The City of Santa Ana is closing its playgrounds, volleyball courts and tennis courts beginning Wednesday, April 1, in order to prevent gatherings and protect the public from COVID-19. The City has already shuttered its enclosed parks, recreation and other facilities and canceled all programs and classes except the take-out senior meals program. Those include:…
Effective March 30, Orange County Community Services has implemented a call center to meet the needs of businesses impacted by the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. The Economic & Business Recovery Call Center will offer information and resources to help Orange County businesses navigate the current economic climate. These resources will support businesses with challenges such…
The City of Santa Ana is offering a grant of $2,500 to $5,000 for Santa Ana-based microenterprises through the Santa Ana Small Business Incentive Program. Applicants must qualify for the Small Business Incentive Grant. Details are available at www.santa-ana.org/SBIP. Eligibility Qualifications The program provides a reimbursement grant for eligible businesses on a first-come, first-served basis. Grant…
The City of Santa Ana has created webpages in English, Spanish and Vietnamese to help residential and commercial tenants understand the City and State moratoriums on evictions and foreclosures during the COVID-19 pandemic. The webpages include frequently asked questions, a sample letter that renters can use to advise their landlord of their inability to pay…
Traffic Advisor – Edinger from Broadway to Center traffic signals and power are out in the area
Due to a blown transformer and live wires down in the 2100 block of South Pacific there is a wide spread electrical power outage in the area. Continue reading
Yost Theater + Black Listed Music Group present a special Psycho de Mayo concert featuring THE PSYCHO REALM this Sunday, May 4th at The Yost Theater. Doors open at 7 pm.
Featuring: Psycho Realm + Surprise Guests
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Santa Ana Police Department
Due to a blown transformer and live wires down in the 2100 block of South Pacific there is a wide spread electrical power outage in the area.
The traffic signals on West Edinger from Broadway to Central are not functioning. Southern California Edison has been advised and enroute to location. Continue reading
This Sunday afternoon, May 4, 2014, get ready for some Cinco De Mayo high flying action at the Yost Theater! All ages welcome. Doors open at 1pm.
Featuring: High Flying Lucha Libre Wrestling Continue reading
2014 OC Fair Offers Deals on Admission, Food & Rides
Super Pass Discount Ends May 31. Buy Online ocfair.com/superpass
Costa Mesa, Calif. (May 2, 2014) – “Summer Starts Here” at the 2014 OC Fair from July 11-August 10, offering Fairgoers impressive discounts and deals during the Fair.
The most affordable option for Fairgoers is the OC Fair Super Pass, which grants passholders 23-day access to the 2014 Fair, express entry at all gates, a free 2014 OC Fair souvenir pin, a carnival value book and 2-for-1 tickets for select events at the Pacific Amphitheatre, The Hangar and Action Sports Arena. The 2014 Super Pass is available at a discount through May 31: General $30, Senior (60+) $23 and Youth (6-12) $23. The 2014 Super Pass can be purchased online at ocfair.com/superpass (only through July 4) or from the on-site Box Office or any ticket booth during the OC Fair.
Once the Fair starts July 11, Fairgoers still have many ways to save. Free Opening Hour offers complimentary admission and parking for everyone during the first hour of the opening day of the 2014 OC Fair on Friday, July 11, Noon-1 p.m. Continue reading
Celebrate an Early Cinco de Mayo with State Senate Candidate Jose Solorio and his Democratic Party supporters today at noon.
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WHEN: Friday, May 2, 2014, from 12:00 pm — 1:30 pm Continue reading
City of Santa Ana, Downtown Orange County
Community: SANTA ANA TO HOST TWO “BUILDING SAFETY MONTH” EVENTS
SANTA ANA, CA (May 1, 2014) – To help raise awareness of building safety, the City of Santa Ana proudly celebrates “Building Safety Month” during May. Building Safety Month is a public safety awareness campaign to help individuals, families and businesses understand what it takes to create safe, resilient, affordable and energy-efficient homes and buildings.
“Getting a building permit and a field inspection is the only way to ensure that the construction being done at your home or business is safe and complies with all building codes,” said Gerald Caraig, the City’s Building Official. “It also ensures that any improvements you make can legally be counted toward the value of your property if you wish to sell it in the future. It’s a win-win all the way around.” Continue reading
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Contact: Josie Amador, 714-558-5555
SANTA ANA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT CELEBRATES OUTSTANDING EDUCATORS OF THE YEAR
SANTA ANA, CA — May 1, 2014 – Six deserving educators will be honored at the annual “Educator of the Year” ceremony for the Santa Ana Unified School District on May 8, 2014. The event, to be held at Santa Ana High School, celebrates all school site teachers and support services educators, as well as the six district-wide educators.
