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How to support the families of the car crash victims
A list of GoFundMe's, kermeses, and fundraisers for the Santa Ana families of victims who passed away in last Saturday's car accident.
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SAUSD issues pink slips; layoff hearing set for late April
SAUSD has issued layoff notices to hundreds of certificated staff as the District faces an $187 million deficit.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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
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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