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Santa Ana Officials Endorse Worker-Owned Businesses and Declare Intent to Support Them

By Nick Gerda | August 7, 2017

The City Council directed staff to study actions to assist cooperatives – such as reducing business license fees and allowing them to apply for small business grants – and bring back recommendations to the council within 90 days.

Santa Ana City Council Hopefuls Debate How to Pay for Youth Programs

Election 2016
By Nick Gerda | October 12, 2016

Some who attended an election forum Tuesday argued that money from the city’s police budget should be redirected toward expanding opportunities for youth. Others said there are already too few cops on the street.

Show Us Your Leases, Says Santa Ana Council Candidate

Featured in Category
By Nick Gerda | October 7, 2016

Amid residency questions in a contentious seven-way City Council race, David De Leon has a message for his opponents: I’m showing you my lease, now show me yours.

Pulido, Vazquez Spar in Contentious Mayoral Debate

Election 2016
By Nick Gerda | September 22, 2016

Mayor Miguel Pulido and community activist Benjamin Vazquez clashed Wednesday night during a debate that showcased their sharply different visions for the city.

Santa Ana Candidates Showcase Sharp Divisions on Key Issues at Forum

Election 2016
By Nick Gerda | August 31, 2016

The gathering featured some of Santa Ana’s most influential politicos and served as a window into how various factions in the city are battling for control of its most important institutions.

Progress On Santa Ana’s ‘Wellness Resolution’ Coming Slowly

Santa Ana
By Nick Gerda | July 26, 2016

Last June, community activists pushed the Santa Ana City Council to adopt a policy aimed at preserving the city’s Latino identity and supporting community health. More than a year later, they have little to show for their victory.

OC Remains a Place of Park Haves and Have Nots

Countywide
By Kaitlin Washburn | June 2, 2016

Irvine ranked eighth out of 100 big cities nationwide for the quality of its parkland, according to a study by The Trust for Public Land. Meanwhile, Anaheim and Santa Ana ranked 65th and 83rd, respectively.

Santa Ana Council Approves Wellness Resolution

Santa Ana
By Adam Elmahrek | June 3, 2015

The resolution calls for the Fourth Street to be branded Calle Cuatro, the establishment of a mercadito, community microfarms and a committee to promote economic development.

Santa Ana Council Will Debate Downtown ‘Wellness District’

Santa Ana
By Adam Elmahrek | April 7, 2015

The district would affirm the downtown’s Latino character and promote well-being of its working-class residents in the face of gentrification. Critics say it smacks of reverse racism and would be unwelcoming to newcomers.

Santa Ana Sunshine Proposal Will Go Before Full City Council

Santa Ana
By | June 8, 2012

The council’s ethics committee forwarded the proposal, which would increase transparency throughout city government.

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