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Daniel Diaz, the sole staff member of The Santanero, was livestreaming and reporting the events unfolding early Thursday where Santa Ana Police officers shot rubber bullets and other canisters at protesters with no warning or unlawful assembly order given. https://www.instagram.com/reel/DKyxOUnuM9O/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_
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⚠️This article has been updated to include injuries, vehicle damage, and results of submitted public records requests. A peaceful demonstration protesting President Trump's mass deportation plans and recent ICE activity in Santa Ana began Wednesday afternoon on Fourth and Birch Street, directly where National Guards were positioned to
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(SAUSD HQ) — The Santa Ana Unified School District Board of Education has formally voted to issue final layoff notices to 262 certificated employees, according to Resolution No. 24/25-3680 passed during the board's May 19 special meeting. The layoffs follow the district’s January resolution to reduce or
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— Originally published May 19, 2025 - 8:53 PM — The Santa Ana Unified School District Board of Education has formally voted to issue final layoff notices to 262 certificated employees, according to Resolution No. 24/25-3680 passed during the board's May 19 special meeting. The layoffs follow the
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An administrative judge has issued a proposed decision on SAUSD’s planned layoffs, but the final call on staff cuts will be made by the school board during a special meeting Monday.
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— Published May 9, 2025, 5:48 PM, Updated May 9, 2025, 6:28 PM — 💡A GoFundMe has been set up for Adrian Quintanilla by his family. Click here to be redirected. BELLA VISTA N.H. — A male 11th grader who attended Lorin Griset Academy died by suicide at his home
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Like the headline says, the kids are not alright. Here in Santa Ana, we’re seeing it in real time-young Santaneros being steered down paths paved with consequences that are entirely preventable. People ask: why? Why do we continue to accept tragedy as a way of life in this city?
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Santa Ana Unified issued a revised statement clearing Segerstrom student-athletes of rule violations, as protests, petitions, and pending records requests keep tensions high.
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As OCTA's Streetcar project nears completion, the first car was delivered early in the morning Wednesday, with more coming this month.
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For decades, police have shut down streets to deter Easter Sunday lowrider cruisers, but with cruising now legal and the culture evolving, critics call it a waste of taxpayer money and a hassle for residents trying to attend mass and celebrate.
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An alleged 'pay-for-play' scandal has barred the Jaguars varsity baseball team from playoffs until next spring, but students say that's not cause for removal of their principal.
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How the deaths of five young Santaneros have left an entire city grieving, shocked, and starting a tough conversation on responsibility.