Unprecedented early voter turnout. A pandemic. A high-stakes election. Orange County’s top elections official said a wildfire was the last thing he expected a week before election day.
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
The Top Election Spenders in OC’s Biggest Cities and Who They’re Backing
Here’s a simple look at the biggest spenders in Anaheim, Santa Ana and Irvine and who they’re backing or opposing.
Posted inARTS & CULTURE
Santa Ana Author Captures Plight of Immigrants in His New Children’s Book
Ernesto Cisneros’ novel “Efrén Divided” captures the struggles of Latino parents and children who are separated due to federal policies.
Posted inCountywide
Orange County in the Midst of Unprecedented Election Mail-in Ballot Wave
The “unheard of” early return trend comes amid new controversy over California Republicans’ self-proclaimed “ballot harvesting program” through the use of unofficial ballot collection boxes.
Posted inNEWS
Santa Ana Will Get Its First New Mayor in Decades: Here Are the Candidates
A year during which three other City Council seats plus the mayor’s are up for election will, after November, determine who has the power at City Hall.
Posted inNEWS
Here Are the Santa Ana Council Candidates Heading into High Stakes Battle This November
Your guide to Santa Ana’s lengthy slate of City Council contenders hoping to win seats this November – and the stakes.
Posted inNEWS
Private Jet Plan for John Wayne Airport Sparks Resident Concern and Corruption Allegations
Several county supervisors have been called out regarding their handling of the private jet contracts.
Posted inARTS & CULTURE
A Celebration of Mexican Independence Through a Santanero Lens
Because of Coronavirus, celebrations for Mexican Independence Day will not happen in Santa Ana this year; but, a live celebration will be offered online.
Posted inNEWS
With Public Release of More Coronavirus Infection Data by Zip Code, Virus Spread Across OC Cities Becomes Clearer
The new data clearly shows the virus has hit working class communities hardest but it’s also clear that increased county outreach to affected neighborhoods is stemming the tide.
Posted inEducation
Irvine and Santa Ana Teachers Weigh in on Teaching During Coronavirus Pandemic
Voice of OC is documenting the experiences of teachers in the Irvine and Santa Ana Unified School Districts on what it’s like to be a teacher in the midst of a pandemic.
