The district would affirm the downtown’s Latino character and promote well-being of its working-class residents in the face of gentrification. Critics say it smacks of reverse racism and would be unwelcoming to newcomers.
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, Health & Wellness, Santa Ana, Top Stories, Transportation
Santa Ana’s Streetcar Project Has Inside Track
The proposed Santa Ana streetcar, which would run through one of the densest urban cores in the country, is reportedly a better candidate than Anaheim for federal money under a highly competitive grant program.
Posted inJulie Leopo, Santa Ana, Top Stories
Leopo: The Voices of Fourth Street
A local photographer visits the denizens of Santa Ana’s Fourth Street to get their opinions on the ongoing gentrification debate and their visions for the downtown’s future.
Posted inCountywide, Housing & Homelessness, Politics & Elections, Santa Ana, Top Stories
Effects of Prison Reform Initiatives Felt at Santa Ana Civic Center
Homeless advocates and police say an influx of prison inmates released under Prop. 47 and Realignment are exacerbating issues among the homeless population at the county’s Civic Center.
Posted inCountywide, Santa Ana, Top Stories
After Nearly a Decade of Cuts, Santa Ana’s Budget Picture Looking Bright
City Manager David Cavazos at Tuesday’s City Council meeting unveiled a $222.2 million “trial budget” that showed spending increases in several areas.
Posted inCountywide, Santa Ana, Top Stories
An Exercise Awakening in Santa Ana
Marc Payan came up with the idea of free community workouts while running a half marathon in 2011. Today, his Payan X workouts draw up to 450 people to Santa Ana Stadium on weekday mornings.
Posted inCountywide, Health & Wellness, Santa Ana, Top Stories
Downtown Wellness District on Santa Ana Council Agenda
The district would affirm a Latino identity for the downtown and focus on “wellness” goods and services, such as groceries, meals, health and personal care products. It could also reignite a years-long gentrification debate.
Posted inCountywide, Health & Wellness, Santa Ana, Top Stories
Santa Ana City Manager Proposes Increase in Downtown Parking Rates
Meanwhile, business owners and residents aired growing frustration about parking issues downtown at a town hall Wednesday hosted by Councilwoman Michele Martinez.
Posted inCountywide, Government, Investigative, Santa Ana, Top Stories
Murders Forgotten: How Far Did Prosecutors Go to Hide Informants Network?
Court records raise questions about how vigorously Santa Ana police and the Orange County District Attorney’s Office pursued murder cases.
Posted inSanta Ana, Top Stories
Latest Police Shooting Draws Protesters to Santa Ana Council Meeting
About 20 protesters showed up Tuesday night to express their grief and anger of the shooting death of 28-year-old Ernesto Javier Canepo Diaz.
