Santa Ana City Council honors Edison Scholars Lin Nguyen and Alexander Magdaleno

The Santa Ana City Council meeting on June 3, 2025, highlighted the importance of community leadership and educational achievement, with a focus on the city’s budget and the recognition of outstanding local students.

Pastor Nati Alvarado opened the meeting with a powerful invocation, emphasizing the significance of the council's work in shaping the city’s future. He acknowledged the challenges of reviewing a $7.78 million budget, reminding council members that their decisions impact real lives, from families to small business owners. Alvarado's message underscored the need for unity and compassion in leadership, urging the council to make choices that reflect dignity and justice for all residents.

The meeting also celebrated the accomplishments of two exceptional high school seniors, Lin Nguyen and Alexander Magdaleno, who were awarded the prestigious Edison Scholarship. Each student received a $50,000 scholarship to pursue their studies in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) at top universities. Nguyen will attend MIT to study aerospace engineering, while Magdaleno plans to study electrical engineering at Stanford University. Their achievements were met with applause and admiration from the council and community members, serving as an inspiration to other students in Santa Ana.

As the council moves forward, the discussions around the budget and the recognition of local talent highlight the city’s commitment to fostering education and community well-being. The meeting concluded with a sense of hope and determination for the future of Santa Ana.