A monument for Chinatown, but silence for Santa Ana’s displaced and murdered Natives
SANTA ANA, CA — Over the weekend, the City of Santa Ana officially unveiled a new Chinatown Memorial at the corner of 3rd and Bush streets. The monument features a…
Three free Memorial Day events coming this Monday in Santa Ana
This Memorial Day, Monday, May 25, 2026, the community of Santa Ana, California, will gather at three meaningful local events to pay tribute to the fallen servicemen and women who…
Fairhaven Memorial Park invites you to explore the remarkable lives of legendary women on March 8
On International Women’s Day (Saturday, March 8), Fairhaven Memorial Park will celebrate “Women in History,” giving visitors an opportunity to learn about the first woman to fly solo in the…
Habitat for Humanity O.C. presents a Jimmy Carter Memorial at the Bowers Museum
Habitat for Humanity of Orange County and Bowers Museum proudly present the Jimmy Carter Memorial Door, a temporary art installation honoring the late president’s lifelong advocacy for safe and affordable…
The Santa Ana Fire Museum is hosting an Open House today
The Santa Ana Historical Preservation Society invites you to explore the proud history of Santa Ana's firefighters on a docent guided tour of the Santa Ana Fire Museum. View vintage…
Renamed Judge James Perez Post Office commemoration set for Sep. 6 in Santa Ana
Tomorrow, September 6th, 2024, Representative Lou Correa (CA-46), alongside state and local elected officials, will officially commemorate the United States Post Office located on 615 North Bush Street in Santa…
The City of Santa Ana finally acts to preserve a historic mural at Memorial Park
A historical mural located on a wall at Memorial Park pool can be preserved in place as part of a $25 million aquatics center project, according to preliminary construction documents…
Dino Quest is coming to the Discovery Cube OC on May 25
SANTA ANA, Calif. (May 2024) -- Discovery Cube Orange County, Southern California's leading children's science museum, is traveling back in time to launch the return of Dino Quest, the reimagined…
One of the two historic hangars in Tustin was destroyed by a huge fire early this morning
https://twitter.com/i/status/1721824832558600351 One of the two massive hangars in Tustin, at a former Marine Corps Air Force Base, caught fire early this morning. The OCFA fire crews at the scene opted…
Today is the City of Santa Ana’s 154th birthday
The City of Santa Ana celebrates its 154th birthday today, October 27! The City was founded on October 27, 1869, when William “Uncle Billy” Spurgeon purchased 74 acres of land…
Santa Ana ceremonial street sign toppers honor Black history
Today the City of Santa Ana unveiled their first ceremonial street sign toppers as part of the new ceremonial street naming program created by the City Council. These first toppers…
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The City of Santa Ana Black History Month with the honorary renaming of two streets
The City of Santa Ana is kicking off a new program created by the City Council with two streets honoring Santa Ana’s African-American heritage during Black History Month. Willits Street…
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Orange County Black History Cultural Fair
The 2023 O.C. Black History Parade and Unity Festival set for Feb. 4 in Anaheim
The 43rd Annual Orange County Black History Parade & Unity Festival is set for Feb. 4 with a 9 a.m. Parade Pre-show, at 200 S. Anaheim Blvd., in Anaheim. The…
Visit over 30 So. Cal. museums for free on Feb. 5
Los Angeles, CA (January 12, 2023) — SoCal Museums announces the Museums Free-for-All on Sunday, February 5, 2023, in-person for the first time since 2020. Over thirty museums—presenting art, cultural…
Santa Ana Army Air Base exhibit reopening with Veterans Day celebration at Heroes Hall on Nov. 11
COSTA MESA (Nov. 8, 2021) – Heroes Hall Museum will reopen its permanent exhibit, The SAAAB Story, which chronicles the history of the Santa Ana Army Air Base, on Thursday,…