City Attorney Sonia Carvalho said investigators did not sustain allegations that the mayor violated the city charter or ethics code but a preponderance of evidence did sustain that City Councilman Johnathan Hernandez violated city rules.
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Police Union, Real Estate Interests Spend Big in Santa Ana Elections
Public safety unions and real estate interests have spent over $200,000 collectively thus far on the Santa Ana City Council races.
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What Does Santa Ana’s Youth Want Out of Their City’s Future Leaders?
A host of Santa Ana kids are asking city council candidates how they plan to maintain youth programs and prevent their peers from falling in with gangs and turning to a life of violence.
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Santa Ana Calls on OC Supervisors to Help Fund Crossing Guards
Santa Ana Mayor Valerie Amezcua is asking OC leaders to help pay for local crossing guards after county supervisors – including her predecessor – allocated funds for crossing guards in Orange.
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Orange County Debates How California Should Address Street Crime
Some local officials are in support of a statewide measure on the November ballot that would increase penalties for certain drug & theft crimes. Critics say it will over crowd prisons.
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The Race for Santa Ana Mayor Heats Up
At one of the first debates in Santa Ana, city council candidates shared their views on keeping residents safe, rent control, homelessness and noncitizen voting.
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Will Santa Ana Officials Minimize Photographer Restrictions at City Hall?
Santa Ana will look to once again revise its media policy for public meetings after criticism from Voice of OC, other journalism organizations and the First Amendment Coalition.
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Will Santa Ana Officials Lift Restrictions on Photojournalists at Public Meetings?
Santa Ana officials will discuss rescinding their media photography policy at public meetings after criticism from First Amendment advocacy groups that it’s restrictive and violates state law.
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How Are Santa Ana Officials Going to Address Homeless Encampments?
Ahead of the November election, cities across OC are updating and bolstering their anti-camping laws. Will officials in Santa Ana – home to the county’s most homeless residents – follow?
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Orange County Voter Guide: November 2024 General Election
A rundown of the key races and sales tax increase measures in Orange County on the November ballot including the race to replace Supervisor Andrew Do – who is at the center of OC’s latest controversy.
