Benavides Hatergate: Santa Ana Councilman claims he did not know who he was honoring
The fallout from Councilman David Benavides ill-fated attempt to honor folks associated with known hate groups at Monday evenings city council meeting continues. According to my sources within city hall when Benavides…
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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Assemblyman Solorio comes out against legalizing and taxing cannabis
Say it ain't so Jose! I came across an item on Facebook tonight, which you can see in the graphic above, indicating that our favorite Assemblyman, Jose Solorio, is supporting…
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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…
Visit Santa Ana’s Discovery Science Center for free today!
You can go to the Discovery Science Center for free today, if you reside in Santa Ana. They are located at 2500 North Main Street, in Santa Ana, just north…
Without Spanish and Mexican aid to the Patriots, there would be no 4th of July
A Spanish army defeats British soldiers in the Battle of Pensacola in 1781. In 1783 the Treaty of Paris returns all of Florida to Spain for the return of the…
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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…
Solorio says the Latino caucus won’t block the sale of the O.C. Fair to Costa Mesa
California Legislature's Latino ca`ucus was threatening to block the deal that would allow the City of Costa Mesa to buy the Orange County Fairgrounds from the State of California, for $96…
Correa supports measure recognizing injustice against Italian-Americans during WWII
Photo from archive: California State Senator Lou Correa at the State Capitol during a press conference Senator Correa Supports Measure Recognizing Injustice against Italian-Americans during World War II Period SACRAMENTO,…