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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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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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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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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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 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: What is something most people don’t know about you? A: I…
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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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