Natl. Assn. of Equal Justice in America community meeting in Santa Ana today
The National Association of Equal Justice in America is hosting a meeting in Santa Ana today, Feb. 23, 2013, from 2 pm to 4 pm, at 3135 W. Warner Ave,…
The SAUSD has reached a tentative agreement with their teachers’ union
The Santa Ana Unified School District (SAUSD) has apparently negotiated a "signed tentative agreement" with their teachers' union, the Santa Ana Educators Association (SAEA), according to an email sent by…
OCTA’s 2012 Employees of the Year include Farrell, Vailea and O’Connor
OCTA Press Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: February 15, 2012 FOR MORE INFORMATION: Joel Zlotnik (714) 560-5713 , Laura Scheper (714) 560-5697 OCTA Awards Employees of the Year Three individuals receive…
2014 Elections
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Cecilia Aguinaga
David Benavides
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Frank Barbaro
Julio Perez
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Michele Martinez
Miguel Pulido
Paul Walters
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Sal Tinajero
Santa Ana
Santa Ana Political Chismes: the return of Thomas Gordon?
The Return of Thomas Gordon? Santa Ana Mayor Pro Tem Sal Tinajero thought he was being rather clever when he moved community activist Thomas Gordon out of his ward, when…
2014 Elections
David Benavides
Labor
Miguel Pulido
Paul Walters
Politics
Public Safety
Sal Tinajero
Santa Ana
Vince Sarmiento
Exclusive – City Council to fire City Manager Paul Walters in January
EXCLUSIVE - The Santa Ana City Council met today in a last-minute closed-session to consider the fate of City Manager Paul Walters. Don't buy the B.S. that they were also reviewing…
Will the RSCCD Trustees vote for a union-only PLA on Measure Q projects?
Will Solorio lead the charge for a union-only PLA on Measure Q projects? The Rancho Santiago Community College District's Board of Education will be quite different once their new Trustees…
2012 Elections
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Civic Affairs
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Miguel Pulido
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Vince Sarmiento
Benavides and Sarmiento are bad for labor and for business
Actions Speak Louder Than Words: Councilmen Benavides & Sarmiento Are Bad for Labor and for Business! I wrote previously about how Council Members Benavides and Sarmiento didn’t share with the…
50 million reasons to vote against Measure Q
In 2003, the Rancho Santiago Community College Governing Board placed a union-crafted Project Labor Agreement (PLA) on all Measure E bond work. Measure E had been passed by voters in…
Sarmiento stiffs Santa Ana’s businesses and votes for red tape and more taxes
Santa Ana City Council candidate Roman Reyna was not the only candidate that skipped out on the recent Santa Ana Chamber of Commerce Candidates Forum. It turns out that Council…
OC Labor Fed failed to review Benavides’ and Sarmiento’s outsourcing history
The OC Labor Federation says it's highly opposed to elected officials contracting-out city services to private companies. It's a top principle of theirs and for example drives the OC Employees…
Benavides endorsed by more unions
Orange County’s “First Responders” Back David Benavides for Mayor Earns Support of Police, Sheriffs and Firefighters Based on No-Nonsense Attitude Toward Public Safety Santa Ana, CA– Applauding his commitment to…
Labor unions are supporting Santa Ana Council Member Vincent Sarmiento
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: September 28, 2012 CONTACT: Karia Salazar, PHONE: (714) 623-7185, EMAIL: salazar_karia@yahoo.com Working Families Line Up in Support of Councilman Vincent Sarmiento for Re-election in Santa Ana City…
2012 Elections
Anaheim
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Elections
Jose Moreno
Labor
Politics
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Santa Ana
Tom Daly
The Hatch Act ends Jose Moreno’s campaign for the 69th Assembly District
Jose Moreno's campaign for the 69th Assembly District has ended - a result of a federal law, the Hatch Act, which prevents many employees of county governments from running for…
2012 Elections
Claudia Alvarez
Democratic Party
Elections
Frank Barbaro
Jose Hernandez
Jose Solorio
Labor
Miguel Pulido
Orange County
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Mayor Miguel Pulido announces key endorsements for his re-election campaign
For Immediate Release: September 20, 2012 Contact: Lynn Norris, (714) 921-1181 Santa Ana Mayor Miguel Pulido Announces Key Endorsements for his Re-Election Campaign Mayor's High Name Recognition, Plus Accomplishments &…
Santa Ana painters dump their union!
Workers for a Santa Ana painting company whose president's San Clemente home was picketed last year, leading to a San Clemente ordinance limiting such demonstrations, have succeeded in dumping their…