Orange elections chief hails $3 million recovery

Orange elections chief hails $3 million recovery after spending scandal as a ‘victory for taxpayers’
The money was handed out by the previous elections chief to Valencia College and a few nonprofits, angering county officials who said the funds were needed to help run elections.
Orange County gets more money back — but not all — after Glen Gilzean spending scandal
In the wake of former Orange County Elections Supervisor Glen Gilzean’s spending scandal, his successor has gotten nearly $3 million back — a significant sum, though not the full amount Gilzean gave away.
Orange County elections office recovers millions of taxpayer dollars after spending scandal
The Orange County Elections Office has recouped more than 3.2 million taxpayer dollars as the new supervisor said she is still trying to overcome the overspending by her predecessor.“This recovery allows us to fully pay off outstanding debts from the 2024 Elections and ensures that the office can continue its core mission of conducting secure,
Orange County elections office celebrates return of ‘misspent’ money
Orange County Supervisor of Elections Karen Castor Dentel took to her podium, smiling, mid-Wednesday afternoon.
Orange elections chief reports taxpayer money recovery
Orange County Supervisor of Elections Karen Castor Dentel said more than $3 million in taxpayer money is back in the hands of the elections office. Castor Dentel made the announcement Wednesday afternoon.
Former Orange County Rep. Katie Porter announces run for California governor
Former Orange County Rep. Katie Porter made the announcement Tuesday morning, joining a long list of other Democrats hoping ...
House passes stopgap funding bill; Orange County lawmakers split along party lines
Now, the bill heads to the Senate, where it needs 60 votes to pass to keep the federal government from a shutdown.
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Orange County Confronts Federal Immigration Crackdown
Two OC Supervisors are pitching a program to help kids of undocumented parents prepare for their parents’ possible deportation, while officials in Anaheim – where thousands of immigrants live – are ...
Audit criticizes Orange County's security, finds deficiencies, no officers on the job
The audit revealed continuing deficiencies in areas including testing of security officers on items passed through x-ray machines ...
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Orange County Sheriff Blackwood Appointed to Chair of North Carolina Governor’s Crime Commission
After nearly eight years on the North Carolina Governor's Crime Commission, Orange County Sheriff Charles Blackwood will now ...
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Orange County vineyard wins 2025 Virginia Governor’s Cup
Gov. Glenn Youngkin awarded the 2025 Virginia Governor’s Cup to a white wine crafted at an Orange County vineyard.
Lawsuit, disciplinary action to follow orange county audit
Orange County Administrator Byron Brooks has informed Mayor Jerry Demings that “disciplinary actions” are being taken in the ...
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Orange County Rejects Proposed 55+ Housing Community, Citing Rural Location
The Orange County Board of Commissioners recently rejected a proposed senior housing community located at Morrow Mill Road.
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Orange County supervisors pass resolution to keep immigrant families together amid deportation fears
An estimated 25,000 children in Orange County are in households with mixed ... "We're speculating, but everything we hear from the federal government is that the numbers are going to start ...