Council members authorized up to $500,000 in legal services to defend against a growing number of lawsuits challenging measure BB, the new law that legalizes and regulates medical marijuana dispensaries in the city.
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Posted inCountywide, Investigative, News Briefs, Santa Ana, Top Stories
Santa Ana Awards Federal Grant Funds to Nonprofits
For the first time in years, a portion of Santa Ana’s $5.4 million allocation under the federal Community Development Block Grant program will be allocated to nonprofits providing public services.
Posted inCountywide, Santa Ana, Top Stories
After Nearly a Decade of Cuts, Santa Ana’s Budget Picture Looking Bright
City Manager David Cavazos at Tuesday’s City Council meeting unveiled a $222.2 million “trial budget” that showed spending increases in several areas.
Posted inHealth & Wellness, Santa Ana
Santa Ana’s Park Ranger Program Not Dead Yet
City staff wants to end the program, but council members — after hearing backlash from residents — are split on the issue.
Posted inSanta Ana
Santa Ana City Manager Gets a Raise After All
After bowing to public pressure and rejecting a $15,750 bonus for City Manager David Cavazos last month, council members ended up giving him a $3,937.50 salary bump Tuesday.
Posted inSanta Ana, Water, Power & Waste
Santa Ana Adopts Water Use Restrictions
Water users who repeatedly violate restrictions could face financial penalties or even have the flow of water to their home or business cut back.
Posted inSanta Ana
Correa Pulls Papers for Santa Ana Mayoral Election
Sources say the state senator has been in talks with 20-year Mayor Miguel Pulido about taking his place.
Posted inSanta Ana
Santa Ana Council Swears in City’s First Latino Police Chief
Tuesday night’s swearing in of Carlos Rojas as Santa Ana’s first Latino police chief hailed as a turning point for one of America’s most Latino cities.
Posted inCountywide, Santa Ana, Top Stories
Historic YMCA Might Become Community Fitness Center
The Santa Ana City Council decided to pursue negotiations with St. Joseph Health and Taller San Jose to turn the decaying building into a neighborhood fitness and wellness center.
Posted inHealth & Wellness, Santa Ana, Top Stories
Activists, Santa Ana Officials Reconcile on Strategic Plan
After activists publicly denounced a draft plan that disregarded their key policy goals, city officials have shifted course and granted most of the activists’ demands.
