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U.S. Rep. Sanchez to launch her 2014 re-election campaign on Saturday

Posted on March 21, 2014 by Art Pedroza Posted in 2014 Elections, Anaheim, Democratic Party, Loretta Sanchez, Politics Leave a comment

CONGRESSWOMAN LORETTA SANCHEZ TO LAUNCH 2014 RE-ELECTION CAMPAIGN

Anaheim, Calif. – Congresswoman Loretta Sanchez will launch her official 2014 congressional re-election campaign with a patriotic barbecue TOMORROW from 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm PST at her campaign headquarters, 605 N. Anaheim Blvd., Anaheim, CA, 92805.

“Serving the people of California’s 46th district is a true honor and a privilege. I am grateful every day that the residents of Orange County have elected me to work for them for the past 17 years. Continue reading→

Suspect arrested for residential burglary in unincorporated Santa Ana

Posted on March 21, 2014 by Art Pedroza Posted in Crime, Santa Ana Leave a comment

NEWS, FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contacts: Lt. Jeff Hallock, (714) 904-7042, Gail Krause, (714) 647-1840

Suspect Arrested for Residential Burglary and Possession of Stolen Property

SANTA ANA, Calif. – (March 21, 2014) – On Sunday, February 23, 2014 Orange County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Natanael Garcia, 30, Orange, on suspicion of residential burglary and possession of stolen property. Garcia is suspected of forcing entry through a rear window and stealing property from a residence in the 10200 block of Crawford Canyon Road in the unincorporated Santa Ana area. Continue reading→

Man whose wife was killed by a DUI driver to speak at the Victims’ Rights event

Posted on March 20, 2014 by Art Pedroza Posted in Crime, Orange County, Santa Ana 1 Comment

Adam Hall, 29, killed Mara Steves, who was walking her dog in Laguna Niguel.

Orange County District Attorney Media Advisory

For Immediate Release: March 20, 2014

MEDIA ADVISORY

WHAT: The Orange County District Attorney’s Office is pleased to announce the speaker for the 6th Annual Victims’ Rights March & Rally

WHO: John Steves lost his wife Mara Lynnes Steves on Feb. 13, 2011, to a driver who was under the influence of drugs. Just prior to the crash, Mara Steves was walking a stray dog on the sidewalk in an attempt to locate the dog’s owner.

WHEN: Friday, April 11, 2014, at 9:30 a.m. (Reception) and 11:00 a.m. (Rally)

WHERE: Orange County District Attorney’s Office, 401 Civic Center Drive W., Santa Ana, and the Old Orange County Courthouse, 211 W. Santa Ana Blvd., Santa Ana Continue reading→

In the Heights musical production at Santa Ana High School this month

Posted on March 20, 2014 by Art Pedroza Posted in Arts and Culture, Dance, Education, Entertainment, Musicals, SAUSD, Youth Activities 1 Comment

Performing Arts take Center Stage at Santa Ana High School

Santa Ana High School invites you to the production of In The Heights to be held March 27 – 29. The play is set in Washington Heights, a Hispanic neighborhood in Manhattan and very reminiscent of our own community in Santa Ana.

The music is inspired by Salsa, Meringue, and Rap. The story is about cultural identity and the American Dream. Tickets are $7.00 presale and $10.00 at the door. Continue reading→

The City Council cancels the red light cameras but they’ll stay until 6/2015

Posted on March 20, 2014 by Art Pedroza Posted in Civic Affairs, Santa Ana 2 Comments

The Santa Ana City Council Tuesday voted unanimously to terminate the city’s contract with a red-light camera vendor that is the subject of a federal bribery investigation, with council members saying the nearly $500 fines associated with red light tickets are an excessive burden on residents, according to the Voice of OC.

However, the contract with Phoenix-based RedFlex Traffic Systems doesn’t expire until June, 2015 and city officials said the cameras must stay up until then because they can’t terminate the contract early.

