Central Santa Ana residents are spending a large majority of their money on goods and services outside of the downtown area. Researcher Jeb Brugmann says much of that business can be recaptured.
Monthly Archives: December 2014
Posted inGovernment, Investigative, Top Stories
Outside Attorney Brought Into OC Parks Investigation
The attorney is examining the role of COO Mark Denny in the awarding of questionable contracts by the county parks department. An internal probe into top supervisor aide Brian Probolsky also continues.
Posted inSanta Ana
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.
Posted inGovernment, Top Stories
County Social Services Workers Stuck in Deteriorating Building
Staff at the Social Services Agency have long complained about unhealthy conditions in the main headquarters in Santa Ana. Supervisors have been mulling a relocation proposal for nearly six months.
Posted inGovernment, Investigative, Top Stories
Judge Re-Opens Hearing on DA Informants Case
Hearing to examine new allegations of local law enforcement irregularities related to jailhouse informant network.
Posted inCosta Mesa
DA Arrests Investigators Who Tried to Ensnare Councilmen
Christopher J. Lanzillo and Scott Impola, who worked for a law firm retained by the Costa Mesa Police Officers Association, where charged with four felonies relating to their alleged efforts to trap two Costa Mesa councilmen in embarrassing or illegal acts.
Posted inWestminster
Westminster Police Get Salary Increase
Westminster City Council members Wednesday approved a $1.65 million labor deal with the local police union, giving officers a six percent salary boost along with other benefits like cash bonuses in exchange for making them pay into their pensions.
Posted inGovernment, Top Stories
Fire Authority to Try Private Paramedics
Under a pilot program, private paramedics will assist on 911 rescue calls. New chief hopes it will lead to more efficient deployment of rescue crews.
Posted inGarden Grove
Garden Grove To Conduct National Search for City Manager
Garden Grove will immediately begin a national search for a new city manager.
Posted inGarden Grove
Garden Grove City Council Approves Tattoo Shop on Main Street
The new city council approved a tattoo parlor and art studio on its historic Main Street, ending a months-long battle that has sparked debate among residents about the street’s character and relevance to a changing city.
