Councilmember David Penaloza

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Councilmember David Penaloza Santa Ana Councilmember and Candidate for the California State Assembly in the 68th AD. David is currently employed by Color Science, Inc. in Santa Ana.

The son of Mexican immigrants in search of the American dream, David Penaloza was born and raised in Santa Ana, CA. At a very young age, David lost his father Ublester in a car accident, leaving his mother Paula with three young boys, and brand new mortgage to take care of all on her own. Aside from keeping the lights and water on, she worried that without a father figure, her kids will be unattended to, and end up in gangs, possibly dropout of school, and lose their home. Well, with her tenacity, faith, and impeccable work ethic, she put her kids through grade school and college, and managed to pay off her mortgage eight years early. David is a product of the Santa Ana Unified School District, having attended Washington Elementary (1999), MacArthur Fundamental (2002), and graduating from Saddleback High School in 2006. While in high school, he had his first job working in Downtown Santa Ana at his aunt's business on La calle Cuatro (4th Street), Mina Bridal Boutique. There his aunt and uncle reaffirmed what his mother instilled in him as a child, that through hard work and determination, fulfilling your dreams is possible. He went on to work at various places throughout Orange County including Main Place Mall, and Disneyland. David graduated from California State University, Los Angeles in 2011 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in English with an emphasis in writing. While attending college in LA he also went through The Groundlings School of Improv and pursued his passion for acting. Being represented by talent agents, and going on hundreds of auditions, he booked multiple National commercials and campaigns for both the English and Spanish markets. These included commercials for Toyota, Wells Fargo, American Idol, as well as local industrial commercials and various media for Taco Bell, Major League Soccer, UEI College, and Irvine Valley College. David is currently a SAG-AFTRAmj member and still actively auditions til this day. While there, he was a key player in getting both sister companies accredited to International Standards Organization (ISO). He's also been exposed to, and has worked in several different departments throughout the company and is currently a Senior Regulatory Engineer. David enjoys volunteering his free time to mentoring students at his Alma Mater, being a panelist during their Senior Exit Interviews, and participating in improv exercises at Leadership conferences held for kids. David's perfect down time is spent by going for a run along our local beaches with his dog Jax, checking out the local breweries for some craft beer, cheering on the Anaheim Ducks, and briefly turning his friends into enemies over a good old game of UNO.

10/17/2026

Grand opening of our Memorial Park Aquatic Center is TODAY 10/17 @ NOON. Come prepared to go for a swim and down the slide! 🥳💦🏊🏽‍♂️

10/16/2026

Santa Ana’s Memorial Park Aquatic Center UPDATE! Unfortunately, it will NOT be opening on October 24th like I had originally said it would. It’s opening a week EARLIER on October 17th!!! THIS SATURDAY @ NOON!!!Sooo excited, cannot wait! Make sure you all join us for a swim, it will be HOT💯🤩💦🏊🏽‍♂️

Can't canvass this weekend? No worries 😉, join us in calling voters all across AD 68 to get the word out about our campa...
10/15/2026

Can't canvass this weekend? No worries 😉, join us in calling voters all across AD 68 to get the word out about our campaign.

We have 19 days left to call voters and connect with our community across the district. No experience needed. We’ll train you.

Sign up and bring a friend 🙌

Scan the QR code or click link below:

https://www.mobilize.us/dpoc/event/1013003/

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Join us tomorrow as we canvass with Ben Allen for Insurance Commissioner and California Yimby! 🏡🏡We’re knocking on doors...
10/09/2026

Join us tomorrow as we canvass with Ben Allen for Insurance Commissioner and California Yimby! 🏡🏡

We’re knocking on doors and talking with neighbors about our goals for California! These face-to-face conversations are how we make sure community members are heard! ☀️☀️

RSVP for Location details:

https://www.mobilize.us/dpoc/event/1029506/

This Sunday, 10/11, we are walking with UCI College Democrats! 🐜🐜We are so honored to have their support and so grateful...
10/08/2026

This Sunday, 10/11, we are walking with UCI College Democrats! 🐜🐜

We are so honored to have their support and so grateful for the students powering this race.

Make sure to wear sunscreen and a hat, and join us in talking to voters across AD 68!

RSVP for location details!

https://www.mobilize.us/dpoc/event/937346/

🍪 1.3 MILLION chocolate chip cookies. EVERY SINGLE DAY! And they’re being baked right here in Santa Ana! 🤯 Did you know ...
10/08/2026

🍪 1.3 MILLION chocolate chip cookies. EVERY SINGLE DAY! And they’re being baked right here in Santa Ana! 🤯 Did you know that Aspire Bakeries, located right here in Assembly District 68, produces an incredible 1.3 MILLION chocolate chip cookies every day to supply McDonald’s restaurants across North America?! 👉🏽 swipe to see! I recently had the opportunity to tour their facility alongside local family franchisees, and let me tell you, we were all blown away! All of this happening inside a relatively small building, operating 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and supporting over 120 LOCAL JOBS! THIS is the kind of business we need to fight to keep in California! California didn’t become the 4th largest economy in the world by accident. It’s businesses like Aspire Bakeries, and the hardworking people behind them, that help make our Golden State an economic powerhouse. But we cannot take that for granted. As a state, we need to do a MUCH better job of making it easier for businesses of all sizes and across every industry to start, grow, and thrive right here at home. That means cutting unnecessary red tape, keeping operating costs competitive, and making sure California businesses aren’t forced to consider relocating to other states or across our southern border just to stay competitive. Every business we lose means jobs, economic opportunities, and investments leaving our communities. We should be doing everything we can to KEEP those jobs here, CREATE more of them, and ensure California remains a place where businesses WANT to invest and grow. Thank you to the Aspire Bakeries team for the incredible tour and shoutout to the production manager Mondo, a Santa Ana resident and Santiago High graduate. 💯🙌🏽

📣 Another big endorsement! Honored to receive the Orange County Register’s support, and I'm grateful for their confidenc...
10/05/2026

📣 Another big endorsement! Honored to receive the Orange County Register’s support, and I'm grateful for their confidence in our campaign and our vision for this district!

📣 HUGE endorsement alert! Congressman Lou Correa has been a longtime champion for our Orange County communities, and it ...
09/21/2026

📣 HUGE endorsement alert! Congressman Lou Correa has been a longtime champion for our Orange County communities, and it is a tremendous honor to have his endorsement!

We have a very eventful weekend 🫣! Sunday we will be collaborating with Connor Traut for OC Board of Supervisor. Bring y...
09/11/2026

We have a very eventful weekend 🫣!

Sunday we will be collaborating with Connor Traut for OC Board of Supervisor. Bring your sun block, hats, and energy as we hit the doors and talk to our community about our mission for State Assembly and OC Board of Supervisors.

See you Sunday! 🗳️

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https://www.mobilize.us/dpoc/event/937346/

It's about damn time. Congratulations to the Los Angeles Angels organization on a bright future ahead. 👼🏼⚾️
09/01/2026

It's about damn time. Congratulations to the Los Angeles Angels organization on a bright future ahead. 👼🏼⚾️

Rams owner says his company has purchased a controlling interest from the Moreno family, expected to close in early 2027.

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Santa Ana, CA
92707

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