Councilmember Jessie Lopez is pushing to publicly negotiate a police union contract after she claimed one or more of her colleagues have leaked information to the controversial union president.
Tag: Jessie Lopez
Posted inCulture
Orange County Celebrates Mexican, Central American Independence This Weekend
Orange County this weekend celebrates Independence Day for Mexico as well as for Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras, Nicaragua and Costa Rica.
Posted inCommunity Opinion
Sarmiento: Thank You to Councilmember Jose F. Moreno for His Efforts to Draw Attention to the Harm Inflicted on the Residents of Anaheim
The intent of the undersigned is not to “pile on, grandstand or feign shock” at the problems that have plagued Anaheim’s political infrastructure for years. We prefer to thank Councilmember Jose F. Moreno for his efforts to draw attention to the abuse, neglect and harm inflicted on the residents of Anaheim.
Posted inSafety, Security & Justice
Santa Ana Council Poised to Crack Down on Police Tactic Evading Filming By the Public
The issue is fueling a conversation about police oversight. State data shows civilian complaints against Santa Ana police are often left to collect dust.
Posted inSanta Ana
‘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.
Posted inGovernment
Santa Ana Police Questioned About Why Some Sexual Assault Reports Receive Same Urgency as Graffiti
Some say there’s a need for police departments in general to overhaul their response to sexual assault cases. Will Santa Ana take that step?
Posted inCommunity Opinion
Lopez: Santa Ana Must Protect its Residents from Lead, Fossil Fuels, and Climate Change
English: Santa Ana City Council has a chance to pass a resolution that includes concrete steps and actions that will reduce our dependence on fossil fuels, remove lead from our soil, expand green spaces, and bring sustainable jobs into our community. We can’t let our community down.
Posted inCommunity Opinion
Lopez: Santa Ana Tiene que Proteger a Sus Residentes del Plomo, los Combustibles Fósiles y el Cambio Climático
El Ayuntamiento de Santa Ana tiene la oportunidad de aprobar una resolución que incluya medidas y acciones concretas que reduzcan nuestra dependencia de los combustibles fósiles, eliminen el plomo de nuestro terreno, aumenten los espacios verdes y traigan empleos sostenibles a nuestra comunidad. No podemos decepcionar a nuestra comunidad.
Posted inSafety, Security & Justice
Santa Ana’s Police Chief Rung Alarm Bells Over Police Union Boss’ Excessive Cash-Out for Time Off
Santa Ana’s Police Chief has raised questions about whether Police Sgt. Gerry Serrano — the man just re-elected to lead the city’s powerful police union — scored excessive cash-outs for unused time off from City Hall.
Posted inCountywide
Tired of Walking Blocks to Get Home, Santa Ana Residents Take Action to Find More Parking
A street parking dispute between a Santa Ana condominium complex and surrounding neighborhood of single-family homes captures a citywide problem.
