Amazing teacher quits the SAUSD and runs for the School Board as a write-in candidate
Richard Tran is not just a teacher. He is one of those teachers that students remember - forever. Born and raised in Santa Ana, Tran is a product of the…
Art Pedroza’s school board campaign signs will be ready by this Friday
Thank you to those of you who have been sending in contributions. We ordered our campaign signs and they will be ready by this Friday. Our competitors' signs are already…
Russo and Yamagata-Noji pontificate at Solorio’s Education Forum
I attended the education forum hosted by Assemblyman Jose Solorio last night. Not much was accomplished. SAUSD Superintendent Jane Russo and Trustee Audrey Yamagata-Noji tried to spin that all is…
Why aren’t there any SAUSD School Board candidates debates this year?
Two years ago, when there were nine candidates running for three seats on the Santa Ana Unified School District's (SAUSD) School Board, there were numerous debates all over town. I…
Assemblyman Jose Solorio to hold an education forum on Oct. 18, in Santa Ana
California State Assemblyman Jose Solorio invites you to an Education Forum How Can Santa Ana Schools Do Better? Are They Making Progress? What Can You Do To Help? Monday, October 18,…
Santa Ana College Homecoming game today
Santa Ana College's Homecoming 2010 is today, Oct. 16, at 1 pm. Support the DONS, wear your red Santa Ana College gear and come support the Dons as they take…
Fitness and Nutrition Extravaganza in Park Santiago Neighborhood on Oct. 23
Santa Ana's First Congregational Church is hosting a Fitness and Nutrition Extravaganza on October 23, from 12-3pm. The event includes: Zumba, guests speakers, Ukelele, Belly Dancing and more!!! $8 toward the Green Being…
Are you waiting for Superman in Santa Ana?
Have you seen the documentary "Waiting for Superman?" It chronicles the heartbreak that five children and their families face as they try to get into the best schools available to…
Yamagata-Noji blows off the O.C. Register’s candidate questionnaire
SAUSD Trustee Audrey Yamagata-Noji blew off the Orange County Register's candidate questionnaire, as did challenger Jeffrey K. Morris. I turned in my answers, which are now available online at this link,…
Santa Ana College artists to be featured at R.E.D. exhibit on Oct. 2, at the Santora
"Leaving" by Victor M. Martinez This month of October, R.E.D. (Real Estate Downtown) will be featuring the works of Santa Ana College Artists! Come check out the opening reception this…
Santa Ana Boxing Club presents free boxing show on Oct. 2
The Santa Ana Boxing Club is hosting their 4th Annual "Off the Streets and into the Ring" event on Oct. 2, at 1 pm. This is a FREE boxing show, sponsored…
Discovery Science Center’s “Spooky Science – Bug Invasion” starts on Oct. 2
They’re coming to get you…at Discovery Science Center! No magnifying glass needed here; these bugs are larger than life! Experience giant bug animatronics, a world-class insect collection, and interactive educational…
Education announcement from Assemblyman Jose Solorio
Important Education Announcement Dear Friend, This email contains important information for you, or someone you know, who cares about a student that is preparing to go to college, or who…
O.C. Register publishes SAUSD voter guide
The O.C. Register has published their voter guide, online, at this link. One of the candidates for the Santa Ana Unified School District, Jeffrey K. Morris, did not bother to…
Race for the top was an epic fail for English learners, so of course the SAUSD applied for it
Three civil rights groups contend the U.S. Department of Education failed to give adequate attention to the needs of English-language learners in the $3.4 billion Race to the Top state…