State Investigating Secretive Group That Routed $170,000 to Santa Ana Election
Elections
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The investigation centers on Californians for Ethical Patient Care, which was one of the largest spenders in the Nov. 6 Santa Ana City Council election.
The Latest on the Anaheim and Santa Ana Election Counts
2018 elections
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An update of ballot counts Wednesday evening showed Anaheim and Santa Ana candidates retaining the leads they had in election night counts. At least 40 percent of ballots are still left to count across Orange County, which could take weeks to finish counting.
Santa Ana’s High-Stakes Mayor and Council Race [Latest Election Night Count]
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The outcome will decide control over Santa Ana’s city government.
Santa Ana: Two Main Factions Battle for Power in Tuesday’s Election
2018 elections
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The Nov. 6 election comes as the city faces an ever-worsening financial crisis, pulling $10 million in one-time money this year to make ends meet.
Santa Ana City Council Redistricting Could Have Some Members Run Against Each Other in 2020
redistricting
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The Santa Ana City Council moved forward Tuesday on redrawing district boundaries that could mean some of the three incoming council members, who will be elected Nov. 6, would be out in 2020.
OC Democrats Pull Endorsement of Santa Ana Candidate Phil Bacerra
Phil Bacerra
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An investigation commissioned by the party found no independent evidence substantiating claims of physical violence committed by Bacerra, but did find evidence of verbal abuse Bacerra and his ex-girlfriend directed at each other, according to a person who has seen the report.
Domestic Violence Claims Prompt Investigation in Santa Ana Council Race
Phil Bacerra
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The Democratic Party of Orange County, which endorsed Phil Baccera, has hired an attorney to investigate the allegations, ahead of an Oct. 22 decision on whether to revoke the endorsement.
Santa Ana Hires Operator for New 200-Bed Homeless Shelter; No Location Yet
Housing & Homelessness
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Santa Ana is moving ahead to open a new 200-bed homeless shelter by the end of the year, following unanimous Santa Ana City Council approval of a one year operations contract. The location hasn’t been announced.
Santa Ana Adjourns Meeting in Middle of Public Comment After Council Majority Leaves Early
public comment
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Santa Ana City Attorney Sonia Carvalho adjourned Tuesday’s city council meeting in the middle of public comment while people were still waiting — some for four hours — to address a half-empty dais.
Santa Ana Police Should ‘Harass’ Homeless People to Move to Other Cities, Mayor Says
Housing & Homelessness
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Federal judge David O. Carter has warned cities against pushing homeless people to other areas, saying it raises constitutional issues.