Santa Ana caps covered rent increases at 2.87%
Santa Ana will limit rent increases for covered rental units and mobilehome spaces to 2.87% from Sept. 1, 2026, through Aug. 31, 2027.
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Santa Ana candidate filing period closes ahead of Nov. 3 election
Santa Ana’s regular candidate-filing period for the Nov. 3, 2026, municipal election ran through Aug. 7. The final candidate list is not yet available.
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Santa Ana council sends Measure X sales-tax decision to voters
Santa Ana’s City Council voted 5-2 to put Measure X on the Nov. 3, 2026, ballot, giving voters a choice over the city’s 9.25% sales-tax rate.
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Santa Ana sewer work on Alton Avenue reaches final restoration phase
OC San has completed pipe rehabilitation on Alton Avenue, but lane controls and a closed bike lane remain during bypass removal, manhole work and roadway restoration.
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Santa Ana Gas and Diesel Prices Rise at Dyer Road Station
Regular gas and diesel each rose 5 cents at a Santa Ana station, while Orange County averages reached $5.667 and $7.008 amid elevated fuel costs.
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Santa Ana voters are expected to decide Measure X tax’s future
Santa Ana voters are expected to decide Nov. 3 whether to keep Measure X at 1.5 cents per dollar instead of allowing the rate to fall in 2029.
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Orange County approves $240,000 body scanner for Santa Ana intake center
Santa Ana, CA — Orange County supervisors approved $240,000 for a body scanner at the Intake Release Center, a county jail intake site in Santa Ana.
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Family files claim after Santa Ana police shooting death of 15-year-old
Santa Ana, CA – Jaden Michaca’s family filed a legal claim against the city after the June 14 police shooting, a step that usually comes before a lawsuit.
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Santa Ana cuts five commissions as Measure X debate continues
Santa Ana cut five advisory commissions while balancing its 2026-27 budget, and the looming Measure X sunset keeps the city’s next fiscal fight open.
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Santa Ana hit-and-run arrest follows fatal bicyclist crash
A fatal Santa Ana bike hit-and-run at Standard and Warner led to an arrest after a 38-year-old Santa Ana man turned himself in, police said.
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Santa Ana already has call-in comments; SB 707 adds July 1 outage rules
Santa Ana already offers Zoom and phone comments, so SB 707 mostly adds a July 1 outage policy for remote access when meetings lose connectivity.
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Santa Ana faces a $19 million budget gap, and the next cuts or fees could hit residents soon
Santa Ana CA – An official county financial report and recent council debate point to a $19 million gap that could affect parks, streets, public safety, and homeless services.
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Santa Ana Weighs Sales Tax Revival as Infrastructure Projects Advance
Santa Ana, CA – April 3, 2026 – City leaders debate reviving a sales tax measure while major transit and neighborhood upgrades move ahead.
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Housing Momentum and Transit Funding Shape Santa Ana’s Week
Santa Ana, CA – April 2, 2026 – New housing breaks ground at MainPlace, the city leads OC in affordable permits, and fresh state transit funds could aid local projects.
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MainPlace Housing Breaks Ground as Public Health Week Highlights Santa Ana Partnerships
Santa Ana, CA – April 1, 2026 – New MainPlace housing breaks ground as city leaders spotlight public health and community investment efforts.
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Free Speech Dispute, River Bridge Funding and Streetcar Testing Lead Santa Ana Updates
Santa Ana, CA – March 31, 2026 – City leaders face scrutiny over free speech policy as new federal funds boost river bridge and food workforce plans.
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Streetcar Testing, Passport Push and 2026 Races Lead Santa Ana Updates
Santa Ana, CA – March 29, 2026 – OC Streetcar testing advances, passport services draw families downtown, and 2026 state races take shape.
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Housing, Health Costs and Street Protests Lead Santa Ana’s Week
Santa Ana, CA – March 27, 2026 – Housing policy talks, healthcare cost caps and City Hall rallies shaped a busy week in local government.
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Streetcar Testing Advances, Arts Grants Close and World Cup Plans Boost OC Outlook
Santa Ana, CA – March 26, 2026 – Streetcar testing expands downtown, arts grant deadlines pass, and regional World Cup plans signal economic ripple effects.
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Santa Ana Advances Public Art Policy, Hosts Behavioral Health Meeting, Senate Race Updates
Santa Ana, CA – March 25, 2026 – City leaders move forward on a public art policy as a key county health meeting and state senate race draw attention.
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Winter Storm Impacts, City Council Decisions and Airport Alerts Lead Santa Ana Headlines
Santa Ana, CA – March 22, 2026 – Winter storms, City Council action and TSA alerts at John Wayne Airport lead local headlines this weekend.
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Streetcar Testing Rolls On, Protests Planned, County Meetings Ahead in Santa Ana
Santa Ana, CA – March 21, 2026 – Streetcar testing expands downtown, new protests are planned, and key county meetings are set for next week.