Mayor Miguel Pulido and community activist Benjamin Vazquez clashed Wednesday night during a debate that showcased their sharply different visions for the city.
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Santa Ana Candidates Showcase Sharp Divisions on Key Issues at Forum
The gathering featured some of Santa Ana’s most influential politicos and served as a window into how various factions in the city are battling for control of its most important institutions.
Santa Ana City Manager Criticized for Awarding Executive Bonuses
The “performance bonuses” have drawn the ire of the city’s rank-and-file workers, as well as Councilwoman Michele Martinez. Cavazos points out that lower-level workers have benefits – like overtime – that executives don’t.
Santa Ana Council Approves Healthy Budget
The Santa Ana City Council Tuesday night approved a $229 million 2016-17 budget that includes funding for hiring more police officers, park improvements and extended hours for community centers, among other things.
Santa Ana Draws Flak for Proposal to Give Private School $2.5 Million
Tuesday, the Santa Ana City Council is scheduled to decide whether to give the private Catholic high school $2.5 million from the city’s general fund or reserves to pay for a parking garage. Many in the community are against the proposal.
A Push for Positive Change in Santa Ana’s Willard Neighborhood
The Willard Task Force for Neighborhood Transformation is beginning to enjoy the fruits of its efforts to build a stronger sense of community in an underserved neighborhood.
Santa Ana to Obama: Protect Immigrants From ‘Needless Deportations’
The Santa Ana City Council this week unanimously approved a resolution calling on the president to stop the deportation of Samuel Sixtos-Gomez, a city resident turned over to immigration authorities in violation of the Trust Act.
Santa Ana City Manager Gets $17,000 Bonus
During a closed-door meeting, the Santa Ana City Council Tuesday night approved a $17,000 performance bonus for City Manager David Cavazos, an incentive council supporters said was needed to keep their “MVP” player.
Santa Ana Council to Consider Bonus for City Manager… Again
Council members are mulling a $16,000 bonus for City Manager David Cavazos, whose compensation package is already over $500,000.
Santa Ana’s Top Cop Has Tense Debate With Residents During Forum
A two-hour long community forum hosted by Voice of OC featured spirited discussions on issues ranging from the Santa Ana Police Department’s community policing program, to immigration detainees at the city jail and a perceived lack of accountability for officers who engage in misconduct.









