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Voice of OCReportingBy Hosam Elattar
Viral Police Beating in Santa Ana Spurs Calls for Accountability

A row of Santa Ana Police Officers stand guard outside a 2023 city hall meeting. " data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/voiceofoc.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Police_Santana_Leopo.jpg?fit=771%2C434&ssl=1" /> A viral video of Santa Ana police officers beating a man after throwing him onto the street last week is sparking calls for accountability ahead of the November election. Voice of OC is Orange County's nonprofit newsroom. We rely on donations from people like you to sustain our news agency. Please make a contribution today: https://voiceofoc.org/donate

Voice of OCReportingBy Hosam Elattar
Keeping The Public Safe: Santa Ana Political Candidates’ Stances on Flock Cameras

An Automated License Plate Reader in Costa Mesa off Harbor Boulevard on July 17, 2026. Credit: ANGELINA HICKS, Voice of OC " data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/voiceofoc.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/IMG_0401.jpg?fit=771%2C434&ssl=1" /> Here’s where Santa Ana’s political candidates stand on automated license plate readers commonly referred to as Flock cameras. Voice of OC is Orange County's nonprofit newsroom. We rely on donations from people like you to sustain our news agency. Please make a contribution today: https://voiceofoc.org/donate

Voice of OCReportingBy Hosam Elattar
Santa Ana Officials Ask to Join State Speed Camera Pilot Program

The Santa Ana City Council meeting listens to public speakers during a 2025 meeting. " data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/voiceofoc.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Santa-Ana-CC-2025-Leopo-3.jpg?fit=771%2C434&ssl=1" /> Officials are calling on state legislators to amend a California law in order to take part in a speed camera pilot program in an effort to curb traffic accidents and deaths. Voice of OC is Orange County's nonprofit newsroom. We rely on donations from people like you to sustain our news agency. Please make a contribution today: https://voiceofoc.org/donate