Posted on: January 24, 2023
ANAHEIM, Calif. (Jan. 24, 2023) — Norma Campos Kurtz has been appointed to the Anaheim City Council representing District 4.
The City Council voted on Tuesday to appoint Campos Kurtz to the District 4 seat, which has b...
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Posted on: January 23, 2023
ANAHEIM, Calif. (Jan. 23, 2023) — Anaheim's City Council on Tuesday is set to consider a potential appointment of a Council member to fill a vacancy for District 4.
The Council at its regularly scheduled meeting on Tues...
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Posted on: January 18, 2023
ANAHEIM, Calif. (Jan. 18, 2023) — Mayor Ashleigh Aitken joined mayors from across the country this week in Washington as part of her continued efforts to expand federal funding for Anaheim.
Mayor Aitken is meeting with officials from federal depar...
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Posted on: January 11, 2023
ANAHEIM, Calif. (Jan. 11, 2023) — Anaheim demolished a closed Beach Boulevard motel Wednesday as part of a larger effort to rebuild the 1.5 miles of Beach Boulevard running through the city.
Crews using an excavator and other heavy equipment knock...
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Posted on: December 21, 2022
ANAHEIM, Calif. (Dec. 21, 2022) — Anaheim has opened the application process for candidates to be considered for an appointment to fill a City Council vacancy representing District 4 in central-south Anaheim.
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Posted on: December 20, 2022
ANAHEIM, Calif. (Dec. 20, 2022) — An approved ground lease at the long vacant west Anaheim corner of Beach Boulevard and Lincoln Avenue paves the way for a grocery store as well as a home improvement store as part of the 39 Commons development and the cit...
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Posted on: December 15, 2022
ANAHEIM, Calif. (Dec. 15, 2022) — Measure J, a ballot measure updating Anaheim’s hotel, motel and short-term rental tax, was approved by voters in the Nov. 8 election with changes to how the tax is collected and provided to the city.
Measure J was approved...
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Posted on: December 15, 2022
ANAHEIM, Calif. (Dec. 15, 2022) — A ground lease that would allow for a grocery and home improvement store at the long vacant west Anaheim corner of Beach Boulevard and Lincoln Avenue is set to be considered by Anaheim’s City Council on Tuesday.
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Posted on: December 14, 2022
ANAHEIM, Calif. (Dec. 14, 2022) — You can better the look of your business and our city with up to $100,000 in grant funding from Anaheim.
The Storefront Improvement Program from Anaheim Economic Development offers grants of $10...
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Posted on: December 6, 2022
ANAHEIM, Calif. (Dec. 6, 2022) — Anaheim administered the oath of office to a new mayor and three other incoming City Council members on Tuesday.
The city’s new mayor and Council members were elected by Anahe...
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Posted on: December 5, 2022
ANAHEIM, Calif. (Dec. 4, 2022) — Anaheim is set administer the oath of office and swear in a new mayor and three other incoming City Council members on Tuesday.
The incoming mayor and Council members were elected by An...
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Posted on: December 4, 2022
ANAHEIM, Calif. (Dec. 4, 2022) — Anaheim's District 4 City Council seat is currently vacant following the November 2022 election of former Council member Avelino Valencia to the California Assembly representing the 68th distric...
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Posted on: November 9, 2022
ANAHEIM, Calif. (Nov. 9, 2022) — The faces of America’s veterans have changed in recent years. Our oldest World War II veterans have left us and a swell of younger Americans have added to the veteran community.
So as we pause and reflect on our a...
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Posted on: November 9, 2022
ANAHEIM, Calif. (Nov. 9, 2022) — More than 1,000 people are expected to get free medical, dental and vision care this weekend at the Anaheim Convention Center, while an adjoining citizenship fair will help those with seeking to become U.S. citize...
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Posted on: September 22, 2022
ANAHEIM, Calif. (Sept. 22, 2022) — Anaheim’s City Council on Sept. 27 is set to consider a proposal for 95 acres of new entertainment, shopping and dining, offices, apartments and open space built around Honda Center and the A...
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Posted on: September 22, 2022
ANAHEIM, Calif. (Sept. 22, 2022) — A 33-year-old Anaheim resident has turned himself in to Anaheim Police in connection with a viral video depicting animal abuse against a dog.
Albert Frank Abad Jr. was arrested and booked into Anaheim j...
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Posted on: September 21, 2022
ANAHEIM, Calif. (Sept. 21, 2022) — A felony arrest warrant has been issued for a 33-year-old Anaheim resident in connection with a viral video depicting animal abuse against a dog.
Anaheim Police detectives working with the Orange County ...
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Posted on: September 20, 2022
ANAHEIM, Calif. (Sept. 20, 2022) — Anaheim marked the start of construction Tuesday of 86 affordable apartments that are set to become the city’s 17th entirely affordable community when they open in 2024.