The “Educator of the Year” program is an opportunity to recognize outstanding teachers for their commitment and for the difference they make in the classroom. During the week of May 5 – 9, 2014, educators will be celebrated with a variety of programs and activities as part of the National Teacher/Support Staff Appreciation Week. Continue reading
So Santa Ana now has an all-Latino City Council, a Latino City Manager and a Latino Chief of Police. But why then are the cops still conducting DUI checkpoints that rarely catch drunk drivers and most often result in harassing immigrants? And why are they still going after cruisers on Easter and Cinco de Mayo? And what is this business with putting immigrants in our city jail?
Not to mention all of these Latino city officials watching as our downtown gets cleansed of Latinos in order to mollify out of town hipsters.
If you think the cruiser busts are good policing check out this post by a resident who actually observed what was going on in the latest Easter cruising crackdown:
Check out DSC free day (for Santa Ana residents) at the Discovery Science Center this Tuesday May 6, 2014, from 10:00 am – 5:00 pm, at 2500 North Main Street Santa Ana, 2500 North Main Street, in Santa Ana. Main Number: 714-542-CUBE.
Santa Ana residents receive up to 4 free admissions per address with valid ID (proof of residency) on the first Tuesday of every month. Cannot be combined with any other discount or offer. Excludes special events and ticketed exhibitions or shows.
Be sure to check out Animal Grossology:
Ever wonder why dogs sniff each other’s rear ends, why cows need four stomachs to digest their food, or why cats spit up hair balls? You can find out the answers to all these nasty questions and more at Animal Grossology! Get up close and personal with some of the slimiest, stinkiest and downright yuckiest creatures on Earth through hands-on, interactive displays. Continue reading
Free Comic Book Day is coming up this Saturday, May 3, 2014. Free Comic Book Day takes place the first Saturday in May each year – when participating comic book shops across North America and around the world give away comic books absolutely FREE* to anyone who comes into their stores.
Locally you can visit Biggy’s Comics and Games, located at 5110 Westminster Ave., Suite F, in Santa Ana, for your free comic book, this Saturday. New comic books are always 10% off at Biggy’s and they are happy to pull your subscriptions and give you 20% off on these titles as well. Continue reading
The Real Men Grill Festival™ is set for Saturday, May 10, 2014, from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. at Jerome Park, located at 726 S. Center St., in Santa Ana. The event’s mission is to strengthen our community through positive role models in the home.Real Men Grill Festival™ is a community outreach event of Brown Temple and its ministry partners in Orange County CA.
The activities are as follows:
The Sabroso Craft Beer & Taco Festival will take over the picturesque Lake View Park in Silverado with a Cinco de Mayo celebration of tacos and beer tastings on Saturday, May 3 from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm. The event comes courtesy of “OC’s Best Craft Beer Festival” producers – The OC Brew Ha Ha team. Sabroso will feature over 60 craft beers on tap from over 30 breweries, and food from TOP local vendors. Entertaining attractions, contests and festive live music will add to the atmosphere of Sabroso. And all taco profits will be donated to the Pediatric Cancer Research Foundation!
The combination of craft beer and tacos continues to increase in popularity, and Sabroso serves as an ideal platform for the perfect Cinco de Mayo pairing to shine. Local eateries and food trucks will be on hand to offer attendees the best in SoCal’s regional flavors. The 21 and over event will provide ample craft beer tastings to enhance Sabroso’s gastro delights. Breweries including Stone Brewing, Bootleggers, Bottle Logic and Saint Archer will present their finest brews for guests to enjoy. Hangar 24, Ballast Point Brewing, Noble, Oskar Blues and more add to the variety of breweries that will populate the festival. Continue reading
Press Office, U.S. Department of Homeland Security
TSA Press Release: April 29, 2014
Media Contact: Nico Melendez, 310-387-8127
TSA Pre✔™ Application Center Opens at John Wayne Airport Terminal C;
More Options to Apply for Expedited Screening
TSA Expanding to More Than 300 Sites Across the Country
IRVINE, Calif. – The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) opened an application site for its TSA Pre✔™ Application Program in Terminal C at John Wayne Airport (SNA) this week.
This application process allows U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents to directly enroll in TSA Pre✔™, an expedited screening program that allows travelers to leave on their shoes, light outerwear and belt, keep their laptop in its case and their 3-1-1 compliant liquids/gels bag in a carry-on, in select screening lanes.
“The application process increases the availability of TSA Pre✔™ benefits to a broader population of travelers nationwide,” said TSA Administrator John S. Pistole. “TSA Pre✔™ is enabling us to move away from a one-size-fits-all approach to transportation security, as we look for more opportunities to provide the most effective security in the most efficient way.” Continue reading
A Mega March for immigration reform, hosted by Los 32 de Mexico, is set for this Thursday, May 1, at 2 pm, at the Plaza Santa Ana, located at French and 4th St. in Downtown Santa Ana.
There are currently two immigrants on the Santa Ana City Council – Mayor Miguel Pulido and Councilman Vincent Sarmiento. The SAUSD School Board also features two immigrants – Ceci Iglesias and Jose Alfredo Hernandez. Continue reading