The discussions come after a private company and a former mayor approached city staff about having the company take over the library and book review committees.
Tag: Libraries
Posted inGovernment
What’s On the Horizon For Huntington Beach?
After a year of major shifts at city hall, many residents are wondering what the next year looks like for Surf City.
Posted inIrvine
Irvine Looks To Leave County Library Network, Kicking Off Fight for Funds
With Irvine’s departure, the system will lose a large chunk of its funding from property taxes, and city leaders will have to negotiate with the county over who gets the separate $28 million account the two currently share.
Posted inCountywide
Could Santa Ana’s Main Library Closure Actually Get Residents Better Access?
Temporarily closing Santa Ana’s main downtown library next year might drive improvements in the overall library getting residents access to more books and meeting spaces.
Posted inALL TOP STORIES
Cannabis Sales Are Paying for New Public Library Services in Santa Ana
In a city where libraries usually get smaller slices of the annual budget, marijuana sales have financed what officials hope to be a first step in upgrading the Santa Ana library.
Posted inEquality & Equity
Despite Backlash, 100 More Internet Hotspots Are Coming to OC Libraries for Free Check-Out
A new, controversial initiative could be a small step towards bridging the digital divide.
Posted inNEWS
Santa Ana Council Increases Police Spending but Reallocates Some Money After Protests
Santa Ana City Council members in a near-unanimous vote of the majority Democrat panel approved a budget Tuesday that increases police spending by nearly $3 million.
Posted inNEWS
Santa Ana Pushes Police Oversight and Budget Discussion to Thursday, Pressure Mounts to Redirect Police Funds
Hundreds of public comments on spending pushed the Tuesday meeting into Wednesday.
