A community survey, one of the pillars of the city’s new strategic plan, has failed to adequately reach the city’s Latino majority, activists say.
Yearly Archives: 2013
Posted inCosta Mesa, Countywide, Housing & Homelessness, Top Stories
Long-term Housing for Homeless Inches Forward
Councilwoman Wendy Leece calls it “a defining moment in our city’s history.”
Posted inAnaheim, Water, Power & Waste
Water Board Approves Controversial Power Plant Lease
Over the objections of residents and business leaders, the water board approved the lease for a natural gas power plant.
Posted inCountywide, Health & Wellness, Santa Ana, Top Stories, Transportation
I-405 Toll Plan a Dead Issue for Now
After a long-running, hotly contested debate, the Orange County Transportation Authority board voted in favor of adding a single free lane in each direction on the freeway, but against toll lanes.
Posted inCountywide, Top Stories, Transportation
On The Agenda
The likely official death of 405 toll lanes, and the public weighs in on a homeless housing project in Costa Mesa.
Posted inSanta Ana
Records Indicate Financiers of Alvarez Bid for Fourth Term
A developer paid $5,000 for a legal opinion on whether the former Santa Ana councilwoman could run for a fourth term, according to report.
Posted inCountywide, Top Stories
DA Drops Demand for Video Feed of Thomas Trial
The Orange County DA’s office had demanded access to the live feed of the trial of two former officers in the beating death of Thomas.
Posted inAnaheim
Anaheim in Settlement Talks on Council Districts Suit
Depositions and hearings have been postponed as the city negotiates settlement of a voting rights lawsuit, according to the Los Angeles Times.
Posted inCountywide, Government, Health & Wellness, Top Stories
CalOptima Board OKs Program for Low-Income Seniors
The statewide pilot project is designed to cut costs and make it easier to coordinate care for those who receive both Medicare and Medi-Cal.
Posted inCountywide, Top Stories
WATCH: New Set of Corruption Claims for Santa Ana Council
This time, Councilwoman Michele Martinez is accused of receiving a $10,000 party paid for by a land developer. She flatly denies it.
