Fullerton residents have voiced concerns about a busy intersection and pushed to get a traffic signal, but a split city council voted against the move.
Tag: Public Safety
Posted inHealth & Wellness
Boxing and Ice Skating: Santa Ana Boosts Recreation Opportunities to Tackle Systemic Youth Issues
Could a set of new recreational opportunities for residents and kids help city officials tackle long standing, citywide public safety and youth environment issues?
Posted inGovernment
Santa Ana Police Questioned About Why Some Sexual Assault Reports Receive Same Urgency as Graffiti
Some say there’s a need for police departments in general to overhaul their response to sexual assault cases. Will Santa Ana take that step?
Posted inNEWS
Yorba Linda Child With Autism Was Missing for 5 Days; OC Sheriff Questioned Over Initial Handling of Case
As the family of 14-year-old Nya Jingles and OC Sheriff officials work to bring her home, some say the case captures systemic questions around how to deal with missing persons — especially when they live with mental health conditions or disabilities.
Posted inGovernment
Could New Pandemic Relief Money Reshape Santa Ana and Fix Systemic “Legacy” Issues?
A public forum on how residents think the city should spend the money, which officials say could be a game-changer, is set for March 25.
Posted inSanta Ana
Community Rift, Santa Ana Council Disagreement Throws Fate of Torn Down Handball Courts into Uncertainty
It’s still unclear whether the handball courts at Chepa’s Park will be rebuilt.
Posted inHousing & Homelessness
Huntington Beach City Council Eases Penalty on Public Space Law Targeting Homeless Activity
Violations of the specific municipal code will instead result in an infraction rather than a criminal charge.
Posted inHousing & Homelessness
Huntington Beach Officials to Crack Down on Homeless Activity With New Public Space Restrictions
Council members will consider an ordinance Tuesday forbidding people from storing their belongings on public property.
Posted inNEWS
Santa Ana Residents Object to Plans to Remove Santa Anita Park Handball Court
The city’s plans and public outcry capture an ongoing debate over the role of parks and recreation in a city facing systemic public safety issues.
Posted inNEWS
Controversy Over Neighborhood Handball Courts Fuels Santa Ana’s Youth and Public Safety Debate
In Santa Ana, the game of handball has become part of a citywide debate over balancing youth engagement and public safety.
