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Santa Ana’s playgrounds, volleyball courts and tennis courts to close
March 31, 2020 - Civic Affairs, Disease, Emergencies, Parks and Recreation, Public Safety, Santa Ana, Sports, Youth Activities - No Comments

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:…

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The County of Orange has launched an Economic & Business Recovery Call Center
March 31, 2020 - Business, Disease, Emergencies, Orange County, Santa Ana - No Comments

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…

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Santa Ana businesses can get help from a Small Business Incentive Grant
March 31, 2020 - Business, Civic Affairs, Emergencies, Santa Ana - No Comments

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…

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Understanding Santa Ana’s moratoriums on evictions and foreclosures
March 31, 2020 - Business, Disease, Emergencies, Housing, Real Estate, Santa Ana - No Comments

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…

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Stanton man convicted of sexual conduct with a boy he met on Craigslist

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Mark Aime Brosseau

Orange County District Attorney Press Release

For Immediate Release, Case # 10WF2381: October 30, 2013

57-YEAR-OLD MAN CONVICTED OF ENGAGING IN SEXUAL CONDUCT WITH 14-YEAR-OLD BOY HE MET ON CRAIGSLIST

FULLERTON – A 57-year-old man was convicted today of engaging in illegal sexual conduct with a 14-year-old boy he met on Craigslist. Mark Aime Brosseau, Stanton, was found guilty by a jury of one felony count each of lewd acts upon a child, contacting a child with the intent to commit lewd acts, and meeting a child with the intent to engage in lewd conduct. He faces a maximum sentence of five years and four months in state prison and mandatory lifetime sex offender registration at his sentencing Jan. 24, 2014, at 9:00 a.m. in Department N-13, North Justice Center, Fullerton. Continue reading→

O.C. DUI Task Force will crack down on drunk drivers this Halloween

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

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

Halloween Revelers Beware: The DUI Task Force is Cracking Down on Drunk Drivers

SANTA ANA, CA (October 30, 2013) – This Halloween the Orange County Sheriff’s Department will crack down on drunk and drugged drivers throughout the county with an aggressive Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over enforcement effort. The ‘Avoid the 13’ DUI Task Force is giving a warning to all partygoers – keep the party off the road. Continue reading→

Third striker convicted for causing explosion that burned his motel room

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Thanh Van Quang

Orange County District Attorney Press Release

For Immediate Release, Case # 12CF3471: October 30, 2013

THIRD STRIKER CONVICTED OF CAUSING EXPLOSION THAT STARTED FIRE INSIDE HIS MOTEL ROOM

SANTA ANA – A third striker was convicted today of causing an explosion that started a fire inside his motel room. Thanh Van Quang, 39, Fountain Valley, was found guilty by a jury today of one felony count each of arson of an inhabited property and possession of a flammable material with sentencing enhancements for arson with use of an accelerant. Continue reading→

Learn about life decision making at the Delhi Center this Friday

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A Hispanic organization called Centro De Transformacion Total is hosting an event at the Delhi Center this Friday November 1, 2013 from 7 pm – 9 pm, called  “Mi Vida! Un Mundo de Decisiones.” The speaker is Esteban Mendoza.  The cost to attend appears to be $20.

The Delhi Center is located at 505 E. Central Ave., in Santa Ana.  Contact Veronica Nguyen if you have any questions, or want to RSVP, at veronica@masterplanlife.com. Continue reading→

Former OCTA bus driver to be charged with felony possession of child porn

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Orange County District Attorney Press Release

For Immediate Release, Case # 13WF3001: October 29, 2013

FORMER OCTA BUS DRIVER TO BE ARRAIGNED FOR POSSESSING CHILD PORNOGRAPHY AND STORING IT ON HOME COMPUTER AND WORK LOCKER

WESMINSTER – A former Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) bus driver is scheduled to be arraigned tomorrow for possessing hundreds of graphic images and videos of child pornography. Richard Raoul Contreras, 63, Garden Grove, is charged with one felony count of possession and control of child pornography. If convicted, he faces a maximum sentence of three years in state prison and mandatory lifetime sex offender registration. The defendant is out of custody on $20,000 bail. Contreras is scheduled to be arraigned tomorrow, Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2013, at 8:30 a.m. in Department W-1, West Justice Center, Westminster. Continue reading→

SAUSD teachers Benavides, Ramirez and Bush honored as Teachers of the Year

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Teachers Daniel Ramirez, Emily Benavides, and Mark Bush were honored.

Teachers Daniel Ramirez, Emily Benavides, and Mark Bush were honored.

SAUSD Teachers Daniel Ramirez, Emily Benavides, and Mark Bush were honored earlier this year as “Teachers of the Year,” according to the SAUSD.

