Emphasizing the public transit dependence of the city’s heavily working-class and Latino population, the City Council Tuesday night opposed Orange County Transportation Authority plans to cut two bus lines in the city.
Category: Santa Ana
Santa Ana, the county seat and Orange County’s only sanctuary city, is home to about 313,000 people. We cover the City Council’s votes, its budget, policing and immigration.
Posted inCountywide, Investigative, Santa Ana, Top Stories
Santa Ana Council to Consider Bonus for City Manager… Again
Council members are mulling a $16,000 bonus for City Manager David Cavazos, whose compensation package is already over $500,000.
Posted inCountywide, News Briefs, Santa Ana, Top Stories, Transportation
How Are You Affected by County Bus Service Cuts?
The Orange County Transportation Authority is proposing a number of changes to regional bus service, including the elimination of 15 routes. Please let us know how these changes could affect you.
Posted inCountywide, Health & Wellness, Santa Ana, Top Stories, Transportation
Plans to Cut Santa Ana Bus Routes Draw Fire
With ridership declining, the Orange County Transportation Authority is planning to cut two bus routes that some public transportation advocates say will reduce bus access for underserved communities in Santa Ana.
Posted inCountywide, Economy, Santa Ana, Top Stories
Rancho Santiago Moves Closer to New Rules on Gifts, Travel
A board committee of the Rancho Santiago Community College District met Monday to discuss stricter rules on gifts and travel in light of a Voice of OC investigation into luxurious travel by trustees and officials.
Posted inCountywide, Santa Ana, Top Stories
Rancho Santiago Chancellor: Official Taking Gifts From Contractors Is ‘Good Networking’
While staying mum publicly, Rancho Santiago Community College District Chancellor Raul Rodriguez said in emails that he approves of a vice chancellor taking thousands of dollars in gifts from district contractors.
Posted inSanta Ana, Top Stories
Harrah Wants to Build Boutique Hotel in Downtown Santa Ana
Local real estate tycoon Mike Harrah wants to tear down a city-owned parking garage at Third and Broadway and build a mixed-use development anchored by a hotel and condominiums.
Posted inCountywide, Outdoors, Santa Ana, Top Stories
Funding Shortfall Threatens Santa Ana Community Park
A small but beloved private park serving one of Santa Ana’s park-poor neighborhoods may have to reduce access unless the community organization that operates it can raise more money.
Posted inCountywide, Santa Ana, Top Stories
When Does a Dress Code Go Too Far?
A group of students at Santa Ana’s Segerstrom High School are fighting the school’s dress code, which they say is sexist and degrading.
Posted inCountywide, Health & Wellness, News Briefs, Santa Ana, Top Stories
Santa Ana Groups Celebrate Youth Empowerment
Santa Ana youth groups Wednesday evening celebrated youth involvement in their community and local politics.
