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The City of Santa Ana wants to replace the Real Miyagi’s Dojo with landscaping

Posted on January 2, 2014 by Editor Posted in Civic Affairs, Eminent Domain, Public Works, Santa Ana 3 Comments

The Real Miyagi’s Dojo Threatened: Santa Ana Favors Foliage over Small Businesses

Karate legend Fumio Demura has shaped much of the karate culture we are familiar with today. He’s trained iconic martial arts stars like Bruce Lee, Chuck Norris, Steven Seagal, and Pat Morita, and has also acted in popular martial arts films.

Demura’s credits include working as Mr. Miyagi’s stunt double in The Karate Kid franchise, Mortal Combat, Rising Sun, and The Island of Dr. Moreau. The Real Miyagi is a soon-to-be-released feature documenting Demura’s life. Demura credits his “dojo,” or studio, in Santa Ana, California for much of his success. Continue reading→

Will Santa Ana College put a parking lot on the SE corner of Bristol and 17th?

Posted on November 14, 2013 by Editor Posted in Civic Affairs, Development, Planning, Santa Ana 3 Comments

Can you believe it? My sources are reporting that Santa Ana College has purchased the land on the corner of Bristol and 17th, where several businesses were force off their land by the City of Santa Ana, due to the Bristol Street widening project. I am told that Santa Ana College plans to use this highly trafficked corner for – a parking lot for their administrators.

What a revolting development! This land should have gone to a retail establishment – particularly a restaurant or a convenience store. Instead the city is going to lose the resulting tax revenue and the poor Washington Square neighbors are going to have to put up with noise and trash from a parking lot that most likely will be operating at all hours. Continue reading→