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.

By Jennifer Mena Los Angeles Times Amid the cookie-cutter homes in gated communities throughout Orange County, Santa Ana's downtown has become a refreshing, urban oasis for adventurous home seekers. New businesses and a nascent artists village have drawn professionals who live in lofts and revel in the area's Latin flavor, which differentiates the area from its starchier neighbors. (more...)... more.