Where the contests stand
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Where the contests stand
Here's the shortlist of The Santanero's projections: Mayor of Santa Ana Projection: Valerie Amezcua (incumbent) Councilmember - Ward 1 Projection: Too close to call Councilmember - Ward 3 Projection: Too close to call Councilmember - Ward 5 Projection: Too close to call SAUSD Board - Area
Lopez puts forth item that will ban city officials involving their family in contracts
SANTA ANA, Calif. — Councilmember Jessie Lopez has agendized an item that will prohibit city officials from allowing their immediate family members to be involved or partake in a contract with the city. This comes as disgraced Orange County Supervisor Andrew Do plead guilty to misusing COVID funds for personal gain
Introducing the Leaflet
The Santanero is embarking on a new journey its phased approach of becoming a consistent newspaper. Instead of publishing four pages every week, we are striving to achieve one to two page summaries called a Leaflet, on the happenings in our city, Santa Ana. While we understand the community’s
Special City Council Meeting Recap: Oct. 28, 2024
If you'd like the BottomLine, scroll to the end. CITY HALL — The Santa Ana City Council convened Tuesday to decide the fate of Councilmember Hernandez after an ad-hoc committee and independent investigative report concluded there was evidence of him violating the City Charter and Code of Ethics. The
Council to seek guidance in moving forward with alleged charter violations against Hernandez
⚠️The Santanero has not received or obtained a final report of the investigations and will not revise this or future articles to relieve parties involved in the investigations until the final report has been obtained and reviewed by The Santanero. SANTA ANA, Calif. — The Santa Ana City Council will hold
City Council Recap: Oct. 15, 2024
TBC: Carvalho says Amezcua beat allegations, Hernandez found in violation of three city codes ⚠️This is part of our Recap series. A full article on the investigations will be published later this week after receiving comments on parties involved. Follow our social media for updates. The following information is according
Santa Ana candidates to meet in back-to-back forums
SANTA ANA, Calif. — The Santa Ana Chamber of Commerce and the City community-link sector announced Tuesday that each will hold its own forum with candidates for mayor and city council. The first of two forums will be hosted by the Santa Ana Chamber of Commerce and is scheduled to be
Encampment cleared, dozens arrested at UC Irvine
IRVINE, Calif. — Over a dozen law enforcement agencies, including Santa Ana Police, responded to a mutual aid request by UC Irvine administration shortly before 3:00 PM Wednesday after reports of a Palestinian solidarity group occupying the Physical Science Lecture Hall, a campus building. Sources close to the UCI encampment
High Cost of Living is Redefining the American Dream
High cost of living is redefining the American dream; the opportunity of a better life is not accessible to all. Rachel Pozos (pictured above), a former sexworker, is using her resiliency and struggles as an undocumented Translatina in the City of Santa Ana (Santa Ana) to uplift the voices of
Council unanimously rejects needle-exchange proposal
In a rare sight, the Santa Ana City Council voted unanimously Tuesday to oppose the establishment of a needle-exchange program initiated and run by Harm Reduction Institute. The Council wasn’t alone in rejecting the proposal. Dozens of residents voiced their concerns during public comments and submitted a few petitions
City readying to tackle against needle-exchange program, again
SAPD COMMUNITY ROOM — City officials are preparing to oppose the Harm Reduction Institute’s (HRI) plans to launch a needle-exchange program in Santa Ana, following the organization’s second attempt to secure approval from the California Department of Public Health (CPDH). Needle-exchange programs aren't new to Santa Ana,
Fear Not? SoCal 99 Cents Only Stores Could Be Saved
BRISTOL/WARNER VILLAGE — Mark J. Miller, the CEO of Pic ‘N Save Bargain and ex-President of Big Lots, is aiming to rescue 143 local 99 Cents Only Stores following the company's Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing and the announcement of liquidation for all its stores on Thursday. In a
Lopez puts forth item that will ban city officials involving their family in contracts
SANTA ANA, Calif. — Councilmember Jessie Lopez has agendized an item that will prohibit city officials from allowing their immediate family members to be involved or partake in a contract with the city. This comes as disgraced Orange County Supervisor Andrew Do plead guilty to misusing COVID funds for personal gain
Council to seek guidance in moving forward with alleged charter violations against Hernandez
⚠️The Santanero has not received or obtained a final report of the investigations and will not revise this or future articles to relieve parties involved in the investigations until the final report has been obtained and reviewed by The Santanero. SANTA ANA, Calif. — The Santa Ana City Council will hold