Santa Ana Blog 


Discover what is cool, delicious, and artsy in Santa Ana.

Proud Santanero Tim Rush

HISTORIAN, PRESERVE ORANGE COUNTY Q: Where were you born? A: I was born in downtown Los Angeles. I've been a proud Santa Ana resident since 1987. Q: What inspired you to become a historian? A: My inspiration to become a historian began in my childhood. One summer in Pasadena, I spent my…

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Proud Santanero Jon Julio

Owner, THEM SKATES Q: Where were you born? A: I was born in San Jose, California. Q: What inspired you to open your business? A: It just kind of happened organically. I've skated since high school—and I had so much love for it. I was lucky to fall into learning the business side of things after…

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Proud Santanera Teresa Saldivar

Owner, Teresa's Jewelers Q: Where were you born? A: I was born and raised in Santa Ana. Q: What is something most people don’t know about you? A: I am a die-hard Los Angeles Dodgers fan. Q: What is unique about your business? A: Our team at Teresa’s Jewelers has been providing professional…

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Proud Santanera Vanessa Pozzobon

Owner, Mission Bar Q: Where were you born? A: I was born in Long Beach, California, but grew up in Orange County. Q: What is something most people don’t know about you? A: I am a paralegal by trade and attended school in Australia. Q: What is unique about your business? A: What sets Mission…

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Proud Santanero JJ Jensen

Owner, Chapter One: the modern local Q: Where were you born? A: I was born and raised in Santa Ana. Q: What is something most people don’t know about you? A: I used to work as a craps dealer in Las Vegas, dealing with games like blackjack and roulette. Q: What is unique about your business? A:…

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Proud Santanera Ali Coyle

Musician, Ali Coyle Music Q: Where were you born? A: I was born and raised in Orange County. Q: What is something most people don’t know about you? A: A favorite movie of mine is the 1986 cult classic Labyrinth. Q: How did you begin your career as a musician? A: I have always gravitated towards…

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Proud Santanero Carlos Barragan

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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Proud Santanero Bob Bergman

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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Proud Santanero Logan Crow

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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Proud Santanera Norah Briceno Brower

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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