August 2, 2017
Orange County
Voice of OC: Laguna Niguel postpones sending DA allegations staff misspent $410,000
The Laguna Niguel City Council will wait for results from an investigation into Mayor Jerry Slusiewicz’ allegations of city staff financial malfeasance involving a tree trimming contract and an separate investigation of bullying against Slusiewicz before it decides whether to turn finance data over to the District Attorney.
Voice of OC: City council candidates already fundraising for next year’s races
Several Anaheim, Santa Ana, Irvine and other city council members and candidates reported robust fundraising for the first six months of 2017, according to the latest campaign finance disclosures.
OC Register: Civil rights group sues Santa Ana, county for seizing property of homeless people at Civic Center
A legal group representing homeless inhabitants of the Civic Center plaza filed a lawsuit in federal court Tuesday, Aug. 1, against the city of Santa Ana and the county over alleged civil rights violations.
Daily Pilot: OCTA gets $629-million loan for 405 Freeway expansion and toll lane project.
The funds from the U.S. Department of Transportation will pay a major portion of the $1.9-billion effort to improve a nearly 14-mile stretch of the 405 between the 73 Freeway in Costa Mesa and 605 Freeway near Rossmoor.
OC Register: Things to do at the OC Fair Thursday, Aug. 3
Enjoy a live show by Grammy award-winning group, Huey Lewis and The News, performing some of their hits including ‘Stuck With You,” “Hip To Be Square,” and “The Power of Love.” Show begins at 8:15 p.m.
LA Times: New challenger for Rep. Ed Royce kicks off race with a $2-million loan to his campaign
A handful of Democrats have announced bids against Royce, a 13-term Republican reelected in November with 57% of the vote. Hillary Clinton beat Trump in the district by more than nine points, and Democrats are hoping the heavily Asian and Latino district might be trending toward Democrats.
Labor
Atlantic: The first principle for anchor institutions: Hire your neighbors
Newark laid the groundwork for a hire-local initiative in 2000, when it passed an ordinance requiring that at least 40 percent of jobs at city-service providers go to local residents.
Publication Date: August 2, 2017
