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January 15, 2009
The Magic School Bus Kicks Up a Storm
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September 29, 2006
Register One Step From Layoffs
To prevent layoffs on the heels of a sharp decline in advertising revenue, Freedom Communications--the parent company of The Orange County Register--today offered voluntary severance packages to employees, according to sources. "If not enough people opt out, then there will be layoffs," a veteran o ... More >>
Blogs
November 20, 2006
My Favorite Sex Offender
The AP wires are humming today with news that Brian Doyle, former deputy press secretary for the Department of Homeland Security, has been sentenced. Doyle was caught sending sexually explicit messages to Sheriff's deputies posing as a 14-year-old girl named Ashlynne, for which he has been sentenced ... More >>
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December 7, 2007
A SCOWL in the Night: Anonymous Poet Bemoans the Self-Inflicted Demise of the OC Register
This week, an anonymous source sent the Weekly a poem called "Scowl," which appears to be a riff on Allen Ginsberg's famous and similarly-titled manifesto of 1950s beatnik angst, "Howl." The poem also appears to be written by someone intimately familiar with the inner workings of the Orange County R ... More >>
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February 13, 2008
The future of journalism is now! And the future is sexy, illiterate and cost-cutting.
Today came the announcement of two major developments in the world of Southland journalism. One announcement is superbad and the other superfresh awesome. So which do you want first? Well, the good's so good, you'll probably forget the bad so long as you hear the good last, so here's the bad. Deep b ... More >>
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February 20, 2008
OC Register Death Watch Part Two
Last week, I reported that the Orange County Register is in secret talks with Dean Singleton, owner of the Denver-based MediaNews Inc. and an all-around Darth Vader of daily news--he bought and all but killed the Long Beach Press Telegram, just as one example--to share content and lay off writers. I ... More >>
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April 28, 2008
OC Register Laying off Five Percent of Workforce
It's never fun being right about this kind of thing, but apparently the OC Register is laying off 80 to 90 employees, according to a post today on the newspaper's website. Here's about half of the post (it's really short): "... [Publisher Terry] Horne cited Orange County’s sluggish economy, es ... More >>
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June 25, 2008
OC Reg Will Outsource to New Delhi
Late yesterday the AP confirmed news that Nick Schou broke last week right here on our blog: the paper has taken the layoff model to another level and will now outsource some of its editing and layout duties to a "global media" company near New Delhi. With the last round of layoffs knocking 90 pe ... More >>
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July 2, 2008
Times About to Lay Off 250 Employees
Apparently trying to compete with the Orange County Register for worst place to work on the planet, the Los Angeles Times is about to lay off 250 people, including 150 newsroom employees, according to a source who, for the time being at least, still actually works at the paper. There's been rumors ... More >>
Blogs
July 15, 2008
Times OC Loses Three More Vets
LAobserved.com is reporting on the latest round of forced/voluntary retirements at the Los Angeles Times and noted that the Orange County bureau will lose Bill Lobdell. Lobdell has served the Times in numerous capacities, including as editor of the Daily Pilot, which covers Newport Beach and Costa ... More >>
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October 9, 2008
OC Register to Lay Off 30 Newsroom Employees
Just received word from an anonymous but reliable source that the Register is going to announce the elimination of 30 newsroom positions tomorrow. The paper is hoping to avoid direct layoffs by getting volunteers. Stay tuned for updates on who jumps the ship(wreck).* *Update #1: Apparently, Freedo ... More >>
Blogs
October 13, 2008
Monday Night Football at The Pelican Grill? Whaaa?
The Pelican Grill at the Pelican Hill Resort is the last place I would think of when it comes to Monday Night Football. After all, this is a valet-parking, ocean-views, uniformed-waiter, white-table-cloth kind of establishment, where the customers are the country-club types, not the average Joe Six ... More >>
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March 15, 2001
Moss Appeal
Mossimo hits Target, cheapskates go nuts!
Blogs
October 17, 2008
"Confusion" at Register over buyouts
"Breaking" news in its "Newspaper Deathwatch" category: Media Bistro reports Orange County Register employees are unsure whether to take the buyout currently being offered or risk having future buyout offers lowered: Nervous staffers at the Orange County Register had been considered asking for vol ... More >>
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October 21, 2008
Goodbye Tony D. ... and the Pilot, too?