The Miraflores Apartments are u...
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Posted on: September 19, 2022
ANAHEIM, Calif. (Sept. 19, 2022) — The building of Anaheim’s newest park is underway as the Anaheim Ducks, the city of Anaheim, KABOOM! and other volunteers came together on Sept. 16 to assemble a playground designed by neighborhood kids and fami...
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Posted on: September 13, 2022
ANAHEIM, Calif. (Sept. 13, 2022) — Anaheim plans to buy a closed Beach Boulevard motel and redevelop the site as affordable and potentially other housing as part of a larger effort to rebuild the 1.5 miles of Beach Boulevard running through the c...
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Posted on: August 29, 2022
ANAHEIM, Calif. (Aug. 29, 2022) — Anaheim’s Planning Commission on Aug. 29 approved a proposal for 95 acres of new entertainment, shopping and dining, offices, apartments and open space built around Honda Center and the ARTIC transit hub.
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Posted on: August 26, 2022
ANAHEIM, Calif. (Aug. 26, 2022) — Anaheim’s Planning Commission on Aug. 29 is set to consider a proposal for 95 acres of new entertainment, shopping and dining, offices, apartments and open space built around Honda Center and ...
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Posted on: July 15, 2022
ANAHEIM, Calif. (July 15, 2022) — More than 50 kids joined the Anaheim Ducks, the city of Anaheim and KABOOOM! on Friday to help design Anaheim’s next playground.
The kids drew designs including climbing walls, monkey ...
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Posted on: July 13, 2022
ANAHEIM, Calif. (July 13, 2022) — Residents are teaming up with the Anaheim Ducks, the city of Anaheim and nonprofit Kaboom! to design a new playground based on what local kids and families want to see in their neighborhood playspace.
The 4,300-sq...
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Posted on: July 5, 2022
ANAHEIM, Calif. (July 5, 2022) — Three Anaheim Public Library branches are going from three days a week to five days a week starting this week.
The East Anaheim branch, which is on Santa Ana Canyon Road just west of Weir Canyon Road, is n...
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Posted on: June 24, 2022
ANAHEIM, Calif. (June 21, 2022) — The kids and families around Anaheim’s Rio Vista Park are getting a new play area complete with a zip line, swing set, slides, climbing wall and other fun features based on what neighborhood ki...
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Posted on: June 21, 2022
ANAHEIM, Calif. (June 21, 2022) — A strong economy is driving record recovery in Anaheim’s proposed budget for the coming 12 months as revenue is projected to exceed pre-pandemic levels and with more than $600 million in spending planned on commu...
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Posted on: May 24, 2022
ANAHEIM, Calif. (May 24, 2022, updated May 25, 2022) — Anaheim’s City Council unanimously voted Tuesday to void a 2020 agreement to sell Angel Stadium of Anaheim and see development around it.
The vote follows the May 16 notice of a fede...
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Posted on: May 23, 2022
ANAHEIM, Calif. (May 23, 2022) — Anaheim has received a letter indicating Mayor Harry Sidhu is resigning, effective Tuesday, May 24.
“In order to continue to act in the best interest of Anaheim and allow this great city to move forward without di...
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Posted on: May 9, 2022
ANAHEIM, Calif. (May 9, 2022) — Anaheim's plan for the future of Angel of Stadium of Anaheim took another step forward Monday with Planning Commission approval of an updated development agreement and a tract map for the stadium site.
The commissio...
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Posted on: April 25, 2022
ANAHEIM, Calif. (April 25, 2022) — Anaheim’s City Council on Tuesday is expected to consider a proposed agreement with California that would resolve issues around the state Surplus Land Act, move forward the sale of the Angel Stadium of Anaheim s...
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Posted on: May 23, 2022
ANAHEIM, Calif. (May 23, 2022) — Anaheim has received a letter indicating Mayor Harry Sidhu is resigning, effective Tuesday, May 24.
“In order to continue to act in the best interest of Anaheim and allow this great city to move forward without di...
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Posted on: May 18, 2022
ANAHEIM, Calif. (May 18, 2022) — Anaheim Mayor Pro Tem Trevor O’Neil and Council Members Stephen Faessel and Jose Diaz have formally requested the resignation of Anaheim Mayor Harry Sidhu.
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Posted on: May 16, 2022
ANAHEIM, Calif. (May 16, 2022) — An agreement between Anaheim and the state of California is being delayed at the request of the California Attorney General’s Office based on a federal review related to the proposed sale of Angel Stadium of Anahe...
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Posted on: May 5, 2022
ANAHEIM, Calif. (May 5, 2022) — The rebuilding of Beach Boulevard is gaining steam with plans for dining, shopping and neighborhood services at the long-empty corner of Beach and Lincoln Avenue, which is now coming to life with homes and retail a...