You know that some of these Council Members must have voted for these cameras originally. Voters should certainly hold that against them in November. Continue reading→

Mariners Church of Santa Ana to host a Kick-Off Picnic on 3/22 at Delhi Park

Posted on March 20, 2014 by Art Pedroza Posted in Churches and Religion, Entertainment, Family, Parks and Recreation, Santa Ana Leave a comment

Mariners Church Santa Ana is going to be launching services at the Delhi Center on Easter, April 20th, at their newest campus in Santa Ana. But first they are inviting everyone in Santa Ana to their Kick-Off Picnic on March 22, 2014, from 1 to 3 pm at Delhi Park.

This free picnic will feature food, fun, and family as they celebrate the coming launch of their new church. There will be free tacos, face painting, activities and crafts for kids.

Their mission is to transform ordinary people into passionate followers of Jesus, fearlessly changing the world. Continue reading→

Start the spring season with Santa Ana’s first Plaza Primavera

Posted on March 20, 2014 by Art Pedroza Posted in Arts and Culture, Family, Food, music, Santa Ana Leave a comment

City of Santa Ana

Community Alert: Join the Community to Start the Spring Season with Fun & Celebration

SANTA ANA, CA (March 20, 2014) – The City is excited about this Saturday’s First Annual Plaza Primavera and would like to remind everyone to attend the kickoff event to celebrate the start of the spring season. It will be held at Plaza Santa Ana on the corner of Fourth and French Streets this Saturday, March 22, 2014 from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. City Council Member Michele Martinez and City Manager David Cavazos are two of our VIP judges for the City’s first contest to select the “Best Bakery (Panaderia) in Town” for 2014. Continue reading→

City budget outreach community meeting set for March 27

Posted on March 20, 2014 by Art Pedroza Posted in Civic Affairs, Entertainment, Santa Ana Leave a comment

City of Santa Ana

Community Alert: NOTICE OF COMMUNITY MEETING BUDGET OUTREACH SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA

SANTA ANA, CA (March 20, 2014) – NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN: That in accordance with the Sunshine Ordinance, the City of Santa Ana’s Finance Department and City Manager David Cavazos will hold a Budget Outreach Community Meeting Thursday, March 27, 2014 at 6:00 p.m. in the City Hall, Ross Annex – Room 1600, 20 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, California. Continue reading→

SAPD looking for a carjacking suspect named Joe Gamez

Posted on March 20, 2014 by Art Pedroza Posted in Crime, Santa Ana Leave a comment

Santa Ana Police Department

Advisory: Detectives request media and community assistance locating wanted Carjacking Suspect

Synopsis: On 02/26/2014 at approximately 9:45 P.M. suspect Joe Gamez approached the victim (a past acquaintance) and demanded money that he claimed was owed to him. Gamez then began to beat the victim with his fists as the victim sat in his truck. The victim was able to exit his truck and continued to be beaten by suspect Gamez. The victim dropped his keys on the ground as he was being assaulted. Suspect Gamez took the victim’s keys, entered his vehicle and drove away. Continue reading→

Paul Walters to serve as an Executive Fellow with The Police Foundation

Posted on March 19, 2014 by Art Pedroza Posted in Paul Walters, Santa Ana 2 Comments

Former SAPD Police Chief Paul Walters has been tabbed as an Executive Fellow with The Police Foundation. The purpose of the Police Foundation is to help the police be more effective in doing their job, whether it be deterring robberies, intervening in potentially injurious family disputes, or working to improve relationships between the police and the communities they serve.

Here is the official announcement by the Police Foundation:

The Police Foundation is honored to welcome our latest Executive Fellow, Paul M. Walters, who retired last year after 24 years as Chief of the Santa Ana Police Department in California. Walters was the longest-serving chief of a major U.S. city in modern history, and received accolades from a number of presidents for his work in community policing and anti-gang violence efforts. Continue reading→

The SAPD will be looking to bust those who text while driving, in April

Posted on March 19, 2014 by Art Pedroza Posted in Crime, Public Safety, Santa Ana 1 Comment

Santa Ana Police Department

Advisory: Santa Ana Police to Hold Zero Tolerance Distracted Driving Enforcement Operation

