2020 Elections
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Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
Juan Villegas
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Restorative Justice
Restorative Justice supporter to run for Ward 5 of the Santa Ana City Council
Johnathan Ryan Hernandez, a self-described Community Health Worker, has launched a campaign for the Santa Ana City Council's Ward 5, which is currently represented by Mayor Pro Tem Juan Villegas.…
O.C. Supervisor Steel fights back after CA Governor claims COVID-19 started at a nail salon
Last Thursday, Governor Gavin Newsom made the unverified claim that the first community spread of COVID-19 in California began in a nail salon, unfairly targeting a hardworking portion of the…
What will happen after the Santa Ana Recall Election?
The Santa Ana Recall Election is coming up soon, on May 19. Not long after that we will find out if Santa Ana City Councilwoman Cecilia Iglesias will be able…
More nighttime I-5 freeway construction starting on May 11
The I-5 Central Corridor HOV Project is scheduled for nighttime construction on Monday, May 11th, from 8:30 p.m. to 6 a.m. nightly through Friday, May 15, 2020. Construction crews will…
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Santa Ana now has 546 COVID-19 cases as of May 11
Today, May 11, the OC Health Care Agency reported a total of 3,557 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Orange County and 546 cases in Santa Ana. The Santa Ana case…
The SAUSD confirms graduations and proms are still canceled, not postponed
Many Santa Ana families are reeling from the SAUSD's decision to cancel, not postpone, this year's 2020 High School Graduations, Proms, etc. Our all Latino SAUSD Board of Trustees has…
The CA DMV is extending all temporary driving permits
Sacramento – The California Department of Motor Vehicles is extending driver license permits and commercial learner’s permits expiring during the COVID-19 pandemic. Driver license permits expiring between March and June 30,…
Remove standing water to prevent mosquitoes and prevent disease
Rain creates an opportunity for mosquitoes to thrive and breed in standing water. More rainfall generates more pools of water, which increases the number of mosquitoes. Just one small bottle…
Santa Ana now has 537 COVID-19 cases – the most in the O.C.
Today, May 10, the OC Health Care Agency reported a total of 3,502 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Orange County and 537 cases in Santa Ana, which is the most…
The Santa Ana Zoo’s trees have been recognized as an accredited arboretum
SANTA ANA, CA – The Santa Ana Zoo at Prentice Park’s collection of over 500 trees has been recognized as an accredited arboretum.The ArbNet Arboretum Accreditation Program awarded the Zoo…
New O.C. pandemic EBT payment program announced
Orange County, Calif. (May 8, 2020) – On Friday, April 24, 2020, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) approved California’s application to operate a Pandemic Electronic Benefit Transfer (P-EBT) program during the…
City of Santa Ana following state guidelines for reopening some businesses
The City of Santa Ana is excited to begin reopening certain businesses today, May 8, under new State guidelines. All businesses should follow the State guidelines in order to prevent…
Santa Ana now has 456 COVID-19 cases as of May 8
Today, May 8, the OC Health Care Agency reported a total of 3,240 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Orange County and 456 cases in Santa Ana. The Santa Ana case…
Santa Ana food distribution street closures set for this Saturday
In support of the food distribution at MainPlace Mall on Saturday May 9, 2020 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., participants will need to enter by lining up on northbound…
The OCTA accelerates transportation project construction
ORANGE – Even as millions of California residents follow state orders to stay home to help stop the spread of COVID-19, work continues at a rapid pace on transportation improvement…