🌱 Why are Santa Ana muralists refusing to sign the city’s contract?

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In today's newsletter:

• Why are Santa Ana muralists refusing to sign the city’s contract?
• How Apple’s tracking led Irvine police straight to Santa Ana

Also on today's calendar: Christmas in the Gazebo and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What did one tuna say to the other after getting caught stealing files from work? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Sunny and not as warm, with a high of 76 and low of 44 degrees.
• Friday: Mostly sunny and nice, temps: high: 75, low: 47.
• Saturday: Partly sunny and nice, with a high of 70 and low of 48 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• New Mural Program in Santa Ana Sparks Artists' Rights Debate (voiceofoc.org) — Santa Ana’s new RestorArt mural program is sparking a showdown between city officials and local artists over contract language that would let the city alter or remove murals, even on private property. Artists and arts commissioners argue the waiver undermines federal and state protections, and all five grantees are refusing to sign until the city better safeguards Santa Ana’s public art and community history.
   

• Santa Ana man arrested for stealing Apple products from a vehicle in Irvine (newsantaana.com) — Police used Apple’s tracking tools to follow stolen electronics from Irvine to Santa Ana, where they recovered the items and arrested a 43-year-old man on multiple charges. The case comes with a reminder for Santa Ana drivers to secure valuables, lock vehicles, and use tracking features to help deter or solve similar thefts, especially during busy shopping periods.
   

📸 Around Santa Ana

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Santa Ana

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday December 13

• Christmas in the Gazebo
  17635 Los Alamos St, Fountain Valley
  10:00 am

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Other local events

Friday December 12

• A Static Lullaby
  The Observatory , 3503 S Harbor Blvd , Santa Ana
  6:00 pm

Saturday December 13

• Breakfast with Santa
  Community Center at The Market Place , 2961 El Camino Real , Tustin
  9:00 am
• Learning to Forgive Meditation Workshop, Dec 13!
  231 E Memory Ln, Santa Ana, CA, 92705
  10:00 am
• Vajrasatta Purification Practice, Dec 13!
  231 E Memory Ln, Santa Ana, CA, 92705
  2:00 pm
• INFEKT - Port Zero Tour (18+)
  The Observatory , 3503 S Harbor Blvd , Santa Ana
  8:00 pm

Tuesday December 16

• FRC Parent Workshop: Public Assistance Programs
  Stephen R. Fitz Intermediate Santa Ana, CA 92704
  9:00 am
• Senior Portraits @ Sunset Photos
  Sunset School Portraits , 827 S Main St , Santa Ana
  4:00 pm

Wednesday December 17

• Ribbon Cutting - Maxi's Pizzeria
  Maxi's Pizzeria , 1631 W. Sunflower Ave., Suite C-35 , Santa Ana
  11:00 am
• Community Services Commission Meetings
  City Hall , 300 Centennial Way , Tustin
  6:00 pm

Thursday December 18

• Senior Portraits @ Sunset Photos
  Sunset School Portraits , 827 S Main St , Santa Ana
  4:00 pm

Saturday December 20

• Free Photos with Santa
  Fairhaven Memorial Park & Mortuary , 1702 Fairhaven Ave , Santa Ana
  12:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• MISSING PERSON
  Mentally ill, last seen at 9 am at cvs on bristol and sunflower, but left his phone and wallet at the in n out on Bristol and civic center drive at… (Nextdoor South Coast Racquet Club)
• Hi, this dog is lost or was left behind.
  It’s a Memorial Park roaming around, some girls there said it’s been there for a few days. If anyone can help please do. (Nextdoor Santa Ana Memorial Park)

• Food 4 Less Holdings, Inc. posted a job opening for Grocery Clerk in Santa Ana. Apply here.
• Bodega Latina Corporation - El Super posted a job opening for Grocery Clerk - # 23 Santa Ana - Bristol in Santa Ana. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Santa Ana here.

🗞 Nearby News

Costa Mesa

• Law enforcement veteran Joyce LaPointe becomes first woman to lead the Costa Mesa Police Department (latimes.com)
• Fair Game Stu News Costa Mesa 120925 (stunewsnewport.com)
• Golden Dome defense system could involve many tech companies in SoCal (ocregister.com)

Orange

• Gifts Urgently Needed To Bring Holiday Joy To OC Families In Need: How To Help (patch.com)

Newport Beach

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: I could get canned for this!
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