State Assemblyman Solorio Leads Effort to Restore Budget Allocations to OC

September 2, 2011 1

Assemblyman Jose Solorio is working in the California Legislature to fill the $48 million funding hole created by the Orange County GOP delegations unwillingness to address the funding needs of California in a reasonable manner. His colleagues are of the opinion that any revenue enhancements are unacceptable to address the current short falls.

Claudia Alvarez

Alvarez Finally Issues Official Apology

September 2, 2011 13

The City of Santa Ana sent out a public statement this morning on behalf of Santa ana Mayor Pro Tem Claudia Alvarez. She is sticking to her “Heat of the Moment” defense.

Santa Ana City Hall

Voice of OC: Santa Ana Facing Massive Budget Deficit

September 1, 2011 3

In a story this morning Voice of OC reported Adam Elmahrek reports that the City of Santa Ana is facing a massive budget shortfall of “close to $30 million,” 14% of the city’s $213 million general fund budget.