Sad news about a really good guy, Tony Dodero: the former editor-in-chief of the Newport Beach/Costa Mesa Daily Pilot is being let go as the director of news and online for L.A. Times Community News publications, which include the Pilot, Huntington Beach Independent and Laguna Beach Coastline Pilot ... More >>
Blogs
October 27, 2008
Times OC Takes Another Big Hit
Los Angeles Times management has laid off two more veteran reporters in its already-decimated Orange County bureau, according to Times sources. The latest to leave will be Gil Reza and Christian Berthelsen, two outstanding veterans with long lists of accomplishments. Amazingly, the Times OC edito ... More >>
Blogs
October 30, 2008
Daily Grill Execs to Take 10% Pay Cut
Here's somewhat encouraging news in discouraging times. Although "at least eight people were laid off this year from the company's office in Woodland Hills", according to an article in the LA Times, about a dozen Daily Grill executives -- whose annual salaries range from $100,000 to $350,000 -- are ... More >>
Blogs
November 13, 2008
Taco Bell Crime of the Week, Part V
In a week where Taco Bell announced massive layoffs in its Irvine corporate headquarters, it's nice to know that our biggest food chain is still inspiring crimes of another sort. From Virginia" Two men wearing Halloween masks robbed the Taco Bell on Piney Forest Road in Danville on Tuesday. Lt. Mi ... More >>
Blogs
January 6, 2009
OC Weekly Not Alone; Village Voice Media Cuts Widespread
As editor Ted B. Kissell's "A Bad Week at the Weekly" post about layoffs at OC Weekly continued (and is continuing) to generate comments, newsroom staffers received a memo about the matter this week from our Village Voice Media overlords. Now, before I reveal what was in the memo, let me itera ... More >>
Blogs
January 30, 2009
LA Times Cuts California Section
The Los Angeles Times plans to lay off even more employees with the recent decision to rid the local news section. California news will now be folded in the front section alongside national and foreign news.Quoted from a memo sent by publisher Eddy Hartenstein:"In the coming weeks, we will introduce ... More >>
Blogs
March 10, 2009
Pissed-Off Teachers Can Really Stop Traffic
California law mandates that school districts notify teachers and administrators about possible layoffs for the following school year by a certain date. This year's deadline is Sunday and, facing uncertain financial futures, many districts are issuing pink slips. Once the numbers are crunched, many ... More >>
Blogs
March 31, 2009
Entrepreneur Magazine Editorial Staff "Decimated"
If you believe it is the entrepreneurs who are going to save this shitty economy, close your eyes. Fishbowl LA has the scoop on Irvine-based Entrepreneur Magazine and Entrepreneur.com "decimating" their editorial staff this week. We hear from former employees that the layoffs include the executiv ... More >>
News
July 3, 2008
Santa Ana School Employees Steaming at Sneaky District Turning Full-Time Jobs Into Part-Time Ones
If you believe it is the entrepreneurs who are going to save this shitty economy, close your eyes. Fishbowl LA has the scoop on Irvine-based Entrepreneur Magazine and Entrepreneur.com "decimating" their editorial staff this week. We hear from former employees that the layoffs include the executiv ... More >>
News
March 20, 2008
The Content-Sharing Deal Between the OC Register and MediaNews Hasn't Led to Cuts at the Reg (Yet)
If you believe it is the entrepreneurs who are going to save this shitty economy, close your eyes. Fishbowl LA has the scoop on Irvine-based Entrepreneur Magazine and Entrepreneur.com "decimating" their editorial staff this week. We hear from former employees that the layoffs include the executiv ... More >>
News
February 14, 2008
The Register in talks with MediaNews about sharing content
If you believe it is the entrepreneurs who are going to save this shitty economy, close your eyes. Fishbowl LA has the scoop on Irvine-based Entrepreneur Magazine and Entrepreneur.com "decimating" their editorial staff this week. We hear from former employees that the layoffs include the executiv ... More >>
Features
December 20, 2001
Mouse Chow
Disney execs collect big checks while low-wage workers collect free food
News
January 22, 2004
These Jeans Are a Steal
Mexican factory workers say they work all dayliterallyto keep you in Wet Seal jeans
Culture
April 16, 2009
[Trendzilla] Dainty June Swoon
Mexican factory workers say they work all dayliterallyto keep you in Wet Seal jeans
News
October 16, 2003
Million-Dollar Munchikins
How a councilwomans taxpayer-funded multiple childbirth complicated HBs budget crisis
News
February 7, 2002
Involuntary Separation
41 Reg pressmen lose jobs before union vote
News
March 15, 2001
Out In the Cold
The countys plan to privitize preschools was supposed to cut costs, not teachers
News
September 28, 2000
A Big Disaster
Irvine high-tech firm snuffs extreme-sports' Bluetorch.com
News
August 17, 2000
Death Pool
Pick the dot-com stiffs
Blogs
August 13, 2009
Cop Union To Sue OC Prosecutor Tony Rackauckas
Union Boss Quint Unhappy With RackauckasThe union representing investigators in the district attorney's office, notified county officials this morning that it will file a lawsuit tomorrow in federal court to block District Attorney Tony Rackauckas' plan to implement a temporary layoff plan as a w ... More >>
Blogs
August 7, 2009
Layoffs and Furloughs Soon To Hit OC Prosecutors & Investigators
Tight times at the DA's officeFolks aren't buying products and services like they used to and the impact of dwindling government sales tax revenues is about to be felt hard inside the local agency charged with putting criminals in prison. In an interview this morning, District Attorney Tony Ra ... More >>
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September 30, 2009
Healthcare Workers to Protest Job Cuts at Kaiser Orange County
Coming to Anaheim Thursday.Kaiser Permanente employees will picket outside the Kaiser Orange County facility Thursday to protest the health behemoth's plans to slash 1,350 jobs in coming months.Kaiser workers in purple shirts are scheduled to chant, carry signs and speak with patients about the e ... More >>
Blogs
October 29, 2009
Criminal Defense of the Day: "I'm An Unemployed Wine Taster"
Lil Erna / Flickr / Creative CommonsImagine you're a vagrant wino (in these times, not hard to imagine). You get picked up by Newport Beach police. How to explain the stink on the breath... the unwashed clothes... the sad look in your eyes?From Corona Del Mar Today:Two transient men were arrested ... More >>
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November 2, 2009
Workers Rally to Save Jobs of Live Emergency Dispatchers
Before this evening's Santa Ana City Council meeting, union workers will stage a rally in front of City Hall to draw attention to layoffs they claim will lead to 9-1-1 emergency calls being answered by an electronic menu rather than a live dispatcher.
