Noah Biesiada, Hosam Elattar https://voiceofoc.org/author/nbiesiada/ Orange County's Nonprofit Newsroom Wed, 23 Oct 2024 02:30:43 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://voiceofoc.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/cropped-VoiceofOC.icon_.EXTRASMALL-32x32.png Noah Biesiada, Hosam Elattar https://voiceofoc.org/author/nbiesiada/ 32 32 128151149 Calls for Reform Grow in OC After Supervisor Admits to Bribery in Plea Agreement https://voiceofoc.org/2024/10/calls-for-reform-grow-in-oc-after-supervisor-admits-to-bribery-in-plea-agreement/ Wed, 23 Oct 2024 12:58:00 +0000 https://voiceofoc.org/?p=3204625

A plea agreement on bribery and the resignation of OC Supervisor Andrew Do is sparking demands for reforms and accountability weeks before the November election. What changes could follow?

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A plea agreement on bribery and the resignation of OC Supervisor Andrew Do is sparking demands for reforms and accountability weeks before the November election. What changes could follow?

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]]> 3204625 OC Supervisor Andrew Do Charged With Corruption by Federal Prosecutors https://voiceofoc.org/2024/10/oc-supervisor-andrew-do-charged-with-corruption-by-federal-prosecutors/ Tue, 22 Oct 2024 17:12:43 +0000 https://voiceofoc.org/?p=3204576

Federal prosecutors are charging Supervisor Andrew Do with corruption, which could carry a maximum of 5 years in prison. Officials say Do has agreed to plead guilty.

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Federal prosecutors are charging Supervisor Andrew Do with corruption, which could carry a maximum of 5 years in prison. Officials say Do has agreed to plead guilty.

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]]> 3204576 Who’s Funding Irvine City Council Races?  https://voiceofoc.org/2024/10/whos-funding-irvine-city-council-races/ Tue, 22 Oct 2024 12:58:00 +0000 https://voiceofoc.org/?p=3204536

A Voice of OC review found the biggest spenders this year are the county firefighter union, a conservative donor group and a group of McDonald's franchisees.

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A Voice of OC review found the biggest spenders this year are the county firefighter union, a conservative donor group and a group of McDonald's franchisees.

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]]> 3204536 Huntington Beach Police Chief Rejected Metal Detectors at City Hall https://voiceofoc.org/2024/10/huntington-beach-police-chief-rejected-metal-detectors-at-city-hall/ Mon, 21 Oct 2024 12:58:00 +0000 https://voiceofoc.org/?p=3204129

While some council members have asked to install metal detectors at the entrance to the city council chamber, the police department did not move forward after studying that issue.

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While some council members have asked to install metal detectors at the entrance to the city council chamber, the police department did not move forward after studying that issue.

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]]> 3204129 Placentia Police and Fire Unions Vote No Confidence in Embattled City Administrator https://voiceofoc.org/2024/10/placentia-police-and-fire-unions-vote-no-confidence-in-embattled-city-administrator/ Wed, 16 Oct 2024 20:00:00 +0000 https://voiceofoc.org/?p=3204029

Two of the city’s largest employee unions called for the ouster of City Administrator Damien Arrula on Tuesday night amidst questions on whether he misused his city credit card.

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Two of the city’s largest employee unions called for the ouster of City Administrator Damien Arrula on Tuesday night amidst questions on whether he misused his city credit card.

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]]> 3204029 Fullerton City Council Candidate Arrested For Alleged Perjury 3 Weeks Before Election https://voiceofoc.org/2024/10/fullerton-city-council-candidate-arrested-for-alleged-perjury-3-weeks-before-election/ Tue, 15 Oct 2024 17:29:09 +0000 https://voiceofoc.org/?p=3204010

Just weeks before the upcoming Nov. 5 election, the Orange County District Attorney’s office charged Scott Markowitz after claims of falsifying election documentation.

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Just weeks before the upcoming Nov. 5 election, the Orange County District Attorney’s office charged Scott Markowitz after claims of falsifying election documentation.

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]]> 3204010 Hotel Worker Union Sues Irvine Over Hoteliers Trying to Skirt Pay Increase https://voiceofoc.org/2024/10/hotel-worker-union-sues-irvine-over-hoteliers-trying-to-skirt-pay-increase/ Tue, 15 Oct 2024 12:58:00 +0000 https://voiceofoc.org/?p=3203960

Unite Here Local 11 is suing Irvine in an effort to see which hotels have been asking the city to waive pay increase portions of a new local ordinance that also includes increased safety measures.

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Unite Here Local 11 is suing Irvine in an effort to see which hotels have been asking the city to waive pay increase portions of a new local ordinance that also includes increased safety measures.

