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Phil Bacerra @philbacerra.bsky.social · 7d

depicts Santa Ana just seven years after its founding and ten years before the City’s government was incorporated.
#SantaAna #GoldenCity #CapitalOfOC (2/2)

Phil Bacerra @philbacerra.bsky.social · 7d

Happy 156th birthday, Santa Ana!
On October 27, 1869, William Spurgeon purchased 74 acres from Jacob Ross and mapped out a 24-block town site that he named Santa Ana. The original town boundaries were First St., Spurgeon St., Seventh St. and West St. (now Broadway).
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Phil Bacerra @philbacerra.bsky.social · 18d

Proud husband moment for me this week when I got to watch Wendy represent the Orange County Oncology Nursing Society as their President at the OC Board of Supervisors meeting where they recognized Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Thank you Supervisors Nguyen and Foley!

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Phil Bacerra @philbacerra.bsky.social · 20d

Philip Vera Cruz, and Candido Bacerra, and the Filipino Americans who are making history here in Santa Ana, such as Dr. Anabelle Nery, Geraldine Larson, Khryzza Kelley, Jaytee Asis, and Wendy Bacerra.
#SantaAna #GoldenCity #CapitalOfOC #Mabuhay #FilAm (3/3)

Phil Bacerra @philbacerra.bsky.social · 20d

October is celebrated as Filipino American History Month, to commemorate the first recorded presence of Filipinos in the continental United States, which was on October 18, 1757. We celebrate the Filipino Americans who made history, like Larry Itliong, (2/3)

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Phil Bacerra @philbacerra.bsky.social · 20d

At our recent City Council meeting, I presented a proclamation declaring October 2025 as Filipino American History Month in the City of Santa Ana to Vice Consul Levi Anthony Malaylay who serves at the Philippine Consulate in Los Angeles. (1/3)

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Phil Bacerra @philbacerra.bsky.social · 23d

Requiescat in pace Diane Keaton, Santa Ana High School C/O 1963. ⚜️

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Phil Bacerra @philbacerra.bsky.social · 23d

the residents who use Sandpointe Park will be as well.
#SantaAna #GoldenCity #CapitalOfOC #Ward4 (3/3)

Phil Bacerra @philbacerra.bsky.social · 23d

brand new playground and spruce up an existing playground and the restrooms at Sandpointe Park. A local McDonald's and Domino's Pizza on Bristol and Warner provided food for everyone. I am super appreciative of everyone's efforts today, and I know that (2/3)

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Phil Bacerra @philbacerra.bsky.social · 23d

When a community comes together, great things happen! In addition to my Monthly Community Office Hours, over 150 residents and volunteers came together through Kaboom!, the Pacific Life Foundation, FFR, and Santa Ana Parks and Recreation to build a (1/3)

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Phil Bacerra @philbacerra.bsky.social · 24d

I look forward to seeing you at my Monthly Community Office Hours on Saturday at 10am at Sandpointe Park.
#SantaAna #GoldenCity #CapitalOfOC #Ward4

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Phil Bacerra @philbacerra.bsky.social · 24d

Join your Orange County Fire Authority firefighters this Saturday, October 11, from 9 am to 12 pm at Fire Station 75 at 120 W. Walnut Avenue in #SantaAna.
This FREE, family-friendly event invites residents to tour the fire station, meet their firefighters, and learn valuable fire prevention tips. 🚒

Phil Bacerra @philbacerra.bsky.social · Oct 4

Congratulations to José Refugio Muñoz Jr., Lucy Santana, Dr. Anthony Hung Cao, and Alondra Diaz on your induction into the Santa Ana College Alumni Hall of Fame! I was honored to attend this special ceremony and present certificates of recognition to the inductees.
#SantaAna #GoldenCity #CapitalOfOC

Phil Bacerra @philbacerra.bsky.social · Oct 3

Thank you Sue Grasse and the Thornton Park Neighborhood Association for inviting me to your meeting and for the opportunity to provide updates on some exciting things happening in Ward 4 and in Santa Ana.
#SantaAna #GoldenCity #CapitalOfOC #Ward4

Phil Bacerra @philbacerra.bsky.social · Oct 2

This week, I joined our City's Economic Development team in welcoming Wendy's to the South Bristol corridor in Ward 4. After cutting the ribbon, City staff and I shared information on City resources and services with Wendy's staff so that they can thrive in the #GoldenCity.
#SantaAna #CapitalOfOC

Phil Bacerra @philbacerra.bsky.social · Oct 1

the terms of the contract between the City and the POA are already being enforced.
#prematureadjudacation (5/5)

Phil Bacerra @philbacerra.bsky.social · Oct 1

agreed to by the City and the POA. The time that Mayor Pro Tem Vazquez spent unnecessarily escalating this situation because of his bias against our police, could've been better spent on reading the audit and the contract and trying to understand that (4/5)

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Phil Bacerra @philbacerra.bsky.social · Oct 1

the POA and the City of Santa Ana. Per the contract, the City has already begun to reduce future monthly contributions towards the POA health benefits trust due to the excess fund balance that was determined by the audit. The audit was conducted by auditors that were (3/5)

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Phil Bacerra @philbacerra.bsky.social · Oct 1

drop everything that he is doing and do Mayor Pro Tem Vazquez's homework for him. Mayor Pro Tem Vazquez preaches de-escalation to the police, but does not afford our police the same courtesy. The audit that he wouldn't read was agreed to as part of the contract between (2/5)

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Phil Bacerra @philbacerra.bsky.social · Oct 1

Mayor Pro Tem Ben Vazquez is making baseless accusations and calling for others to audit the Santa Ana POA, yet he cannot be bothered to actually read the audit himself. He admits this to KCAL News, but wants our State Attorney General to (1/5)

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Phil Bacerra @philbacerra.bsky.social · Sep 29

own inspection. 🐾 I will continue to work to improve pedestrian and transit access for all of our residents.
#SantaAna #GoldenCity #CapitalOfOC (2/2)

Phil Bacerra @philbacerra.bsky.social · Sep 29

I worked with our City's Public Works Department to have a sidewalk along Sunflower Avenue in Ward 4 repaired. A senior resident contacted me requesting the repair so that they could access the OCTA Route 150 stop while using their rolling walker. Stanley Pup conducted his (1/2)

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Phil Bacerra @philbacerra.bsky.social · Sep 22

events where people came together to celebrate what makes Santa Ana such an amazing place.
#SantaAna #GoldenCity #CapitalOfOC (3/3)

Phil Bacerra @philbacerra.bsky.social · Sep 22

alumni like Matthew Morrison. On Sunday, I checked out some impressive classic cars with residents and first responders at the Classic Cars with SAPD event on Boyd Way in front of SAPD Headquarters. It was wonderful to be a part of (2/3)

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Phil Bacerra @philbacerra.bsky.social · Sep 22

This past weekend, I took part in celebrations of our community's talents and diversity. On Saturday, Santa Ana-based Orange County School of the Arts held it's 10th annual Season Premiere that showcased the talent of OCSA students and (1/3)

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