At the Alta Baja Market in the heart of downtown Santa Ana, you can expect to find a spread of foods, drinks, crafts, and goods that reflect the vibrancy of the cultural intersections between California, Mexico, and the American Southwest. What you might not expect to find— California’s largest…
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Owner, Charlie’s Tattoo Supplies Q: Where were you born? A: I am from Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico Q: What is something most people don’t know about you? A: I love music and have a passion for collecting vinyl records. Q: What is unique about your business? A: We are a one-stop shop for all your…
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Creative Principal, Visioneering Studios Q: Where were you born? A: I was born in Kansas. Q: What is something most people don’t know about you? A: I would travel through countries to work on resorts and theme parks. I would also give up my vacation time to do disaster relief mission work. Q:…
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Executive Director/Founder, The Frida Cinema Q: How many years have you been in business in Santa Ana? A: I opened the Frida Cinema in 2014. Q: Where were you raised? A: I was raised in Fountain Valley, California. My father was born in Guayaquil, Ecuador, and my mother in Managua, Nicaragua. Q:…
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Owner, Mil Jugos* Please note, this restaurant is no longer in business. Q: Where were you born? A: I was born in Venezuela. Q: What inspired you to open your business? A: I was single living alone in Venezuela and decided to move to the U.S. with my sister who was living here in California. Q:…
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Owner, R&R Western Wear R.I.P. August 7, 1930 - January 31, 2024 Q: How many years have you been in business in Santa Ana? A: 75 years. I opened my business in Downtown Santa Ana in 1947. Q: Where were you born? A: I was born in Santa Ana in an area known as the Delhi Barrio on the Southside. Q:…
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Owner, Native Son Q: How many years have you been in business in Santa Ana? A: Since 2014 Q: Where were you born? A: I was born and raised in Whittier, California. Q: What inspired you to open your business? A: I opened my business right in the middle of Downtown Santa Ana and chose the name…
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Owner, Alta Baja Market Q: Where were you raised? A: I was raised in Orange County, California. My father is from Boston, Massachusetts and my mother is from Nogales, Sonora, Mexico. Q: What is something most people don’t know about you? A: I studied Biology, Philosophy, and English Literature…
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Owner, Mi Moda Q: How many years have you been in business in Santa Ana? A: I have had my business in Downtown Santa Ana since 1979. Q: Where were you born? A: I was born in Jalisco, Mexico. Q: What inspired you to open your business? A: I decided to come to the U.S. in 1970, alone, with…
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