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.
Protesters pleaded until midnight, but it was to no avail as
council members voiced concerns about possible civil rights
lawsuits.
Councilwoman Michele Martinez has vowed to give the request by
protesters a public airing.
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Drop in rating of certificates of participation for Santa Ana’s
1998 City Hall expansion reflects the city’s weakening financial
position.
The city has sought an outside legal opinion on whether the
councilwoman, who is thought to be termed out, can be allowed on
the ballot.
Interim City Manager Paul Walters has expressed shock at Santa
Ana’s projected $30-million deficit, but deficits were foretold in
2008 news article.
The Gray Lady’s coverage makes the battle for the downtown core
a national story.
The city must make large cuts to public safety if it wants to
remain solvent, but reducing costs at the fire department could
prove difficult.
In September, the city had only $313,343 in the bank but will
finish the year with a $2.7-million balance, says the city’s
finance director.
Our photographs of Saturday’s demonstration, when police
arrested four protesters who were trying to camp without a
permit.
The city operates on an approximately $200-million annual budget
but had just $313,343.50 in the bank on Sept. 30.
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The pets in this story may already have homes. These are the animals waiting at the shelter today.
Adoptions at OC Animal Care are by appointment. Give the pet ID when you contact the shelter. Listings come from OC Animal Care and update every two hours.
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