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CalOptima expands street medicine program to Santa Ana
Outscoring three other Orange County cities, the program is expected to launch later this year to help homeless individuals with healthcare and start a path to securing housing.
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Santa Ana recognized for innovation in development & housing
SANTA ANA, Calif. — The City of Santa Ana was honored at the Orange County Business Council’s 14th Annual Turning Red Tape into Red Carpet Awards, winning recognition for three projects that streamline development and expand affordable housing, according to a press release. The city received an honorable mention for
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No, Mayor Amezcua is not working with ICE
Protests erupt as a misleading editorial spreads disinformation.
Local Eye
SAUSD Board votes 4-1 to layoff hundreds of educators, makes cuts to supplies and services
An estimated 280 teachers, counselors, and socials workers are among those affected.
Recap Series
School Board Recap - Jan. 28, 2025
Review of this week's SAUSD school board meeting.
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OCTA to launch WAVE, a smart fare-capping system for riders
Goodbye paper, hello plastic.
Local Eye
SAUSD to vote on 546 layoffs amid budget constraints
In Brief... The SAUSD School Board is expected to vote on laying off 546 certificated stafff, including 340 teachers and 94 counselors, amid a $187 million deficit. These layoffs come after several combining factors led to the District having to make this decision. Due to years of declining enrollment, variability
Opinion
Opinion: Santa Ana’s Police Policies Betray Public Trust
The Santa Ana Police Department's (SAPD) lack of transparency and accountability in its use of militarized equipment is a betrayal of public trust and a violation of state law. In 2022, the Santa Ana City Council approved a military equipmentment use policy in a 4-2-1 vote. While Councilmembers
Editorial
2025: A Glass Half-Full Year for Santa Ana
This year has the potential to be transformative for Santa Ana—full of challenges and opportunities. From looming budget cuts to exciting new developments, 2025 promises to keep residents on their toes. City Council In 2024, the Santa Ana City Council warned residents of impending budget cuts, driven by several
Recap Series
Combined Local Gov. Recap - Dec. 17 & 19, 2024
Good day Santaneros! It’s Saturday, December 21st, also known as the busiest start of the weekend for last-minute shopping ahead of the holidays. As announced on Friday, this is The Santanero’s first ever combined edition of the Recap Series involving this week’s city council and school board
Council votes 7-0 to ban encampments and unhoused addicts from public spaces
In Brief... * The Santa Ana City Council voted unanimously to ban any type of encampment and prohibits those unhoused from sleeping in public right-of-ways. The law will take effect a month after another vote in January 2025. * The way it'll be enforced will comprise of the Santa Ana
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Santa Ana Unified approves 'stabilization plan' to cut 351 certificated staff, spares management
In Brief... * The SAUSD school board voted 4-1 to lay off—at minimum—351 employees, including 169 teachers and 57 counselors in order to avoid budget deficits that would render the Board irresponsible and taken over by the County or State. The District could not say what the max amount