Mona Darwish is a graduate of UC Irvine and an experienced academic researcher. She has covered multiple beats as a college reporter, photographer, and opinion editor for the Coast Report. Before joining SCNG, she helped cover labor, public policy, and the justice system as an intern at More Perfect Union.
The city’s free, family-friendly New Year’s Eve celebration, has been canceled due to public safety concerns as heavy rain and high winds are forecast for Wednesday, Dec. 31.
Intermittent lane closures and temporary parking losses are expected in redevelopment areas, including El Camino Real between First and Sixth streets and Main Street between Newport Avenue and C Street.
The improvements are part of a broader effort to refresh aging infrastructure, improve access and safety, and better connect the park to the creek and regional trail network.
Most influential: As a community organizer and immigration policy advocate, Sandra De Anda has become a familiar face in Santa Ana and across Orange County.
The change could broaden the number of departments able to launch or expand drone programs by opening up funding that otherwise wouldn’t have been accessible.
Construction on the roughly $8.6 million habitat began in 2022, replacing an aging exhibit with a modern space designed to prioritize animal comfort and well-being.
Described as "first-of-its-kind," the MRV community outreach program was designed to bring multiple department services directly to clients using the vehicles.