After decades of low turnout, Latinos nationwide may be poised — thanks in large part to Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump’s anti-immigration stance — to at last have an impact on Election Day that matches their population gains.
Yearly Archives: 2016
Posted inSanta Ana
Santa Ana City Manager Criticized for Awarding Executive Bonuses
The “performance bonuses” have drawn the ire of the city’s rank-and-file workers, as well as Councilwoman Michele Martinez. Cavazos points out that lower-level workers have benefits – like overtime – that executives don’t.
Posted inCountywide, Norberto Santana Jr.
Santana: Lack of Warning on Civic Center Gun Threat Is Symptom of a Larger Problem
The delay in alerting county employees of a shooting at Santa Ana’s Civic Center grounds this month is connected to county supervisors’ politicking and fundraising and lack of effectiveness on issues like IT and homelessness.
Posted inCommunity Opinion
Chandos: Study Finds Canyons Land Use Plan Legally Binding
Canyon groups commissioned a legal analysis which supports the Silverado-Modjeska Specific Plan as legally binding.
Posted inCommunity Opinion
Pauly: School Bond Feeding Frenzy Taps OC Property Valuations
OC GOP Central Committee Member Deb Pauly claims taxpayers, property owners, renters and businesses are being duped by an array of school bond measures on the November ballot. The Republican Party of OC unanimously voted to oppose these measures.
Posted inCountywide, Top Stories
Millennials: Will They Stay (home) or Will They Go (to the polls)?
Millennials make up about a third of the voting-age population, matching the baby boomers. This means they have the potential to strongly influence upcoming elections. But will they?
Posted inCountywide, Investigative, Politics & Elections, Top Stories
How Politics Obscures the Truth About Voter Fraud
Whether someone thinks voter fraud is a widespread problem, often depends on their party registration. Meanwhile, voter suppression remains an issue in certain corners of the country, and Orange County has a checkered past.
Posted inAnaheim, Health & Wellness, News Briefs
Appellate Court Overturns Verdict That Cleared Anaheim Cop in 2012 Shooting
The U.S. 9th Circuit Court of Appeals threw out a federal jury verdict that cleared an Anaheim police officer of any wrongdoing in fatal shooting of 25-year-old Manuel Diaz in July 2012.
Posted inEconomy, Government, Investigative, Top Stories
County Gets $26 Million Settlement From Software Company in Fraud Case
Tata Consultancy Services has paid $26 million to settle a lawsuit alleging the company defrauded taxpayers through a failed software project, according to Orange County officials.
Posted inAnaheim, Countywide, Top Stories
Anaheim Planners OK Development Despite Opposition From Angels
Just as the Angels re-open talks with the city to renew their stadium lease, team officials are opposing a proposed $500 million mixed-use project in the Platinum Triangle next to the stadium, saying it would quash their own development plans.
