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1. Santa Ana, Costa Mesa Orange and San Clemente move to raise taxes and fees: What voters need to know (newsantaana.com) — Santa Ana voters will soon decide whether to make the city's 1.5% Measure X sales tax permanent, a move officials say is crucial to avoiding tens of millions in future deficits. The article explains how this and similar measures in Orange, San Clemente, and Costa Mesa could affect services, while warning that higher sales taxes hit working-class Santa Ana families hardest.
2. Rancho Santiago college district chancellor placed on leave (ocregister.com) — Leadership at Santa Ana's Rancho Santiago Community College District is in flux after Chancellor Marvin Martinez was placed on paid administrative leave while unspecified allegations are investigated. The board voted 5-1 in a late‑night special meeting, naming Vice Chancellor Iris Ingram acting chancellor as trustees navigate multiple ongoing personnel and ethics disputes affecting district governance.
3. Firefighters rescue dog Agusta from Santa Ana house fire (miamiherald.com) — Firefighters in Santa Ana quickly contained a garage fire at a home, rescuing a dog named Agusta and preventing flames from spreading through the house. One person was treated by firefighter paramedics and taken to a hospital, while investigators continue to look into what caused the blaze.
4. Santa Ana Police seek skateboard assault suspect who knocked out a 71‑year‑old man (newsantaana.com) — Santa Ana Police are asking residents to help identify a man who allegedly knocked a 71-year-old unconscious with a skateboard at a bus stop near 17th and Bristol. Investigators outline possible felony charges and share safety tips for seniors using transit, urging anyone with information to contact a named police specialist.
5. Orange County scores and player stats for Wednesday, Sep. 2 (ocregister.com) — Santa Ana Valley's girls flag football team fell 19–12 to Saddleback, while its boys water polo squad notched a 14–7 win over Godinez in Wednesday's action. The roundup also highlights results for Segerstrom, Irvine, Newport Harbor, and other Orange County schools, giving local fans a quick snapshot of how area teams are performing.
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