The Santa Ana councilwoman says she wants to prepare future
elected city leaders by offering a crash course in city
government.
Tag: Michele Martinez
The Good and the Bad of Vending Trucks
The trucks, which are ubiquitous in Santa Ana, provide a vital
service to many residents in the city’s urban core. But they also
contribute to increasing obesity rates.
The Two Sides of the El Centro Ouster
The son of downtown land owner Irving Chase says the Latino
nonprofit El Centro Cultural de Mexico was forced from a building
owned by Chase’s father-in-law because of neglect. El Centro
leaders say their ouster is part of a gentrification plan.
Trimming Costs in Santa Ana
The City Council postponed buying street sweepers and approving
a tree-trimming contract while its staff tries to reduce the price
tags.
Hope and Hand-Wringing Over Possible Chivas Move
Santa Ana City Council members have confirmed efforts to woo the
pro soccer team to the city and are excited by the possibility.
School officials, meanwhile, worry that Chivas could rob their
teams of a stadium.
Downtown Inc. Wants to Reduce Service Area
Such a move would relieve some of the property owners who have
been fighting the assessment tax that supports the
organization.
Santa Ana Councilwoman Pedals Obesity Prevention
Michele Martinez, like first lady Michelle Obama, has made
fighting obesity her signature issue. She has her work cut out for
her in Orange County.
Santa Ana Council Praises Departing City Manager
Dave Ream got some love in his final City Council meeting Monday
night.
Santa Ana Begins Painful Budget Process with Leadership Void
Following the retirement of City Manager Dave Ream, city
staffers and residents say they are confused as to who is running
City Hall.
Debating Santa Ana’s Downtown Facelift
Larry Mantle brought his AirTalk show to Santa Ana to discuss
the battle between the city and many of its residents over the soul
of the downtown core.