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Posted on: May 5, 2022
ANAHEIM, Calif. (May 5, 2022) — A revised development agreement and a tract map for the Angel Stadium of Anaheim site are set to go before Anaheim’s Planning Commission on Monday, May 9.
The Planning Commission consideration is the next ...
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Posted on: May 1, 2022
ANAHEIM, Calif. (May 1, 2022) — The kids of the Pearson Park neighborhood have an awesome new basketball court inspired by basketball great Kobe Bryant and daughter Gianna “Gigi” Bryant.
The court, complete i...
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Posted on: April 26, 2022
ANAHEIM, Calif. (April 26, 2022) — Anaheim is buying a rundown motel on State College Boulevard with plans to convert it to affordable housing and improve the area around State College and La Lincoln Avenue.
The Anaheim City Council voted Tuesday...
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Posted on: April 26, 2022
ANAHEIM, Calif. (April 26, 2022) — The sale and development of the Angel Stadium of Anaheim site will move forward and bring with it the largest affordable housing investment in Anaheim history as part of an agreement by the city and the state of...
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Posted on: April 25, 2022
ANAHEIM, Calif. (April 25, 2022) — Anaheim’s City Council on Tuesday is expected to consider a proposed agreement with California that would resolve issues around the state Surplus Land Act, move forward the sale of the Angel Stadium of Anaheim s...
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Posted on: April 8, 2022
ANAHEIM, Calif. (April 8, 2022) — A lawsuit challenging the city’s sale of the Angel Stadium of Anaheim site has been denied in its entirety by an Orange County Superior Court judge.
The decision by Judge David Hoffer “denies (t...
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Posted on: March 21, 2022
ANAHEIM, Calif. (March 21, 2022) — A lawsuit challenging the city’s sale of the Angel Stadium of Anaheim site has been denied in an initial decision by an Orange County Superior Court judge.
The initial decision by Judge David Hoffer “de...
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Posted on: April 3, 2022
Anaheim has shut down a Beach Boulevard motel for public safety and health concerns and relocated those who had been living there.
The Covered Wagon Motel at 823 S. Beach Blvd. was shut down March 29 as officials from Anaheim Planning & Building red ta...
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Posted on: March 3, 2022
ANAHEIM, Calif. (March 3, 2022) — The City Council Tuesday selected a final map for Anaheim’s updated council districts, following months of public input and discussion.
The City Council is set to consider a second reading of the ordinance adopting the fin...
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Posted on: February 25, 2022
ANAHEIM, Calif. (Feb. 25, 2022) — Anaheim will launch a new and improved city website on March 10, emphasizing self-service and focusing on simplicity and efficiency for residents and businesses.
New website features include a modern, clean design, updated...
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Posted on: February 16, 2022
ANAHEIM, Calif. (Feb.16, 2022) — The problems of Beach Boulevard are all too real. We’re working to rebuild Beach over the next few years.
Meanwhile, we’re working to address day to day issues impacting residents and businesses.
Join us at a commun...
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Posted on: February 7, 2022
ANAHEIM, Calif. (Feb.7, 2022) — Anaheim is nearing the final phase of the redistricting process, after months of public participation and input.
The City Council is considering six focus maps proposing modified boundaries for Anaheim’s s...
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Posted on: January 27, 2022
ANAHEIM, Calif. (Jan. 27, 2022) — Anaheim’s brief in a lawsuit contesting the city’s sale of Angel Stadium of Anaheim sets the record straight, puts to rest claims and validates an extensive, open process of public input, discussion and ...
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Posted on: January 26, 2022
ANAHEIM, Calif. (Jan. 26, 2022) — After being on hold for two years due to the coronavirus crisis, Anaheim magazine is back and better than ever.
The winter 2022 edition includes a new and improved design with a more modern look and feel....
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Posted on: December 16, 2021
ANAHEIM, Calif. (Dec. 16, 2021) — There is a tentative agreement to resume waste collection service in Anaheim, with Republic Services workers off the picket line this morning.
Today we will continue to see limited but expanding service for sched...
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Posted on: December 15, 2021
ANAHEIM, Calif. (Dec. 15, 2021) — Waste collection at homes and businesses in Anaheim picked up Wednesday after the city pressed for expanded contingency service and continues to support a quick resolution to the labor standoff at provider Republ...
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Posted on: December 7, 2021
ANAHEIM, Calif. (Dec. 7, 2021) — A proposed offer to add more than 500 additional affordable apartments and bring the development plan for Angel Stadium of Anaheim to 25 percent affordable has been declined by the state of California with the cit...
