The City Council will meet Wednesday to choose one of three options to present to the city’s voters.
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.
Two Santa Ana City Councilmen Move to Unseat Mayor Pulido
David Benavides and Sal Tinajero both have pulled their nomination papers to run for mayor, thus setting up one of the most competitive elections for the office in recent history.
Santa Ana Councilman Announces Mayoral Run
Councilman David Benavides is set to challenge longtime Mayor Miguel Pulido.
Judge: No Fourth Term for Alvarez
A Superior Court judge has ruled that the Santa Ana city councilwoman may not run for reelection, Voice of OC has confirmed.
Bustamante Pleads Not Guilty
Santa Ana city councilman and former county Public Works executive is accused of crimes including sexual assault and false imprisonment.
Alvarez Term Limit Ruling Imminent
A judge hears arguments in a case challenging Santa Ana’s official position on Measure D.
Investors Looking for a Piece of Downtown Santa Ana’s Mojo
City officials say they are increasingly being approached by investors seeking opportunities to cultivate new projects in the area.
Probe of County Public Works Finds Culture of Dysfunction
Report asserts OC leadership created conditions within the department that have spawned low morale, distrust and fear. It singles out the Bustamante case and states that more sexual harassment claims could be coming.
Alvarez Alleges Conspiracy to Deny Her a Fourth Term
At Monday’s Santa Ana City Council meeting, the three-term councilwoman said other council members and the city clerk are trying to prevent her from running for re-election.
Peace Walk Brings Attention to Recent Violence in Santa Ana
Residents march and chant in protest of a spate of shootings in their neighborhood.









