Subject:

Construction Sector

  • Calendar

    March 1, 2012

    The Legend of Robin Hood

    Maverick Theater

  • Blogs

    November 5, 2010

    Michael Vincent Petronella, Laguna Hills Roofer Who Lived Like a King, to Do a Dime for Massive Workers' Comp Insurance Fraud

    ​When Laguna Hills roofing contractor Michael Vincent Petronella and his wife Devon Lynn Kile were arrested in one of the largest known Workers' Compensation Insurance fraud cases in state history, they owned five properties in California and Texas and multiple luxury vehicles including a Bentley ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 2, 2010

    Thank Register Investor for Killing $184 Million Brightwater Bolsa Chica Bailout?

    ​If the death of a $184 million bailout ultimately kills the developer of homes above the ecologically sensitive Bolsa Chica wetlands, preservationists may have karma, an ancient Indian curse or an Orange County Register investor to thank.Or all three.

  • Blogs

    February 11, 2010

    Michael Vincent Petronella and Wife to Be Trading "Their Pradas for Prison Garb"

    ​A Laguna Hills roofing contractor was convicted today of lavishly spending illegal profits on luxury goods by cheating the Workers' Compensation Insurance system in what the Orange County District Attorney's office called one of the largest known fraud cases of its kind in California history.At t ... More >>

  • Columns

    November 26, 2009

    [¡Ask a Mexican!] Crossing the Pond Instead of the Rio Grande

    ​A Laguna Hills roofing contractor was convicted today of lavishly spending illegal profits on luxury goods by cheating the Workers' Compensation Insurance system in what the Orange County District Attorney's office called one of the largest known fraud cases of its kind in California history.At t ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 29, 2009

    Bolsa Chica Boneyard Builder Brightwater Bankrupt

    ​We missed this yesterday, but still think you should know: The company that owns Brightwater -- the company that wanted to build 300-something homes on Huntington Beach wetland -- announced it was filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy Wednesday.Both naturalists and Native Americans strenuously fought ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 5, 2009

    Wax On, Wax Off: Surfrider Foundation Builds Green

    Surfrider.org​The buildings of Surfrider's global headquarters in San Clemente make up just one more demonstration of their commitment to preserving our coastal environment. The U.S Green Building Council (USGBC), an organization with a strict rating system for design and construction, awarded Sur ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 2, 2009

    Alleged Fraud Within Irvine City Limits Keeps SEC, Whistleblower Busy

    Two corporations doing business in Irvine that are the subjects of a noteworthy/notorious whistleblower's fraud investigations have now apparently drawn the attention of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.The SEC is reviewing whether James Peterson, CEO of Irvine-based defense industry comp ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 18, 2007

    Tuesday's Headlines & Surprises: Anaheim Subsidizes Private Tennis Club

    Slow Road to China: Officials at the Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) are puzzled as to why a private construction company is repeatedly missing deadlines to finish the $550-million road-widening project, according to a story by Ellyn Pak at the Register. The delays aren't just costing ... More >>

  • News

    April 26, 2007

    Main Offender

    Garden Grove merchants say the city cut corners to let insider Steve Sheldon build condos

  • Blogs

    March 29, 2007

    Guilty of Irony

    The president of Riverside's Golden State Fence Company, and the company's manager, were sentenced yesterday to 1,040 hours of community service and three years of probation, after pleading guilty to knowingly hiring workers illegally in this country. Both also received six figure fines. A constru ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 27, 2006

    Great Park of Empty Homes?

    According to the funny papers, the justification for tripling the number of homes in Irvine's Great Park is the tremendous demand for new homes. But this just came from the Orange County Business Journal e-mail alert. (We'd link you to the story, but those slick-haired OCBJ money-grubbers make you p ... More >>

  • News

    June 17, 2004

    Rock of Ages

    The El Toro runways will be with us for a while longer

  • Columns

    February 27, 2003

    Diary of a Mad County

    The El Toro runways will be with us for a while longer

  • Features

    February 6, 2003

    3BD 3BA Underwater

    A Newport Beach builder could put you in something spacious, lovely andif a dam breaksunder 15 feet of water

  • News

    February 14, 2002

    Real Great Tax

    A Newport Beach builder could put you in something spacious, lovely andif a dam breaksunder 15 feet of water

  • News

    October 18, 2001

    Public Display of Affection

    Wilsons subtle gesture reveals a lot about Orange County

  • News

    June 7, 2001

    More Fun Than a Tractor Pull!

    Bulldozer Ballet symbolizes OCs love of art and construction

  • News

    March 9, 2000

    Gotcha, Kajima!

    Japanese firm to help build Anaheim ski park

Most Popular Stories

for free stuff, news info & more!
Browse Voice Nation
  • Voice Places

    Voice Places

    Discover restaurants, nightlife, travel, shopping...

  • VOICE Daily Deals

    VOICE Daily Deals

    Get 50 to 90% off every day on restaurants, movies, massages...

  • Best Of

    Best Of...

    More than 10,000 of the BEST things to eat, drink, and experience

  • My Voice Nation

    My Voice Nation

    Join the Village Voice community and get exclusive deals and info

  • Happy Hour

    Happy Hour

    Your local Happy Hour guide at your fingertips

or

Log in or Sign up

Social Connect:

Use your favorite account to access My Voice Nation.


Use your My Voice Nation account to log in:





Forgot password?
or

Sign Up or Log in

Social Connect:

Sign up for My Voice Nation with your preferred network.


Sign up for a My Voice Nation account:



Privacy policy