162

After stripping Supervisor Andrew Do of his other titles at their last meeting, his colleagues now want to formally censure him.

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After stripping Supervisor Andrew Do of his other titles at their last meeting, his colleagues now want to formally censure him.

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Who is the OC Judge Married to the County Supervisor in the Middle of an FBI Probe?  https://voiceofoc.org/2024/09/who-is-the-oc-judge-married-to-the-county-supervisor-in-the-middle-of-an-fbi-probe/ Thu, 19 Sep 2024 17:00:00 +0000 https://voiceofoc.org/?p=3202078

Orange County’s number two judge Cheri Pham is married to county Supervisor Andrew Do, and the home they share together was raided by the FBI last month.

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Orange County’s number two judge Cheri Pham is married to county Supervisor Andrew Do, and the home they share together was raided by the FBI last month.

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Santana: OC Supervisor Andrew Do’s Political Journey That Ended in FBI Raids https://voiceofoc.org/2024/09/santana-oc-supervisor-andrew-dos-political-journey-that-ended-in-fbi-raids/ Wed, 18 Sep 2024 12:58:00 +0000 https://voiceofoc.org/?p=3202010

During his long tenure, embattled Supervisor Andrew Do took over the reins at the County of Orange, crafting a high profile - one that eventually landed him and his family on the FBI’s radar.

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During his long tenure, embattled Supervisor Andrew Do took over the reins at the County of Orange, crafting a high profile - one that eventually landed him and his family on the FBI’s radar.

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Santana: Following The Money Inside The County of Orange https://voiceofoc.org/2024/09/santana-following-the-money-inside-the-county-of-orange/ Thu, 05 Sep 2024 17:00:00 +0000 https://voiceofoc.org/?p=3201512

The scandal around the Viet America Society keeps raising key questions about how well executives track public money.

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The scandal around the Viet America Society keeps raising key questions about how well executives track public money.

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OC Staff Raised Early Concerns on Viet America Society Contract That Saw FBI Raids https://voiceofoc.org/2024/08/oc-staff-raised-early-concerns-on-viet-america-society-contract-that-saw-fbi-raids/ Tue, 27 Aug 2024 12:58:00 +0000 https://voiceofoc.org/?p=3201108

County line staff questioned where $4 million in tax dollars went as early as 2022 while Supervisor Andrew Do gave the group another $6 million.

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County line staff questioned where $4 million in tax dollars went as early as 2022 while Supervisor Andrew Do gave the group another $6 million.

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How Did County of Orange Executives Lose Track of Over $10 Millon Meant to Feed Seniors? https://voiceofoc.org/2024/08/how-did-county-of-orange-executives-lose-track-of-13-5-millon-meant-to-feed-seniors/ Mon, 12 Aug 2024 12:58:00 +0000 https://voiceofoc.org/?p=3200500

Questions about the contracts have spiraled for over eight months Yet there’s still no answer on how they came to be or how they were monitored.

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Questions about the contracts have spiraled for over eight months Yet there’s still no answer on how they came to be or how they were monitored.

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County Supervisor’s Wife Declines To Seek Top Judge Seat Amidst Family Controversy https://voiceofoc.org/2024/08/county-supervisors-wife-declines-to-seek-top-judge-seat-amidst-family-controversy/ Wed, 07 Aug 2024 21:31:53 +0000 https://voiceofoc.org/?p=3200375

Superior Court Judge Cheri Pham’s decision to bow out of the race before it starts comes as her husband and daughter face questions over questionable contracts.

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Superior Court Judge Cheri Pham’s decision to bow out of the race before it starts comes as her husband and daughter face questions over questionable contracts.

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How Did a Huntington Beach Air Show Become Embroiled in Controversy and Politics?    https://voiceofoc.org/2024/07/how-did-a-huntington-beach-air-show-become-embroiled-in-controversy-and-politics/ Mon, 15 Jul 2024 12:58:00 +0000 https://voiceofoc.org/?p=3199150

Recently released settlement documents show a majority of Surf City council members gave up thousands of parking spots and waived numerous fees in what critics call a politically motivated bad deal.

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Recently released settlement documents show a majority of Surf City council members gave up thousands of parking spots and waived numerous fees in what critics call a politically motivated bad deal.

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Santana: Getting $9.5 Billion in County Taxes To Work on Behalf of OC Residents https://voiceofoc.org/2024/06/santana-getting-9-5-billion-in-county-taxes-to-work-on-behalf-of-oc-residents/ Fri, 28 Jun 2024 17:00:00 +0000 https://voiceofoc.org/?p=3198556

With a County CEO selection process mired in politics, OC residents have a rare chance to get a real chief executive if they empower what could soon be rolled out as an interim leader.

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With a County CEO selection process mired in politics, OC residents have a rare chance to get a real chief executive if they empower what could soon be rolled out as an interim leader.

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Orange County’s Transit Leaders Delay on Video Live Streaming https://voiceofoc.org/2024/03/orange-countys-transit-leaders-delay-on-video-live-streaming/ Tue, 12 Mar 2024 12:58:00 +0000 https://voiceofoc.org/?p=3194081

For the third time in a decade, Orange County Transportation Authority leaders bring up video live streaming options this week without taking action.

