A meeting last week drew a wide cross-section of city leaders and residents – including top officials from the city, schools, police, and nonprofit groups – amid a tripling of shootings in recent years.
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Posted inSafety, Security & Justice, Santa Ana, Top Stories
Jump in Shootings Prompts Santa Ana to Look at Comprehensive Approach
Shootings in the city have tripled and homicides have doubled in recent years. City leaders are starting a community-wide conversation about how to address the issue, as they emphasize the need for everyone to work together.
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State Auditors Find Problems With How Santa Ana Police Handle Gang Database
A review of 25 people entered into the CalGang system by Santa Ana police showed that three were in the database without adequate justification. This could mean that hundreds across Orange County could be wrongfully entered.
Posted inHealth & Wellness, Top Stories
Report Tracks the Well-Being and Health of Children in Orange County
The 18th annual Report on the Conditions of Children shows the benefits of outreach programs and the continued toll of the Great Recession.
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More OC Kids in Gangs and Fewer Dollars for Education
These are two findings of a new report that the Orange County
Board of Supervisors will discuss Tuesday.
