Two residents were arrested by Santa Ana police officers while they were tracking and observing ICE agents Wednesday raising renewed concerns about the department’s attitude towards cooperating with federal agents.
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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OC District Attorney Drops Charges Against Man Violently Arrested by Santa Ana Police
The district attorney has dismissed charges of resisting arrest, blocking the roadway and smoking marijuana near a school against a man who was violently punched and arrested by Santa Ana police officers.
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Will Santa Ana Officials Ever Make it Easier For Residents to Find Parking?
As residents for years struggled with parking challenges, Santa Ana officials are expected to review the results of a citywide study and overhaul their parking permit program.
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Santa Ana Police Union President Criticizes Elected Officials’ Remarks on Viral Violent Arrest
Santa Ana’s Police Union President is raising concerns about elected officials remarks on the viral police beating of a man last week and their decision to hire an outside investigator.
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OC’s Biggest Headlines in Wake of Viral Santa Ana Police Beating Video
Santa Ana officials authorized a third party investigation into a viral police beating and arrest of a local resident, Anaheim Mayor admits to rehab and a drinking problem – these are some of OC’s top headlines.
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Santa Ana Resident Says Federal Agents Busted Her Up
Santa Ana resident Jackie Cordova – a U.S. citizen – said federal agents busted her tooth when they tackled and detained her while she was doing ICE watching early Thursday morning.
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One OC City Set to Pause Flock Cameras; Will a Second One Follow?
Fullerton officials are the first in OC to push the brakes on automated license plate readers, while Santa Ana officials have delayed their own discussion on Flock cameras.
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Santa Ana Officials to Launch Independent Probe Into Viral Police Beating
Elected officials will look to hire independent investigators to probe a viral police beating caught on camera that sparked growing calls for accountability.
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More OC Cities to Review Automated License Plate Reader Contracts
Officials in two OC cities are expected to debate keeping their contracts for automated license plate readers known commonly as Flock cameras a month before the November election.
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Viral Police Beating in Santa Ana Spurs Calls for Accountability
A viral video of Santa Ana police officers beating a man after throwing him onto the street last week is sparking calls for accountability ahead of the November election.
