After years of art conservationist activism from locals, restored murals were unveiled this past Saturday.
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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How Are Santa Ana Officials Going to Address Homeless Encampments?
Ahead of the November election, cities across OC are updating and bolstering their anti-camping laws. Will officials in Santa Ana – home to the county’s most homeless residents – follow?
Posted inPolitics & Elections
Orange County Voter Guide: November 2024 General Election
A rundown of the key races and sales tax increase measures in Orange County on the November ballot including the race to replace Supervisor Andrew Do – who is at the center of OC’s latest controversy.
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Celebrating Workers Across OC
This Labor Day Voice of OC recognizes those who work with their hands across Orange County.
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Santa Ana Looks at Alcohol to Boost Tax Revenue
City leaders are eyeing new regulations to allow for the sale of alcohol at a stadium in downtown Santa Ana. This comes as city officials have long warned of financial concerns for the city’s future.
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Celebrating Chicanos: A Legacy of Culture and Activism in Southern California
The 3rd annual Chicano Heritage Festival at Centennial Park, where over 8,000 gathered Sunday, followed a proclamation honoring Artesia Pilar neighborhood leaders and muralist Marina Aguilera last week.
Posted inARTS & CULTURE
The Science Behind Saving Chicano Murals
The Santa Ana Artist(a) Coalition and Carlos Rogel, an art conservationist, are leaders in the movement to bring Chicano murals back to life.
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Santa Ana Officials Hire New City Manager After Settling Controversial Legal Threat
Months after paying out the former city manager over $600,000 to settle a legal claim alleging the police union runs city hall, Santa Ana officials are appointing Alvaro Nuñez to fill the role.
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Is it Really Time For Full-Time Politicians in Santa Ana?
Santa Ana city leaders approved a ballot measure for November’s election asking to increase council compensation to match one-third that of an OC Superior Court Judge. This comes as city officials deal with a looming tax cliff and generating revenue long term.
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Santana: Politicians in Santa Ana Don’t Want Residents To See Them Up Close
Santa Ana city leaders want to put journalists in a pen when it comes to photography of official meetings. Our newsroom is protesting, exploring legal options and in the meantime, moving to cartoons for official meeting coverage.
