Proud Santaneros 


Definition of a Proud Santanero/Santanera:
Male and female residents of Santa Ana who are passionate about and
prideful of the city they call home. 


In Santa Ana, each person and place is unique, and collectively, they weave together to create a community united by originality. We are artists, restaurateurs, brewers, and skaters. We never follow anyone else’s path – we forge our own.

Locals were filmed answering questions about what makes them a "Proud Santanero" and what they recommend to visitors.  

The variety of the featured video participants and their independent businesses echo the city's diversity.

Playing on our city's pride and close community, the video series features the tagline “When it’s Santa Ana vs. Everybody, Always Bet on Us.”

Additional Santa Ana local business owners and community members will be added through this ongoing video series.

 

Meet our Proud Santaneros from Series 1: 

 

Proud Santanero Series 1

Our People

Carlos Barragan

  • 1 minute read

Owner, Charlie’s Tattoo Supplies Q: Where were you born? A: I am from…

Our People

Bob Bergman

  • 1 minute read

Creative Principal, Visioneering Studios Q: Where were you born? A: I was born in…

Our People

Logan Crow

  • 1 minute read

Executive Director/Founder, The Frida Cinema Q: How many years have you been in…

Our People

Raymond Rangel

  • 1 minute read

Owner, R&R Western Wear R.I.P. August 7, 1930 - January 31, 2024 Q: How many…

Our People

Jon Sanchez

  • 2 minute read

Owner, Native Son Q: How many years have you been in business in Santa Ana? A: Since…

Our People

Delilah Snell

  • 1 minute read

Owner, Alta Baja Market Q: Where were you raised? A: I was raised in Orange County…

Our People

Raul Yanez

  • 1 minute read

Owner, Mi Moda Q: How many years have you been in business in Santa Ana? A: I have…

Meet our Proud Santaneros from Series 2: 

 

Proud Santanero Series 2

Our People

Ali Coyle

  • 1 minute read

Musician, Ali Coyle Music Q: Where were you born? A: I was born and raised in Orange…

Our People

JJ Jensen

  • 1 minute read

Owner, Chapter One: the modern local Q: Where were you born? A: I was born and raised…

Our People

Vanessa Pozzobon

  • 1 minute read

Owner, Mission Bar Q: Where were you born? A: I was born in Long Beach, California…

Our People

Teresa Saldivar

  • 1 minute read

Owner, Teresa's Jewelers Q: Where were you born? A: I was born and raised in…