Category: ANAHEIM

Anaheim to Consider 2 Percent Gate Tax for Disneyland, Other Parks

Visiting Disneyland could soon cost more under a proposed plan to add 2 percent gate tax to each park ticket. The Anaheim City Council on Tuesday, July 19, will consider asking voters to impose the gate tax plan offered by Councilman Jose Moreno. If passed, park goers would pay an extra $1.60 to visit Disneyland…


Anaheim Campaign Finance Reform Law on Hold

The Anaheim City Council withdrew July 12 an ordinance that would have prohibited councilors from voting on matters with which they have a financial conflict of interest—after discussing it for the third time. The campaign reform ordinance was introduced after the city’s mayor, Harry Sidhu, resigned May 24 following the release of an FBI investigation report…


‘Vineyard Anaheim Church’ Transforms into ‘The Dwelling Place’

On a sizzling Sunday morning, a few hundred people gathered at The Dwelling Place—an evangelical church in Anaheim that describes itself as “a community with a rich history in renewal and with a destiny to bring life to the city.” Churchgoers trickled into the sanctuary as well-known worship leader Matt Redman—whose songwriting has earned him…


Teenage Boy Shot to Death in Anaheim

ANAHEIM, Calif.—A 17-year-old boy was shot to death in Anaheim, an innocent victim of gang members, authorities said July 9. The shooting occurred at about 9:45 p.m. Friday in the 1100 block of North Acacia Street, according to Sgt. Shane Carringer of the Anaheim Police Department. The boy suffered “at least one gunshot wound,” Carringer…


Man Throws Explosive Into Anaheim Home, Injuring Woman

ANAHEIM, Calif.—Anaheim police are asking on July 9 for the public’s help catching a suspect who shoved an explosive into the home of a woman, injuring her. Police were called at about 5:40 a.m. Tuesday to the 8000 block of East Far Canyon Way regarding the explosion, Anaheim police Sgt. Shane Carringer said. The suspect…


Homeless Man Killed in Anaheim Park

ANAHEIM, Calif.—Police July 6 identified a man found dead in an Anaheim park and said his death was being investigated as a homicide. Authorities were sent to Ponderosa Park, in the 2100 block of South Haster Street, at about 7 a.m. July 5 “regarding an unresponsive male,” Anaheim police Sgt. Shane Carringer said. Michael Anthony…


Ex-head of Anaheim Chamber of Commerce Pleads Guilty to Federal Charges

LOS ANGELES—The former president and CEO of the Anaheim Chamber of Commerce pleaded guilty on July 1 to federal charges for defrauding a cannabis company, fraudulently obtaining a COVID-relief business loan worth nearly $62,000, lying to a bank while seeking a loan for a $1.5 million second home and cheating on his taxes. Todd Ament,…


Grand Jury: Anaheim’s Stadium Deal Rushed, Lacked Transparency

ANAHEIM, Calif.—A grand jury report found the city’s handing of the $320 Angel Stadium deal was rushed, lacked transparency, and betrayed constituents. “The City Council majority’s inappropriate handling of the Stadium Property transactions betrayed its constituents,” the Orange County Grand Jury said in the report (pdf). Beyond that, the FBI alleged in a court filing…


Anaheim Moves Ahead Without Mayor, OKs Investigation

Anaheim will continue operating without a mayor after the city council elected not to appoint a new one at its regular meeting June 22. Two candidates—former Mayor Tom Tait and realtor Paul Kott—were nominated by city councilors but failed to get enough council votes to be appointed. Each only received one vote. As a result,…


Angels Owner Asks City for $5 Million After Stadium Deal Folds

ANAHEIM, Calif.—Angels owner Arte Moreno’s development company is asking Anaheim for $5 million to cover expenses from the now-abandoned stadium sale. The company is seeking to recover the costs for title fees, escrow, legal and inspection fees, and other costs, plus legal fees, according to a letter sent to the city on June 15. Anaheim and…