The incumbent Santa Ana mayor bests Councilman David Benevides, one of the council faction calling itself the “Santa Ana Spring.”
Tag: Miguel Pulido
Posted inSanta Ana
Pulido Leads in Absentee Balloting for Santa Ana Mayor
The incumbent has 48.5 percent of the early vote and Councilman David Benavides 23.9 percent.
Posted inPolitics & Elections, Santa Ana
Pulido Maintains Slight Fundraising Edge in Mayoral Race
The wide fundraising advantage that Mayor Miguel Pulido has come to expect has shrunk considerably this year as Councilman David Benavides has attracted support from unions and developers.
Posted inPolitics & Elections, Santa Ana
Statewide Politicos Back Candidates for Santa Ana Mayor
Pulido receives U.S. Sen. Dianne Feinstein’s endorsement. Benavides gets one from Lt. Gov. Gavin Newsome.
Posted inPolitics & Elections, Santa Ana
Pulido Proposes Law to Discourage Official Vietnam Visitors
The mayor calls it a “stand for freedom.” Critics question the timing, calling it a last-minute tactic to gain votes.
Posted inIrvine, Politics & Elections
Secretive East Coast Group Backs GOP Candidates in Irvine
A Virginia-based nonprofit has funneled $200,000 to a statewide PAC that is working to defeat Irvine City Councilman Larry Agran and his slate of Democratic candidates in next week’s election.
Posted inHealth & Wellness, Politics & Elections, Santa Ana, Top Stories
Youths Pack Hall to Question Candidates for Santa Ana Mayor
The forum at Latino Health Access headquarters concentrated on issues that concern youths, such as immigration and bike lanes.
Posted inSanta Ana
Council Votes Final Approval for Sunshine Ordinance
This week’s vote establishes an ordinance to increase transparency at City Hall. Backers were jubilant.
Posted inNorberto Santana Jr., Santa Ana
Police Review Reported Rape at Mayor’s Home in Santa Ana
Report alleges that a minor was raped at a party thrown by Mayor Miguel Pulido’s teenage son. Police say the report has proved “unfounded.”
Posted inPolitics & Elections, Santa Ana
Benavides Leads in Fundraising for Mayoral Campaign
Councilman David Benavides raised more than twice as much campaign cash as incumbent Mayor Miguel Pulido through Sept. 30, according to campaign finance disclosure reports.
