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Three costumed individuals dance on stage holding umbrellas and wearing traditional Japanese kimonos.

In Photos: OC Japan Fair 2026

I took a trip to the OC Japan Fair in Costa Mesa. I still knew that I was at the Orange County Fairgrounds and that it was Easter weekend, but at several

April 16, 2026

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Two home runs from Tomitaka power Dons past Chargers

The Santa Ana Dons struck hard and early, scoring five runs in the first to set the tone for a 9-6 victory to clinch the series against the reigning conference champion Cypress

April 13, 2026

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Winning streak snapped as Dons drop mistake-filled game to Chargers

The Santa Ana Dons hosted the Cypress Chargers in game one of a three-game conference series, losing 15-4 on Tuesday afternoon. This snapped a 13-game winning streak for the Dons. “We know

April 8, 2026

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Rewind to analog: Five items that ground you in the present

Gen Z and Millennials have grown up in the digital world. Forced online for two years due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the dependence on tech and the internet has made many young

April 6, 2026

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Unstoppable force breaks down immovable object as Dons defeat Tigers

In a high-stakes matchup between the California No. 3 Santa Ana Dons and the No. 6 Riverside Tigers, the Dons were down to their last out in a tied 7-7 game in

April 6, 2026

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Two silhouettes on a stage with some colored lighting

Our Lady of 121st Street at Phillips Hall is a convoluted play with tons of heart

A lone casket sits in the center of the funeral hall, watched over by a towering stained-glass image of the iconic Our Lady of Guadalupe, surrounded by a deep blue light, while

April 4, 2026

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A building with a red banner between two palm trees advertising open enrollment for a local public charter high school.

Digital Media’s move to the library canceled, spaces in the A building considered

The Digital Media program’s highly anticipated move from an off-campus facility to a space on the main campus has been cancelled, leaving faculty concerned for the program’s future. Since Santa Ana College

April 2, 2026

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Protesters line Bristol Street in Santa Ana holding various anti-Trump signs.

Massive No Kings rally brings community together

More than 400 people gathered on the sidewalks and street corners near South Bristol Street and MacArthur Boulevard in Santa Ana for a massive No Kings rally on Saturday. The crowd drew

April 2, 2026

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It’s not about the awards, it’s about the discussions

Whenever award season comes around, you always have to sift through discussions in person and on social media about whether the Oscars are worth caring about or if they still serve a

April 2, 2026

Veterans Resource Center renamed in honor of John Acuña

Santa Ana College officially renamed its Veterans Resource Center as The John Acuña Veterans Resource Center during a recent ceremony held on March 26, honoring the late U.S. Army veteran and Veterans

April 1, 2026

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