The urban farm hosts community events and sells produce to residents on an affordable sliding scale.
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.
Another Orange County Mall Will be Turned Into Homes in Santa Ana
Proponents and officials say the conversion – featuring homes, retail and other businesses – will be an economic driver for the city which expects to lose millions in revenue due to a decrease in sales tax in five years.
Should Large Housing, Retail Developments Built in OC Require Local Union Labor?
Santa Ana officials delayed a vote on a new development project after union representatives raised concerns that developers haven’t reached agreement with local labor.
Orange County Debates How California Should Address Street Crime
Some local officials are in support of a statewide measure on the November ballot that would increase penalties for certain drug & theft crimes. Critics say it will over crowd prisons.
The Race for Santa Ana Mayor Heats Up
At one of the first debates in Santa Ana, city council candidates shared their views on keeping residents safe, rent control, homelessness and noncitizen voting.
Santana: Where to Find a Good Political Debate in OC
Over the next few weeks, residents and potential voters across a host of cities will be able to see debates for city council and school board candidates. Not so for congressional candidates.
Will Santa Ana Officials Minimize Photographer Restrictions at City Hall?
Santa Ana will look to once again revise its media policy for public meetings after criticism from Voice of OC, other journalism organizations and the First Amendment Coalition.
Will Santa Ana Officials Lift Restrictions on Photojournalists at Public Meetings?
Santa Ana officials will discuss rescinding their media photography policy at public meetings after criticism from First Amendment advocacy groups that it’s restrictive and violates state law.
Santa Ana’s Fiestas Patrias Celebrate Mexican Independence Day
Mexican Independence Day, culture and traditions were championed in Santa Ana’s downtown historic district this past weekend.
Santa Ana School District Sued for Allegedly Creating Antisemitic Classes in Secret
Jewish advocacy groups are suing the Santa Ana Unified School District for allegedly breaking the state’s open meeting law to create courses with anti-Jewish teachings. District officials deny the claims and say they’ll win in court.









