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Third District County Supervisor Don Wagner vented his frustration Tuesday over tickets he says were issued by SAPD to parents dropping their high schoolers off along Santa Ana Boulevard to attend a weekend event he hosts about local government. Santa Ana City Councilman Juan Villegas fires back at Wagner over his public criticism.
Developer Mike Harrah will turn the old YMCA building in downtown Santa Ana into a boutique hotel despite calls to make it a community center.
To keep it simple, we’ve put together a list of community-based events that are family friendly and cost nothing to attend.
The first official Santa Ana arts roundtable discussion was an opportunity for residents to voice their opinion on evolving the arts programs throughout the city.
The Orange County Board of Supervisors Tuesday is set to discuss a 20-year master plan to renovate and redesign the Civic Center in downtown Santa Ana, home to 22 county-owned and leased buildings.
Residents came together this week to share ideas and give input on the city’s plan to incorporate and emphasize the arts within the community.
Local real estate tycoon Mike Harrah wants to tear down a city-owned parking garage at Third and Broadway and build a mixed-use development anchored by a hotel and condominiums.
A small but beloved private park serving one of Santa Ana’s park-poor neighborhoods may have to reduce access unless the community organization that operates it can raise more money.
The contract for so-called wayfinding signs are intended to help new visitors navigate the downtown. While many business owners have long asked for the signage, some are objecting to the wording of the signs.
Longtime Santa Ana activist and retired business owner Sam Romero questions why Santa Ana city officials are so afraid of touting the city’s Latino character in it’s downtown.
