Issues of just how much housing cities want to make available for people are again rearing their head across Orange County next week.
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 inEmergencies & Disasters
Will Orange County’s Community Health Clinics Run Out of Money, Halt Vaccinations?
The clinics have been key to vaccinate vulnerable people. Now they’re worried about funding to continue those efforts.
Posted inEducation
Will Schools in Orange County’s Hardest Hit Community Reopen Following New Push From State?
Santa Ana students have been navigating the difficulties of online learning since March 2020 but some may return.
Posted inSafety, Security & Justice
Orange County Grapples With Wave of Hate Toward Asian Americans Over Coronavirus
Could a rise in hate crimes and incidents, and the conversation around it, signal Orange County’s changing understanding of one of its largest nonwhite demographics?
Posted inARTS & CULTURE
Boca de Oro’s Online Festival Embraces Santa Ana’s Artistry
The annual Boca de Oro Festival of Literary, Visual & Performing Arts will be hosting 109 sessions of online panels, workshops and performances during the three-day celebration.
Posted inGovernment
Santa Ana Mayor Lambasts Federal, State and County Leaders; Says City Abandoned on Virus Response and Vaccinations
Santa Ana Mayor Vicente Sarmiento criticized officials from the top down on Tuesday for failing to get more vaccines.
Posted inEconomy
Santa Ana and Costa Mesa Move Forward on Mandating Hazard Pay for Grocery Clerks
If Costa Mesa approves it, the city would join Santa Ana and Irvine in requiring the extra pay for grocery clerks.
Posted inSafety, Security & Justice
Some Question Why Santa Ana Cop is Still Getting Paid After Pleading Guilty to Federal Bribery Charge
The officer could face up to 10 years in federal prison for protecting an unnamed crime figure.
Posted inEconomy
Santa Ana Officials to Vote on Hazard Pay Mandate for Local Grocery, Pharmacy Workers
Santa Ana could join two other Orange County cities who passed temporary ordinances for raises.
Posted inARTS & CULTURE
OCSA Club Focuses on Accessibility in the Arts
Founded by Anjal Jain, Eye Matter aims to provide an uplifting community for visually impaired individuals dealing with social isolation.
