Daniel Morquecho, general manager of Perla Mexican Cuisine, noted the restaurant has faced significant declines in business due to nearby protests and the presence of the California National Guard.
"I feel enraged," said Councilmember Jessie Lopez, standing with the crowd. "If [U.S. Atty.] Bill Essayli cares about criminals, he should start at the White house."
The Orange County district attorney's office has charged a Santa Ana High School student with murder and assault in the fatal stabbing of a 14-year-old classmate.