Santa Ana officials will have to make a host of cuts to programs and services to quell an expected $19 million deficit years before their sales tax increase is set to start to expire.
Tag: David Penaloza
David Penaloza and his record on the Santa Ana City Council. Budget votes in a city that keeps closing deficits, housing and rent decisions, police oversight and the public comment fights that come with all of it.
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Santa Ana Failed to Prevent Retaliation Against Former Police Manager, Jury Finds
A jury awarded a former Santa Ana police administrator nearly $3 million after alleging in a lawsuit she faced retaliation for refusing to pick sides amid two feuding police factions.
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Which Way Will OC Swing on California’s Congressional Redistricting Election?
More Orange County politicians are weighing in on Prop. 50 – a statewide redistricting measure on California’s Nov. 4 special election ballot opposed by Republicans and championed by Democrats.
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Where Does Orange County Stand on California’s Nov. 4 Redistricting Battle?
Voting is underway in Orange County on a statewide ballot measure dubbed Prop. 50 that, if approved, would make it easier for Democrats to win five congressional seats in the 2026 midterm election.
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Santa Ana Launches Probe into Police Union Critic After Cops’ Complaints
Santa Ana officials are launching an investigation into separate complaints by three cops alleging they were harassed by Councilman Johnathan Hernandez – a vocal police union critic.
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As ICE Raids Continue in OC, Santa Ana Creates $100,000 Aid Fund for Impacted
Santa Ana city council members created an aid network for families and residents impacted by the federal immigration sweeps that’s upending life in immigrant communities. Will more funding come?
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Santa Ana to Support Immigrants; Responds to ICE Raids After Demands for Mayor to Resign
City council members will decide on a host of proposals in response to federal immigration sweeps including starting a financial program for families impacted by the raid as many are afraid to go to work.
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Santa Ana Residents Demand Mayor Resign, Citing Weak Response to ICE Raids, Protests
Residents are expressing increasing concerns and frustration over Mayor Valerie Amezcua’s leadership during the ICE raids and the police response to the protests, which they say has been hostile.
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Santa Ana’s Response to ICE Protests Prompt Questions for Police & Mayor
Community leaders and council members are taking a close look at how Santa Ana’s police department has responded to the protests – and how the mayor has largely been silent on the issue.
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Santa Ana Considers More Inspections of Housing for Homeless Residents
Santa Ana City Council members are eying an ordinance to increase inspections for permanent supporting housing within the city from annually to monthly – something that’s raising questions from local housing advocates.
