Santa Ana Police Athletic Activity League launches new website
The Santa Ana Police Athletic Activity League (SAPAAL), which was formed by the Santa Ana Police Department, has launched a new website, with the help of Pretty Witty Designs. Here…
National Chemistry Week event coming to the Santa Ana Zoo on Oct. 10
It’s slimy, it’s wacky, it’s downright geeky! Kids will love it! National Chemistry Week comes to the Santa Ana Zoo at Prentice Park on October 10. This year’s theme: Behind the…
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Santa Ana 8 released without bail, and with no charges!
Here is an update on the brave students, known as the "Santa Ana Eight," who protested the Arizona racial profiling law, S.B. 1070, here in Santa Ana, at the federal…
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Santa Ana Council refuses to honor haters much to Benavides’ chagrin
The Santa Ana City Council wisely pulled the awarding of a Certificate of Recognition at tonight's meeting to a group of folks that included individuals with ties to the Minuteman…
Santa Ana Parks and Rec Commissioner Ken Nguyen honored at Council Meeting
Santa Ana Parks and Recreation Commissioner Kenneth Nguyen Santa Ana Parks and Recreation Commissioner Kenneth Nguyen was honored by Councilman Vince Sarmiento and his peers on the City Council tonight…
Councilman David Benavides to honor Minutemen who took over Santa Ana Independence Day event
We reported this weekend that the Minutemen took over the Independence Day event that was held at the Santa Ana Public Library. Now comes word that Councilman David Benavides wants…
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Minutemen take over Independence Day event at Santa Ana Public Library
Oh my. It looks like the Independence Day event that was held today at the Santa Ana Public Library was chock full of Mexican-bashing Minutemen. Imagine that. Lupe Moreno, a…
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Will Vietnamese voters determine the next Mayor of Santa Ana?
Alfredo Amezcua, the local lawyer who is challenging Santa Ana Mayor Miguel Pulido in November's General Election, has gathered up essentially the same coalition that backed Councilwoman Michele Martinez when…
Message from the City of Santa Ana regarding fireworks
The Fourth of July and the celebration of our nation’s birthday is an exciting time in Santa Ana. The Santa Ana Fire Department wants to remind every one that only…
Councilwoman Michele Martinez attacked for trying to do the right thing
Council Members Sarmiento and Martinez, the progressive heart of the S.A. City Council Another blog in town ripped Councilwoman Michele Martinez, alleging that she is trying to use the Santa…
Rafael and Katia’s Magic Show coming to the Newhope Library on July 8
Don't miss Rafael & Katia's Magic Show at the Newhope Branch of the Santa Ana Public Library. Come and see our amazing, spectacular show! Thursday, July 8, 2010, at 4:00…
Make a splash with the Santa Ana Library’s Summer Reading Programs
Be sure to check out the Santa Ana Public Library's Children’s Summer Reading Program, for Babies — 5th grade students and their parents, from June 25 — August 7, 2010. …
Santa Ana Library to host Independence Day Celebration on July 3
The Friends of the Santa Ana Public Library and the members of Liberty House will be hosting a 4th of July celebration on Saturday, July 3rd, 2010 from 10 am…
Should Santa Ana consider outsourcing their police department to solve budget woes?
Two California cities have made the decision over the past week to essentially fire all their police officers and contract with other agencies. One city, Maywood, went as far as…
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Santa Ana candidates scramble to raise more money as deadline looms today
This Wednesday, June 30, marks the end of the first campaign finance reporting period, which means that local candidates are scrambling to raise more money in advance of the…