Community activist Naui heard that the Minutemen were protesting in Santa Ana on December 10, 2014, and he visited them with his video camera in tow. The results are predictably hilarious as Naui keeps asking the Minutemen why they hate Mexicans. Continue reading
Two men shot in Councilwoman Amezcua’s Ward 3, at 800 N. Jackson St.
Santa Ana Police Department
Advisory: SAPD Homicide Detectives investigate shooting death
On Friday, 12-12-14, at approximately 7:11 PM officers responded to the area of 800 N. Jackson (in Ward 3, which is represented by Councilwoman Angie Amezcua) reference a male who was shot. When officers arrived, who found two adult males that had sustained gunshot wounds. OCFA Paramedics responded and transported both males to UCI Hospital for treatment. One of the males subsequently died from his injuries.
Homicide detectives were called to the scene. A preliminary investigation revealed both victims were standing in front of a residence when two unidentified males approached and engaged them in a conversation. Several shots were then fired at the victims. Continue reading
2015 point in time count of the Orange County homeless set for January 24
2015 Point in Time Count of the Homeless
By Orange County Supervisor Lisa Bartlett
A worthwhile event is being planned for late January 2015 that will significantly impact the future of many homeless families and individuals residing in Orange County. Every two years, the County of Orange and its non-profit partners conduct a single day count of the County’s sheltered and unsheltered homeless population. The January 2013 count process determined that approximately 12,700 people become homeless in Orange County over the course of a year.
This project is undertaken to preserve over $16 million in annual federal funding for homeless programs and services. The project also serves as a means for leveraging additional funding from other government and private sources for needed homeless services and provides data to inform decision making on better service planning and delivery including Orange County’s Ten Year Plan to End Homelessness. Continue reading
Council Member Martinez seeking applicants for various City Commissions
APPLICATION DEADLINE: DECEMBER 29, 2014
The City of Santa Ana encourages residents to become involved in your community. One way to do so is to serve in an advisory capacity on one of the City’s various boards and commissions. The City is now accepting applications to fill several seats that would represent Ward 2. Below is a summary of the various commissions including duties, compensation and requirements. Interested individuals may apply for appointment by following the instructions in this notice.
Requirements: The following apply to most Citizen Advisory Boards with the exception of the Youth Commission: Must be a registered voter and not serve as a treasurer of a political action committee. Continue reading
Second annual Plaza Navideña holiday event set for Dec. 13
The second Annual Plaza Navideña will take place on Saturday, December 13, 2014 at the Plaza Santa Ana from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm. The event is a holiday celebration with live entertainment, food, piñatas for the kids, and a visit from Santa Claus.
This free event is a great way to celebrate the holiday season with the community. Families can come and take part in the merriment of the holiday season at the Plaza Navideña.
The event will include: Continue reading
Registrations now open for spring baseball at the Northeast Santa Ana Little League
Once again Santa Ana will have open Little League boundaries in the upcoming season. What this means is that your child can play at the historic Northeast Santa Ana Little League (NESALL) and qualify for all stars if you live or attend school within our boundaries. All Santa Ana residents may play at NESALL, however they may have limited eligibility for All-Stars. The boundaries are changing due to changes within the city.
League age is based upon child’s age on April 30, 2015 for children born prior to 2005. Children born in after 2006 will play based upon their year of birth. (Example: All children born in 2006 are now league age 9, all children born in 2007 are league are 8 etc.).
Spring registration continues Saturday December 13, 2014. We will be accepting applications in person from 9:00 to 1:00 at NESALL. Online registration is open 24 hours a day at www.nesall.org or by clicking here. If you do not remember your prior user id, please emailnesallvp@gmail.com and request the information. Continue reading
The new City Council majority won’t include Reyna and Benavides
While none of the Santa Ana City Council incumbents lost in the November General Election there is still major change coming to our City Council. You might recall that former Mayor Pro Tem Sal Tinajero withdrew his support for Councilman David Benavides, prior to the General Election. Now Tinajero has joined forces with the new Mayor Pro Tem, Vince Sarmiento. In short, the adults are now running the Santa Ana City Council.
Tinajero and Sarmiento are working to form a new City Council majority with Council Members Angie Amezcua and Michele Martinez. The latter has at times joined with Reyna and Benavides. But if Martinez wants to survive in politics she will now dump them and work instead with Sarmiento and Tinajero.
If Martinez decides to be obstinate then Tinajero and Sarmiento have another option. They can form a Council majority with Amezcua and Mayor Miguel Pulido. Continue reading
Sarmiento confirmed as Santa Ana’s new Mayor pro Tem
City of Santa Ana
“It’s an honor to be chosen to represent the City of Santa Ana as the Mayor Pro Tem. I look forward to working with my colleagues over the next two years to deliver efficient public services with our community, ensure public safety, create opportunities for our youth and deliver a high quality of life for our residents,” said Mayor Pro Tem Sarmiento. Continue reading
Get a dozen donuts for free at Krispy Kreme today when you buy a dozen!
