A friend of mine who is a teacher was at the SAUSD School Board candidates meeting tonight.  She said that Valerie Amezcua (pictured above) was one dimensional.  She also felt…

This voter guide addresses the Orange County local and legislative races as well as the State and Local ballot measures. General Election, November, 2014: Local Elections Santa Ana City Council Mayor:…

SAUSD School Board candidate Cecilia Aguinaga has been endorsed by the Santa Ana Police Officers Association. The letter from SAPOA President John Franks stated "Your proven record promoting a strong…

By: Cecilia Aguinaga, Trustee, OC Vector Control District I believe the recent events involving efforts to eradicate the West Nile Virus require some clarification in the media. I received several disturbing…

Spraying to kill mosquitoes in Santa Ana has been delayed and will not take place this Monday morning, according to Santa Ana's Trustee on the Orange County Vector Control District,…

[caption id="attachment_46482" align="aligncenter" width="400"] Mike Dalati[/caption] More candidates jumped into the crowded race for the SAUSD School Board today.  One of them was Mike Dalati, a Democrat who ran in…

Cecilia Aguinaga is hosting a fundraiser and silent auction to benefit her campaign for the SAUSD School Board on August 15, 2014, at Las Palomas Restaurant, located at 400 South…

[caption id="attachment_30395" align="aligncenter" width="280"] Valerie Amezcua[/caption] This fall's Santa Ana School Board race is shaping up to be perhaps the most interesting local election in awhile. Candidates for the SAUSD…

Cecilia Aguinaga, a leading candidate for the SAUSD School Board election in November, is hosting a campaign fundraising reception on June 5, from 5 to 7 pm, at The Avocado…

[caption id="attachment_30395" align="aligncenter" width="280"] Valerie Amezcua[/caption] Rumor has it that longtime SAUSD School Board Member Audrey Yamagata-Noji is finally going to retire this year.  That means her seat will open…

The Return of Thomas Gordon? Santa Ana Mayor Pro Tem Sal Tinajero thought he was being rather clever when he moved community activist Thomas Gordon out of his ward, when…

[caption id="attachment_30395" align="aligncenter" width="280"] Valerie Amezcua[/caption] Regardless of whether or not you are a supporter of Valerie Amezcua, the daughter of failed Santa Ana mayoral candidate Alfredo Amezcua, you have…

UPDATE: Cecilia Aguinaga will not be running for the SAUSD School Board after all this year.  She was considering it but family committments are taking precedence this time around and…