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It’s time for a new City Council majority

Nov 10, 2014 Art Pedroza

Transparency really matters to Santa Ana Mayor Pro Tem Sal Tinajero. It is why he split from Councilman David Benavides' "Team Santa Ana" in the recent City Council election. Benavides…

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A look at the final Santa Ana voting results in the 2014 General Election

Nov 5, 2014 Art Pedroza

Mayor Pulido's daughter kept tabs on the election results on Election Night I met with Santa Ana Mayor Miguel Pulido last night at his Election Night Party. He was relieved that…

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Santa Ana’s incumbents leading in the 2014 General Election early returns

Nov 4, 2014 Art Pedroza

The early returns are in with regard to today's General Election. So far the incumbents are leading in all of the Santa Ana City Council races. It is early yet…

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Team Pulido is in a dead heat with the faltering Team Santa Ana

Oct 27, 2014 Art Pedroza

The election is almost upon us and the latest news is not good for the splintered Team Santa Ana. A major labor association has conducted secret polling that shows that…

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Benavides, Reyna and Martinez rejected by two more law enforcement associations

Oct 22, 2014 Art Pedroza

Both the Anaheim Police Association and the Peace Officers Research Association of California have rejected Santa Ana Council Members David Benavides and Michele Martinez as well as their colleague Roman Reyna,…

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2014 General Election voter guide for Santa Ana voters

Oct 15, 2014 Art Pedroza

This voter guide addresses the Orange County local and legislative races as well as the State and Local ballot measures. General Election, November, 2014: Local Elections Santa Ana City Council Mayor:…

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Benavides fundraiser now to be held at the cochinero that is the Yost Theatre

Oct 14, 2014 Art Pedroza

Poor Santa Ana Councilman David Benavides had to switch the location of his upcoming fundraising reception from Ketri Cafe to the Yost Theatre after we let the people of Santa…

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Mayor Pro Tem Tinajero drops his endorsement of Councilman David Benavides

Oct 12, 2014 Art Pedroza

Santa Ana Mayor Pro Tem Sal Tinajero Press Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: October 12, 2014 Contact: Santa Ana Mayor Pro Tem Sal Tinajero, 714-913-3515 Mayor Pro-Tem Sal Tinajero drops his endorsement of Santa…

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The Association of OC Deputy Sheriffs rejects Benavides, Reyna and Martinez

Oct 11, 2014 Art Pedroza

The Association of Orange County Deputy Sheriffs PAC has rejected Santa Ana Council Members David Benavides and Michele Martinez as well as their colleague Roman Reyna, who is running an ill-advised…

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Free chorro at Benavides campaign event on Oct. 16 at Ketri Cafe in DTSA

Oct 9, 2014 Art Pedroza

Santa Ana Councilman David Benavides is once again holding a fundraiser outside of his Ward, in Downtown Santa Ana, at Ketri Cafe, on Oct. 16, 2014, from 5:30 to 7:30…

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Have Reyna and Benavides sold their votes to high density apartment developers?

Oct 9, 2014 Art Pedroza

Have you wondered how in the world Santa Ana Councilman David Benavides and his sidekick, Roman Reyna, who is an ill-advised Mayoral candidate this year, are funding their respective political…

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Was Santa Ana’s sad Ciclovia an attempt to promote Reyna and Benavides at public expense?

Oct 6, 2014 Art Pedroza

Did Santa Ana's taxpayers pay for Team Santa Ana's jerseys too? Isn't it interesting that the City of Santa Ana scheduled their Ciclovia event a month before the General Election? …

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Team Santa Ana falls apart as Benavides declares war on Tinajero

Oct 5, 2014 Art Pedroza

Team Santa Ana appears to be finished as Santa Ana Councilman David Benavides posted a snarky picture of the Team Santa Ana walk piece with Mayor Pro Tem Sal Tinajero's…

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Pulido and Velasquez endorsed by the Santa Ana Police Officers Association

Sep 30, 2014 Art Pedroza

The Santa Ana Police Officers Association has announced their endorsements with regard to the upcoming November City Council election. While it was not surprising to see them endorse incumbents David…

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Republican who once promoted Prop. 187 is now backing Roman Reyna for Mayor

Sep 16, 2014 Art Pedroza

Rosario Marin, who worked for Gov. Wilson during the Prop. 187 campaign, is now promoting Roman Reyna Gov. Jerry Brown signed legislation Monday that repeals unenforceable provisions of Proposition 187,…

It’s time for a new City Council majority

A look at the final Santa Ana voting results in the 2014 General Election

Santa Ana’s incumbents leading in the 2014 General Election early returns

Team Pulido is in a dead heat with the faltering Team Santa Ana

Benavides, Reyna and Martinez rejected by two more law enforcement associations

2014 General Election voter guide for Santa Ana voters

Benavides fundraiser now to be held at the cochinero that is the Yost Theatre

Mayor Pro Tem Tinajero drops his endorsement of Councilman David Benavides

The Association of OC Deputy Sheriffs rejects Benavides, Reyna and Martinez

Free chorro at Benavides campaign event on Oct. 16 at Ketri Cafe in DTSA

Have Reyna and Benavides sold their votes to high density apartment developers?

Was Santa Ana’s sad Ciclovia an attempt to promote Reyna and Benavides at public expense?

Team Santa Ana falls apart as Benavides declares war on Tinajero

Pulido and Velasquez endorsed by the Santa Ana Police Officers Association

Republican who once promoted Prop. 187 is now backing Roman Reyna for Mayor

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