David Cavazos would be among the highest paid in the state. The council members likely violated the Brown Act when deciding to make the offer.
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 inSanta Ana
Santa Ana Council Likely to Appoint New City Manager Monday
Amid a tumultuous period, council members are unanimously backing the hiring of Phoenix City Manager David Cavazos.
Posted inSanta Ana
Man Involved in Auto Accident With City Executive Speaks Out
He says Jill Arthur, a deputy city manager, used her influence to assist him at the city’s job center after she backed her car into his.
Posted inSanta Ana
Santa Ana Resident to City Councilman: ‘Pot, Meet Kettle’
A councilman speculates that the mayor is fishing for campaign contributions from local baseball leagues, but some say he has done the same.
Posted inSanta Ana
Santa Ana Revamps Alcohol and Entertainment Rules
The new process makes it less cumbersome for businesses selling alcohol to open their doors.
Posted inCountywide, Investigative, Santa Ana, Top Stories
Santa Ana Mayor Suggests Baseball Leagues Sue City
A dispute among rival adult baseball leagues has resulted in another battle between Miguel Pulido and the City Council majority.
Posted inCountywide, Santa Ana, Top Stories
Couisine Case Reveals Culture of Favoritism in Santa Ana PD
A retired police officer’s special relationship with former Police Chief Paul Walters reveals a leader with a big heart but who couldn’t stand firm.
Posted inEconomy, Santa Ana
Santa Ana Council Approves New Tax District for Downtown
It replaces the controversial tax on property owners that some merchants complained unfairly benefited the restaurant and bar scene.
Posted inAnaheim, Santa Ana
Anaheim, Santa Ana Dealing With Tennis Centers Differently
Santa Ana leaders want a nonprofit to teach tennis to inner-city youth. Anaheim, meanwhile, faces outrage over planned upgrades to its tennis center.
Posted inCountywide, Santa Ana, Top Stories
Santa Ana Business Owners Get Crack at New Downtown Tax
On July 1, they may comment on a proposal for a new downtown business improvement district that is seen as a compromise of the bitter dispute over Downtown Inc.
