Category: tom umberg

State to Audit Orange County Power Authority After Request by Local Officials

California’s Joint Legislative Audit Committee has agreed to audit the Orange County Power Authority (OCPA), a recently formed energy provider embroiled in a whistleblower complaint. State Sen. Tom Umberg (D-Santa Ana) announced the upcoming audit as the agency deals with allegations of mismanagement, inaction, and lack of transparency. “It’s clear that OCPA has had little oversight,”…


Angel Stadium Sale May Face New Hurdles With Proposed Legislation

ANAHEIM, Calif.—New legislation filed by California State Sen. Tom Umberg (D-Santa Ana) could create another hurdle for Anaheim’s sale of Angel Stadium. Senate Bill (SB) 361 would prohibit the sale of a parcel of land if it is not in compliance with the state’s Surplus Land Act, a law that requires all public land sales…