Michele Martinez– Voice of OC

Grindle Questions Contribution to Martinez Campaign

by Voice of OC Feb 15, 2012Oct 4, 2026 Why you can trust Voice of OC

Santa Ana Councilwoman Michele Martinez violated the city’s
campaign finance limits when her Assembly campaign accepted $500
from a firm shortly after voting to approve its city contract, says
watchdog Shirley Grindle.

Santa Ana

Searches for New City Manager and City Attorney Still On

by Voice of OC Feb 9, 2012Oct 4, 2026 Why you can trust Voice of OC

Council members remain committed to conducting a national search
to replace retired City Manager Dave Ream, says one councilman.

Santa Ana

City Manager Agenda Item Ignites Rumors in City Hall

by Voice of OC Feb 6, 2012Dec 8, 2020 Why you can trust Voice of OC

In Santa Ana, will interim City Manager Paul Walters — who is
also police chief — be appointed permanent city manager?

Politics & Elections

Perez Gets Local Democratic Party Nod for 69th Assembly Race

by Voice of OC Jan 23, 2012Dec 8, 2020 Why you can trust Voice of OC

The endorsement, which follows backing by the county’s Young
Democrats, makes Perez the clear front-runner.

Politics & Elections, Santa Ana

No Pala IEs for Assembly Candidate Michele Martinez

by Voice of OC Jan 21, 2012Dec 8, 2020 Why you can trust Voice of OC

Pala Band of Mission Indians spokesman says the tribe will not
make any independent expenditures to her campaign.

Countywide, Investigative, Politics & Elections, Santa Ana, Top Stories

Santa Ana City Councilwoman Caught on Tweet

by Voice of OC Jan 20, 2012Dec 8, 2020 Why you can trust Voice of OC

California Watch editor overhears Michele Martinez, a candidate
for the 69th Assembly District, talking about planned independent
expenditure campaigns.

Investigative, Norberto Santana, Jr., Politics & Elections

The Battle Behind the Battle for the 69th Assembly District

by Voice of OC Jan 20, 2012Oct 4, 2026 Why you can trust Voice of OC

Democratic Party leaders will gather this weekend to vote on a
pre-endorsement in the race. The decision could end up as a
referendum on the party’s future.

Santa Ana

Santa Ana Service Employees Unhappy With Budget Deal

by Voice of OC Dec 22, 2011Dec 8, 2020 Why you can trust Voice of OC

Service employees union leaders say they’ve been unfairly
targeted in Santa Ana officials’ efforts to pare down a massive
budget deficit.

Santa Ana

Santa Ana City Council Carves Out New Council Wards

by Voice of OC Dec 20, 2011Dec 8, 2020 Why you can trust Voice of OC

A handful of residents at Monday night’s council meeting
protested the division of several neighborhoods in the new
boundaries.

Countywide, Investigative, Santa Ana, Top Stories

Former City Manager Blamed for Santa Ana’s Budget Crisis

by Voice of OC Dec 19, 2011Oct 4, 2026 Why you can trust Voice of OC

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.