Economic lifeblood skyrockets
The average price for a gallon of regular gasoline in California hit $4.668 Oct. 8, the highest price in the nation and an all-time high for the Golden State. People have no
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Licenses OK’d for ‘DREAMers’
By Marissa Adams Free to drive — California eases license restrictions. It’s late at night for 20-year-old Jessica Bautista. Her shift as a DJ at The Place Banquet Hall is over, and
Crime rates dip for second year
Improved methods help catch crooks. Santa Ana College’s crime activity has dropped by almost half since 2009, with authorities saying they believe that a new focus on foot patrols and use of
Handy costume finds
LOCAL NEWS YOU CAN USE: Thrift stores provide an inexpensive spot for finding Halloween costumes. Santa Ana Thrift will offer discounts every Friday in November located on 1037 First Street. The Salvation
PROP 30: District backs Brown’s tax hike
District Trustees endorsed Proposition 30, a tax measure driven by Gov. Jerry Brown, in a 10-to-2 vote on Oct. 8. “If the day after the election it doesn’t pass, there will be
Moving California forward
A new law allowing illegal immigrants to drive benefits not only them but also California’s economy and citizen rivers statewide. After years of heated debates, Gov. Jerry Brown signed a law allowing
Child Center Director retires
COMMUNITY PROFILE: Veronica MacKenney steps down after pioneering programs aimed at Spanish speakers. She sits straight and confident behind her desk surrounded by pictures of her grandchildren. Veronica MacKenney brings out weathered
OPINION: ¡hasta la vista alcalde pulido!
OPINION: LOCAL POLITICS Mayor Miguel Pulido has strived to strengthen the city through the arts by bringing the Orange County School of the Arts and The Artists Village to downtown. Even though
Measure Q: SAC hopes bond comes to the rescue
MEASURE Q: For the third time in a decade, college officials back a bond measure that would help pay for campus improvements. College officials are backing a new ballot measure to raise
OPINION: PROP 37 doesn’t go far enough
OPINION: ELECTION 2012: Cast your vote, choose your future This year’s ballot features 11 propositions up for the vote in California. These propositions have the potential to change the current role of