Santa Ana continues to see protests against a recent spate of federal immigration crackdowns as residents grapple with deportation fears.
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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Are Orange County’s Streets About to Get Militarized?
Congressman Lou Correa said a stronger military presence could show up in Santa Ana after the California National Guard was deployed near the federal building and the Ronald Reagan Courthouse downtown.
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Orange County Braces For ICE
As protests against immigration enforcement begin mounting in downtown Santa Ana, senior lawmakers and activists send a message for concerned residents to remain active but peaceful.
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Santa Ana Approves ‘Last Big Budget’ Ahead of Larger Deficits
Santa Ana is on track to improve their $778 million 2025-26 budget as they are projected to face increasing deficits over the next decade as a sales tax measure sunsets in the next couple of years.
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OC Leaders Face Off Against Whether to Tell Residents How Often ICE is in Town
Records show federal immigration officials have been active in three OC cities as federal agents recently arrested people at immigration court in Santa Ana, prompting debate on whether local officials should disclose ICE courtesy calls.
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Santa Ana Unified School Board Lambasts Colleague for Transgender Remarks
Santa Ana Unified School District board members censured their colleague, Brenda Lebsack, for what a majority said were anti-transgender comments made in recent weeks.
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Santa Ana Considers More Inspections of Housing for Homeless Residents
Santa Ana City Council members are eying an ordinance to increase inspections for permanent supporting housing within the city from annually to monthly – something that’s raising questions from local housing advocates.
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Santa Ana Officials to Assess Risks of Publicly Disclosing ICE Activity in the City
City staff is expected to come back with answers to a host of questions on the risks and impacts of Santa Ana leaders disclosing ICE courtesy calls to the public.
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Santana: The Art of Standing Up While Laying Low on Immigration Crackdown
Amidst advice from Congressman Lou Correa to lay low in unprecedented times, Santa Ana elected officials are slated to consider publicly disclosing ICE activity in town as the Trump Administration eyes sanctuary cities.
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Santa Ana School District Lays Off 262 Employees
Facing dwindling enrollment and a $154 million budget shortfall, Santa Ana Unified School District board members voted to lay off 262 employees – including teachers and counselors.