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Posted on: December 7, 2021
ANAHEIM, Calif. (Dec. 7, 2021) — A proposed offer to add more than 500 additional affordable apartments and bring the development plan for Angel Stadium of Anaheim to 25 percent affordable has been declined by the state of California wi...
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Posted on: December 6, 2021
ANAHEIM, Calif. (Dec. 6, 2021) — Anaheim will host its fourth public hearing on the redistricting process on Jan. 11, 2022, at 6:30 p.m. in the City Council Chamber at City Hall, 200 S. Anaheim Blvd.
We hosted community meetings throughou...
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Posted on: November 12, 2021
ANAHEIM, Calif. (Nov. 12, 2021) — Anaheim Police have released a video detailing a Sept. 28 officer-involved shooting that took place in neighboring Santa Ana.
The video, known as a critical incident community briefing, includes body-wor...
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Posted on: November 2, 2021
ANAHEIM, Calif. (Nov. 2, 2021) — Anaheim's free health fair returns to the Anaheim Convention Center on Saturday, Nov. 6, and Sunday, Nov. 7, as our city recovers from the pandemic with many still in need of help after...
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Posted on: November 1, 2021
ANAHEIM, Calif. (Nov. 1, 2021) — Anaheim will host its third public hearing on the redistricting process on Nov. 2 at 6:30 p.m. in the City Council Chamber at City Hall, 200 S. Anaheim Blvd.
Throughout the month of October, memb...
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Posted on: October 26, 2021
ANAHEIM, Calif. (Oct. 26, 2021) — Altars at Anaheim’s community centers and other facilities will celebrate the Dia de los Muertos tradition of remembering loved ones passed from Oct. 29 to Nov. 1.
Altars assembled by hand with photos, flowers, ca...
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Posted on: October 19, 2021
ANAHEIM, Calif. (Oct. 19, 2021) — Boysen Park is temporarily closed as Anaheim undertakes soil testing at the park along State College Boulevard and Vermont Avenue.
The testing comes after samples of lead were found in the ground during construct...
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Posted on: October 15, 2021
ANAHEIM, Calif. (Oct. 15, 2021) — Anaheim is seeking its second poet laureate and literary ambassador to help inspire appreciation of poetry and the arts in the city.
The city’s poet laureate serves as a volunteer for a two-year term and is part ...
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Posted on: October 12, 2021
ANAHEIM, Calif. (Oct. 12, 2021) — Anaheim has demolished the former Americana Motel on Beach Boulevard as part of larger efforts to redevelop and revitalize the heart of west Anaheim.
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Posted on: September 30, 2021
ANAHEIM, Calif. (Sept. 30, 2021) — Following a month of community meetings across the city, Anaheim will host its second public hearing on the City Council redistricting process on Tuesday, Oct. 5.
During the public hearing, city staff will provide an upda...
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Posted on: August 26, 2021
Anaheim is doing just fine, thank you.
Mayor Harry Sidhu has responded to a recent report questioning our city's fiscal health with a commentary in the Orange County Register. The report generated intended headlines but was just plain wrong, Sidhu...
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Posted on: September 20, 2021
ANAHEIM, Calif. (Sept. 20, 2021) — With the state eviction moratorium expiring at the end of the month, we know many struggling renters may be worried.
But we're here to help. We have reopened our tenant application site for the ...
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Posted on: September 14, 2021
ANAHEIM, Calif. (Sept. 14, 2021) — Community member Gloria Ma’ae has been appointed to Anaheim’s City Council to represent District 2 in west Anaheim.
The City Council voted to appoint Ma’ae on Tuesday. She will take the Distric...
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Posted on: September 4, 2021
ANAHEIM, Calif. (Sept. 3, 2021) — The final 2020 Census results are almost ready, and they’ll give us the latest picture of Anaheim’s community. The data includes population numbers as well as information on de...
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Posted on: September 3, 2021
ANAHEIM, Calif. (Sept. 3, 2021) — This fall, Anaheim readers will be captivated by “In the Time of the Butterflies,” a vivid historical story by Julia Alvarez celebrating Dominican history and culture.
From Sept. 15 to Oct. 15, the Anaheim Public Library w...
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Posted on: August 25, 2021
ANAHEIM, Calif. (Aug. 25 2021) — Anaheim is updating the 2021-2029 Housing Element, and we need your help.
Join us for our third community workshop to learn about the Housing Element Update process, the progress of the draft document and to share your idea...
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Posted on: August 25, 2021
ANAHEIM, Calif. (Aug. 25, 2021) — Anaheim is accepting applications for a City Council member to represent District 2 in west Anaheim, who will be appointed by the City Council to fill a current vacancy.
Applications are available as of A...
