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.
Denizens of the downtown Artists Village have spoken out against
what they say is a lack of support from city leaders. Recently,
city leaders have reached out. The artists, however, remain
skeptical.
The city of Santa Ana fines Santora building owner Michael
Harrah for signs on the facade that advertise his restaurant down
the street and anger some of the building’s tenants.
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Impressive networks already exist to feed those in need. But
collecting and distributing healthful, locally grown food is a
major challenge.
Supervisor John Moorlach says yes, and cites an argument in the
county’s retroactive pension lawsuit. Other experts say no.
The coalition of groups outlined four examples of what they
believe is abuse of public funds and the public trust.
Councilwoman singles out the Community Development Agency as
biggest possible offender.
When former City Attorney Joe Fletcher left the city’s employ
last week, he walked with a total of $333,779 in severance pay and
unused vacation and sick leave.
Signs fastened to facade of historic downtown building might be
there illegally.
Joe Fletcher is leaving the city’s employ with $142,000 in
severance pay along with a pension, unused sick and vacation pay
and, if he chooses, unemployment benefits. But city officials still
won’t say whether he retired or was fired.
Cities nationwide are using urban space for temporary parks.
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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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