Nikki Nelsen, author at el Don News

Landscape and Garden Tour of the New Central Mall

In the construction of Santa Ana College Central Mall that began in 2015, a large number of plants and trees were removed from the campus leaving the colleges quad barren of vegetation.

June 1, 2019

Lifestyle

Subculture Party Brings Rave Culture to DTSA

The venue was pitch black with lasers darting back and forth across the dance floor. Women wore vibrant outfits with costume makeup, tutus, flashy tops and eerie contacts. Men wore dresses, high-heels

May 9, 2019

Lifestyle·Top Stories

California Needs to Lower Its Outrageous Gas Prices

I have developed paranoia when driving. I have never been so concerned about my gas tank as I have been lately, and now I’m obsessed with staring at my gas gauge in

May 3, 2019

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Centennial Education Center Will Stay Open for Two More Years

The Rancho Santiago Community College District Board of Trustees unanimously approved a license extension agreement with the City of Santa Ana March 25 that will keep the district’s Centennial Education Center in

April 17, 2019

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Spring into Spring with These Great Events

April 7 Cherry Blossom Festival Spring is here and so are the cherry blossoms! Come over to the Bowers Museum to the annual Japanese Cherry Blossom Festival and enjoy some sweets from

April 1, 2019

Lifestyle

Older Model Hondas Stolen From Student Parking Lots

Three older-model Hondas were stolen out of Parking Lot 6 and 7 midday Tuesday. Two were later recovered by Santa Ana Police Department though no arrests have been made, officials said.

February 19, 2019

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Double Trouble: Wood Twins Dominate OEC

Lauryn and Leyna Wood are identical twins. They do everything together, including play soccer. When they were 11 years old, they signed up for the same soccer team. The two soon realized

December 10, 2018

Sports·Sports Center

Demolition Begins for a New Johnson Student Center

After nearly three years of discussions and delays, the Johnson Student Center is being torn down over winter break. However, a deficit of more than $15 million remains to build its replacement,

December 10, 2018

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Measure Y Will Further Tax Santa Ana’s Recreational Cannabis Industry

Almost a year after Marijuana was legalized in the state of California, with Santa Ana leading the way in cannabis sales, Santa Ana city council will now be backing a marijuana tax

October 29, 2018

News

3 Party Bars in Downtown Santa Ana

Downtown Santa Ana is often overlooked as a nightlife destination, but hidden within the changing city core are poppin’ bars built for meeting new people while you take a break from your

October 29, 2018

Lifestyle