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Posted on: August 23, 2021
ANAHEIM, Calif. (Aug. 23, 2021) — Anaheim and partner Jamboree Housing celebrated the grand opening Monday of Buena Esperanza, a groundbreaking affordable housing project providing 69 beautiful apartments for formerly homeless residents, veterans and thos...
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Posted on: August 5, 2021
ANAHEIM, Calif. (Aug. 5, 2021) — Jordan Brandman has resigned from the Anaheim City Council.
Brandman, who had represented District 2 in west Anaheim since December 2018, resigned ahead of what would have been City Council consideration on Tuesday of a cen...
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Posted on: July 14, 2021
ANAHEIM, Calif. (July 30, 2021) — Anaheim is accepting applications from landlords for financial assistance to cover unpaid rent and utility bills due to the economic impacts of the pandemic and California's eviction relief law.
Landlords with impacted pro...
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Posted on: July 14, 2021
ANAHEIM, Calif. (July 14, 2021) — Anaheim is entering a second Golden Age with more than $5 billion in investment planned around the city’s sports venues and theme parks, Mayor Harry Sidhu said Wednesday in his annual State of the City address.
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Posted on: June 24, 2021
ANAHEIM, Calif. (June 24, 2021) — Fourth of July is here and we know many are eager to celebrate the holiday after setting aside traditional block parties, picnics and gatherings with family and friends last year.
Anaheim is back, and we're all re...
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Posted on: June 23, 2021
ANAHEIM, Calif. (June 4, 2021) — Anaheim is updating the 2021-2029 Housing Element, and we need your help.
Join us for our second community workshop to learn about the Housing Element Update process, the progress of the draft document and to share your ide...
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Posted on: June 22, 2021
ANAHEIM, Calif. (June 22, 2021) — The Anaheim City Council Tuesday approved the city budget for the coming 12 months, focusing on the start of economic recovery, major investments in parks, libraries, roads and utilities and uninterrupt...
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Posted on: June 8, 2021
ANAHEIM, Calif. (June 8, 2021) — Anaheim’s proposed budget for the coming 12 months reflects the start of economic recovery, major investments in parks, libraries, roads and utilities and uninterrupted service to residents, bu...
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Posted on: June 4, 2021
ANAHEIM, Calif. (June 4, 2021) — It’s your downtown. Join us in making it even better.
We’re working on a plan for what we call Anaheim’s Center City Corridor, stretching from the 5 Freeway to the 91 Freeway along Anaheim Boulevard.
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Posted on: May 5, 2021
ANAHEIM, Calif. (May 17, 2021) — We're bringing vaccines to Anaheim's neighborhoods. Anaheim Community Services is hosting several neighborhood vaccine clinics to help more Anaheim residents get vaccinated.
The Moderna and Johnson & Johnson vaccines ar...
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Posted on: May 14, 2021
ANAHEIM, Calif. (May 14, 2021) — West Anaheim residents are seeing change take place before their eyes with today's opening of Maxwell Dog Park.
The long-awaited dog park provides residents, families, and, of course, dogs, with an awesome new place to play...
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Posted on: May 12, 2021
ANAHEIM, Calif. (May 12, 2021) — Declaring the “new Beach starts now,” Mayor Harry Sidhu and the Anaheim City Council on Wednesday marked the start of redevelopment at the corner of Beach Boulevard and Lincoln Avenue in the h...
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Posted on: May 6, 2021
ANAHEIM, Calif. (May 6, 2021) — The Super POD at Anaheim Convention Center will permanently close at the end of the day on Saturday, June 5, after nearly four months of serving a critical need in our fight against COVID-19.
Between this site, the Anaheim P...
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Posted on: May 5, 2021
ANAHEIM, Calif. (May 5, 2021) — We know going to the Anaheim Convention Center or another large site is not realistic for all families. So we're coming to you! Anaheim Community Services is hosting several neighborhood vaccine clinics t...
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Posted on: April 26, 2021
ANAHEIM, Calif. (April 27, 2021) — Heads up, Anaheim!
After more than a year of eased enforcement on parking in our city, on June 1 we are set to resume enforcement of permit parking in neighborhoods.
As we head toward a June 15 reopening date for all of Ca...
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Posted on: April 22, 2021
ANAHEIM, Calif. (April 22, 2021) — All Anaheim residents age 16 and older are now eligible to get a COVID-19 vaccination.
The county of Orange, in partnership with the city of Anaheim, as well as pharmacies, private clinics and doctor's offices are distrib...
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Posted on: March 30, 2021
ANAHEIM, Calif. (March 23, 2021) — With a gradual return to indoor dining, Anaheim is helping eligible restaurants by providing free face masks and other protective gear as part of a program known as Restaurant Safe.
The Restaurant Safe package is designed...
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Posted on: March 23, 2021
ANAHEIM, Calif. (March 23, 2021) — Anaheim plans to issue bonds to close budget deficits caused by the coronavirus economic downturn.
