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It has been over a year since the former 99 Cents Only Store closed permanently at the corner of Bristol and Warner. After sitting vacant for more than 12 months, the property's longtime owner, NewMark Merrill, announced Thursday that a lease has been signed with Sprouts Farmers Market.
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Mater Dei High School administration received a letter Monday from alumni expressing strong disapproval and calling for the immediate retraction of the school’s partnership with the Santa Ana Police Department and other law enforcement agencies. The controversy centers on the use of the Mater Dei campus as a staging
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Santa Ana streets have seen a noticeable decline in activity following federal immigration raids that began last Monday. With the National Guard maintaining a visible presence along East Fourth Street and Santa Ana Boulevard and ongoing protests, many residents are avoiding the Downtown area—a shift that is already impacting
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A change.org petition was established Friday in efforts to recall Santa Ana Mayor Valerie Amezcua who has recevied a firewall of backlash from Santaneros for what many call a “lack” of response and an overexaggeration of words used in her Monday Facebook post. Amezcua was interviewed by ABC7 Thursday
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An anonymous donor to Mater Dei High School has withdrawn support after learning that President Michael Brennan allowed Santa Ana Police Department (SAPD) and other unidentified local law enforcement agencies to use the school campus as a staging area Tuesday for "drone operations." As of now, SAPD has
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Santa Ana Mayor Valerie Amezcua posted Wednesday to her social media a screenshot of an apparent death threat. The post came from a user on Instagram posted to their story saying "Kill your local politician now!" The user is not identified in the post. "A clear death
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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
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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