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…
Orange County District Attorney Press Release
For Immediate Release, Case # TBA: November 8, 2013
*One defendant fled to Iran and was arrested while traveling to Spain; a fourth man was charged in 2012 in this case
SANTA ANA – Three defendants have been arrested, including one who had fled to Iran, for the kidnapping, torture, and sexual mutilation of a marijuana dispensary owner whom they believed to be burying large amounts of cash in the desert. Continue reading
There were 21 crimes reported in Santa Ana on Thursday, Nov. 7, 2013, by our friends at CrimeMapping.
Here is our latest Daily Santa Ana Crime Report: Continue reading
A 32-year-old man was cut out of a small car after driving into a power pole on West First Street and Kenton Drive, in Santa Ana, on Thursday night at about 7:30 pm, authorities said, according to the O.C. Register.
The man was taken to a trauma center at Western Medical Center in Santa Ana with a broken arm and various cuts and scrapes. The Santa Ana Police suspect that alcohol or drug use may have caused the crash, according to Santa Ana police Cmdr. Eric Paulson. Continue reading
Anthony Angel Gomez is pictured on the left.
In a city awash with domestic violence incidents, as we report in our Daily Santa Ana Crime Reports, an incident on October 5, 2013, stands out.
Anthony Angel Gomez, who was 31 years old, died after he was badly injured during an incident involving his wife, Paulina Lugo Gomez. They were separated at the time. On the day in question they were having an argument, at 10th and Lowell Street, when Paulina took off in a vehicle and Anthony reportedy tried to jump onto it. He fell and ended up with severe head trauma.
Anthony’s family is looking for answers. They believe that Paulina was behind the wheel and their two minor children were present at the time. But no other witnesses have stepped up. Continue reading
There were 23 crimes reported in Santa Ana on Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2013, by our friends at CrimeMapping.
Here is our latest Daily Santa Ana Crime Report: Continue reading
Every second Wednesday of the month, The Copper Door in Santa Ana hosts an event called The Big Draw. This is set this month for Wed., Nov. 13, 2013, at 8:30 pm.
This free event draws artists of all types to come hang out and get creative on 30-plus feet of communal drawing space. Featured artists also showcase their work at the event which makes it even more inspiring. Continue reading
The 2013 Zocalo Fiesta is set for Thursday, November 7, 2013 from 6 pm to 9 pm at the Delhi Center, located at 505 East Cetnral Ave., in Santa Ana.
Enjoy a night of music, dancing, food, tequila tasting and yes…loteria, the best game in town! This year we are thrilled to present La Santa Cecilia as our featured entertainment. Zocalo Fiesta is proud to honor Gilbert and Jacki Cisneros for their support of the Delhi Center and the community. Continue reading
Free Thanksgiving Dinner! Join us on Thanksgiving Day, November 28, 2013 as Operation Warm Wishes with the help of the community, hosts and serves Thanksgiving dinner with all the trimmings to the homeless, families in need, senior citizens, troubled youth, and those suffering from various illnesses, or those who just want to enjoy a wonderful Thanksgiving Dinner at Pepper Tree Park in the city of Tustin from Noon to 5 p.m.
This is going to be an amazing event for the whole family and community, all to help those in need.You’re invited! Come and be served! For more information please call, 714 363-6621. Continue reading
Congresswoman Loretta Sanchez, Representing California’s 46th Congressional District
PRESS RELEASE, FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: November 6, 2013
MEDIA CONTACTS: Sanchez: Barb Solish, 202-226-8373/Conyers: Andrew Schreiber 202-225-6906
REPS. SANCHEZ & CONYERS REQUEST JUDICIARY COMMITTEE HEARING ON UNRESOLVED ALEX ODEH CASE, SANCHEZ SENDS NEW REQUEST TO DOJ
WASHINGTON – Today, Congresswoman Loretta Sanchez (CA-46) and Congressman John Conyers, Jr. (MI-13), Ranking Member of the U.S. House Judiciary Committee, wrote a letter to Congressman Bob Goodlatte (VA-6), Chairman of the U.S. House Judiciary Committee, requesting a hearing on the unresolved case of Alex Odeh, who was murdered in 1985. The U.S. House Judiciary Subcommittee on Criminal Justice originally held a hearing on this matter in 1986. Continue reading
City of Santa Ana Community Alert
SANTA ANA, CA (November 6, 2013) – The Santa Ana Public Library is pleased to present the Mexican film, Macario, starring Ignacio López Tarso and Pina Pellicer. A black and white classic, Macario was directed by Roberto Gavaldón and will be shown in Spanish with English subtitles.
Set during México’s Viceregal era, Macario is the story of an impoverished woodcutter whose only desire is to have a turkey all to himself at least once in his lifetime. When he meets three apparitions, he makes a deal with Death, a decision that changes his life drastically. Continue reading
There were 28 crimes reported in Santa Ana on Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2013, by our friends at CrimeMapping.
Here is our latest Daily Santa Ana Crime Report: Continue reading
City of Santa Ana, Downtown Orange County
Community Alert: City Announces Draft 2014-2021 Housing Element Update Now Available for Review
SANTA ANA, CA (November 6, 2013) – The General Plan contains the City’s values and vision for its future. The Housing Element of the General Plan communicates goals, policies and programs to address Santa Ana’s local and regional housing needs and a sustainable quality of life.
Over the past year, the City has been working with the community to update the Housing Element and refine the City’s housing policy. This effort studied a variety of housing considerations including maintaining and improving current housing stock, housing for groups of special needs, and where future housing can be developed. This has also been an opportunity for the City to include relevant polices promoting health, safety, multi-generational housing options, cultural arts, wellness, and mobility as part of the Housing Element Update. Continue reading
The Santa Ana Police Department has been awarded a $201,300.00 grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) for a year-long program aimed at preventing deaths and injuries on our roadways through special enforcement and public awareness efforts. The grant received by Santa Ana will aid in the city’s ongoing effort to improve traffic safety and the quality of life. The Santa Ana Police Department will use the funding as part of an on-going commitment to keep our roadways safe through both enforcement and education. Continue reading
The new Undisputed Champ Boxing Club is celebrating their Grand Opening in Santa Ana on December 14, 2013, from 9 am to 1 pm, at 901 East Fourth St., in Santa Ana.
The event will include: Continue reading
Now that the Santa Ana City Council is done conducting their loaded community survey, which reportedly faltered online forcing them to conduct “numerous community meetings” in order to get any answers at all, they are ready to conduct yet another public meeting – a Strategic Planning Community Workshop (that I am sure will barely be attended).
According to a city press release, at this meeting, “staff will inform attendees about the community survey results, solicit additional feedback, and will provide an update on the remainder of the process.”
This one-day workshop will take place at two separate locations: Continue reading