City officials say the upcoming shelter’s developers are trying to prevent the city from buying the property at a later date, believing the property to now be worth more than initially agreed to.
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
‘Abstain’: Are OC Officials Using a Public Meeting Ethics Check to Dodge Accountability?
Some local policymakers in Orange County are questioning whether a conflict-of-interest check at public meetings is allowing politicians to avoid taking a stance on controversial matters.
Posted inEquality & Equity
How Would Santa Ana’s Own Public Health Department Work?
The idea could test City Hall greatly, yet officials decrying neglect by the county during the pandemic have indicated it’s a burden they might have to bear.
Posted inPolitics & Elections
Assemblyman Tom Daly Won’t Seek Reelection; Could a Progressive Take His Spot?
The longtime Assemblyman announced Thursday that he won’t seek reelection, potentially paving the way for a more progressive candidate to get voted into office this November.
Posted inCulture
Sixth Annual Boca de Oro Festival Eagerly Returns to In-Person Events
After shifting to a virtual setting last year, the literary, visual and performing arts festival, Boca de Oro, will celebrate various artistic disciplines across 26 locations in the downtown Santa Ana Arts District on Saturday.
Posted inNEWS
Santa Ana Commits $1.5 Million to Bail Out Downtown Merchants Impacted by OC Streetcar
City council members also said the local assistance money could be doubled to $3 million down the road.
Posted inSanta Ana
Santa Ana Officials Say Police Union President’s Lawsuit is an Intimidation Campaign
City officials say the issue stems from Gerry Serrano’s quest to boost his pension for being the police union president, and now his lawsuit against the city is an attempt to silence critics.
Posted inCulture
The Cambodian Family Celebrates 42 Years of Bridging the Social Inequity Gap
This grassroots organization was founded in 1980 to promote social health among Orange County’s newly arrived Cambodian community. Today, its staff strives to expand its reach by partnering up with local organizations serving many ethnic communities.
Posted inNEWS
CA Treasurer Fiona Ma Helped Santa Ana Police Union Boss in His Quest for Pension Boost
Ma tells Voice of OC she helped Serrano to tackle what she calls a persisting issue of special pay for public employees in California and inconsistent rulings on retirement benefits by CalPERS.
Posted inNorberto Santana Jr.
Santana: School Board Renames Romero Cruz Academy to Recognize Santa Ana Education Pioneer
Lydia is back at Romero Cruz Academy with Santa Ana Unified School District officials responding to her father’s call, moving quickly to add her first name back to an elementary school.
