Orange County officials tout investments in public buildings but keep struggling on participation at public meetings.
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 inCountywide
OC Sidewalk Vendors Struggle With Costly, Confusing County, City Permits Meant To Help
A new state bill was just signed that would ease restrictions on vendors, though struggles with high costs and confusing application processes remain since the decriminalization of vending in California in 2018.
Posted inSanta Ana
Private Companies or the Public: Who Should Write Santa Ana Police’s Policies?
Some council members are considering bringing police policymaking back in house – a move that they say is worth the extra cost, citing previous use-of-force lawsuit settlements.
Posted inCountywide
What Questions Do You Have for the People Who Want to Run Your Government?
It can be tough to quickly compare November election candidates. Voice of OC is putting real questions to candidates – and inviting readers to submit ideas.
Posted inCulture
Orange County Celebrates Mexican, Central American Independence This Weekend
Orange County this weekend celebrates Independence Day for Mexico as well as for Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras, Nicaragua and Costa Rica.
Posted inSanta Ana
Orange County Celebrates ‘El Grito,’ Mexican Independence Day in Santa Ana
Fiestas Patrias will feature music, food and dancing Saturday and Sunday in Santa Ana to celebrate Mexican Independence Day.
Posted inGovernment
Here’s How Orange County’s 3 Biggest Cities Spent Their Latest COVID Bailout Money
Santa Ana is using its money for community services while Anaheim is using it to backfill lost revenue due to the pandemic. Irvine is using money on park improvements and broadband.
Posted inOutdoors
State Won’t Let Garden Grove Walk Away from One of Area’s Last Open Green Spaces
There seems to be a path forward on the property, and it seems focused on the demands of Garden Grove’s neighbor city.
Posted inCountywide
Santa Ana’s Cooling Centers Ramp Up This Week To Help Residents Get a Break From The Heat
Nearly a dozen centers let residents cool off in the midst of an excessive heatwave advisory, which continues throughout the week.
Posted inSanta Ana
Chicano Power Stands Proud at Santa Ana’s El Salvador Park
Santa Ana city officials stand up as the nation’s first to declare an official“Chicano Heritage Month” with an inaugural festival.
