The issue is fueling a conversation about police oversight. State data shows civilian complaints against Santa Ana police are often left to collect dust.
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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‘Abstain’: Are OC Officials Using a Public Meeting Ethics Check to Dodge Accountability?
Some local policymakers in Orange County are questioning whether a conflict-of-interest check at public meetings is allowing politicians to avoid taking a stance on controversial matters.
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Santa Ana Council Narrowly Moves Forward With Citywide Rent Control, Eviction Protection Policies
The council’s initial vote to cap rent increases at 3% annually goes further than existing state rent control law, but will have to be finalized likely next month.
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People Came to Santa Ana From All Over to Support Street Vendors. Will City Officials Support Them Too?
While the Saturday demonstration saw many out-of-towners, Santa Ana’s own treatment of street vendors over the years has been controversial.
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Community Rift, Santa Ana Council Disagreement Throws Fate of Torn Down Handball Courts into Uncertainty
It’s still unclear whether the handball courts at Chepa’s Park will be rebuilt.
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Santa Ana Officials Consider Mandating Hazard Pay for Local Grocery, Pharmacy Workers
On the table is a possible $4 pay bump over 120 days for hourly workers at these stores.
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Santa Ana Officials Move Forward with Police Spending Increases, Police Oversight Commission in Meeting Marred By Public Outrage
Santa Ana City Council members late Thursday night approved a $9 million police spending increase for the next fiscal year along with the rest of the city budget in an initial vote.
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Santa Ana Pushes Police Oversight and Budget Discussion to Thursday, Pressure Mounts to Redirect Police Funds
Hundreds of public comments on spending pushed the Tuesday meeting into Wednesday.
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All Eyes on OC Officials as Calls for Systemic Changes to Police Oversight Grow Amid Protests
Aggressive police unions, spending on law enforcement over youth programs and few citizen oversight boards — activists and leaders say OC’s debate is years in the making.
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Santa Ana Council Reels from Protests and Hears New Calls for Police Review, Different Spending
Public speakers were unanimous in their calls to move money away from police and reinvest in youth, park and community programs.
