Library staffers say the city will cut almost one-fifth of its
full-time library employees. City officials won’t give
specifics.
Category: Anaheim
Anaheim, Orange County’s largest city and home to the Disneyland Resort and Angel Stadium, has about 340,000 residents. We cover the City Council’s votes, its budget, the resort district and policing.
Plans for State’s High-Speed Train System Derailed Again
The state’s Central Valley might end up being the only
high-speed rail zone.
Anaheim Mayor Addresses Conflict of Interest Issues
Mayor Tom Tait said the city must be concerned about perceptions
of conflict.
Head of Anaheim’s Building Division Resigns His Post
Scott Fazekas had drawn criticism because the city had
outsourced building division work to his private firm while he was
head of the division.
Neighbors Say Street Project Is Hazardous to Their Health
Residents of a mobile home neighborhood beside the Gene Autry
Way expansion in Anaheim say construction is causing them both
aggravation and health problems.
Anaheim Leaders Hear a Community’s Fears
Mayor Tom Tait and City Council members hear residents of a
low-income neighborhood talk about the daily dangers they face.
Anaheim Building Chief Contracts with Santa Ana
The city renewed a $150,000 building plan review contract with a
firm owned by Scott Fazekas, who previously worked with the current
head of Santa Ana’s building division.
Residents Say Anaheim Broke Promises on Library and Park
City was supposed to open its new library to the public and
begin renovations to an adjacent park. Neither has happened.
Anaheim Outsources Work to City Building Official’s Firm
In 2009 the city contracted with Scott Fazekas to run its
building division. Since he was hired, Fazekas’ firm received more
than 80 percent of the city’s plan review work.
Anaheim Approves Changes at Mall
The Shops at Anaheim GardenWalk will replace retail shops with
restaurants and entertainment venues in an effort to boost sagging
revenues.









