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.

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.