Santa Ana, CA – As part of April’s Distracted Driving Awareness Month campaign, the Santa Ana Police Department will be actively ticketing those texting or operating hand-held cell phones on April 3rd, 8th, 17th and 22nd. Drivers who break the law and place themselves and others in danger will be cited with no warnings. The current minimum ticket cost is $161, with subsequent tickets costing at least $281. Last April, over 57,000 tickets were written statewide for texting and hand-held cell use. There were nearly 450,000 convictions in 2012. Whether it’s a ticket or a crash, as the campaign theme states, “It’s Not Worth It!” Continue reading→

The Little Sparrow cuts back on hours and deals with health violations

Posted on March 19, 2014 by Art Pedroza Posted in Public Safety, Restaurants, Santa Ana 8 Comments

When the owners of Downtown Santa Ana’s “The Little Sparrow” were begging the Santa Ana Planning Commission for a full alcohol license and extended hours of service they claimed to be very experience in operating restaurants, although that did not appear to the case.

Perhaps that suspected inexperience has caught up to them now as they have announced via a sign on their door that as of March 4, 2014 they are no longer serving breakfast and lunch, although they will continue to serve brunch on Sundays and will have dinner service from Tuesday – Saturday, from 5 pm to 12 midnight. Continue reading→

SAUSD Trustee Cecilia Iglesias announces her campaign for the 69th A.D.

Posted on March 18, 2014 by Art Pedroza Posted in 2014 Elections, Cecilia Iglesias, Politics, Santa Ana Leave a comment

Santa Ana Unified School District Trustee Cecilia Iglesias Enters 69th District Assembly Race

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 19, 2014

ORANGE COUNTY, CA – School Board Trustee Cecilia “Ceci” Iglesias kicked off her campaign on Wednesday at the Mexicanisimo Restaurant in Santa Ana. With a large coalition of supporters, Iglesias enters the race as the leading Republican for the seat.

“My campaign is about putting our community first and not letting the Sacramento political establishment dictate what is best for the residents of Santa Ana, Anaheim, Garden Grove, and Orange,” Iglesias said. “My goal is to reach out to all residents of the 69th District to tell them that I will work to represent our entire community, regardless of political affiliation.” Continue reading→

Student at NOVA Academy Charter school arrested after making death threats

Posted on March 18, 2014 by Art Pedroza Posted in Crime, Education, Santa Ana 1 Comment

Santa Ana Police Department Advisory

Student makes death threats at School suspect arrested

On 3-17-2014, at approximately 7 PM, the principal at NOVA Academy Charter School (1010 West 17th Street) called the Santa Ana Police Department to report that one of the school’s students had sent threatening emails to his ex-girlfriend, who is also a student at the school.

The suspect, a 16 year old sophomore, mailed the ex-girlfriend stating that he had a “hit list” of people who he was going to shoot at the school and added that he was going to recruit other students to help him carry out the planned shooting. He made no threats to the ex-girlfriend but mentioned that he was tired of being bullied. Continue reading→

Westminster man to face trial for soliciting the murder of his wife

Posted on March 17, 2014 by Art Pedroza Posted in Crime, OCDA, Santa Ana, Westminster Leave a comment

Orange County District Attorney Press Release

For Immediate Release, Case # 13CF0340/13CF1025: March 17, 2014

HUSBAND TO FACE TRIAL FOR 2004 SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES CONSPIRACY-MURDER BY SOLICITING MURDER OF WIFE

SANTA ANA – A husband will face a jury trial tomorrow for the 2004 solicitation-murder of his wife. Magdi Faiz Girgis, 61, Westminster, is charged with one felony count of special circumstances murder, one felony count of conspiracy to commit murder, and one felony count of false imprisonment by violence, and sentencing enhancements for murder for financial gain and murder to prevent testimony. If convicted, he faces a minimum sentence of life in state prison without the possibility. Opening statements are scheduled to begin tomorrow morning, Tuesday, March 18, 2014, in Department C-41, Central Justice Center, Santa Ana. Continue reading→

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