Jessica Avila, author at el Don News

New Santa Ana housing unattainable to most

On the bus going to school, I see apartment buildings being built along the streets with LEASING SOON signs in front. And then I wonder to myself how much is the rent

October 23, 2023

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Fiestas Patrias, a time for gathering and celebration

Hundreds of people flooded Downtown Santa Ana Saturday Sept.15, waving Mexican flags and yelling,“Viva México!” The prideful moment was a part of El Grito de Independencia, “The Cry of Independence” to celebrate

October 2, 2023

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Thrive Center resources for all students

Santa Ana College has an array of resources students can use. The Thrive Center provides an array of resources for currently enrolled students. Students must first fill out a student basic needs

September 25, 2023

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Get candy, coffee and breakfast at these 3 hidden downtown gems

There are dozens of places to get something to eat in downtown Santa Ana, from quick stops to full service restaurants to specialty snacks. However, some food places aren’t on the main

June 6, 2023

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‘The only constant is change’: A Q&A with 14 year business owner Hector in Downtown Santa Ana

At the corner of E. 3rd St and N. Bush St in an alley surrounded by street art is GCS (Giants Casting Shadows) clothing store and art gallery run by Hector who’s

May 16, 2023

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First featured event of Requiem Cafe in 2023

Requiem Cafe in Anaheim, California is an immersive art cafe founded in 2019 and has grown to be a social third place celebrating nerd, gamer, and fandom culture in an inclusive environment.

May 3, 2023

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OC’s oldest Mexican restaurant, Sariñanas, is a community staple

For almost 40 years since she inherited the family restaurant in 1985, Teresa Rodriguez Nieves, current owner and fifth generation member of the family behind Sariñana’s Tamale Factory has served her loyal

April 10, 2023

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Thrive Center offers free groceries, snacks contraceptives, and diapers

The Thrive Center is a basic needs center eligible for all Santa Ana College students as a resource, located in Room 206 in the Village. However, they only allow four people at

February 23, 2023

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