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Ex-Santa Ana Councilman Pleads Guilty to Election Fraud

Santa Ana City Council

By Nick Gerda | September 13, 2019

Roman Reyna agreed to pay $578,053 in restitution to the city for the cost of an upcoming special election to fill his seat on the council, and will have a lifetime ban against holding elected office, according to prosecutors.

Dock Fee Controversy Heats Up

Newport Beach

By NICK GERDA | December 11, 2012

Opponents now assert that the city violated state law by meeting in secret. A decision on the fee increase is expected Tuesday.

Judge Reverses Ruling; Candidate May Use ‘Chavez’

Anaheim

By | September 5, 2012

Judge allows Anaheim City Council candidate to use his birth name, Chavez, on the ballot, but he may not list himself as a retired policeman.