Council Member David Benavides is barely representing Ward 4
It would appear that Santa Ana Councilman P. David Benavides has forgotten which Ward he was elected to serve. He is supposed to be representing Ward 4 - but let's…
Santa Ana’s online Housing Element Survey available until July 30
City of Santa Ana, Downtown Orange County Community Alert: City Encourages Community Participation in Online Housing Element Survey SANTA ANA, CA (July 24, 2013) - The General Plan contains the City's…
New alcohol ordinance passes but Benavides fails to keep bars open until 4 am
The City Council has approved a new ordinance aimed at simplifying the permit process for restaurants and other night-time businesses that want to offer entertainment, according to the O.C. Register.…
Benavides apparently wants to keep bars in town open until 4 a.m.
Santa Ana Councilman David Benavides is apparently pushing for a modification to the City of Santa Ana's Proposed Alcohol and Entertainment Ordinance that I can at best call irresponsible and ridiculous. Click…
New Downtown business license tax will be split between hipsters and paisas
The Santa Ana City Council Monday night approved a new downtown business tax, replacing a controversial special property tax that had divided downtown businesses and brought the issue of gentrification…
4th of July celebration to be held in Downtown Santa Ana, on 4th St.
A musical and cultural festival in honor of the 4th of July will be held in Downtown Santa Ana, on 4th Street (La Plaza) on the 4th of July, from…
Public Works Director goes to El Monte and won’t be our next City Manager
Santa Ana Public Works Director Raul Godinez will depart Santa Ana to become the new City Manager of El Monte on July 15 at a salary of $195,000, according to…
The SAPD has reportedly shut down their Strike Force/SWAT Team
The Santa Ana Police Department's decorated Strike Force, which acted as the city's SWAT team, has been disbanded, by Acting Chief of Police Carlos Rojas, according to an insider who…
Free 4th of July celebration and fireworks show at Centennial Park today
Celebrate Independence Day early, at Centennial Park in Santa Ana. Visit the park on Sunday, June 30th, for a fun filled day of live music, food, and patriotic entertainment, starting…
SAPD to honor Sgt. John Aguilar, who died in the line of duty in 1998
Santa Ana Police Department Advisory: Police Department will be dedicating a plaque and portrait to Sergeant John Aguilar who died in the line of duty 1998 Details: Sergeant John Alfred Aguilar…
Santa Ana officials beg Sacramento’s Democrats to save Enterprise Zones
City of Santa Ana, Downtown Orange County Advisory: CITY OFFICIALS URGE SANTA ANA COMMUNITY TO OPPOSE ASSEMBLY BILL 93 – ELIMINATION OF ENTERPRISE ZONES SANTA ANA, CA (June 24, 2013) –…
No more furloughs for Santa Ana’s city employees
City of Santa Ana, Downtown Orange County Community: City Announces End of Furlough Work Schedule SANTA ANA, CA (June 20, 2013) - The City of Santa Ana is pleased to announce…
City to accept public comments at Harbor Corridor planning meeting on 6/25
City of Santa Ana, Downtown Orange County CITY TO TAKE PUBLIC COMMENTS AT ENVIRONMENTAL SCOPING MEETING ON THE HARBOR CORRIDOR SPECIFIC PLAN ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT PREPARATION SANTA ANA, CA (June…
Mayor Pulido to deliver his annual State of the City address on 6/19
Mayor Miguel Pulido will deliver his 2013 State of the City address on Wednesday, June 19, 2013, to the members of the Santa Ana Chamber of Commerce. Pulido was challenged…
Arthur reportedly out at City Hall, but why is Martinez talking about this?
Jill Arthur, one of the most powerful behind-the-scenes figures at Santa Ana City Hall in recent years, is leaving the city's employ in the wake of an investigation into her…