It is a very rainy day today in Santa Ana – a perfect day for coffee and donuts. As luck would have it today is the “Day of the Dozens” and Krispy Kreme is celebrating by offering a coupon for one dozen free glazed donuts, when you buy a dozen, at participating Krispy Kreme US and Canadian locations.
Why is it the Day of the Dozens? Because it is December 12, or 12-12!
There aren’t any Krispy Kreme donut locations in Santa Ana but there is one nearby, in Orange, at The Outlets, at 330 City Drive South. Get your coupon here or print the one atop this post. Continue reading
Free Las Posadas event at the Bowers Museum set for Dec. 20
FREE HOLIDAY EVENT: LAS POSADAS
Sponsored by the James Irvine Foundation
Saturday | December 20 | 5pm – 7pm
JOIN US FOR A TRADITIONAL MEXICAN CELEBRATION!
A reenactment of Mary and Joseph’s journey as they seek shelter in Bethlehem. Continue reading
Marine convicted of DUI crash that killed three of his fellow soldiers
ORANGE COUNTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY PRESS RELEASE
Case # 12CF1778
December 10, 2014
WESTMINSTER – A Marine was convicted today of driving under the influence of alcohol and causing a crash that killed three fellow Marines after crashing into a tree. Jared Ray Hale, 27, was found guilty by a jury of one felony count of driving under the influence causing bodily injury, one felony count of driving with a blood alcohol concentration of .08 percent or more causing bodily injury, with sentencing enhancements and allegations for driving with a blood alcohol level over .15 percent and causing great bodily injury. He faces a maximum sentence of 12 years in state prison at his sentencing Jan. 30, 2015, at 9:00 a.m., in Department W-13, West Justice Center, Westminster. Continue reading
No happy ending for massage therapist charged with sexual battery
ORANGE COUNTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY PRESS RELEASE
Case # 14HM08787
Decenber 10, 2014
NEWPORT BEACH – Additional charges have been filed against a San Clemente massage therapist for inappropriately touching four other women. Ping Li, 51, San Clemente, was charged today with six misdemeanor counts of sexual battery against six victims. Li was initially charged with four counts of sexual battery. The four additional victims came forward after seeing media coverage about this case. If convicted, Li faces a maximum sentence of three years in jail and a $12,000 fine. At his arraignment on Nov. 3, 2014, Li was ordered by the court to no longer work as a massage therapist and to not enter any massage parlor during business hours. The defendant is out of custody on $100,000 bail. He is scheduled for pre-trial Jan. 12, 2015, at 8:30 a.m. in Department H-7, Harbor Justice Center, Newport Beach. Continue reading
Latino Health Access Tamalada set for December 19
Latino Health Access welcomes the holiday season with its annual Tamalada or tamale party. They serve a healthy version of this Latin American wrapped corn meal that is low calorie and lard free. The tamales will be served with beans, salad and a drink and entertainment will be provided as well.
The Tamalada event is set for December 19, 2014, from 5 to 9 pm, at 450 W. 4th St., Suite 130, in Santa Ana.
You can pre-order chicken or vegetarian tamales or tickets online or call 714-542-7792. The proceeds of this event will benefit the Diabetes Program at Latino Health Access. Continue reading
Arts and Culture Commission to host a Meet and Greet on Dec. 18
The Santa Ana Arts and Culture Commission is hosting a Meet an Greet reception on Thursday, Dec. 18, 2014 from 5 to 7 pm, at the Santa Ana Regional Transportation Center, located at 1000 E. Santa Ana Blvd., Suite 1000, in Santa Ana.
The current members of the Arts and Culture Commission include: Continue reading
Rep. Sanchez comments on International Human Rights Day
Congresswoman Loretta Sanchez, Representing California’s 46th Congressional District
STATEMENT, FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: December 10, 2014
MEDIA CONTACT: Barb Solish, Barb.Solish@mail.house.gov
REP. LORETTA SANCHEZ STATEMENT ON HUMAN RIGHTS DAY
WASHINGTON – Congresswoman Loretta Sanchez (CA-46) today released the following statement in honor of International Human Rights Day, which marks the adoption of the United Nations Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
“Every year, International Human Rights Day reminds us of the work that still must be done in the global effort to protect human rights. As we get closer to a vote on the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP), we must acknowledge the egregious human rights violations that continue to be committed by the Vietnamese government. As the founder and co-chair of the Congressional Caucus on Vietnam, I have witnessed Vietnam make empty promise after empty promise that it will improve its human rights record. Enough is enough; we must put human rights before economic gain. Continue reading