A federal lawsuit claims that since the passage last fall of Measure BB, which instituted a new regulatory regime over medical marijuana dispensaries in the city, Pulido and other officials with financial ties to certain shops have directed police to shut down their competitors
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Voice of OC Podcast: DA Clears Pulido
In our second episode, we delve into the district attorney’s decision not to file charges against Santa Ana Mayor Miguel Pulido over his questionable property swap with a city contractor.
Posted inCountywide, Economy, Investigative, Santa Ana, Top Stories
DA Raises ‘Tax Fraud’ as Another Potential Issue in Pulido Case
While the DA’s office has officially cleared Santa Ana Mayor Miguel Pulido of criminal conflict of interest relating to his property swap with a city contractor, prosecutors have asked state officials to investigate whether he committed tax fraud.
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DA Clears Pulido of Criminal Wrongdoing
The Orange County District Attorney’s office late Friday afternoon cleared Santa Ana Mayor Miguel Pulido of crimes committed in his property swap with a city contractor, saying that the $13,000 in fines issued by the state’s political watchdog is the appropriate penalty.
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Santa Ana Mayor Honors Retiring Labor Leader
Mayor Miguel Pulido Tuesday recognized OCEA General Manager Nick Berardino, who is stepping down in August after a 37-year career at the union.
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Reactions to Pulido Fine Range From Muted to Incensed
News of Santa Ana Mayor Miguel Pulido’s pending $13,000 fine for his involvement in a questionable real estate deal was greeted with a shrug by most of his colleagues. But others say it reveals a disparity in the justice system.
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State Watchdog to Fine Pulido $13,000 Over Property Swap
The Fair Political Practices Commission found Santa Ana Mayor Miguel Pulido violated several state laws related to a property swap with a city contractor. But the finding creates a possible loophole for politicians regarding gifts.
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Pulido Never Sought City Attorney Advice on Personal Loan
Santa Ana Mayor Miguel Pulido claimed the city attorney gave him the OK to vote on an issue important to someone who loaned him $5,000. Turns out that’s not what happened.
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Santa Ana Mayor Borrowing Money All Over Town
Miguel Pulido has borrowed thousands from wealthy friends and powerbrokers, according to recent financial disclosure statements. The disclosures caused one lender to wonder whether the mayor “is headed to the Caymans…”
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Sources: DA to Clear Pulido of Any Criminal Wrongdoing in Property Swap
Sources familiar with the investigation say Orange County District Attorney Tony Rackauckas will not be filing criminal charges against Santa Ana Mayor Miguel Pulido related to a property swap with a city contractor that a good government expert said could be a bribe.
