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Santa Ana, California Patch AM: a 5 min read

Hey there, Santa Ana! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • What Santa Ana renters must know before the July 1 registry deadline
  • What a Santa Ana lawmaker’s new streaming rule means for your TV
  • How Mater Dei’s narrow semifinal loss boosted a rising star’s stock

Also on today's calendar: Bravo! Players Guild presents Six The Musical: TEEN EDITION and 24 more events.

Today's riddle: What has cities but no houses, forests but no trees, and water but no fish? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Monday: Clearing and cool, with a high of 75 and low of 64 degrees.
  • Tuesday: Areas of low clouds, then sun, temps: high: 75, low: 64.
  • Wednesday: Partly sunny and cool, with a high of 73 and low of 64 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Rent Stabilization Newsletter: June 2026 - City of Santa Ana (santa-ana.org) — Santa Ana renters and landlords should note that the city has set a 2.87% cap on allowable rent increases from September 1, 2026 through August 31, 2027, and that rental registry filings are due July 1, 2026. The newsletter also highlights new funding for the Ayuda Sin Fronteras emergency housing program, open seats on the Rental Housing Board, and upcoming workshops to help residents understand their rights.
   

2. California extends loud ad rules to streaming services (thesheffieldpress.com) — California will start enforcing a new law on July 1, 2026 that requires streaming ads to stay at the same volume as the shows they interrupt, extending existing TV rules to online platforms. The bill was authored by Sen. Thomas Umberg of Santa Ana and aims to stop the jarring volume spikes that frustrate viewers at home.
   

3. Nevada Live Invitational: Champions and Stock Risers (ballislife.com) — A Las Vegas high school basketball invitational showcased several top West Coast programs, including a tight semifinal where Crespi edged Mater Dei of Santa Ana 71–69. The tournament highlighted rising prospects whose performances boosted their college recruiting stock across multiple divisions.
   

4. Meta tries to limit liabilities in child harm cases (socialmediatoday.com) — California lawmakers, including Santa Ana Democrat Tom Umberg, are weighing a bill that could make social media companies liable for significant damages in child-harm cases, with fines up to $1 million per child. Meta is lobbying Umberg and others for amendments that would create exemptions, aiming to limit future legal and financial exposure tied to young users’ safety.
   

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Other local events
    Monday June 29
  • Mahjongg-Library
    Temple Beth Sholom 2625 N. TUSTIN AVE, Santa Ana, CA 92705
    8:00 pm
    • Tuesday June 30
  • Top of the Morning Tustin
    Tustin Chamber of Commerce Even House 15771 Red Hill Ave, Suite 500 Tustin, CA 92780
    7:30 am
    • Wednesday July 1
  • Camp Mountain Chai Bus Stop
    Temple Beth Sholom Front Parking Lot
    3:00 pm
    • Friday July 3
  • Holiday - Independence Day
    Santa Ana Unified Santa Ana, CA 92701
  • Mahjongg - Library
    Temple Beth Sholom 2625 N. TUSTIN AVE, Santa Ana, CA 92705
    1:00 am
  • Men at Peace Meeting
    Temple Beth Sholom 2625 N. TUSTIN AVE, Santa Ana, CA 92705
    2:00 am
    • Saturday July 4
  • Parshat Pinchas
    Temple Beth Sholom 2625 N. TUSTIN AVE, Santa Ana, CA 92705
  • Independence Day
    Santa Ana Unified Santa Ana, CA 92701

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💬 Chatter

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  • Please share & repost to help reunite this lost dog!
    Chocolo was LOST on June 27, 2026 in Santa Ana, CA 92707 near W Dyer Rd, W Alton Ave, and S Main St Sharing for a neighbor. For the latest… (Nextdoor South Coast Neighborhood)
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Ok Santa Ana! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A map (Thank you Curt K. for sending it in!)
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