Orange County drivers are no winners in Sacramento backroom deal

In recent days, Orange County drivers have heard from some people about how everyone will benefit greatly from the transportation finance bill (Senate Bill 1) that the California Legislature approved this month. More money for road repairs and a constitutional “guarantee” to protect new transportation tax dollars. What’s not to like?
Actually, there is plenty to dislike. The bill includes the largest gas tax increase in California’s history — a $5.2 billion annual t