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For the third time in a decade, Orange County Transportation Authority leaders bring up video live streaming options this week without taking action.

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Orange County’s Wild West of Campaign Finance: The Board of Education https://voiceofoc.org/2024/02/orange-countys-wild-west-of-campaign-finance-the-board-of-education/ Wed, 28 Feb 2024 13:58:00 +0000 https://voiceofoc.org/?p=3193427

Voice of OC found over charter school advocates spend heavily on their favored candidates for the county board of education, which has no campaign contribution limits.

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Voice of OC found over charter school advocates spend heavily on their favored candidates for the county board of education, which has no campaign contribution limits.

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OC Board of Education Incumbent Accused of Assault and Battery in Road Rage Incident https://voiceofoc.org/2024/02/oc-board-of-education-incumbent-accused-of-assault-and-battery-in-road-rage-incident/ Fri, 16 Feb 2024 13:58:00 +0000 https://voiceofoc.org/?p=3193050

Ken Williams Jr., who was elected to the OC Board of Education in 2020, is on the primary ballot up for reelection this year. He is being accused of attacking a 20-year-old driver.

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Ken Williams Jr., who was elected to the OC Board of Education in 2020, is on the primary ballot up for reelection this year. He is being accused of attacking a 20-year-old driver.

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OC Struggles To Track Taxpayer Dollars For Tourist Advertising https://voiceofoc.org/2024/02/oc-struggles-to-track-taxpayer-dollars-for-tourist-advertising/ Fri, 09 Feb 2024 13:58:00 +0000 https://voiceofoc.org/?p=3192797

Investigations into Anaheim and Irvine are putting a new spotlight on tourism bureaus, agencies that typically haven’t gotten much public attention in the past.

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Investigations into Anaheim and Irvine are putting a new spotlight on tourism bureaus, agencies that typically haven’t gotten much public attention in the past.

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Who Was Improperly Lobbied by the Anaheim Chamber of Commerce? https://voiceofoc.org/2024/02/who-was-improperly-lobbied-by-the-anaheim-chamber-of-commerce/ Thu, 08 Feb 2024 13:56:00 +0000 https://voiceofoc.org/?p=3192777

State auditors listed over two dozen elected leaders who had meetings with the Chamber of Commerce that were improperly financed, but none of their names were included.

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State auditors listed over two dozen elected leaders who had meetings with the Chamber of Commerce that were improperly financed, but none of their names were included.

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Should a City Spokesman Craft Statements for Elected Officials on Private Matters? https://voiceofoc.org/2024/01/should-a-city-spokesman-craft-statements-for-elected-officials-on-private-matters/ Wed, 31 Jan 2024 13:58:00 +0000 https://voiceofoc.org/?p=3192441

A Voice of OC investigation found Anaheim City Councilwoman Natalie Rubalcava used the city’s public information office to respond to questions about her private employment.

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A Voice of OC investigation found Anaheim City Councilwoman Natalie Rubalcava used the city’s public information office to respond to questions about her private employment.

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CA Auditors Lambast Anaheim’s Tourism Bureau, Find Improper Tax Dollar Spending https://voiceofoc.org/2024/01/ca-auditors-lambast-anaheims-tourism-bureau-find-improper-tax-dollar-spending/ Tue, 30 Jan 2024 18:10:00 +0000 https://voiceofoc.org/?p=3192472

State Auditors found that Anaheim’s tourism bureau inappropriately dished out taxpayer dollars to an Anaheim Chamber of Commerce controlled nonprofit during the COVID pandemic.

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State Auditors found that Anaheim’s tourism bureau inappropriately dished out taxpayer dollars to an Anaheim Chamber of Commerce controlled nonprofit during the COVID pandemic.

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Anaheim Looks to Change How Politicians Raise Money for Campaigns https://voiceofoc.org/2024/01/anaheim-looks-to-change-how-politicians-raise-money-for-campaigns/ Fri, 26 Jan 2024 13:58:00 +0000 https://voiceofoc.org/?p=3192288

City council members could limit the time candidates can repay campaign debt – along with the amount they loan themselves – in the fallout of Orange County’s largest public corruption scandal in recent history.

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City council members could limit the time candidates can repay campaign debt – along with the amount they loan themselves – in the fallout of Orange County’s largest public corruption scandal in recent history.

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What Have State Auditors Found in Anaheim’s COVID Bailout Spending? https://voiceofoc.org/2024/01/what-have-state-auditors-found-in-anaheims-covid-bailout-spending/ Tue, 16 Jan 2024 13:58:00 +0000 https://voiceofoc.org/?p=3191834

The California Auditor, ordered by state legislators, was tasked with probing tax money sent to the Chamber of Commerce and Visit Anaheim – two entities heavily detailed in an independent corruption investigation.

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The California Auditor, ordered by state legislators, was tasked with probing tax money sent to the Chamber of Commerce and Visit Anaheim – two entities heavily detailed in an independent corruption investigation.

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