A new economic district contemplated by city leaders would include micro-farms, businesses that sell Latino cultural and wellness goods, and the rebranding of downtown as “Calle Cuatro.”
Author Archives: Adam Elmahrek
Posted inGovernment, Top Stories, Transportation
Lalloway Named New Chairman of Transportation Authority
Jeff Lalloway, who is also an Irvine councilman, said he wants the agency to continue to be the “gold standard” of all forms of transit and keep the promises of Measure M2.
Posted inFullerton, Government, Health & Wellness, Top Stories, Transportation
Transportation Authority Backpedals On Fullerton Bike Share Project
Board directors cancelled the bike share program in Fullerton this week after an analysis showed ridership was so low that taxpayers were spending nearly $800 on each bicycle ride.
Posted inCountywide, Investigative, Top Stories
2014 Was a Banner Year for Political Prosecutions
“We do mean business,” said a spokesman after the state political watchdog agency reported prosecuting a record number of cases last year.
Posted inAnaheim, Top Stories
Anaheim Leaders Want to Get Moving on Forming Council Districts
Although the deadline to submit maps for districts isn’t until July of 2016, council members argue the maps should be submitted sooner so potential candidates have ample time to prepare their campaigns.
Posted inIrvine
Stu Mollrich Grilled in Latest Great Park Deposition
The controversial consultant was grilled about issues like construction services provided by another Great Park consultant at his home.
Posted inSanta Ana
Clock Running Out on a Criminal Charge Against Pulido
The Orange County District Attorney’s office has been investigating crimes allegedly committed by Mayor Miguel Pulido in his property swap with a city contractor. The statute of limitations on one of those crimes runs out Jan. 4.
Posted inSafety, Security & Justice, Santa Ana, Top Stories
Santa Ana Might Disband Armed Park Rangers
Despite being one of the most park-poor cities in the county, Santa Ana still employs a team of five armed park rangers, a vestige from the 1980s and 1990s, when crime rates were spiraling.
Posted inSanta Ana, Top Stories, Transportation
Santa Ana Tackles Food Truck Regulations…Again
City leaders are once again considering options to regulate the catering and produce vending trucks that dot city streets and offer everything from heads of lettuce to tacos and gummy worms.
Posted inSanta Ana
Can Santa Ana Trust David Cavazos’ Budget Forecasts?
The new city manager has convinced officials that surpluses are coming after years of financial crises. But those he left behind in Phoenix are saying watch out.
