After a deadlock vote, Santa Ana officials will not bar protests outside a resident’s home following recent demonstrations outside Congressman Lou Correa’s house.
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.
Posted inSanta Ana
Santa Ana Eyes Banning Protests in Front of Homes
A new law might create new distance requirements for protests outside a resident’s home after a series of protests outside Congressman Lou Correa’s house in recent weeks.
Posted inSanta Ana
Santa Ana Calls For Bilateral Ceasefire in Palestine and Israel
Santa Ana City Council members are the first in OC to formally call for a ceasefire after months of pressure to do so by a host of activists and residents.
Posted inNEWS
What’s With All The Traffic Buildup on Santa Ana’s First Street?
Improvements come to First Street, from Standard Ave to Grand Ave.
Posted inIrvine
Irvine Officials Won’t Formally Weigh in on Palestine and Israel
After months of pressure, Irvine officials formally voted not to weigh in on the violence in Palestine and Israel, instead supporting a focus on local issues. Santa Ana officials will revisit the debate next week.
Posted inSanta Ana
Santa Ana Leaders Warn Looming Sales Tax Cliff Could Tear Up Public Services
City finance staff warn in five years Santa Ana will lose $30 million in tax revenue as a citywide sales tax dips significantly in 2029 and sunsets a decade later.
Posted inSanta Ana
Will Santa Ana Residents Have to Pay Double For Clean Streets?
In response to a state prevailing wage law, city leaders pushed back on an increased fee for street sweeping despite being at risk for less frequent services.
Posted inIrvine
Pressure Remains on OC Officials to Take a Stand on Palestine and Israel
A host of Irvine and Santa Ana residents continue to press their elected officials to pass a resolution to call for a ceasefire in Gaza. Others want local officials to keep out of foreign affairs and focus on city business.
Posted inHousing & Homelessness
The Year of The Renter: Orange County Tenants Get Some Relief
In 2023, renters in cities like Santa Ana, Costa Mesa and Buena Park saw elected officials go to bat for them and introduce new forms of rental protections and assistance.
Posted inSanta Ana
Santa Ana City Council Kicks Public Out of Meeting After Ceasefire Chants
A chorus of audience members calling for a ceasefire in Gaza prompted city council members to clear the chambers and cancel public comments.