Blogs
July 1, 2010
[UPDATED:] Port's Marine Clerks Strike
UPDATE: As feared, unionized marine clerks working at the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach went on strike early today (updates throughout) . . . Unionized marine clerks working at the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach went on strike just minutes after their contract with a consortium of 14 ... More >>
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January 18, 2011
Michael Jackson's Ghost Spooks Propofol Maker Teva
The worldwide scorn directed at those closest to Michael Jackson in his final days may have extended to the drug Propofol and its Irvine-based maker, which announced it is laying off 200 employees this year after having already let go 70 workers.Teva Pharmaceuticals maintains it already discontin ... More >>
Blogs
January 20, 2011
Boeing Cuts 900 Jobs in Long Beach, But OC Workers Also Get Bad News
Boeing's announcement that it is eliminating 900 jobs in Long Beach is getting the big headlines today, but the once-mighty aerospace company also dropped some bad employment news for Orange County.
Blogs
April 22, 2011
Newport Beach is So Trying to be the Next Costa Mesa: Considering Layoffs, Including Lifeguards
Newport Beach sits just to the south/southeast west of the oh-so-troubled city of Costa Mesa. It's a city full of pretty people and prettier cars. It has 10 miles of coastline. Its population is 90-plus percent white and the median value of a home is said to exceed $1 million. And yet, just like ... More >>
Blogs
May 17, 2011
Costa Mesa Fires City Workers While City Leaders Get Free Lunch
Yesterday, lawyers for the Orange County Employees Association (OCEA) filed a complaint in Orange County Superior Court, asking a judge to stop Costa Mesa's city council from firing 100 city employees. The complaint, which names Thomas Hatch, the city's chief executive officer, as a defendant, al ... More >>
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May 31, 2011
[UPDATED: Police Chief Uncertain of Cocaine Involvement] City Employee Commits Suicide, Jumping Off Costa Mesa City Hall
Christopher Victorio/OC WeeklyHuy Pham, in a photo brought to a candlelight vigil for himUPDATE, MAY 31, 8:16 A.M.: Costa Mesa's police chief, Steve Staveley isn't entirely convinced by the conclusions being made from the coroner reports that Huy Pham had cocaine in his system at the time of his ... More >>
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July 5, 2011
Costa Mesa Layoffs May Not Happen As Soon As Anticipated, Judge Tells City To Wait For Civil Trial
Finally, the Costa Mesa employees who got layoff notices earlier this year have caught a break--or at least a reprieve. Joseph Serna of The Daily Pilot reports that an Orange County Superior Court judge ruled today that the city cannot lay off employees and outsource their jobs to private co ... More >>
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July 18, 2011
[UPDATED with Judge Issues Written Order, City Gets It Now:] Judge Blocks Costa Mesa Layoffs Until Civil Trial
UPDATE, JULY 18, 4:49 P.M.: Though she made her ruling two weeks ago, Orange County Superior Court Judge Tam Nomoto Schumann issued the written order blocking the city of Costa Mesa from laying off employees and privatizing their jobs late Friday night.The written order just added fuel to the nev ... More >>
Columns
July 14, 2011
This Elephant Never Remembers
[Hey, You!] Trunk off, GOP push-pollster!
News
September 1, 2011
It's Gotten Costa Messy In Costa Mesa
Scenes from the civic dissolution of America's latest public-employee battleground
Columns
September 8, 2011
Letters From OC Weekly Readers
Scenes from the civic dissolution of America's latest public-employee battleground
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January 13, 2012
[UPDATED with Santa Ana Hypocrisy?] "Bain" of Mitt Romney's Existence: Shitty Stewardship of Anaheim Company
UPDATE, JAN. 13, 10:42 A.M.: Even those who question Mitt Romney's commitment to conservatism would agree that, when it comes to business, he has steadfastly advocated in public speeches that government must get out of the way so they can flourish. But now, a second Orange County connection to Ro ... More >>

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