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The Bell Strategy

by Voice of OC Oct 12, 2010Jul 9, 2021 Why you can trust Voice of OC

Since first being elected nearly two decades ago, Mayor Miguel
Pulido has put together a well-oiled political operation in Santa
Ana. But in the year of the Bell scandal, his latest challenger is
banking on the public taking a more skeptical view of the Pulido
machine.

Santa Ana

The Secretive Starts to Santa Ana City Council Meetings

by Voice of OC Oct 7, 2010Dec 8, 2020 Why you can trust Voice of OC

Unlike virtually every city across Orange County, Santa Ana
starts its regular meetings in closed session, leaving residents in
the dark as to when the public meetings even begin.

Norberto Santana Jr., Santa Ana

Santa Ana Has 524,544 Reasons Not to Fire Its City Manager

by Voice of OC Oct 4, 2010Dec 8, 2020 Why you can trust Voice of OC

David Ream’s contract with the city includes a golden parachute
clause that guarantees him a lump sum payout worth at least two
years’ salary. It could go even higher to $786,816.

Investigative, Santa Ana, Transportation

Three Separate Agencies Are Paying Miguel Pulido to Drive

by Voice of OC Sep 15, 2010Dec 8, 2020 Why you can trust Voice of OC

But the perks are a good thing, the Santa Ana Mayor says,
because they are helping him save the environment.

Government, Investigative, Santa Ana

More Foreclosure Relief Money for Orange County

by Voice of OC Sep 13, 2010Dec 8, 2020 Why you can trust Voice of OC

A third round of the federal government’s Neighborhood
Stabilization Program could funnel $2.4 million to Orange County
and Santa Ana.

Garden Grove, Santa Ana

An Allegedly Fake Investigation in Garden Grove

by Voice of OC Sep 13, 2010Dec 8, 2020 Why you can trust Voice of OC

Former Homeland Security agent used nonexistent investigation
into organized crime in Garden Gorve as part of a larger scheme,
according to prosecutors.

Investigative, Politics & Elections, Santa Ana

Did He or Didn’t He Know About His Benefits?

by Voice of OC Sep 2, 2010Dec 8, 2020 Why you can trust Voice of OC

Santa Ana city manager says Mayor Miguel Pulido had no knowledge that city was providing him with health benefits. But Pulido told the Register that he did know.

Investigative, Politics & Elections, Santa Ana