Anaheim’s City Council, in its role as the city’s Public Financing Authority, on Tuesday aut...
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Posted on: March 18, 2021
ANAHEIM, Calif. (March 18, 2021) — Anaheim is considering issuing bonds to close budget deficits caused by the coronavirus economic downturn.
Anaheim’s City Council will consider borrowing up to $210 million on Tuesday in their role as the city’s Public Fi...
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Posted on: March 11, 2021
ANAHEIM, Calif. (March 11, 2021) — Anaheim is set to receive more than $100 million in direct federal aid to help offset lost revenue due to COVID-19 and continue serving residents, businesses and visitors.
The funding comes from the American Res...
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Posted on: March 9, 2021
ANAHEIM, Calif. (March 9, 2021) — We're kicking off the process of updating the 2021-2029 Anaheim Housing Element, and we need your help!
This plan, updated every five years, is essentially our blueprint for how Anaheim will grow and dev...
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Posted on: February 17, 2021
Anaheim, which launched the first large COVID-19 vaccination site in Orange County in January, is adding a second site at the Anaheim Convention Center.
The Super POD at Anaheim Convention Center is set to begin offering vaccinations on Feb. 24, in partner...
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Posted on: February 16, 2021
ANAHEIM, Calif. (Feb. 16, 2021) — Anaheim will provide $20 million in assistance to families and landlords struggling with rent debt due to the coronavirus crisis.
In the second phase for Anaheim’s Emergency Rental Assistance Program, a...
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Posted on: December 15, 2020
ANAHEIM, Calif. (Dec. 15, 2020) — The prolonged and ongoing coronavirus economic downturn has created a $114 million city budget deficit with Anaheim looking to borrowing, more cost cutting and any additional federal assistance to close...
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Posted on: October 6, 2020
ANAHEIM, Calif. (Oct. 6, 2020) — The Anaheim City Council, in votes on Sept. 30 and Oct. 6, has approved keeping Angels Baseball in the city through at least 2050, selling the city’s stadium and surrounding land for $320 million and se...
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Posted on: September 28, 2020
ANAHEIM, Calif. (Sept. 28, 2020) — At a time when our health and wellbeing matters most, residents near Ponderosa Park will soon have neighborhood access to the care they need thanks to a new St. Jude Neighborhood Health Center.
The cente...
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Posted on: August 11, 2020
ANAHEIM, Calif. (Aug. 11, 2020) — The Anaheim City Council on Tuesday voted to spend an added $4 million to help residents and businesses impacted by the coronavirus crisis.
The money is set to go to help struggling renters stay in their homes an...
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Posted on: August 11, 2020
ANAHEIM, Calif. (Aug. 11, 2020) — Anaheim’s City Council has approved an employment agreement with James Vanderpool to serve as Anaheim’s next city manager. He will join Anaheim on Sept. 8.
“I strongly support Jim as...
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Posted on: June 23, 2020
ANAHEIM, Calif. (June 23, 2020) — Anaheim’s adopted budget for the next 12 months continues to provide for our community while reflecting the still unfolding impact of the coronavirus crisis on the city’s finances.
Th...
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Posted on: June 23, 2020
ANAHEIM, Calif. (June 23, 2020) — A proposed 30-year master plan for the 153 acres including Angel Stadium of Anaheim includes ballpark neighborhoods, parks and open spaces, dining, shopping, hotels and workplaces.
The plan also calls for renovat...
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Posted on: June 9, 2020
ANAHEIM, Calif. (June 9, 2020) — Anaheim’s initial proposed budget for the upcoming 12 months continues to provide for our community while reflecting the potential impact of the coronavirus crisis on the city’s finan...
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Posted on: May 18, 2020
ANAHEIM, Calif. (May 18, 2020) — Anaheim small businesses struggling with the economic impacts of the coronavirus crisis can apply for a loan of up to $10,000 from the city of Anaheim to help retain employees, create jobs or meet day-to-day oper...
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Posted on: May 15, 2020
ANAHEIM, Calif. (May 15, 2020) — Citywide tennis courts and pickleball courts open today, marking a welcome step in Anaheim’s gradual recovery during the coronavirus crisis.
Anaheim has tennis courts at the Anaheim Tennis Center on Stat...
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Posted on: May 12, 2020
ANAHEIM, Calif. (May 12, 2020) — Anaheim’s City Council has approved timing changes for the next steps of the pending sale of Angel Stadium of Anaheim.
The changes approved Tuesday will move City Council consideration of follow-up agree...
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Posted on: April 21, 2020
ANAHEIM, Calif. (April 21, 2020) — Anaheim’s City Council on Tuesday voted to make a change in the city manager position.
