Santa Ana’s Police Chief has raised questions about whether Police Sgt. Gerry Serrano — the man just re-elected to lead the city’s powerful police union — scored excessive cash-outs for unused time off from City Hall.
Yearly Archives: 2020
Posted inPolitics & Elections
Despite Party’s Urging, Republicans Refuse to Consolidate in Coastal OC Supervisor Race
Two key candidates are continuing to resist calls from their party to coalesce around Moorlach, who was endorsed by the county GOP.
Posted inCommunity Opinion
Rodriguez: An Open Letter to the City of Garden Grove and Developers Trying to Monetize Willowick-Residents of Color will not be Tokenized
In her piece, Karen Rodriguez, born and raised in Santa Ana, CA and an organizer for the Rise Up Willowick coalition, responds to Kelsey Brewer’s, of Jamboree Housing, Op-Ed piece. Rodriguez dispels Brewers’ claims that Jamboree’s proposal responds to the needs of residents. Rodriguez portrays residents’ needs and vision for the Willowick Golf course based on ongoing community outreach and organizing that began nearly two years ago. For decades, residents of the neighborhoods surrounding the Willowick Golf Course, Buena Clinton in Garden Grove and Santa Anita in Santa Ana, have experienced disinvestment; however their vision is clear. The community will not be tokenized by the City or developers; they have the right to self-determine the future of their neighborhood.
Posted inEmergencies & Disasters
As OC Bond Fire Evacuations End, Residents Call Out Failures in Wildfire Emergency Communications
After their second evacuation in two months, canyon residents note poor public communication in evacuations.
Posted inEmergencies & Disasters
State Orders Regional Shutdown Covering OC and SoCal As Coronavirus Hospitalizations Skyrocket
The shutdown comes as 842 people are hospitalized in Orange County and regional ICU unit capacity dips to 13 percent.
Posted inEducation
Incoming Coronavirus Shutdown Order Doesn’t Close Already Open Orange County Classrooms
Thursday’s potential shutdown announcement gave mixed messages about schools, causing waves of confusion.
Posted inARTS & CULTURE
Laguna Dance Festival’s 16th Winter Season Makes Your Home Its Venue
The annual dance showcase presented by Laguna Dance Festival has moved online and will feature a world premiere flamenco piece by Irene Rodriguez.
Posted inPress Releases
California Health Officials Announce a Regional Stay at Home Order Triggered by ICU Capacity
As COVID-19 case rates and hospitalizations continue to rise at an alarming pace and threaten to overwhelm the health care delivery system, California health officials today announced a Regional Stay at Home Order that will be triggered if Intensive Care Unit (ICU) capacity drops below 15 percent in a given region.
Posted inHuntington Beach
Battle Heats Up to Represent Coastal Cities on Orange County’s Board of Supervisors
Costa Mesa Mayor Katrina Foley becomes the first Democrat to jump into the race, which also has drawn three Republican candidates.
Posted inPress Releases
Temporary Evacuation Point Closed and Re-Opened for #Bond Fire
The American Red Cross has closed a Temporary Evacuation Point (TEP) at Santiago Community College, 8045 E Chapman Ave, Orange, CA 92869 and re-opened a Temporary Evacuation Point (TEP) at El Modena High School, 3920 E Spring Street, Orange, CA 92869 to provide assistance for individuals evacuated due to the #Bond Fire currently burning in Orange County.
