Santa Ana’s Old YMCA Building will Become a Hotel
Santa Ana
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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.
How To Do Día De Los Muertos For Free
Arts & Culture
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To keep it simple, we’ve put together a list of community-based events that are family friendly and cost nothing to attend.
Santa Ana Residents Discuss How to Build a Strong Arts Infrastructure
Health
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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.
Supervisors to Discuss Civic Center Overhaul
Countywide
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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.
Santa Ana Gets Input From Public on Arts Plan
Health
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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.
Harrah Wants to Build Boutique Hotel in Downtown Santa Ana
Santa Ana
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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.
Funding Shortfall Threatens Santa Ana Community Park
Santa Ana
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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.
New Signage for Downtown Santa Ana Sparks Controversy
Countywide
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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.
Romero: Do Latinos Have a Future in Downtown Santa Ana?
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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.
Santa Ana to Hike Downtown Parking Rates
Santa Ana
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The Santa Ana City Council approved a rate hike for downtown, and promised the extra revenue will go toward police officers, signage, and infrastructure improvements.