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Tag: Great Recession
Santa Ana Service Employees Unhappy With Budget Deal
Service employees union leaders say they’ve been unfairly
targeted in Santa Ana officials’ efforts to pare down a massive
budget deficit.
Former City Manager Blamed for Santa Ana’s Budget Crisis
Some City Council members now say Dave Ream misled them when he
gave assurances that the city could afford generous deals with its
public safety unions.
Anaheim Seeks to Make City Even More Business-Friendly
A task force created by Mayor Tom Tait presented recommendations
aimed at cutting regulations for both economic and moral
reasons.
Grants Through County Community Foundation Reach $29 Million
Grants through the foundation are up from $23 million in 2010
and total more than $200 million since it was founded in 1989.
A Rare Crack in Irvine’s Council Majority
Irvine Mayor Sukhee Kang broke from his Democratic allies last
week in a vote to approve development around the Orange County
Great Park. Is it a sign of things to come?
County Homeless Count Challenged
Homeless advocates say a county report that shows a significant
drop in the number of people living on the streets in Orange County
does not reflect reality.
Something’s Happening in Santa Ana’s Downtown
Restaurant owners, parking enforcers and 20-somethings from
Irvine all say Artists Village is becoming a destination.
Orange County Grand Jury Praises Social Workers
The Social Services Agency is effectively responding to child
abuse cases despite suffering a 22 percent cut in staff.
Recession-Stalled Construction Sites Become Urban Parks
Cities nationwide are using urban space for temporary parks.










