Anaheim mayor faces claims of harassing a staff member, admits rehabBerenice Ballinas, who is on leave from her job, filed a claim, the precursor to a lawsuit, against Anaheim Mayor Ashleigh Aitken and the City of Anaheim.CBS News3d agoWhole story →JusticeGovernmentAshleigh Aitkenanaheim mayor harassment claim
Anaheim mayor said she’s sought help for ‘unhealthy relationship with alcohol’ in wake of claim filed against city"But accepting responsibility for my alcohol consumption does not equate to the more serious allegations that have been made against me," Mayor Ashleigh Aitken also said. "I have denied the slurs attributed to me, and I stand by that denial."Santa Ana Orange County Register3d agoWhole story →GovernmentAshleigh Aitkenanaheim mayor scandal
Anaheim Mayor Aitken accused of racial slurs and public intoxicationAnaheim Mayor Ashleigh Aitken faces a harassment claim from chief of staff Berenice Ballinas, who alleges racial slurs targeting her Mexican heritage and intrusive LGBTQ questions.Fox News3d agoWhole story →JusticeGovernmentAshleigh Aitkenanaheim mayor harassment claim
Anaheim mayor admits to 'unhealthy relationship' with alcohol after aide files claimAshleigh Aitken, according to aide's formal allegations, looked through former city manager's belongings and photographed his medical prescription bottles. She also allegedly made inappropriate comments about aide's faith, race and sexuality.Los Angeles Times4d agoWhole story →JusticeGovernmentAshleigh Aitkenanaheim mayor allegations
Anaheim Mayor complaints mount amid fresh misconduct allegationsAnaheim Mayor Ashleigh Aitken faces a complaint from her chief of staff alleging drinking on the job, racial slurs and crude sexual comments.New York Post4d agoWhole story →GovernmentAshleigh Aitkenanaheim mayor misconduct allegations
Three candidates vie for Anaheim mayor as city enters another busy periodAnaheim voters will decide between Incumbent Ashleigh Aitken and challengers Alfredo Rodriguez and Imran Sharief on the Nov. 3 ballot.Santa Ana Orange County Register4d agoWhole story →BuildEconomyAshleigh Aitkenanaheim mayoral election
State declines to investigate whether Anaheim mayor failed to properly disclose husband's Qatar tripAshleigh Aitken was invited to bring a guest to an economic forum, which would count as a gift requiring public disclosure. Her husband secured a separate invitation as a college representative 26 days later, which satisfied a state watchdog but not a resident who complained.Los Angeles Times5d agoWhole story →GovernmentAshleigh Aitkenanaheim mayor ethics complaint
Anaheim council demands probe into mayor's alleged racial slursAnaheim Mayor Ashleigh Aitken faces growing pressure as three council members urge a swift probe into claims she made racial slurs.New York Post5d agoWhole story →JusticeGovernmentAshleigh Aitkenanaheim mayor scandal
