SANTA ANA – He was remembered as a visionary leader, a charismatic businessman with a "unique, off-center take" on life who could poke fun at someone else just as easily as himself. Donald P. Kennedy, the longtime leader of Santa Ana's First... »
Alejandra Garcia Williams, the Mexican consul in Orange County, will speak at an April 28 celebration of Children’s Day/Dia de los Niños in Santa Ana. The street fair is being organized by residents, nonprofits, public agencies, businesses, and... »
SANTA ANA – It's a mystery. For decades, the Shoe Shine Guy has been polishing the shoes of people who are in and out of Orange County Courthouse across Civic Center Drive from the ramshackle stand. Then, a week or so ago, he vanished. The last day... »
SANTA ANA – A 16-year-old boy was shot and seriously injured Friday afternoon while walking near Santa Ana High School, police said. The 10th-grader and a friend were walking westbound on Walnut Street near Flower Street about 3 p.m. when the... »
Since I began at Food Frenzy, I've learned over and over again the importance of not judging a restaurant by its exterior and in this case, by its name. Santa Ana's hidden cafe and bakery Pat'a Chou doesn't immediately allude to the magnificent... »
SANTA ANA – District Attorney Tony Rackauckas led hundreds of crime victims and supporters and law-enforcement officials along Civic Center Drive as the 4th Annual Victims' March & Rally began. He is taking the group from his office to the Old... »
SANTA ANA – Santa Ana artists are launching a campaign to ensure that the historic Santora Arts Building remains, as its slogan says, "A place for art." They question whether a potential buyer of the building, Newsong church in Irvine, would fit... »
SANTA ANA – The Santa Ana City Council will soon revisit its chicken ordinance, thanks to a resident's determination to ease restrictions on keeping backyard hens. The council, as early as its next meeting May 7, will take up a recommendation from... »
IRVINE – The little girl slapped her hands on the ball of dough. "I'm going to make a giant pizza!" she said. Then, wearing a white chef's hat and apron, Hope Phillips, age 6, worked the dough with her tiny fingers. "It feels soft and flabby and... »
Santa Ana – Residents near Fourth Street and Broadway can look forward to having an outdoor space to call their own later this year. Latino Health Access, a nonprofit organization, is building the first park and community center in the area.... »
IRVINE – More than two dozen deputies were recognized for their exceptional work – saving lives, putting themselves in danger or deploying tenacity on investigations – during the Orange County Sheriff's Department Medal of Valor ceremony. The... »
SANTA ANA - The Police Department will conduct a DUI/drivers License checkpoint on Friday, April 27. It will run from 7:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. in the area of 2300 W. 5th Street. Traffic volume and weather permitting, all vehicles may be checked and... »
SANTA ANA - A town hall on autism awareness will take place from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, April 27 at the Regional Center of Orange County. The event, sponsored by state Senators Mimi Walters and Lou Correa and the Orange County Autism Regional Task... »
SANTA ANA – Santa Ana officials issued citations against five medical marijuana dispensaries on Friday, including one that had installed an automated dispensary that looks like a vending machine. The Dispensary Store, on the 1600 block of East 17th... »
SANTA ANA – An Orange County man's lifelong collection of old radios has gone on display at John Wayne Airport, a dash of color for travelers rushing to catch a flight.The airport has long displayed local artwork – from the conventional to the... »
