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.
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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.
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Santa Ana Council to Discuss Bonus for City Manager
City Manager David Cavazos is seeking a bump of nearly $16,000 to a compensation package that is already among the highest in the state for public sector executives.
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Santa Ana Will Consider Water & Sewer Rate Hikes
Customers could see a combined increase in their water and sewer bills totaling nearly 7 cents a day, according to a city staff report. Officials say the increase is needed to replace the city’s aging infrastructure.
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Santa Ana Passes Pot Shop Enforcement Plan
Voters approved an ordinance allowing some medical marijuana collectives in industrial zones, and City Council Tuesday night adopted stringent measures to shut down the others.
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Are the OC Register’s Santa Ana Land Deals Affecting Its City Hall Coverage?
In 2012, the newspaper refused to endorse Santa Ana Mayor Miguel Pulido, citing the need for new leadership. But the newspaper supported him this year — is it because of a pending land deal?
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Battle Over Homeless Shelter Continues in Santa Ana
City Council issues temporary zoning moratorium after hundreds of residents protest a proposed shelter in the southeast section of the city.
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Deadline to Release Pulido Report Arrives
Santa Ana City Council members had vowed to release the city’s report on the mayor’s real estate deal by the end of the month if no charges were filed, but their commitment to the ultimatum is now in question.
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Mr. Mayor, What Are You Looking At?
Frustration over Santa Ana Mayor Miguel Pulido’s constant cell phone use and the City Council’s general lack of attention during meetings may be finally coming to a head.
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Candidates for Santa Ana Mayor, Council Spar at Debate
In his opening statement, mayoral challenger and Councilman Roman Reyna said bluntly that the incumbent mayor is under a criminal investigation and will be indicted.
