The city is counting on restaurant leases, advertising and the sale of corporate naming rights to fund the ongoing cost of operating its massive new train depot. But what if no one wants to go inside?
Author Archives: Adam Elmahrek
Posted inAnaheim, Countywide, Health & Wellness, News Briefs, Top Stories
Anaheim Council Adopts ‘The People’s Map’
The Anaheim City Council unanimously decided Tuesday on a council districts map that had broad support in the community and was dubbed “the people’s map.”
Posted inCountywide, Health & Wellness, Santa Ana, Top Stories
Santa Ana Outlines Plans for Spending ‘Budget Surplus’
The Santa Ana City Council this week allocated over $11 million for things like park renovations and security lights, IT equipment upgrades, vehicle replacements and police body cameras.
Posted inAnaheim, Countywide, Top Stories
Resident Anger at Short-Term Rentals Has Reached Boiling Point in Anaheim
The Anaheim City Council Tuesday night extended a moratorium on applications for new short term rentals after hearing from residents who say the businesses are destroying their neighborhoods.
Posted inCountywide, Health & Wellness, Santa Ana, Top Stories
Santa Ana Cops Request ‘No Confidence’ Vote in Police Chief
A wave of discontent appears to be washing over the Santa Ana Police Department, with officers requesting a vote of no confidence in Police Chief Carlos Rojas.
Posted inCountywide, Garden Grove, Santa Ana, Top Stories, Transportation
Now It’s Santa Ana’s Turn to Dream of Great Park
City leaders are talking about buying the Willowick Golf Course from Garden Grove and turning it into a mini-Central Park. It’s a possible game changer for the city but still a long way from reality.
Posted inIrvine
Has the Great Park Investigation Become Its Own Boondoggle?
As of now, taxpayers are expected to shell out at least $1.7 million – and probably more – for Irvine’s Great Park investigation and its fallout.
Posted inAnaheim
Anaheim Council Members Have to Put Their Smartphones Away
Under the new policy, city council members can no longer text or email during council meetings. It arose from concerns about council members texting with lobbyists during policy deliberations.
Posted inCountywide, Fullerton, Investigative, News Briefs, Top Stories
State Fines Fullerton Councilwoman $100 for Late Disclosure
The Fair Political Practices Commission levied the penalty on Fullerton Councilwoman Jennifer Fitzgerald for not fully disclosing her position with the lobbying firm Curt Pringle & Associates.
Posted inCountywide, Investigative, Santa Ana, Top Stories
Santa Ana City Manager Acknowledges Romance With Employee
In a letter to Mayor Miguel Pulido, David Cavazos argues his romantic relationship with a city staffer breaks no laws or city rules. But ethics experts say such relationships pose a conflict of interest and open the door to lawsuits.
