In Little Arabia, merchants say an official recognition by the city would be good for business, especially after COVID. They’ve waited almost 20 years for tonight’s council discussion.
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What’s in the Future for Anaheim’s Little Arabia?
As a long awaited official discussion on recognizing Anaheim’s Arab American business owners inches closer, their own city council district representative remains their toughest foe.
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Anaheim’s Little Arabia Could be Officially Recognized
Councilman Jose Moreno asked for the recognition to be added to a future meeting – a debate the Arab American community and residents have been long advocating for.
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Little Arabia: The Struggle to Get Anaheim to Recognize Its Arab American Business Community
For over a decade, Anaheim’s Arab business community has called on various rosters of their city council to recognize them – only for them to be ignored. Could that soon change?
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Will Anaheim’s Little Arabia be Officially Recognized After More Than a 10-year Push?
The push for Anaheim officials to recognize Little Arabia reignited after the resignation of former Mayor Harry Sidhu – an opponent against the designation – following an FBI corruption probe.
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FBI Reveals What Many Anaheim Residents Felt For Years, City Hall is Run By The Chamber of Commerce
A federal criminal complaint sheds new light on why city officials ignored and dismissed calls for help from so many small business owners and residents in recent years.
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Community Calls Increase For Anaheim to Officially Recognize Little Arabia
Residents and advocates are expected to show up to tonight’s city council meeting to continue calling on city council members to recognize Little Arabia.
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Anaheim Officials Look To Replace Jordan Brandman After Resignation Over Vulgar Text Controversy
Anaheim joins a list of Orange County cities that have had to deal with vacancies on their city councils this year.
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OC Residents Rally, Hold Vigil for Palestinians Amid Global Demonstrations
Wednesday’s event was part of a week of action organized by local community groups to support Palestine.
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A Syrian Pastry Chef With An American Dream Made Baklava for Presidents, Now He Runs a Business in Little Arabia
Le Mirage Pastry Owner Maher Nakhal has been serving authentic Arab pastries for decades in Anaheim