Chris Zapata, who has held the position since July 2018, is stepping down.
Greg Garcia, Anaheim’s deputy ...
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Posted on: April 8, 2020
ANAHEIM, Calif. (April 8, 2020) — Anaheim is adding 49 beds for homeless women in a temporary shelter operated by The Salvation Army at its Anaheim thrift store site.
The temporary shelter is scheduled to open by Friday, April 10, and operate for...
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Posted on: March 9, 2020
ANAHEIM, Calif. (March 9, 2020) — Anaheim Convention Center, owned and operated by the city of Anaheim, is closely tracking the coronavirus outbreak while following California guidelines and public health best practices for ongoing events.
At thi...
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Posted on: March 3, 2020
ANAHEIM, Calif. (March 3, 2020) — The Orange County Health Care Agency, which serves Anaheim and rest of our county, has reported two presumptive cases of coronavirus infection and is awaiting confirmation of testing results from the federal Cen...
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Posted on: February 7, 2020
ANAHEIM, Calif. (Feb. 7, 2020) — The kids of the Romneya neighborhood in north Anaheim are dropping in and grinding at our newest and largest skate park at Manzanita Park.
The 12,000-square-foot skate park, which kids have been breaking in since ...
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Posted on: December 20, 2019
ANAHEIM, Calif. (Dec. 20, 2019) — The Anaheim City Council today approved a purchase and sale agreement for 153 acres of land including and around Angel Stadium of Anaheim as the first step in a three-step proposal for the future of baseball in the city.
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Posted on: July 15, 2015
ANAHEIM, CA - (July 15, 2015) - Anaheim Fire & Rescue, in collaboration with local key leaders in emergency services, have launched a new pilot program: the Community Care Response Unit (CCRU). The first in California, the CCRU offers medical respo...
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Posted on: July 6, 2015
ANAHEIM, CA - (July 5, 2015) - Please be advised of additional traffic around Honda Center today for the Dalai Lama visit and 80th birthday celebration. The event is scheduled from 12:00 - 3:30 p.m. To ensure a safe and smooth traffic flow, please follow ...
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Posted on: June 29, 2015
ANAHEIM, CA - (June 28, 2015) - For the first time in 30 years safe and sane fireworks are back in Anaheim, on sale at Honda Center beginning today at 12 noon. As voted by residents in last year’s June General Election, the Anaheim community can Celebrat...
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Posted on: June 29, 2015
ANAHEIM, CA - (June 25, 2015) - The Anaheim City Council is expected to consider an entertainment tax policy for the Disneyland Resort at its July 7 meeting as Walt Disney Parks and Resorts evaluates a significant investment in its existing operations in ...
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Posted on: June 18, 2015
ANAHEIM, CA - (June 18, 2015) - For the first time in 30 years safe and sane fireworks are back in Anaheim. As voted by residents in last year’s June General Election, the Anaheim community can Celebrate With Care in select areas of the City. Residents ...
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Posted on: June 16, 2015
ANAHEIM, CA - (June 16, 2015) - The Anaheim City Council tonight approved a resolution establishing a Hotel Incentive Program to encourage the development of four-diamond-quality hotels and the renovation of existing properties to four-diamond quality.
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Posted on: June 16, 2015
ANAHEIM, CA - (June 16, 2015) - Increases to General Fund allocations and Capital Improvement Plan support emphasis on public safety, community outreach and encouraging business growth.
The Anaheim City Council tonight unanimously approved a balanced budge...
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Posted on: June 12, 2015
ANAHEIM, CA - (June 12, 2015) - The City of Anaheim is proud to honor Flag Day this Sunday by introducing a new segment in the City’s Hometown Heroes video series.
Anaheim Police Officer Brennan Leininger founded the organization A Flag for Every Hero...
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Posted on: June 8, 2015
ANAHEIM, CA - (June 5, 2015) - La ciudad de Anaheim está llevando a cabo una amplia campaña de alcance comunitario para que los residentes ayuden a determinar los límites que definirán los seis nuevos distritos electorales que darán forma a Anaheim a ...Read on...
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Posted on: June 1, 2015
ANAHEIM, CA - (June 1, 2015) - Anaheim Public Utilities invites the community to learn more about saving water at the 2015 Save Water Expo. The event will be held on Saturday, June 6, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at ARTIC, the new transportation hub located at ...Read on...
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Posted on: June 8, 2015
ANAHEIM, CA - (May 28, 2015) - Community meetings are being held to gather comments and ideas for drawing district boundaries. The Advisory Committee on Electoral Districts is reaching out to residents by meeting on various evenings and in neighborhood co...Read on...
