Councilwoman Natalie Rubalcava said a gate tax could help the city get out of a roughly $60 million budget deficit and fund various quality of life initiatives, like park upgrades and other critical services.
Category: Anaheim
Anaheim’s Little Arabia Celebrates Third Anniversary
Little Arabia’s gearing up to celebrate its third official birthday amid a humanitarian crisis in Gaza and widespread deportation sweeps. What will the enclave’s future hold?
Deportation Sweeps Pick Up Steam Again in Orange County
The efforts come as a federal court injunction pauses roving deportation sweeps throughout most of Southern California in a lawsuit that Anaheim and Santa Ana have voted to join.
Orange County Schools Prep for ICE
Here’s how five different school districts in Orange County are preparing in case federal immigration agents show up to one of their campuses.
Anaheim High School District Picks New Superintendent Amid Transparency Concerns
Amid concerns of a rushed process, school board trustees appointed a new superintendent weeks after opening up applications internally for candidates near the end of summer break.
Orange County’s Largest Cities Take a Stand Against ICE Sweeps
Irvine may be the third Orange County city looking to join a federal lawsuit challenging ICE raids as officials in OC’s three largest municipalities respond to widespread sweeps in their towns.
What’s the Rush to Find a New Superintendent in the Anaheim Union High School District?
Some parents are raising concerns that school district leaders are trying to rush the process of finding a new superintendent during summer break without much input from the community.
Disneyland Resort Interests Face Off in Lawsuit After Corruption Scandal
The Anaheim Chamber of Commerce is looking to claw back public tourism dollars in a lawsuit against Visit Anaheim as they both reorganize after being heavily scrutinized in a corruption probe and state audit.
Struggling to Fund Aid for OC Families Impacted by ICE Sweeps
Officials in Anaheim and Santa Ana – the only two cities to start an immigrant aid fund – have struggled to decide where to pull the money from, as some in Santa Ana consider using reserve funds.
Historic Linbrook Bowl is Still Rolling
A surviving piece of “Googie” architecture, Anaheim’s Linbrook Bowl remains a vibrant community hub today.



