SANTA ANA - Firefighters battled a blaze early this morning that destroyed a family-owned Mexican food restaurant, a fire official said. Heavy smoke and fire was reported around 3:30 a.m. Read this article: Fire destroys Mexican restaurant... more.

Five community agencies that provide services to non-English speaking Latinos, Vietnamese, Koreans, Pacific Islanders and Iranians are joining forces. They have formed a nonprofit group called MECCA (Multi-Ethnic Collaborative of Community Agencies)... Follow this link: O.C. Latino, Asian, Iranian groups join forces... more.

Take advantage of this week's (freakishly-weird) warming trend and grab a seat on the best patio in Downtown Santa Ana. If you're looking for something to do in Santa Ana this weekend, check out the Art Walk at the Santiago Art District Saturday night starting at 7pm-afterward, be sure to stop in for a bite to eat! THURSDAY - 01/15 5:00-7:00PM: Crazy Happy Hour Specials 1/2 OFF ALL APPETIZERS ... more.

Santa Ana Parks & Rec Naturalist PATRICK MITCHELL book signing party! The Road Less Traveled Store is hosting the Book Signing party for local author Patrick Mitchell for the release of his book: THE SANTA ANA RIVER GUIDE. Mitchell, who is Senior Naturalist for Santa Ana's Parks & Recreation Department has written an extensive guide to "Southern California's largest and most important river syst... more.