Santa Ana Chamber

10/06/2026

Tickets starting at $35 at The Taste of Santa Ana website

10/02/2026

09/30/2026

Missed the 2026 Santa Ana Candidates Forum? Watch it now!

Recordings of both the Mayoral and City Council Candidates Forums, held September 29 at Santa Ana College, are now available on our blog. Hear directly from the candidates on the issues shaping our city before you vote on November 3.

▶️ Watch both forums:

https://santaanachamber.com/blog/chamberline-news-5296/post/watch-the-2026-santa-ana-candidates-forum-mayor-city-council-43408

The Santa Ana Chamber of Commerce does not endorse candidates. These recordings are shared so every voter can make an informed choice.

Thank you to Santa Ana College for hosting, SoCalGas for sponsoring, and every candidate who participated. Please share with your neighbors, employees, and customers!

09/30/2026

Taste of Santa Ana is back with a spooky twist.

Frights & Bites takes over MainPlace Mall on Saturday, October 17, 2026, from 6:00–10:00 PM, with VIP entry beginning at 5:00 PM.

Enjoy local restaurants, live entertainment, family-friendly fun, food and retail vendors, and a night built around great food and local flavor.

Early bird pricing starts at only $35.

TasteOfSantaAna.net

09/28/2026

Before you vote, meet the candidates who want to lead Santa Ana.

Attend tomorrow’s free Candidates Forum in person or via Zoom. Hear from City Council and mayoral candidates, learn about their priorities, and hear answers to community questions.

Tuesday, September 29 | 5–8 PM
Santa Ana College, Johnson Center, Room 219
1530 W. 17th Street, Santa Ana

Visit SantaAnaChamber.com to register or get the Zoom link. Please share this post so others can take part.

Presented by the Santa Ana Chamber of Commerce and hosted by Santa Ana College.

09/12/2026

Robert Schumate is dancing for the kids.

At this year’s Dancing with the Santa Ana Stars, Robert is taking the stage in support of the CHOC Foundation.

The CHOC Foundation helps ensure children throughout Orange County have access to exceptional pediatric care, regardless of their family’s ability to pay. Donations help support patient and family-centered care, groundbreaking research, lifesaving equipment and technology, and the physicians and specialists dedicated to treating children when they need it most.

More than two million children rely on CHOC’s health system and services, making community support a critical part of its mission to advance the health and well-being of children.

When you support Robert, you’re helping give children and their families something every family deserves: access to the care, treatment, and hope they need during some of life’s most difficult moments.

Support Robert Schumate. Support the CHOC Foundation. Scan the QR code on his post to make your donation.

September 19, 2026 | 5:00 PM
Santa Ana Valley High School Auditorium

09/11/2026

Michelle Jaureguy is taking the dance floor to help build a stronger future for girls across Orange County.

At this year’s Dancing with the Santa Ana Stars, Michelle is dancing in support of Girls Inc. of Orange County.

Girls Inc. of Orange County inspires girls to be Strong, Smart, and Bold by providing mentorship, safe spaces, and research-based programs that help them succeed in school, prepare for college and careers, develop leadership skills, explore STEM, build financial independence, and strengthen their confidence. The organization positively impacts more than 9,000 girls each year, from kindergarten through college and beyond.

Through school partnerships, after-school programs, camps, workshops, college readiness, and career preparation, Girls Inc. helps girls recognize their potential and gives them the tools to create the futures they envision.

When you support Michelle, you’re helping Girls Inc. of Orange County reach more girls with the mentorship, education, and opportunities they need to become confident leaders.

Support Michelle Jaureguy. Support Girls Inc. of Orange County. Scan the QR code on her post to make your donation.

September 19, 2026 | 5:00 PM
Santa Ana Valley High School Auditorium

09/10/2026

Max H. Johnson is stepping onto the dance floor to support better health, dignity, and access to care across Orange County.

At this year’s Dancing with the Santa Ana Stars, Max is dancing in support of Radiant Health Centers.

For more than four decades, Radiant Health Centers has provided compassionate healthcare and support for underserved individuals throughout Orange County, with a special focus on the LGBTQ+ community and people living with or affected by HIV. Its services include primary and specialty healthcare, HIV and STI testing and treatment, mental health counseling, housing assistance, transportation, nutrition support, financial assistance, and other critical social services.

For Max, the connection is personal. He serves on the Board of Directors of Radiant Health Centers and is using his time on the dance floor to raise awareness and funds for an organization serving thousands of individuals and families throughout our community.

When you support Max, you’re helping Radiant Health Centers continue providing compassionate, stigma-free care to people who need it.

Support Max H. Johnson. Support Radiant Health Centers. Scan the QR code on his post to make your donation.

September 19, 2026 | 5:00 PM
Santa Ana Valley High School Auditorium

09/09/2026

Johanna Lizarraga is dancing for a mission she has spent nearly two decades helping advance.

At this year’s Dancing with the Santa Ana Stars, Johanna is taking the stage in support of Think Together.

Think Together partners with schools to help change the odds for kids, providing expanded learning programs that support academic achievement, social-emotional growth, and college and career readiness. From early learning and after-school programs to STEM, arts, tutoring, sports, and workforce preparation, the organization now supports more than 180,000 students annually across California.

For Johanna, this cause is deeply personal. As Think Together’s Director of District Partnerships for Southern California, she has spent nearly 20 years working throughout the organization and helping expand opportunities for students and families.

When you support Johanna, you’re helping give more young people the tools, experiences, and opportunities they need to build a successful future.

Support Johanna Lizarraga. Support Think Together. Scan the QR code on her post to make your donation.

September 19, 2026 | 5:00 PM
Santa Ana Valley High School Auditorium