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In today's newsletter:
- How would a permanent Measure X sales tax hit Santa Ana wallets?
- What does the chancellor's leave mean for Rancho Santiago students and staff?
- How firefighters saved Agusta and stopped a Santa Ana house fire
Also on today's calendar: Come Join Us for Prom Night Redo! and 8 more events.
Today's riddle: What has 2 arms and a neck but no head? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high of 82 and low of 62 degrees.
- Friday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 82, low: 64.
- Saturday: An afternoon shower possible, with a high of 86 and low of 69 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
📰 News we're reading
1. Santa Ana, Costa Mesa Orange and San Clemente move to raise taxes and fees: What voters need to know (newsantaana.com) — Santa Ana voters will soon decide whether to make the city's 1.5% Measure X sales tax permanent, a move officials say is crucial to avoiding tens of millions in future deficits. The article explains how this and similar measures in Orange, San Clemente, and Costa Mesa could affect services, while warning that higher sales taxes hit working-class Santa Ana families hardest. 
2. Rancho Santiago college district chancellor placed on leave (ocregister.com) — Leadership at Santa Ana's Rancho Santiago Community College District is in flux after Chancellor Marvin Martinez was placed on paid administrative leave while unspecified allegations are investigated. The board voted 5-1 in a late‑night special meeting, naming Vice Chancellor Iris Ingram acting chancellor as trustees navigate multiple ongoing personnel and ethics disputes affecting district governance.
3. Firefighters rescue dog Agusta from Santa Ana house fire (miamiherald.com) — Firefighters in Santa Ana quickly contained a garage fire at a home, rescuing a dog named Agusta and preventing flames from spreading through the house. One person was treated by firefighter paramedics and taken to a hospital, while investigators continue to look into what caused the blaze.
4. Santa Ana Police seek skateboard assault suspect who knocked out a 71‑year‑old man (newsantaana.com) — Santa Ana Police are asking residents to help identify a man who allegedly knocked a 71-year-old unconscious with a skateboard at a bus stop near 17th and Bristol. Investigators outline possible felony charges and share safety tips for seniors using transit, urging anyone with information to contact a named police specialist.
5. Orange County scores and player stats for Wednesday, Sep. 2 (ocregister.com) — Santa Ana Valley's girls flag football team fell 19–12 to Saddleback, while its boys water polo squad notched a 14–7 win over Godinez in Wednesday's action. The roundup also highlights results for Segerstrom, Irvine, Newport Harbor, and other Orange County schools, giving local fans a quick snapshot of how area teams are performing.
📸 Around Santa Ana
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Santa Ana
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★ Featured events ★
- Come Join Us for Prom Night Redo! →
Stages Bar, 604 E Dyer Rd, Santa Ana
5:00 pm
Saturday September 19
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Other local events
- Modified day - Intermediate ONLY
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 - Spirit Assembly
Edward Russell Elementary Santa Ana, CA 92704
8:00 am - Friday Flag
Rosita Elementary Santa Ana, CA 92703
8:00 am - Modified Day - Early Dismissal
Lathrop Intermediate School Santa Ana, CA 92701
8:00 am - Varsity Football @ Santiago High School
Valley High School Santa Ana, CA 92701
7:00 pm - Parshat Nitzavim-Vayeilech
Temple Beth Sholom 2625 N. TUSTIN AVE, Santa Ana, CA 92705 - 2,200 Steps - Walk to Remember 9/11 →
Fairhaven Memorial Park, 1702 Fairhaven Ave, Santa Ana
9:00 am - 30th Original Lobster Festival - Sept. 11-13, 2026 - Free Parking! →
Fountain Valley Recreation Center & Sports Park, 16400 Brookhurst St, Fountain Valley
12:00 pm
Friday September 4
Saturday September 5
Saturday September 12
📣 Santa Ana Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Leads Group 6 →
Greater Irvine Chamber of Commerce Greater Irvine Chamber 36 Executive Park, Ste. 100 Irvine, CA 92614
11:45 am - JV Girls' Volleyball vs Valley HS (Santa Ana)
Los Amigos High School, 16566 Newhope St, Fountain Valley, CA 9
4:15 pm - VAR Girls' Volleyball vs Valley HS (Santa Ana)
Los Amigos High School, 16566 Newhope St, Fountain Valley, CA 9
5:30 pm - Back to School Night
Cox Elementary School Fountain Valley, CA 92708
5:30 pm
Thursday September 3
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