Daniel Diaz

Santa Ana

Born and raised in Santa Ana, is the co-founder, editor, reporter, photographer, and everything else for The Santanero.

Landscaper with three Marine sons violently detained in Santa Ana; DHS alleges assault without evidence

Landscaper with three Marine sons violently detained in Santa Ana; DHS alleges assault without evidence

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Santa Ana Police redact ICE tip disclosures after Essayli letter

Santa Ana Police redact ICE tip disclosures after Essayli letter

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Ten days, 87 questions, little answers

Ten days, 87 questions, little answers

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Public obliterates Amezcua; told to support, resign, or be recalled

Public obliterates Amezcua; told to support, resign, or be recalled

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Recap: June 17, 2025 City Council Meeting

Recap: June 17, 2025 City Council Meeting

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Sprouts to replace former 99 Cents Only Store at Bristol Warner Village

Sprouts to replace former 99 Cents Only Store at Bristol Warner Village

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Mater Dei alumni demand end to police drone operations on campus

Mater Dei alumni demand end to police drone operations on campus

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Decline in cars and foot traffic signals uncertain future for businesses and City budget

Decline in cars and foot traffic signals uncertain future for businesses and City budget

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Online recall effort launched against Amezcua

Online recall effort launched against Amezcua

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Mater Dei 'drone operation' hints at SAPD's tactics in protest dispersal; Brennan clarifies they're not working with ICE but a donor and alumni say that's not enough

Mater Dei 'drone operation' hints at SAPD's tactics in protest dispersal; Brennan clarifies they're not working with ICE but a donor and alumni say that's not enough

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Social media post shows apparent death threat towards Mayor Amezcua

Social media post shows apparent death threat towards Mayor Amezcua

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Officer cusses out Santanero journalist covering chaos on Fourth Street, another jests

Officer cusses out Santanero journalist covering chaos on Fourth Street, another jests

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