Learn about the Mexica New Year today, at El Centro Cultural de Mexicoe
If you celebrated the New Year on January 1, you might be surprised to know that the indigenous people of Mexico celebrate the New Year on a different day, on…
Santa Ana gang member sentenced for shooting a man outside a restaurant
Orange County District Attorney Press Release, For Immediate Release: December 7, 2012 Contacts:, Susan Kang Schroeder, Chief of Staff, Office: 714-347-8408, Cell: 714-292-2718 Farrah Emami, Spokesperson, Office: 714-347-8405, Cell: 714-323-4486…
Anti-Thanksgiving Presentation set for 11/22 in Santa Ana
An Anti-Thanksgiving Presentation is being hosted by the Collective Tonantzin, Mexica Movement and Southern California Aim, on Thursday, Nov. 22, 2012, from 11:30 am to 4:30 pm, at El Centro…
Benavides hit in the mail for honoring the Minutemen
Well, you had to know this was coming. Santa Ana Mayoral challenger David Benavides got slammed in the mail today for honoring Lupe Moreno and her fellow Minutemen in 2010.…
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Interjet launches daily air service to Mexico from John Wayne Airport
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: October 11, 2012 Media Contact for further information: Linda Ayares, M. Silver Associates, 212-754-6500 Ext. 262, linda@msilver-pr.com; Jenny Wedge, (949) 252-5182 (office), jwedge@ocair.com TODAY INTERJET INAUGURATES DAILY…
The Anti-Mall: People b4 Profit Marketplace is coming to Santa Ana on 10/13
The Anti-Mall: People b4 Profit Marketplace is coming to Santa Ana on Saturday, October 13, 2012, from 11:00 am until 6:00 pm, at El Centro Cultural de Mexico, located at 313 N.…
Support the Santa Ana Noche de Altares at the Catrina Ball on Oct. 13
You can support this year's Santa Ana 2012 Noche de Altares (Day of the Dead/Dia de los Muertos) event by attending the first annual Catrina Ball at Bistro 400, at…
Celebrating Mexican independence at the Colonization Fair?
[caption id="attachment_29625" align="aligncenter" width="400"] Mexican Independence?[/caption] If you don't know who Theo Hirsch is, then you're missing out on one of Downtown Santa Ana's most compelling artists - a guy…
10th Annual Santa Ana Noche de Altares set for Nov. 3
Announcing the 10th Annual Noche de Altares, which will take place on Saturday, November 3rd, 2012, from 1:00pm - 10:00pm., at 4th & Birch Street, Downtown Santa Ana. Take part in this unforgettable…
Child abuse & domestic violence meeting hosted by SAPD and Mexican Consulate
Santa Ana Police Department Community Alert: "Community Outreach Meeting" Awareness, intervention, & education on current domestic violence & child abuse issues Santa Ana Police Department Family Crimes Unit, Mexican Consulate…
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Politicians, ninjas and a bear show up at the 2012 Fiestas Patrias parade
The Santa Ana 2012 Fiestas Patrias parade ran for about an hour and a half today, starting at 4 pm. I got there a few minutes late and missed Mayor…
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Sarmiento and Benavides squirm as Pulido shines at a memorable El Grito
Until last night I had never attended the "El Grito" event at Santa Ana's annual Fiestas Patrias. Who knew I was missing out on an unbelievable spectacle? Thousands of Mexican…
2012 Fiestas Patrias Parking, Traffic and Parade Route information
Santa Ana Police Department Citizen Alert: Traffic Advisory Sept 15 and 16 Fiestas Patrias Parade and Festival The City will be hosting the Fiestas Patrias Downtown Festival and Parade on…
Gang member who shot a man while arguing about Mexico’s best state sentenced
For Immediate Release: September 7, 2012 Contacts: Susan Kang Schroeder, Chief of Staff, Office: 714-347-8408, Cell: 714-292-2718 Farrah Emami, Spokesperson, Office: 714-347-8405, Cell: 714-323-4486 GANG MEMBER SENTENCED TO 40 YEARS…
Mexican and Chicano Art at the Muck – opening reception on 8/30
Mexican and Chicano Art at the Muck - Gallery Opening Reception: Open Your Eyes/ Abre Los Ojos - August 30-November 4 Opening Reception Thursday . August 30 . 6:30 PM. Special Performance by…