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]]> 3203960 Orange County Supervisors Jump Into Street Crime Debate https://voiceofoc.org/2024/10/orange-county-supervisors-jump-into-street-crime-debate/ Tue, 08 Oct 2024 21:00:00 +0000 https://voiceofoc.org/?p=3203878

OC Supervisors are the latest local officials to publicly support a statewide November ballot measure that aims to increase punishment on certain drug and theft crimes.

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OC Supervisors are the latest local officials to publicly support a statewide November ballot measure that aims to increase punishment on certain drug and theft crimes.

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]]> 3203878 What is the Future of the Orange County Power Authority? https://voiceofoc.org/2024/10/what-is-the-future-of-the-orange-county-power-authority/ Tue, 08 Oct 2024 12:58:00 +0000 https://voiceofoc.org/?p=3202916

More cities are looking to join the agency after years of questioning around its transparency.

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More cities are looking to join the agency after years of questioning around its transparency.

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]]> 3202916 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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]]> 3202693 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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]]> 3202674 Irvine City Council Candidates Split on Green Power and Housing  https://voiceofoc.org/2024/10/irvine-city-council-candidates-split-on-green-power-and-housing/ Wed, 02 Oct 2024 18:00:00 +0000 https://voiceofoc.org/?p=3202629

A forum hosted by Irvine Watchdog gave voters their first chance to hear from most of the candidates on their thoughts about the city’s future.

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A forum hosted by Irvine Watchdog gave voters their first chance to hear from most of the candidates on their thoughts about the city’s future.

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]]> 3202629 OC Sheriffs Ignores New Use of Force Policy Recommendations https://voiceofoc.org/2024/09/oc-sheriffs-ignores-new-use-of-force-policy-recommendations/ Thu, 26 Sep 2024 17:37:04 +0000 https://voiceofoc.org/?p=3202292

Top sheriff officials insisted the department’s existing policies addressed use of force adequately, but the Office of Independent Review found some gaps.

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Top sheriff officials insisted the department’s existing policies addressed use of force adequately, but the Office of Independent Review found some gaps.

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]]> 3202292 Coastal Commission Forces HB Airshow to Open Up to More Public Spots https://voiceofoc.org/2024/09/coastal-commission-forces-hb-airshow-to-open-up-to-more-public-spots/ Wed, 25 Sep 2024 20:24:18 +0000 https://voiceofoc.org/?p=3202233

The California Coastal Commission is making the airshow operators open up more of the beach to the public after issuing a cease-and-desist order.

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The California Coastal Commission is making the airshow operators open up more of the beach to the public after issuing a cease-and-desist order.

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]]> 3202233 OC Supervisors Censure Colleague Under Federal Investigation https://voiceofoc.org/2024/09/oc-supervisors-censure-colleague-under-federal-investigation/ Tue, 24 Sep 2024 19:16:47 +0000 https://voiceofoc.org/?p=3202207

Orange County Supervisors formally censured Supervisor Andrew Do weeks after his house was raided by federal officials.

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Orange County Supervisors formally censured Supervisor Andrew Do weeks after his house was raided by federal officials.

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]]> 3202207 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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]]> 3202162 Governor Vows New Penalties for Huntington Beach Amidst Housing Fight  https://voiceofoc.org/2024/09/governor-vows-new-penalties-for-huntington-beach-amidst-housing-fight/ Thu, 19 Sep 2024 21:00:00 +0000 https://voiceofoc.org/?p=3202121

While city leaders have avoided penalties so far, Gov. Gavin Newsom called them out for abusing the law and promised to hold them accountable.

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While city leaders have avoided penalties so far, Gov. Gavin Newsom called them out for abusing the law and promised to hold them accountable.

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]]> 3202121 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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]]> 3202078 OC’s Airport Fire Continues Into Riverside County as Containment Begins  https://voiceofoc.org/2024/09/ocs-airport-fire-continues-into-riverside-county-as-containment-begins/ Thu, 12 Sep 2024 15:29:56 +0000 https://voiceofoc.org/?p=3201861

Firefighters reported they were starting to get the fire under control on Wednesday night, but evacuation warnings and orders remain in place.

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Firefighters reported they were starting to get the fire under control on Wednesday night, but evacuation warnings and orders remain in place.

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]]> 3201861 Airport Fire Grows to 22K Acres, Damages Buildings Along Ortega Highway  https://voiceofoc.org/2024/09/airport-fire-grows-to-22k-acres-damages-buildings-along-ortega-highway/ Wed, 11 Sep 2024 16:27:58 +0000 https://voiceofoc.org/?p=3201811

Orange County Fire Authority officials reported the first structure damage on Wednesday, saying buildings along Ortega Highway were either damaged or destroyed.

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Orange County Fire Authority officials reported the first structure damage on Wednesday, saying buildings along Ortega Highway were either damaged or destroyed.

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