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Santa Ana is changing for the worse

In the last decade, the ongoing redevelopment of the downtown area has led to changes that have turned this city into something I no longer recognize. The city has always had updates,

October 7, 2025

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Local punk scene provides support during ICE raids

Once a month in Downtown Santa Ana, amidst the seemingly quiet streets, the Punk Rock Market appears. The Punk Rock Market is an event that features local bands, DJs, handmade vendors and

July 17, 2025

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In Photos: June 11 anti-ICE protest in Downtown Santa Ana

A sea of Mexican and United States flags waved back and forth, with picket signs and middle fingers held high as people chanted “ICE out of OC” and “ICE out of Santa

June 16, 2025

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Fiestas Patrias returns to its traditional home in DTSA

People packed the streets of Downtown Santa Ana in their cowboy boots and traditional Mexican dresses on both Sept. 14 and 15 to celebrate the 44th annual Fiestas Patrias Festival and Parade.

October 2, 2024

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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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Women tattoo artists foster community through work connections

In a green-walled studio in downtown Santa Ana, two women laugh as a tattoo gun buzzes. Destiny Felix works on an elbow piece filler for her friend and fellow female tattoo artist,

May 22, 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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IN PHOTOS: Viva La Vida’s 8th Annual Festival

Flor de cempasúchil, candles, incense, skull-painted faces, and more, adorned 4th Street at Viva La Vida’s 8th annual Day of the Dead event on Saturday, Nov 5th, 2022. Chinelos, traditional disguised dancers

November 23, 2022

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