Sources say Orange County District Attorney’s Office has yet to interview key witnesses in the property swap investigation, which both a city investigative report and former FBI agent say is crucial.
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Sources: Jill Arthur Is Still a Presence at Santa Ana City Hall
Mayor Miguel Pulido is trying to bring back the controversial former deputy city manager as a volunteer worker, Voice of OC has learned.
Banked Vacation and Sick Leave Lead to Big Payouts
Over the past five years, many high-level employees in Orange County government have reaped six-figure sick and vacation leave payouts. “This is not something we intended to become a practice,” says a state senator.
Santa Ana Council OKs Contract With New City Manager
Council members will pay top dollar to David Cavazos, the city manager of Phoenix, and say his stewardship will be a “game changer.”
New Santa Ana City Manager’s Pay Could Exceed $500,000 a Year
David Cavazos would be among the highest paid in the state. The council members likely violated the Brown Act when deciding to make the offer.
Santa Ana’s Payout to Ream Much Higher Than First Reported
When the former Santa Ana city manager retired he was thought to have cashed out $230,000 in unused time off. New information puts the figure nearly 60 percent higher.
Big Payout to Retiring Santa Ana Police Executive
An inspector received a $185,000 cash payout, partially by accumulating 1,000 hours more than the vacation accrual limit.
Santa Ana Committee to Consider Mayoral Term Limits
Councilwoman Michele Martinez proposes six two-year terms for the mayor’s office and limiting the current mayor to only one more term.
Santa Ana Council Meet Promises Great Political Theater
Will Carlos Bustamante show up? What will be the reaction to the latest effort to keep Claudia Alvarez in office? Will Miguel Pulido face a term limit? Those questions and more could be answered Monday night.
Term Limits for Santa Ana Mayor Placed on July 16 Agenda
Council members will consider a ballot measure that could place a limit on longtime Mayor Miguel Pulido’s time in office.









