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1. Santa Ana Police seek shirtless tattooed suspect who assaulted fast‑food worker (newsantaana.com) — Santa Ana police are asking residents to help identify a shirtless, heavily tattooed man accused of violently assaulting a fast‑food worker and kicking property near customers. Investigators say the attack, which began over a shirt rule and a dog, reflects rising workplace violence, and they're urging anyone who recognizes the suspect to contact a named police specialist.
2. Santa Ana Boys & Girls Club members have new space for great play (ocregister.com) — Kids in Santa Ana now have a revamped outdoor complex at the local Boys & Girls Club, featuring a turf field, 9‑hole putting course, garden, and teen courtyard. The $2.5 million project is one of the club's biggest investments and aims to give local youth more safe, confidence‑building places to play and connect.
3. Dental Board of California (ca.gov) — If you're looking for dental care in Santa Ana, this state listing confirms South Coast Smiles Dentistry on Bristol Street is operating under an active fictitious name permit with licensed dentists on staff. It also shows several related practitioners across Orange and Los Angeles counties, helping you verify credentials before booking an appointment.
4. Santa Ana woman pleads guilty in deadly gang‑related drive‑by shooting that killed a mother of three (newsantaana.com) — A recent plea deal in the fatal 2022 drive‑by outside a Santa Ana pizza shop highlights how gang violence continues to affect local families and neighborhoods. Prosecutors say the accused driver admitted being an accessory, while the alleged shooter still faces potential life in prison, underscoring why Santa Ana remains a focal point in county gang‑crime discussions and prevention efforts.
5. New ethnic studies professor connects with Chicano culture through teaching (eldonnews.org) — Students at Santa Ana College are meeting a new ethnic studies professor, Sofia Chavez, who brings Ivy League teaching experience and a deep passion for Chicano history. She chose Santa Ana specifically because the college valued her work and California's commitment to ethnic studies, and she hopes to build new courses highlighting LGBTQ+ Latino culture for local students.
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