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…
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Carlos Bustamante and Lupe Moreno visit the Meg Whitman office in Santa Ana
Protesters showed up today in Santa Ana, at the new Meg Whitman campaign office. And guess who showed up to visit with the Whitman staff? None other than Santa Ana…
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Protest at Meg Whitman’s Santa Ana office today at 4 pm!
Republican gubernatorial nominee Meg Whitman has opened a campaign office in Santa Ana, at 4th and Broadway. This is such an insult to our Latino residents. Whitman's campaign chairman is…
Santa Ana Business Association launched to promote businesses in Santa Ana
September 27, 2010 PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Art Pedroza, MBA – (714) 606-7622, artpedroza@gmail.com Santa Ana Business Association launched to promote businesses in Santa Ana SANTA ANA –…
Feliz Cumpleaños Assemblyman Jose Solorio!
I came across this post over at the new Democrats OC blog. It looks like our Assemblyman, Jose Solorio, is having a Feliz Cumpleaños this week! Solorio helped save my…
Pickle Party at Santa Ana’s road less traveled on Oct. 2
Pickle Party at Santa Ana's road less traveled on Oct. 2, from 10 am to 2 pm. The cost is only $70.00. This hands-on workshop is geared to teach you a…
Bad news for Van Tran, Latino voters don’t support Republican candidates
"Latino voters, who have helped to propel California's leftward political swing over recent years, remain reluctant to embrace Republican candidates as the November general election nears, a new Los Angeles…
Mayor Miguel Pulido plays the guitar?
Picture courtesy of O.C. Excelsior It isn't often that we learn something new about our elected officials, but I did learn something about our Mayor here in Santa Ana, Miguel…
SAUSD School Board election update
Yamagata-Noji pandered for votes at the Fiestas Patrias parade Things have been rather quiet in this year's Santa Ana Unified School District Board elections. This year, as opposed to two…
See an all-puppet version of Hamlet at Santa Ana’s Empire Theater
More Info See the passion. Witness the glory. Behold the puppets? The All Puppet Players present Shakespeare’s immortal classic like you’ve never seen it before. Hamlet Has No Legs is…
Free ballet folklorico performance at St. Barbara’s Parish Festival today
The renowned Relámpago de Cielo folkloric dance group presents a free performance today at the Parish Festival at St. Barbara Catholic Church. The performance will start at 3 pm, on…
Hispanic Heritage Fiesta at the Angels Stadium today; free tickets at Northgate Markets
Hey Fans! Hispanic Heritage Fiesta occurs on Saturday, September 25th from 12pm to 4pm in the Angel Stadium parking lot. Activities for the whole family include carnival-style attractions, live Latin…
Logan Barrio reunion today at Chepa’s Park
The Logan Barrio Reunion is today, Saturday, September 25, from 12PM to 6PM at Chepa’s Park. What: Logan Barrio Reunion When: Saturday, September 25, 12PM to 6PM Where: Chepa’s Park –…
New bar called the Copper Door opens in Downtown Santa Ana
Marta Gumm isn't serving any food yet at the Copper Door, but they have plenty of beer on tap! Santa Ana has a new bar in the downtown area, called…
Free diabetes clinic at First Presbyterian Church of Santa Ana on Sep. 25
Your family can learn about how to spot and control diabetes on Saturday, September 25, from 8:30 am 2:00 p.m., at the DIABETES: FROM HEAD TO TOE event that will be…