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Smolar: Downtown Inc. is About Community Collaboration

Community Opinion
By Ryan Smolar | March 14, 2017

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.

Turner: A Good Strategy for Downtown Inc. Isn’t Necessarily a Good Strategy for Santa Ana

Community Opinion
By Clara Turner | March 3, 2017

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.

Santa Ana Mayor Succeeds in Gambit to Put City Manager on Leave

Santa Ana
By Nick Gerda | December 28, 2016

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.

Missing Dog Parks Another Sign of Santa Ana’s Park-Poor Reality

Countywide
By Kaitlin Washburn | June 28, 2016

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.

Santa Ana Council Approves New Tax District for Downtown

Economy
By ADAM ELMAHREK | July 2, 2013

It replaces the controversial tax on property owners that some merchants complained unfairly benefited the restaurant and bar scene.

Santa Ana Business Owners Get Crack at New Downtown Tax

Countywide
By ADAM ELMAHREK | June 18, 2013

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.

Delay Likely on Santa Ana Alcohol and Entertainment Law

Health & Wellness
By | November 28, 2012

City officials will recommend that the City Council postpone approving the ordinance, which would establish new rules for businesses.

Fate of Santa Ana’s Downtown Tax Likely to Hinge On Election

Countywide
By ADAM ELMAHREK | October 22, 2012

The controversial tax is on life support, but the November election could empower a new City Council to revive it next year.

Farmers Market Forum Turns Heated

Health & Wellness
By | October 11, 2012

Tensions among artists and business boosters erupt once more. A second meeting is proposed for November.

Can Downtown Inc. Mend Fences at Farmers Market Forum?

Countywide
By | October 6, 2012

Santa Ana’s downtown booster organization will attempt to ease resistance from artists and other nonprofit groups at Oct. 7 meeting.

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