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OCTA to launch WAVE, a smart fare-capping system for riders
Goodbye paper, hello plastic.
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SAUSD to vote on hundreds layoffs amid budget constraints
In Brief... The SAUSD School Board is expected to vote on laying off 546 certificated positions, 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
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
Robert Rodriguez appointed new Santa Ana police chief
SANTA ANITA — After spending over a year as interim police chief after David Valetin's sudden resignation, City Manager Alvaro Nuñez announced Tuesday during an event at Russell Elementary that Robert Rodriguez was appointed as Santa Ana police's new chief, according to a press release. Via press
Morning Digest
The Morning Digest: Nov. 20, 2024
Good morning Santaneros! It's Thursday, Nov. 20th and here's this week's Morning Digest. ☀️ LOCAL EYE Council tables revising ordinances on homelessness until Dec. 17th The Council voted 6-1 on Tuesday to table taking action on Item 32, a proposal that, if approved, would amend
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Council tables revising ordinances on homelessness until Dec. 17th
📰This story is part of our Recap Series. CITY HALL — The Council voted 6-1 on Tuesday to table taking action on Item 32, a proposal that, if approved, would amend ordinances to update regulations concerning unhoused individuals on public property. Councilmember Benjamin Vazquez was the sole dissenting vote. The one
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Council upholds CPU for Maharajah House; divided neighbors speak, some with racial undertones
📰This story is part of our Recap Series. CITY HALL — A home in the Floral Park neighborhood was the center of attention Tuesday after divided residents voiced their opinions, some with racial undertones, on whether or not to uphold the Planning Commission's decision in approving a conditional use
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Council spars during proposed apology to Edgar Vargas’ family
📰This story is part of our Recap Series. CITY HALL — The Council threw jabs at eachother Tuesday while discussing to give direction to City staff to draft a resolution apologizing to the family of Edgar Vargas-Azarte. In brief, Vargas was falsely accused of attacking Santa Ana police officers during an
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Lopez puts forth item that will ban city officials involving their family in contracts
SANTA ANA, Calif. — Councilmember Jessie Lopez has agendized an item that will prohibit city officials from allowing their immediate family members to be involved or partake in a contract with the city. This comes as disgraced Orange County Supervisor Andrew Do plead guilty to misusing COVID funds for personal gain