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Posted on: June 8, 2015
ANAHEIM, CA - (May 23, 2015) - As our nation celebrates Memorial Day this weekend, the City of Anaheim would also like to salute local resident, WWII veteran and Bronze Star recipient Dr. William Kott by featuring him in the launch of the City’s new Homet...Read on...
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Posted on: May 21, 2015
ANAHEIM, CA - (May 21, 2015) - Please be advised of additional traffic in The Anaheim Resort this Friday morning and throughout the weekend as Disneyland Resort hosts its annual 24-hour day beginning Friday, May 22 at 6 a.m., as well as the kick-off for i...Read on...
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Posted on: May 20, 2015
ANAHEIM, CA - (May 20, 2015) - The Anaheim City Council has approved an ordinance to restrict landscape watering to two days per week, in an effort to reduce daily water use during the ongoing drought. The ordinance will help Anaheim achieve its required ...Read on...
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Posted on: May 19, 2015
ANAHEIM, CA - (May 19, 2015) - Anaheim Public Works Director Natalie Meeks was recently named as a 2015 Top Ten Public Works Leaders of the Year by the American Public Works Association, and at tonight’s City Council meeting was presented with her award b...Read on...
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Posted on: May 17, 2015
ANAHEIM, CA - (May 17, 2015) - Anaheim Mayor Tom Tait and Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel agreed to a friendly wager as the Anaheim Ducks and Chicago Blackhawks open the Western Conference Finals of the 2015 Stanley Cup Playoffs today at Honda Center.
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Posted on: May 5, 2015
ANAHEIM, CA - (May 5, 2015) - Anaheim residents are encouraged to participate in community meetings and Shape Anaheim’s Future. Anaheim’s current At-Large electoral system will, for the first time, change to a By-District system made up of six districts....Read on...
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Posted on: May 5, 2015
ANAHEIM, CA - (May 5, 2015) - Runners, joggers and walkers will take to the streets of Anaheim on Saturday and Sunday mornings, May 9-10, during the 2015 Tinker Bell Half Marathon Weekend. The Tinker Bell Half Marathon Weekend, taking place Thursday &...
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Posted on: May 4, 2015
ANAHEIM, CA - (May 4, 2015) - Recently, thousands of guests from a galaxy far, far away visited Anaheim for the four-day 2015 Star Wars Celebration event, held at the Anaheim Convention Center. They offered their greetings to be shared with residents o...Read on...
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Posted on: May 1, 2015
ANAHEIM, CA - (May 1, 2015) - Anaheim Mayor Tom Tait and Calgary Mayor Naheed Nenshi agreed to a friendly wager as the Anaheim Ducks and Calgary Flames go head-to-head in the second round of the 2015 Stanley Cup Playoffs.
If the Ducks win, Mayor Nensh...Read on...
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Posted on: May 1, 2015
ANAHEIM, CA - (April 27, 2015) - In celebration of May being Water Awareness Month, Anaheim Public Utilities and Angels Baseball will honor the winners of the 25th Annual Water Conservation Poster Contest at Angel Stadium of Anaheim on Thursday, May 7, du...Read on...
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Posted on: April 23, 2015
ANAHEIM, CA - (April 23, 2015) - David Belmer will join the City of Anaheim as Planning Director, effective May 26, it was approved and announced at Tuesday night’s City Council meeting. Belmer brings more than 25 years of experience in municipal governme...Read on...
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Posted on: April 22, 2015
ANAHEIM, CA - (April 22, 2015) - Through dynamic partnerships with Remote Area Medical (RAM) California, GBS Linens, Inc. and Anekant Community Center, along with invaluable community sponsorship support, Anaheim’s Ninth Annual FREE Health Fair is expa...Read on...
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Posted on: May 5, 2015
ANAHEIM, CA - (April 27, 2015) - Food, games, carnival rides and music will be part of the annual family-friendly Cinco de Mayo Fiesta and Carnival in Anaheim, taking place April 30 – May 3 at La Palma Park in Anaheim. The fiesta will feature free live en...Read on...
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Posted on: April 22, 2015
ANAHEIM, CA - (April 21, 2015) - The City of Anaheim today broke ground on the seventh expansion to the world-famous Anaheim Convention Center, for a significant construction project that will add more meeting space, more economic impact, and more job...
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Posted on: April 22, 2015
ANAHEIM, CA - (April 15, 2015) - As Major League Baseball and America remember the late Baseball Hall of Famer Jackie Robinson today, the City of Anaheim is proud to recall when Robinson spent time in Anaheim to film his biographical movie, “The Jackie...Read on...
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Posted on: April 22, 2015
ANAHEIM, CA - (April 6, 2015) - The Miraloma Park and Family Resource Center in Anaheim’s Park Lane neighborhood is set to open on Saturday, April 11 at 11 a.m., and the entire community is welcome to join the grand opening celebration.
Miraloma Park a...
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