Amidst protests and parades, this year’s Flag Day puts a unique focus on the nation’s preeminent symbol, one that signifies the changing nature of the nation as well as freedom’s deep roots in the American experiment.
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Santana: Costing Out Voter ID Gets Political in OC
A public critique about the costs of implementing national Voter ID at the local level has triggered rare political drama for OC Registrar of Voters Bob Page.
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Santana: Looking Ahead to a Orange County’s Veterans Cemetery on Memorial Day
An 80-acre wilderness tract off the 91 freeway and 241 toll road is beginning to take shape while grading, electrical and water hookups soon get underway.
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Santana: The Art of Standing Up While Laying Low on Immigration Crackdown
Amidst advice from Congressman Lou Correa to lay low in unprecedented times, Santa Ana elected officials are slated to consider publicly disclosing ICE activity in town as the Trump Administration eyes sanctuary cities.
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Santana: Confronting Orange County’s Public Spending Problem
County of Orange officials overspent this past fiscal year by nearly $30 million, mostly from the Sheriff and District Attorney – a fact few officials like to publicly talk about.
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Santana: Anaheim Can’t Afford to Play With the Angels
Weak stadium leases and politicians consistently leave Anaheim taxpayers dangerously exposed at Angel Stadium.
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Santana: Defending Your Right to Watchdog Local Government From Home
This Sunshine Week, as Sacramento legislators consider updating the state’s open meeting law, there’s increased focus on getting politicians to show up for work as well as giving the public an ability to view meetings remotely.
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Santana: Should OC Supervisors Manage A $17 Billion Public Investment Portfolio Alone?
County Treasurer Tax Collector Shari Freidenrich hits back at county supervisors for stripping away her ability to invest public funds, effectively becoming their own banker with little independent public oversight just as Airport Fire claims start to mount.
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Santana: Keeping Watch Over Orange County’s $17 Billion Investment Pool
Amidst heightened questioning, County Supervisors’ Chairman Doug Chaffee defends stripping elected Treasurer Tax Collector Shari Freidenrich of investment authority.
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Santana: Required Reading For Presidents Day
Washington’s farewell letter warns Americans against partisanship, excessive debt and foreign entanglements.