Will the public be brought into the discussion early, or towards the end after the plan has been mostly already decided in private? It’s a key question facing local officials as they prepare to receive a wave of new stimulus money.
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 inGovernment
Could New Pandemic Relief Money Reshape Santa Ana and Fix Systemic “Legacy” Issues?
A public forum on how residents think the city should spend the money, which officials say could be a game-changer, is set for March 25.
Posted inARTS & CULTURE
Support Long-Standing Santa Ana Bridal Shops From Your Own Home
Owners of respected Calle Cuatro bridal and quinceañera stores are coming together on Sunday to present their community with a fashion show displaying their wide array of remarkable gowns and suits.
Posted inEconomy
Year of Coronavirus Has Grocery Chains, Workers Facing Off Over Hero Pay
Grocery store chains say government doesn’t have the right to interfere in business while their employees say they’ve been spit on and insulted for less pay.
Posted inSanta Ana
Community Rift, Santa Ana Council Disagreement Throws Fate of Torn Down Handball Courts into Uncertainty
It’s still unclear whether the handball courts at Chepa’s Park will be rebuilt.
Posted inCountywide
Santa Ana Officials and El Centro Strike Deal to Clear Out Homeless Encampment by 45 Days
The homeless encampment near downtown Santa Ana grew following the county closing its last walk-in shelter.
Posted inOutdoors
Torn Down Handball Courts in Santa Ana May Get a Chance at New Life
Council members will discuss the possibility of rebuilding the courts at Chepa’s Park, which were torn down last year.
Posted inHousing & Homelessness
Santa Ana Homeless Encampment Could Clear Out if City Strikes Deal With Cultural Center
A proposed deal to clear out the encampment within 45 days is waiting to be signed.
Posted inGovernment
Santa Ana Could Pave The Way for More Undocumented City Commissioners, Plans More Defense From Deportations
After Tuesday, those among the city’s large undocumented population could see more of a say in their local government, as well as more legal protection.
Posted inEconomy
Lake Forest Could Tighten Rules For Marijuana Testing Labs, Santa Ana Uses Cannabis Revenue to Fund Youth Programs
Santa Ana will give an update on how it plans to use cannabis revenue to keep funding youth services
