Recap Series
Public obliterates Amezcua; told to support, resign, or be recalled
Accused of inaction and betrayal, Amezcua was confronted by residents who demanded accountability and change, or be removed.
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Local Eye
Recap: June 17, 2025 City Council Meeting
CITY HALL — After a week of federal immigration enforcement actions in Santa Ana — which sparked mostly peaceful protests across the city — residents are expressing outrage over Mayor Valerie Amezcua’s apparent three-day silence and her eventual decision to side with law enforcement. Frustrated Santaneros are showing up in large numbers
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School Board Recap - Jan. 28, 2025
Review of this week's SAUSD school board meeting.
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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
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
Recap Series
Special City Council Meeting Recap: Oct. 28, 2024
If you'd like the BottomLine, scroll to the end. CITY HALL — The Santa Ana City Council convened Tuesday to decide the fate of Councilmember Hernandez after an ad-hoc committee and independent investigative report concluded there was evidence of him violating the City Charter and Code of Ethics. The
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City Council Recap: Oct. 15, 2024
TBC: Carvalho says Amezcua beat allegations, Hernandez found in violation of three city codes ⚠️This is part of our Recap series. A full article on the investigations will be published later this week after receiving comments on parties involved. Follow our social media for updates. The following information is according