Cecilia Iglesias | Voice of OC

Santa Ana Says Police Raises Don’t Need $4 Million Budget Boost After All

Santa Ana

By Nick Gerda | May 21, 2019

The new city manager, Kristine Ridge, said the budget increase is no longer needed to cover the costs because the Police Department is reducing overtime and other expenses. City Councilwoman Ceci Iglesias said staff have not been transparent about how they found the money.

Recall Attempt Stalls Against Officials Who Oppose $25 Million Police Raise

Santa Ana City Council

By Nick Gerda | May 14, 2019

It’s the latest twist in a months-long saga over the police raises, which tie up most of the new money from Santa Ana’s recent $60 million sales tax increase approved by voters last November.

Santa Ana: Two Main Factions Battle for Power in Tuesday’s Election

2018 elections

By Nick Gerda | November 2, 2018

The Nov. 6 election comes as the city faces an ever-worsening financial crisis, pulling $10 million in one-time money this year to make ends meet.