A federal judge earlier this month rejected the city of Santa Ana’s request to dismiss a lawsuit against them by a Christian nonprofit organization, which claims the city is blocking religious exercise by preventing them from providing food to the homeless. At issue is the city’s denial of an occupancy certificate to the nonprofit—called Micah’s…
Federal Judge Denies Santa Ana’s Bid to Dismiss Lawsuit by Christian Group Helping Homeless Through ‘Religious Exercise’
June 27, 2023
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Santa Ana to Develop Volunteer Program After Clash With School District Over Crossing Guard Funding
June 26, 2023
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The City of Santa Ana opted to replace its current school crossing guard program with a volunteer system after the city clashed with the Santa Ana Unified School District over which entity should pay for the service for school children. Faced with a decision to renew its $7.7 million crossing guard program for the next…
Santa Ana Postpones Voting on Seeking Exemption From State Housing Laws
June 1, 2023
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Santa Ana will postpone until June voting on a resolution to file for an exemption from two state housing laws set to take effect in July. Both aim to streamline housing projects in commercial zones, regardless of local zoning laws. The city is seeking exemption from Assembly Bill 2011 and Senate Bill 6, which allows…
Santa Ana Unified, City Clash Over $7 Million School Crossing Guard Funding
May 25, 2023
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An ongoing clash between the city of Santa Ana and the Santa Ana Unified School District over funding for crossing guards could threaten the safety of thousands of students. Santa Ana city councilors last week voted 5–2 to delay a decision to renew a $7 million agreement to fund school crossing guards for up to…
Santa Ana Urges State to Allow More Local Control Over Street Vending Safety Rules
March 12, 2023
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Officials in Santa Ana, California, are urging the state government to allow more local control over street vending regulations, saying vendors violating safety rules are crowding the city’s sidewalks and posing health risks to residents. During a March 7 meeting, Santa Ana’s city council voted 5–2 to approve a resolution urging state legislators to amend…
Incumbents Lead Race for Santa Ana City Council, Newcomer Poised for Mayor
November 9, 2022
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Early results in the race for Santa Ana City Council show incumbents leading the race for their respective council seats, while a newcomer holds a wide lead for mayor, according to unofficial results as of 5 p.m. on Nov. 9 per the Orange County Registrar of Voters. In Ward 2, incumbent Nelida Mendoza leads with…
Santa Ana Voters to Decide Term Limits for City Council, School Board
October 27, 2022
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Santa Ana voters will decide how long city officials can remain in office—along with other charter amendments—on the November ballot. Measure H would limit trustees on the Santa Ana Unified School Board to three four-year terms and prohibit them from serving again once that time is up. Under the district’s current policy, there are no…
Santa Ana Officials Discuss Classifying Attacks on Street Vendors as Hate Crimes
July 21, 2022
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As attacks on street vendors have reportedly increased, Santa Ana officials discussed July 20 passing a resolution that would classify them as hate crimes in the city. A hate crime is a criminal act committed because of perceived characteristics of the victim, including disability, race, gender, religion, or sexual orientation, according to state law. When…
Independent Police Oversight Firm to Review Santa Ana Police Team
May 12, 2022
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SANTA ANA, Calif.—An independent police oversight specialist will review an elite unit within the Santa Ana Police Department after a progressive blog accused some officers of having matching gang-like tattoos and assaulting citizens. Santa Ana Police Chief David Valentin May 11 disputed the allegations made by KnockLA, calling it misinformation. “This misinformation included baseless attacks…
Builders Expect Santa Ana’s New Home Construction Rules to Harm Industry
April 27, 2022
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SANTA ANA, Calif—New housing equity rules passed this month by the City of Santa Ana may halt future housing developments in the city, according to a regional housing industry group. Santa Ana City Council narrowly passed revisions to its Housing Opportunity Ordinance by a 4–3 vote on April 19. The rules require builders to use…
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