City leaders are trying to figure out how to tax medical marijuana.
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, Santa Ana, Top Stories
An Oasis in One of Santa Ana’s Park-Poor Neighborhoods
Thanks to a joint-use agreement, the city’s low-income Willard neighborhood is now host to a high-quality soccer field, and everyone wants in. But how to maintain neighborhood access?
Posted inCountywide, Housing & Homelessness, Santa Ana, Top Stories
Families at Odds With Homeless Over Access to Library
Santa Ana opens new entrance to its downtown library for parents fearful of homeless people who congregate at the library. Homeless people and their advocates feel they are being discriminated against.
Posted inSanta Ana
Santa Ana Replaces Controversial Auto Parts Contractor
The city had cancelled the previous contract with NAPA Orange County Auto Parts after a property swap between the mayor and the vendor drew allegations of a bribery scheme.
Posted inSanta Ana
Santa Ana Marijuana Ballot Measure Delayed
Council postpones approval of the ballot initiative after a flurry of proposed changes from council members.
Posted inSanta Ana
Depot Housing Project Renews Gentrification Split
Opinions on the 70-unit affordable housing were split between nearby lofts owners who bought into a promise they believe is violated by the project and working-class Latinos looking for affordable and dignified housing.
Posted inCountywide, Santa Ana, Top Stories
Santa Ana Pot Initiative Could Trigger Wave of Campaign Cash
Ethics experts say the city’s initiative to strictly regulate marijuana cooperatives could also mean a flood of campaign contributions, as the likely maximum would be 12 permits. Some 150 businesses are currently selling marijuana.
Posted inSanta Ana
Santa Ana to Debate Alternative Marijuana Initiative
The proposal would allow pot shops only in industrial areas and with distance requirements from schools, parks and residential areas.
Posted inSanta Ana, Top Stories, Transportation
Santa Ana Leaders Vow Action on Homelessness
Council members say they’ll take a proactive approach to building permanent housing and finding storage space for homeless people’s belongings.
Posted inCountywide, Santa Ana, Top Stories
‘Chumminess’ of DA and Mayor Makes Insiders Suspicious
Many were shocked to see District Attorney Tony Rackauckas – who is leading a corruption investigation into Santa Ana Mayor Miguel Pulido – seated next to the mayor at his state of the city event.
