The incumbent Santa Ana mayor bests Councilman David Benevides, one of the council faction calling itself the “Santa Ana Spring.”
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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Pulido Leads in Absentee Balloting for Santa Ana Mayor
The incumbent has 48.5 percent of the early vote and Councilman David Benavides 23.9 percent.
Posted inPolitics & Elections, Santa Ana
Pulido Maintains Slight Fundraising Edge in Mayoral Race
The wide fundraising advantage that Mayor Miguel Pulido has come to expect has shrunk considerably this year as Councilman David Benavides has attracted support from unions and developers.
Posted inPolitics & Elections, Santa Ana
Statewide Politicos Back Candidates for Santa Ana Mayor
Pulido receives U.S. Sen. Dianne Feinstein’s endorsement. Benavides gets one from Lt. Gov. Gavin Newsome.
Posted inPolitics & Elections, Santa Ana
Pulido Proposes Law to Discourage Official Vietnam Visitors
The mayor calls it a “stand for freedom.” Critics question the timing, calling it a last-minute tactic to gain votes.
Posted inHealth & Wellness, Politics & Elections, Santa Ana, Top Stories
Youths Pack Hall to Question Candidates for Santa Ana Mayor
The forum at Latino Health Access headquarters concentrated on issues that concern youths, such as immigration and bike lanes.
Posted inCountywide, Investigative, Politics & Elections, Santa Ana, Top Stories
Fate of Santa Ana’s Downtown Tax Likely to Hinge On Election
The controversial tax is on life support, but the November election could empower a new City Council to revive it next year.
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Council Votes Final Approval for Sunshine Ordinance
This week’s vote establishes an ordinance to increase transparency at City Hall. Backers were jubilant.
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Police Review Reported Rape at Mayor’s Home in Santa Ana
Report alleges that a minor was raped at a party thrown by Mayor Miguel Pulido’s teenage son. Police say the report has proved “unfounded.”
Posted inHealth & Wellness, Santa Ana, Top Stories
Farmers Market Forum Turns Heated
Tensions among artists and business boosters erupt once more. A second meeting is proposed for November.
