A conflict between police union boss Gerry Serrano and Police Chief David Valentin heats up.
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 inHousing & Homelessness
New Housing Bills Allowing for Denser Neighborhoods Sharply Divide OC’s State Legislators
If signed into law, the bills would allow up to four homes per single-family parcel, and let cities and counties to waive environmental review for developments of up to 10 units.
Posted inCountywide
Santa Ana Police Union Boss Says He’s on Admin Leave Amid His Pension Controversy
A campaign by Serrano to boost his pension had city officials concerned he would “burn the place down” in the process, Voice of OC reported earlier this month.
Posted inEducation
Lawsuit Alleges Systemic Child Sex Abuse at Santa Ana Unified School District
An attorney says he has evidence for the claims in confidential depositions, police reports and intel through his team’s own investigation. The district declined to comment on the case.
Posted inNEWS
Santa Ana Residents to Pay Slightly More for Trash Pick Up
City Council members chose Republic Services for citywide trash pick up.
Posted inVisual Arts
Local Photographer Captures the Spirit of Santa Ana Through Porch Portraits
Local Santa Ana photographer Karissa Raya has been taking family portraits since last year to document families during a period when a majority of time was spent at home.
Posted inSanta Ana
Santa Ana Officials Eye Athens Services for Multi-Million Dollar City Trash Contract
Athens Services proposes to charge residents the least amount of money in its trash rates, but would limit large item pick-ups for apartments.
Posted inHousing & Homelessness
Santa Ana to Consider Reversing Past Relaxation of Affordable Housing Law
After weakening affordable housing obligations for developers last year, Santa Ana city officials are poised to reverse some of the past action.
Posted inGovernment
South Orange County Cities Look at How to Spend Millions in COVID Relief Money
As agencies throughout Orange County debate how to spend millions in relief funds, residents have focused on what each city is prioritizing.
Posted inSafety, Security & Justice
Santa Ana Considers Shifting $1 Million Toward Community Policing Efforts
Under pressure to find different policing approaches, officials have unveiled a proposal to redirect funding toward sexual assault and LGBTQ+ crime victims.