Emily Benavides has served the district for 13 years. Benavides has taught everything from sixth-grade science to math and the Advancement Via Individual Determination program. Benavides boosts morale, encourages other teachers and is involved in lunchtime events, fundraisers, dances and activities that support school spirit. Benavides also finds the time to support after-school tutoring at Carr Intermediate School. She even stays in touch with her former students who have gone on to high school and college by attending their sports games and even helping them and their families with monetary support, according to the O.C. Register. Continue reading→

OC Coroner seeks our help to identify the next of kin of a Garden Grove man

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Tuan Lac Phan

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

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

OC Coroner Seeks Public Assistance to Identify Next of Kin

SANTA ANA, CA – (October 29, 2013) – The Orange County Sheriff’s Department, Coroner Division is requesting the assistance of the public in locating family for Tuan Lac Phan. Continue reading→

OCTA bus driver faces felony charge for possessing child pornography

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Orange County District Attorney Press Release

For Immediate Release,  Case # 13WF3001: October 29, 2013

OCTA BUS DRIVER TO BE ARRAIGNED FOR POSSESSING CHILD PORNOGRAPHY AND STORING IT ON HOME COMPUTER AND WORK LOCKER

WESMINSTER – An Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) bus driver is scheduled to be arraigned tomorrow for possessing hundreds of graphic images and videos of child pornography. Richard Raoul Contreras, 63, Garden Grove, is charged with one felony count of possession and control of child pornography. If convicted, he faces a maximum sentence of three years in state prison and mandatory lifetime sex offender registration. The defendant is out of custody on $20,000 bail. Contreras is scheduled to be arraigned tomorrow, Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2013, at 8:30 a.m. in Department W-1, West Justice Center, Westminster. Continue reading→

Town hall forum regarding proposal to add toll lanes to the 405 set for 10/29

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405 Freeway Cities Coalition

405 Freeway Cities Coalition

FOR MORE INFORMATION: George Urch (714) 464-9125 (Cell)

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: October 28, 2013

405 FREEWAY CITIES COALITION IN ORANGE COUNTY TO HOLD TOWN HALL FORUM THIS TUESDAY, OCTOBER 29, ON OCTA PROPOSAL TO ADD TOLL LANES ON I-405 FREEWAY

Forum Will Offer Opportunity For General Public To Voice Opinion On OCTA’s Proposal To Add Toll Lanes Along I-405 Freeway Between SR-55 And I-605 Freeways In Orange County

WHO: * Panel Made Up Of City Council Members From Each Of The 6 Member Cities Of The 405 Freeway Cities Coalition (Costa Mesa, Fountain Valley, Huntington Beach, Los Alamitos, Seal Beach, and Westminster)

* Remarks From A Wide Variety Of Electeds & Members Of Public Including: Continue reading→

Solorio and Iglesias step up for Santa Ana youth basketball

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Jose Solorio and Cecilia Iglesias

Two Santa Ana School Board members have stepped up to help Santa Ana West NJB (National Junior Basketball) in the wake of our article about how the Santa Ana Unified School District is charging youth basketball organizations $180 per hour to use school gyms that were built with our tax money.

I heard today from SAUSD Trustee Cecilia Iglesias, who said her own son is interested in youth basketball.  I put her in touch with the mother of four who is running Santa Ana West NJB.

I also got an email message from Rancho Santiago Community College District Trustee Jose Solorio. Continue reading→

City of Bell seeks more victims of doctor who sexually assaulted patients

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City of Bell, Police Department, Press Release

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Sgt. Tom Rodriguez

Date: October 23, 2013 Phone: (323) 585-1245 ext. 276

LAW ENFORCEMENT SEEKS PUBLIC’S HELP IDENTIFYING POTENTIAL ADDITIONAL VICTIMS OF PHYSICIAN CHARGED WITH SEXUALLY ASSUALTING FEMALE PATIENTS DURING MEDICAL EXAMS

Bell Ca. – A female citizen reported to the Bell Police Department that she was a victim of a sexual assault. The alleged assault took place during a medical exam by Dr. Edgar Lluncor at his clinic which is located at 4276 Florence Avenue, in the City of Bell. Continue reading→

Dia de los Muertos make-up class at Santa Ana College set for 10/30

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Come learn how to design a Dia de los Muertos sugar skull style make-up just in time for Halloween! The class will be held at Santa Ana College, in B-17, on Wednesday, October 30, 2013, from 6:00 PM- 9:00 PM.

Through hands-on practices students will learn how to lay a base, color blending and many different brush strokes. Safe and hygienic face painting practices will be emphasized. A $ 5 material fee is payable in class to the instructor. Continue reading→