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…
Friday night was a bit rowdy in Santa Ana, with 23 new crimes committed, according to our friends at CrimeMapping.com. Most of these were acts of Domestic Violence, sad to say. Here is the Santa Ana Daily Crime Report for July 5, 2013: Continue reading
Santa Ana Councilman David Benavides (seen above getting a piggyback ride from Councilman Roman Reyna) is going to be honored by the United Artists of Santa Ana this Saturday, July 6, 2013. It is hard to believe given that just a year ago Benavides was involved in trying to sell the historic Santora Arts building to his church, Newsong, which is based in Irvine.
Just how involved was Benavides in what turned out to be a complete fiasco? Here are a few excerpts from local media – note the negative comments from the artists themselves: Continue reading
Santa Ana was a war zone yesterday – with illegal fireworks blowing up all over the place, from North to West to South and East Santa Ana. But amazingly there were no arrests for possession or use of illegal fireworks, according to our friends at www.CrimeMapping.com. They did however report 27 crimes on July 4, 2013. Here is our latest Santa Ana Daily Crime Report: Continue reading
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For Immediate Release July 4, 2013
Press Contact: info@unitedartistsofsantaana.org
2ND ANNUAL SANTORA CELEBRATION HONORS LOCAL ART HEROES
United Artists of Santa Ana (UASA), the galvanizing group that successfully challenged the sale of the Santora to a religious group last year, reboots their annual spotlight on the historic art building with a 1920’s theme ArtWalk and an Architectural lecture & Award Ceremony starting at 7pm in the Santora Lobby, 207 N. Broadway, 92701. The event’s architectural lecture will be given by Tim Rush, President of the Santa Ana Historical Preservation Society. Continue reading
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Contacts: Gail Krause, (714) 647-1840
Holiday Harbor Cruise for Wish Kids with Life-Threatening Illnesses
WHAT: This 4th of July holiday, the Orange County Sheriff’s Department will host approximately 220 local Make-A-Wish kids and their families for a special cruise around Newport Harbor. The wish kids, who are battling life-threatening illnesses, will board a triple-decker yacht provided by Electra Cruises and play games, dance, get their faces painted and make patriotic crafts. It is a day for them to forget about their illnesses and just have fun. Continue reading
Apparently the people of Santa Ana were feeling ornery yesterday! 29 crimes were reported by our friends at CrimeMapping.com. Here is the Daily Santa Ana Crime Report for July 3, 2013: Continue reading
The Santa Ana City Council Monday night approved a new downtown business tax, replacing a controversial special property tax that had divided downtown businesses and brought the issue of gentrification to the fore, according to the Voice of OC.
Under a settlement agreement, the city will for three years provide $400,000 annually for Downtown Inc.’s cleaning and security services. The proceeds of the new district will be equally split between two groups: Downtown Inc. and the Santa Ana Business Council, a group composed of business owners who opposed the special property tax and are likely to conduct more Latino-oriented promotions. The revenue from the new tax district, approximately $250,000 annually, is far less than the revenue generated by the previous property tax district.
So as I understand it we are going to have a split marketing effort in Downtown Santa Ana with one group promoting the area to hipsters and the gay community and the other to paisas. Continue reading
SANTA ANA POLICE STEP UP DUI ENFORCEMENT
The Santa Ana Police Department will be conducting a DUI/Drivers License checkpoint on Saturday, July 6th, 2013. It will begin at 7:30PM and is scheduled to conclude at 1:30AM. It will be conducted in the area of 2000 W. 1st Street, in the City of Santa Ana. Continue reading
Media/Press Contact: Robin Wachner, Communications Department (714) 708-1543.
Discounts and Deals on Admission, Food & Rides Offered at 2013 OC Fair
Costa Mesa, Calif. (July 3, 2013) – The 2013 OC Fair ( July 12-August 11), themed “Come & Get It,” offers a multitude of promotions, discounts, and deals to allow fairgoers to come and get the most out of the Fair without breaking their budget.
The best, wallet-friendly option is the OC Fair Super Pass which offers the passholder admission all 23 days of the 2013 OC Fair plus express entry at all gates, 2-for-1 tickets for select Pacific Amphitheatre concerts, 20 percent discount on tickets to select events in The Hangar and the Action Sports Arena, and a carnival savings book. The 2013 Super Pass prices are General $35, Senior (60+) $30 and Youth (6-12) $25 and is available for purchase online at ocfair.com/superpass through July 5, from the on-site Box Office at the Pacific Amphitheatre or at any Fair gate during Fair hours. Continue reading
There were 20 crimes committed in Santa Ana on Tuesday, July 2, according to our friends at CrimeMapping.com. These crimes included Grand Theft, Robbery/Person, Theft from Vehicle, a Residential Burglary and of course plenty of Domestic Violence. Here is the Daily Crime Report: Continue reading
A musical and cultural festival in honor of the 4th of July will be held in Downtown Santa Ana, on 4th Street (La Plaza) on the 4th of July, from 12 pm to 8 pm. The event will include local artist and community leaders that continue being the voice of the voiceless plus free fireworks for the kids – and live music! Continue reading
Supervisor Todd Spitzer Urges Safe Use of Fireworks in Orange County
On Monday, July 1, Supervisor Todd Spitzer spoke at a press conference on fireworks safety. The press conference was organized by the Orange County Sheriff’s Department (OCSD) and the Orange County Fire Authority (OCFA). An OCFA Director, Supervisor Spitzer discussed the importance of knowing the difference between legal and illegal fireworks. He also stressed the need to always operate legal fireworks safely and under the supervision of an adult. Supervisor Spitzer emphasized the importance of not drinking alcohol while using fireworks. Adults who are legally operating fireworks should do so in a controlled atmosphere.
“Water boils at 212 degrees, glass melts at 900 degrees, and fireworks sparklers burn at 1200 degrees,” Supervisor Spitzer said. “Please be aware of the extreme heat of a burning sparkler and all safe and sane devices while safely operating such fireworks.” Continue reading
Summer Fundraising Event for Digital Arts Education
On the evening of July 20, 2013, El Sol’s Science and Art Academy’s Parent and Teacher Organization will hold a fundraising event, Noche de El Sol y Estrellas, to support the school’s digital arts education program. Tickets are $75 per person, please r.s.v.p to elsolgala@gmail.com.
Additionally tickets and donations can be sent to 2132 S. Sycamore St., Santa Ana, CA 92707. If you would like to support the event by volunteering, please contact Rosalba Hernández at rosalba.hernandez9@gmail.com or 714.357.7446. Continue reading
The Park Santiago Neighborhood Association is hosting its Annual Fourth of July Parade on July 4, 2013, at 3:00 p.m. Sign ups begin at 2:00 p.m. outside the Santiago Park Lawn Bowling Clubhouse, 510 E. Memory Lane. Prizes for best floats include gift cards from several local businesses. For more information click here.
Many thanks to this year’s parade co-sponsors, who will be donating labor, snacks and prizes for best floats: Continue reading