Important elements of the action plan are missing, a top official says, such as projected costs and actions. And jargon-filled reports across the state are considered hard to understand.
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.
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On the ‘Tightrope’ With Santa Ana’s New Police Chief
Carlos Rojas talks about ICE contracts, restorative justice and what it means to be the first Latino police chief in Santa Ana history.
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Santa Ana Council Swears in City’s First Latino Police Chief
Tuesday night’s swearing in of Carlos Rojas as Santa Ana’s first Latino police chief hailed as a turning point for one of America’s most Latino cities.
Posted inHealth & Wellness, Santa Ana, Top Stories
Santa Ana Seeking More From ICE for Housing Detainees
Ahead of the vote, activists reiterated to city leaders that deportations are tearing apart families and eating at the core of their community.
Posted inEducation, Santa Ana, Top Stories
Residents Critical of Santa Ana District’s Discipline Efforts
The school board Tuesday faced a steady stream of residents calling for reshaping student discipline after the controversial arrest of a 14-year-old.
Posted inHealth & Wellness, Santa Ana, Top Stories
Grant Funding Shows a City Budget Still in Recovery Mode
Due to a fragile budget, Santa Ana officials have been using a federal grant to fund city services instead of the nonprofit sector.
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City Wants Prepaid Cellphones Added to Utility Users Tax
The proposal will go before voters in November. Santa Ana officials say $9 million in revenue could be lost if the measure is not approved.
Posted inHealth & Wellness, Santa Ana, Top Stories
Police Seek Witnesses to Boy’s Arrest
The arrest Tuesday at Adams Park in Santa Ana has sparked intense debate in the city of 331,000.
Posted inEducation, Health & Wellness, Santa Ana, Top Stories
Residents Angered Over School Officer’s Treatment of Boy
In a cellphone video, the Santa Ana officer is seen holding the boy in a headlock. Many complain on Facebook while officials ask the community to withhold judgment until an investigation is finished.
Posted inOutdoors, Santa Ana, Top Stories, Transportation
Advocate Touts Santa Ana’s Potential as Bike-Friendly City
Jeff Miller of Alliance for Biking & Walking encouraged local advocates to focus on putting policies and funding in place to create a long-term plan for making Santa Ana a better place to bike and walk.
