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Josephine "Chepa" Andrade, affectionately known as "La Reina de la Logan" or "The Queen of Logan Barrio," stands as a beacon of community activism and dedication in Santa Ana. Her life's work was devoted to preserving the integrity of the Logan community, one of Orange County's oldest Mexican-American neighborhoods. Chepa's unwavering commitment to preserving the integrity...

The Untold Stories of the Mendez v. Westminster Case: A Focus on the Guzman Family The landmark case Mendez v. Westminster (1947) is often remembered through the lens of the Mendez family, whose legal battle led to the desegregation of Mexican children in California schools. Equally significant are the contributions of the other named plaintiffs—the...

Warren Bussey was born in the small town of Bobo, Texas, on November 21, 1913. He was one of eight boys and four girls raised in a tightly-knit family within a caring community. Growing up, Bussey quickly learned the value of hard work, often pitching in to support his family from an early age on...

Lydia Romero-Cruz was born on February 4, 1961, and passed away in April 1996 at the age of 35. The only child of Sam and Clara Romero, she grew up in Santa Ana, attended local schools, and was deeply intertwined with her community. As a dedicated educator, Romero-Cruz specialized in bilingual education and strongly advocated...

The  Planning and Building Agency offers Same Day Express Permit at our Permit Counters and Online. What is a PBx - Express Permit? Permits for residential and commercial projects that do not require plan check are issued as Same Day Express Permits. Who Can Obtain An Express Permit? Eligible properties include single-family homes, a townhome,...