Downtown Santa Ana’s Latino merchants politically mobilized against a rail project that impacted their sales and a downtown economic group they say doesn’t represent them.
Tag: Downtown Inc.
Posted inTop Stories
Latino Small Business Owners Push for a New Downtown Santa Ana
A community effort might spell the end for a downtown tax system run by business groups that Latino merchants say ignored them.
Posted inTransportation
Downtown Santa Ana Small Business Owners Block OC Streetcar Construction Over Lost Profits
One Latina business owner said “We will not survive it,” if sales keep dropping from the ongoing OC streetcar construction, which blocks access to many shops.
Posted inCommunity Opinion, Countywide
Smolar: Downtown Inc. is About Community Collaboration
The debate over gentrification in downtown Santa Ana continues to heat up with Downtown Inc.’s Ryan Smolar arguing that a thriving downtown can function in concert with local community development needs and culture.
Posted inCommunity Opinion, Countywide
Turner: A Good Strategy for Downtown Inc. Isn’t Necessarily a Good Strategy for Santa Ana
Is Santa Ana’s downtown development really good for the entire city? Clara Turner counters the view by Downtown Inc. that all is rosy with the city’s approach toward revitalizing it’s center business core.
Posted inSanta Ana
Santa Ana Mayor Succeeds in Gambit to Put City Manager on Leave
It took a surprise meeting during a holiday week with nearly half of the City Council absent, but Mayor Miguel Pulido was able to engineer — at least temporarily – the ouster of City Manager David Cavazos. Residents and community activists cried foul.
Posted inCountywide, Health & Wellness, Santa Ana, Top Stories
Missing Dog Parks Another Sign of Santa Ana’s Park-Poor Reality
A recent study showed Santa Ana is one of just a handful of large cities nationwide without a dog park. And while most agree a dog park would be good for Santa Ana, there is a disagreement over where it should go.
Posted inEconomy, Santa Ana
Santa Ana Council Approves New Tax District for Downtown
It replaces the controversial tax on property owners that some merchants complained unfairly benefited the restaurant and bar scene.
Posted inCountywide, Santa Ana, Top Stories
Santa Ana Business Owners Get Crack at New Downtown Tax
On July 1, they may comment on a proposal for a new downtown business improvement district that is seen as a compromise of the bitter dispute over Downtown Inc.
Posted inHealth & Wellness, Santa Ana, Top Stories
Delay Likely on Santa Ana Alcohol and Entertainment Law
City officials will recommend that the City Council postpone approving the ordinance, which would establish new rules for businesses.
