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Yearly Archives: 2016
Posted inSanta Ana
Santa Ana Will Pay $1.7 Million to Family of Homeless Man Killed by Police
The settlement ends a lawsuit filed by the family of Kevin Arellano, who was shot and killed by a Santa Ana officer in 2013.
Posted inCountywide, Economy, Garden Grove, Top Stories
Two Candidates With Different Visions for Revitalizing Garden Grove’s District 5
Stephanie Klopfenstein’s priorities include hiring more police and encouraging development, while Demian Garcia-Monroy is focused on improving youth programs.
Posted inCommunity Opinion, Santa Ana
Sarmiento: What’s Really Going on in Santa Ana
Santa Ana is getting attention recently with national planning awards and profiles in the LA and NY Times. But resident and activist Luis Sarmiento argues the media is not properly crediting resident-led development for transforming the city.
Posted inPress Releases
New Citizens Group Takes Steps To Stop The “Los Angelization” of Newport Beach
The following is a press release from an organization unaffiliated with Voice of OC. The views expressed here are not those of Voice of OC. NEWS FROM… Citizens Against High […]
Posted inGovernment, Investigative, Top Stories
Ethics Experts Question Campaign Work by Supervisor’s Top Aide
In an arrangement that runs the risk of violating state law, OC Supervisor Andrew Do’s chief of staff, Brian Probolsky, has been working on his boss’s re-election campaign while also receiving a full-time salary from the county.
Posted inAnaheim, Countywide, Investigative, News Briefs, Top Stories
Anaheim Council Postpones Vote on City Attorney Appointment
Anaheim City Council members Tuesday, with no explanation, postponed a vote to appoint a controversial candidate to the city’s vacant city attorney post.
Posted inAnaheim
Anaheim Council OKs Measures Against Hotel Projects for 2018 Ballot
But even if voters passed the two referendums, which oppose the building of luxury hotels with large tax subsidies, they would not stop the developer from going ahead with the projects or receiving city tax breaks, city officials say.
Posted inAnaheim, Countywide, News Briefs, Top Stories
Mega Development Next to Angel Stadium Gains Anaheim Council Approval
Approval of the mega-development in the Platinum Triangle had been held up due to fierce opposition from Angels Baseball, but the team and the Hong Kong-based developer reached an accord in recent weeks.
Posted inTop Stories
County Officials Tout Efforts for Homeless, But Funding Still a Question
Orange County supervisors heard Tuesday from their new homeless czar, who noted both progress and gaps in the county’s effort to alleviate chronic homelessness. While showing an interest in improving services, supervisors would not make funding commitments.
