Alejandra Rodriguez on the Issues: SAUSD Board Area 5

Alejandra Rodriguez, 40, is a lifelong Santa Ana resident, born and raised in the city. She grew up in a family of four with hardworking parents and one sibling, and credits her mother’s involvement in her education—from chaperoning field trips to attending school events—with influencing her own

Isuri S. Ramos on the Issues: Santa Ana City Council Ward 6

Isuri S. Ramos, 33, is a lifelong Santa Ana resident, born and raised in the city. The daughter of Mexican immigrants, Ramos grew up on Minnie Street in a family that relied on public transportation and city services and, at one point, lost its home. Ramos says Santa Ana’s

Editor’s Note: Candidate Questionnaire Update

[reporting: The Santanero Newsroom] The deadline for The Santanero’s Candidate Questionnaire has been extended through Sunday, October 4. Candidates were notified of the extension last Friday by email or direct message to their campaigns. The questionnaire was sent to candidates in the following races: * Mayoral and City Council Wards

AB 1537 awaits Newsom’s signature as Santa Ana moves further with citywide ICE work ban

Santa Ana’s new ordinance would apply to all city employees, while a statewide restriction on peace officers awaits Gov. Gavin Newsom’s decision.

Statement from Founder Daniel Diaz

For Release on Friday, September 4, 2026

Arte Moreno agrees to sell Angels to Rams owner Stan Kroenke

ANAHEIM, Calif. — The Arte Moreno era with the Los Angeles Angels is nearing its end. Moreno, who has owned the Angels since 2003, has agreed to sell a controlling interest in the franchise to Stan Kroenke, owner of the Los Angeles Rams, the organizations announced Tuesday morning. The blockbuster transaction

State report concludes investigation into fatal Santa Ana police shooting of Noe Rodriguez

Two Santa Ana police officers involved in the fatal 2024 shooting of Noe Rodriguez Martinez will not face criminal charges, the California Department of Justice found.

Sidewalk chalk or vandalism? Arrest of local ICE watcher raises questions

Police confirmed an alleged vandalism citation but not the underlying conduct. ICE watchers say it involved sidewalk chalk, calling the arrest an overreach intended to discourage community members from monitoring ICE activity.

Rapid Response Director Sandra De Anda announces Ward 4 candidacy

Sandra De Anda, an immigration advocate and one of the directors of the Orange County Rapid Response Network, announced her campaign for Santa Ana City Council's Ward 4 seat in a Thursday social media post. "Santa Ana deserves leadership that will stand up for its people, not

City Council Recap: Jul. 7, 2026

From spending of office spaces for city services to asking voters on Measure X's future, here's what happened at Tuesday's city council meeting.

Appointment of Ward 6 candidate sparks ethics debate

What began as a routine appointment quickly evolved into a debate over ethics, elections and public service.

How to run for elected office in Santa Ana

A step-by-step (unofficial) guide on running for office in Santa Ana.