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Santa Ana Quietly Hired High-Level Elections and Records Advisor

Santa Ana
By Nick Gerda | June 18, 2019

Larry Cabrera’s hiring, and his later contract expansion to $50,000, were not announced by the city or placed on a public City Council agenda. He reportedly was involved in a disputed decision to reject recall paperwork against two City Council members.

Santa Ana Councilman’s Removal Trial Postponed as He Negotiates Deal

Roman Reyna
By Nick Gerda | January 23, 2019

The talks apparently include the possibility of Roman Reyna stepping down from the council.

Trial Starts Today on Removing Santa Ana Councilman

Roman Reyna
By Nick Gerda | January 23, 2019

Roman Reyna is accused of being ineligible for the seat because he was living outside the ward during a city-required residency period and falsified his election paperwork, which Reyna disputes. The outcome could affect the balance of power on the council.

Top Santa Ana Leadership Leaves as City Preps $400,000 Payout

Santa Ana City Council
By Brandon Pho and Nick Gerda | January 15, 2019

Council members vote Tuesday on a nearly $400,000 separation agreement ousting City Manager Raul Godinez and decide on a replacement for longtime City Clerk Maria Huizar.

Show Us Your Leases, Says Santa Ana Council Candidate

Featured in Category
By Nick Gerda | October 7, 2016

Amid residency questions in a contentious seven-way City Council race, David De Leon has a message for his opponents: I’m showing you my lease, now show me yours.

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 Council Makes Progress on Sunshine Ordinance

Santa Ana
By ADAM ELMAHREK | September 19, 2012

Council members spent hours Monday night editing line-by-line a proposed law that would increase transparency at City Hall.

Alvarez Alleges Conspiracy to Deny Her a Fourth Term

Norberto Santana, Jr.
By ADAM ELMAHREK | July 19, 2012

At Monday’s Santa Ana City Council meeting, the three-term councilwoman said other council members and the city clerk are trying to prevent her from running for re-election.

Bustamante Arrest Disrupts Santa Ana City Council Meeting

Santa Ana
By | July 3, 2012

Reporters swarmed the council chambers after news of sex-crime charges against the councilman broke. His absence also added a twist to the long-running Downtown Inc. fight.

Santa Ana City Clerk: Alvarez Cannot Run for Fourth Term

Politics & Elections
By | April 17, 2012

The declaration this week answers ongoing questions about whether Councilwoman Claudia Alvarez can avoid the council’s three-term limit.

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