Newport Beach resident Jack Jakosky has purchased the iconic building in the heart of downtown with hopes of bolstering its standing as a center for arts in Orange County.
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Newsong Church Retreats From Sale of Santora Arts Building
Church officials confirm that controversial sale of the historic downtown building is now off.
Artists Issue Ultimatum to Church Buying Santora Building
Artists say Newsong church leaders have three days to make a deal to protect artists in the building if they want to avoid public protests.
Artists Seek Removal of Councilman From Santora Panel
They say David Benavides’ attendance at Newsong Church should bar him from serving on the committee examining the church’s purchase of the downtown Santa Ana building.
Artists, Church Negotiating Over Santora Arts Building
The artists are seeking a contract with the likely new owner that would protect the arts focus of the building in downtown Santa Ana.
Will Art and Religion Clash in Downtown Santa Ana?
In what seemed to be an allegory about the downtown turmoil, a Newsong church pastor recalls a tale about the Apostle Paul and his experience in ancient Greece.
Santora Sale Stirs Hope and Worry in Downtown Santa Ana
Some business owners say sale to Irvine-based church will doom the downtown. Others say it will have a positive influence.
Church Confirms Santora Escrow
The Newsong Church declared it plans “to continue and even improve the Santora’s place in Orange County as a hub for all things creative.”
Church Close to Buying Santora Arts Building
Several sources have named Newsong Church as the buyer of the downtown landmark, but there seems to be confusion about whether the sale is actually in escrow.









