Santa Ana officials want to widen a one mile section of Warner Avenue to improve traffic congestion. But the widening is expected to displace dozens of residents, including a couple who have resided there since 1955.
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, News Briefs, Santa Ana, Top Stories
Santa Ana Council Approves Wellness Resolution
The resolution calls for the Fourth Street to be branded Calle Cuatro, the establishment of a mercadito, community microfarms and a committee to promote economic development.
Posted inInside the Newsroom, Investigative, News Briefs, Santa Ana
Voice of OC Podcast: DA Clears Pulido
In our second episode, we delve into the district attorney’s decision not to file charges against Santa Ana Mayor Miguel Pulido over his questionable property swap with a city contractor.
Posted inCountywide, Health & Wellness, Santa Ana, Top Stories
Arthouse Cinema Seeks Community Connection
After a year in Santa Ana’s downtown, The Frida Cinema is working to not only bring eclectic, niche and classic films to Orange County, but also to build bridges with Santa Ana youth and community organizations through cultural initiatives.
Posted inCountywide, Economy, Investigative, Santa Ana, Top Stories
DA Raises ‘Tax Fraud’ as Another Potential Issue in Pulido Case
While the DA’s office has officially cleared Santa Ana Mayor Miguel Pulido of criminal conflict of interest relating to his property swap with a city contractor, prosecutors have asked state officials to investigate whether he committed tax fraud.
Posted inGovernment, Investigative, Santa Ana, Top Stories
DA Clears Pulido of Criminal Wrongdoing
The Orange County District Attorney’s office late Friday afternoon cleared Santa Ana Mayor Miguel Pulido of crimes committed in his property swap with a city contractor, saying that the $13,000 in fines issued by the state’s political watchdog is the appropriate penalty.
Posted inCountywide, Santa Ana, Top Stories
Santa Ana Council Takes Another Step Toward Wellness District
Council votes to draft a proposal that calls for a series of city policies aimed at preserving the downtown as a center for Latino commerce, by promoting community wellness and supporting local vendors.
Posted inCountywide, Government, News Briefs, Santa Ana, Top Stories
Santa Ana Mayor Honors Retiring Labor Leader
Mayor Miguel Pulido Tuesday recognized OCEA General Manager Nick Berardino, who is stepping down in August after a 37-year career at the union.
Posted inHealth & Wellness, News Briefs, Santa Ana
Santa Ana Approves Funds to Defend Challenges to Pot Law
Council members authorized up to $500,000 in legal services to defend against a growing number of lawsuits challenging measure BB, the new law that legalizes and regulates medical marijuana dispensaries in the city.
Posted inCountywide, Investigative, Santa Ana, Top Stories
Reactions to Pulido Fine Range From Muted to Incensed
News of Santa Ana Mayor Miguel Pulido’s pending $13,000 fine for his involvement in a questionable real estate deal was greeted with a shrug by most of his colleagues. But others say it reveals a disparity in the justice system.
