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Memory Lane Park Ribbon Cutting Ceremony set for Oct. 4

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Community: Memory Lane Park Ribbon Cutting Ceremony/ Ceremonia de Inauguración del Parque Memory Lane

SANTA ANA, CA – The City of Santa Ana invites you to the Memory Lane Park Ribbon Cutting Ceremony on Tuesday, October 4, 2016 at 3:30 p.m.  Located along the Santa Ana River Bike trail and Memory Lane, this new half-acre park was created to offer recreational opportunities to the community and provide a charming rest stop for joggers, bicyclists and equestrian riders along the Santa Ana River.

Influenced by native landscaping including a river rock bio-swale basin to mimic the local river, Memory Lane Park is sure to become the little hidden gem in the center of the City.  This modern recreational area includes hitching posts and watering units for horses; bike racks and fix-it equipment for bicyclists; as well as fully equipped play and fitness areas for general users. Along with these amenities, this enchanting park also includes picnic tables, drinking fountains, river rock shade structure, and a curving granite trail along native succulents and plants. Continue reading→

There is a lot to love about Santa Ana despite the ongoing gang war

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I get a little tired about the constant bashing of Santa Ana.  Yes the ongoing gang war sucks but there is still a lot to love about our city, such as:

$3 movies at the MainPlace Mall

When a new movie comes out my kids and I will quickly label it as either a “must-see” or a “$3 movie.”  Most films are in the latter category (and a lot of them end up on our Redbox and Netflix list). While I would love it if there was a first run movie theater in Santa Ana I really like being able to go to the Picture Show at the MainPlace Mall to see movies that have been out for a few weeks, if not months, for only $3 (and only $2 on Tuesdays).

The MainPlace Mall

I really dislike South Coast Plaza. Who can afford what the stores there have to offer?  But the MainPlace Mall is just the ticket with a decent array of stores and anchors and a great food selection that now includes wood-fired pizza at Blaze Pizza and bbq ribs at the new Lucille’s.  There is ample parking and two frozen yogurt places – plus my eye doctor. The previous owners of the MainPlace Mall, Westfield, just sold the shopping center to a group of developers. I hope they don’t mess it up! Continue reading→