Ash Mojica, author at el Don News

It’s overconsumption not collecting

Owalas. Funko Pops. Mickey Mouse Ears. Labubus. Whatever the latest craze may be, I’m tired of people using collecting as an excuse for overconsumption. Collecting has gone from a cute hobby to

December 1, 2025

Revamped application makes applying for scholarships faster and simple

This academic year, the Santa Ana College scholarship application has been revamped with a change in requirements and a new deadline. The application window for the Santa Ana College scholarship competition, where

November 6, 2025

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Proposition 50 explained

There is only one statewide measure on the ballot for this year’s special election. Voters will decide on Proposition 50, which, if approved, would temporarily change the district maps in California. Voting

October 21, 2025

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Community organizers discuss and provide ICE defense resources

A room full of organizers, leaders and active community members listened intently and engaged in important dialogue about how to defend themselves and their neighbors against U.S Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Santa

October 1, 2025

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These independent bookstores in OC provide community and diverse voices

Don’t go to big retailers like Amazon for your next read when you can shop local at an independent bookstore instead. Unlike their competitors, independent bookstores select, buy and sell books intended

September 25, 2025

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Guaranteed admission to CSUF for all SAC Promise Program students

It is no longer a requirement to have graduated from Santa Ana Unified School District to be eligible for Santa Ana College’s Promise Program. The Rancho Santiago Community College District Board of

September 19, 2025

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The fight continues fifty-five years after the Chicano Moratorium

Thousands of people marched through East L.A. and demanded justice for the Latino troops drafted and killed during the Vietnam War at the Chicano Moratorium 55 years ago. Last Saturday, the Community

September 4, 2025

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New artificial intelligence courses launch this fall

Five new artificial intelligence courses launched this fall semester as part of the Associate of Science Degree in Artificial Intelligence for Business and certificate program. Students will receive hands-on training in AI

August 28, 2025

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These four community coffee businesses supported immigrants navigating ICE activity

Impacted by the presence of the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, residents of Santa Ana and other neighboring cities looked to one another for support. Early June 2025 marked the beginning of

July 17, 2025

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District seeks legal opinion on audit findings of financial misconduct

District officials have authorized the spending of up to $50,000 for a legal team to evaluate misconduct accusations regarding a $12 million rebate account kept hidden from the public for nearly three

May 19, 2025

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