Downtown businesses need to support the Station District
The problems that are being incurred by the downtown businesses can't be blamed on Downtown Inc., the restaurant association, Mike Harrah or the PBID. The problems they are incurring are…
Sam Romero says the Santa Ana PBID is destroying the Fiesta Marketplace
I received a phone call today from Sam Romero, a longtime community leader who used to head up SANO, an organization of 13 Santa Ana Neighborhood Organizations. He has run…
Downtown Santa Ana businesses rebelling against PBID assessment
On the heels of the artist revolt in downtown Santa Ana comes yet another uprising - a group of businesses who want to get rid of the PBID - an…
City of Santa Ana cancels trial valet parking program in Artists Village
There was a stunning development this afternoon in Santa Ana's Artists Village, where the artists had been upset and had begun to organize because of concerns about a trial valet…
Can the artists thrive in Santa Ana’s Artists Village?
When I first heard that an Artists Village was going to be created in downtown Santa Ana, I had my doubts. I had never heard of such a place being…
New organization formed to represent artists and others in the Santa Ana Artist Village
When the City of Santa Ana partnered with the Downtown Santa Ana Restaurant Association to begin a trial valet parking program, utilizing metered parking spaces on the streets surrounding the…
Lee’s Sandwiches in Santa Ana celebrating their one year anniversary today
Today is the one-year anniversary of Lee's Sandwiches in Santa Ana. They will have free food samples and music form 12 noon to 4 pm. Lee's Sandwiches in Santa Ana…
Meet author Don Jose Ruiz on Dec. 15 at Librería Martinez Books and Art Gallery
Meet author Don Jose Ruiz, who will discuss and sign his new book, "The Fifth Agreement," at Librería Martinez Books and Art Gallery, on Wednesday, Dec. 15., from 7-9 p.m.…
Did Pulido earn a fee by helping to seal a $2.3 billion dollar real estate deal?
The State of California announced on Oct. 12 that it would be selling 24 government office buildings — including the Ronald Reagan State Building in Los Angeles and the San…
Meet author Victor Villasenor, this Wednesday at Librería Martinez
Come Hear Best-Selling Author Victor Villaseñor. He will be speaking and signing books purchased at Librería Martinez. Please note: Only the first 100 guests to arrive can be guaranteed a seat for…
Santa Ana businesses and residents invited to holiday boutique in Tustin
The Business Alliance of Orange County is inviting Santa Ana businesses, residents and the surrounding communities to its 2-day holiday boutique at the Clifton C. Miller Community Center, 300 Centennial…
Downtown Santa Ana’s first annual Holiday Celebration tonight
Downtown Incorporated will be holding its First Annual Holiday Celebration on December 4th from 4 to 10 pm here in Downtown Santa Ana! This special event will include live music…
Mesa Gas announces new manufacturing line and laboratory in Santa Ana
Santa Ana, CA - Mesa Specialty Gas and Equipment, a division of MESA International Technologies, Inc., has announced the completion of its new environmental gas manufacturing line and analytical laboratory located…
Patchwork Indie Arts & Craft Festival in Santa Ana this Sunday, Nov. 28
Patchwork indie arts & festival is coming to Santa Ana this Sunday, Nov. 28, from 11 am to 5 pm, at the Road Less Traveled store. This event showcases over…
Santa Ana business makes mouthwatering cookie bars that make great holiday gifts
If you are looking for a unique gift idea, how about cookies made right here in Santa Ana, by SueBee's Creations? These aren't just any cookies. Bordeaux Delights are wonderfully…