News Flash
News Flash
www.anaheim.netHere are the latest Anaheim-related updates based on public city sources as of May 2026:
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Anaheim Hills Festival apartment project approved: The City Council approved a large apartment development at the Anaheim Hills Festival shopping center site, reflecting ongoing housing and redevelopment activity in the city. Source: Anaheim News & Media Center.[1]
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Manuel Cid named next chief of police: The city announced Manuel Cid as the new chief of the Anaheim Police Department, marking a leadership transition for local law enforcement. Source: Anaheim News & Media Center.[1]
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Former motel redevelopment update: Anaheim News Flash reports the $6.6 million purchase and planned demolition of the former Covered Wagon motel, with redevelopment to include homes and affordable housing options. Source: News Flash - Anaheim, CA.[3]
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Evacuation and public safety updates (regional incident): City communications note ongoing evacuation updates related to a regional incident affecting nearby areas, with portions of Garden Grove and Stanton evacuated and some restrictions around a chemical tank area; evac orders and lifting timelines are provided by Anaheim’s emergency communications. Source: News Flash.[3]
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Civic alerts and planning actions: The city’s CivicAlerts (AID) feed has ongoing items including planning commission actions and cemetery proposals in east Anaheim, indicating active development and governance activity. Source: News Flash / CivicAlerts.[4]
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Citations:
- Anaheim News & Media Center: latest council actions and leadership updates.[2]
- News Flash - Anaheim, CA: police chief appointment and redevelopment updates.[4][3]
- News Flash – general updates: Covered Wagon motel redevelopment.[3]
- CivicAlerts: planning and cemetery proposals in east Anaheim.[4]