By kwilliams
Do you enjoy wishing upon a star or gazing at the heavens on a clear spring evening?
Then join us on Friday, June 7th from 7:30pm to 9:30pm for an evening under the stars!
“How to Use Your New Telescope” Class is open Continue reading
New artist in residence from Bogota, Columbia arrives at GCAC
Grand Central Art Center is proud to announce the arrival of Artist in Residence, Adriana Salazar from Bogota, Columbia. Adriana will be in residence for the next two months as she develops two major site-specific installation – one in our main gallery and one that will take place at the Orange County Museum of Art. Both projects are part of the upcoming 2013 California-Pacific Triennial, being curated by Dan Cameron of OCMA. GCAC is proud to be a collaborate partner on this inaugural Triennial – part of our continued efforts to build community relationships and partnerships for mutually beneficial outcomes. Continue reading
Meet author and actress Miluka Rivera at Librería Martinez tonight
A Mother’s Day Celebration & Conversation with laureate author, actress and historian Miluka Rivera at Librería Martinez de Chapman University, is set for this Saturday, May 11, from 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
This event is dedicated to pioneer legend Elena Verdugo (Marcus Welby). Please join us for a delightful evening of arts, poetry and the empowering history about the contributions of Latinos in cinema pre-dating silent era, with movie clips and a reception.
Critically acclaimed books of Miluka Rivera: Continue reading
Seabreeze volunteers for Habitat for Humanity Leaders Build Day in Santa Ana
Lisa Dale, CEO of Seabreeze Management Company and John Felder, Seabreeze’s director of property management, traded their smart phones for hammers and participated in Habitat for Humanity’s fifth annual Leaders Build Day on April 18 in Santa Ana. Seabreeze Management also sponsored the event for $2,500.
Leaders Build Day is an exclusive event where top executives and business leaders work together to build affordable homes for low-income families. The event creates an environment for corporate executives to network and forge new bonds that may lead to new business opportunities. Overall, leaders experience greater involvement with the mission of Habitat OC: transform lives and communities by helping families in need build and purchase or renovate their own homes. Continue reading
Stage is set for Orange County’s Yeraz (Armenian Dance) performance
PRESS RELEASE
Contact: houshig Arslanian, (714) 403-0875, shoarslan@aol.com
Stage is Set for Orange County’s Yeraz Performance
SANTA ANA – Forty young Armenian dancers ranging in age from four to 19 are holding their final rehearsals this month ahead of their Sunday, June 2nd performance at the Forty Martyrs Church hall.
Community organizer and head of the “Hamazkayin” Armenian Educational and Cultural Society Siamanto chapter Shoushig Arslanian says the upcoming Yeraz Armenian School of Dance show weaves the tale of a boy who falls asleep after a long day at school and dreams of traveling to Armenia. Continue reading
O.C. anti-gang curfew sweep results in arrests of 29 juveniles
Orange County District Attorney, Press Release
For Immediate Release: May 10, 2013
LAW ENFORCEMENT NET 29 JUVENILES IN 5TH ANNUAL OC GRIP CURFEW SWEEP
ORANGE COUNTY – Over 180 law enforcement officers from 19 agencies netted 29 juveniles in violation of city curfew laws last night in the 5th annual curfew sweeps by the Orange County Gang Reduction and Intervention Partnership (OC GRIP). OC GRIP aims to prevent juveniles from being victims of or participants in gang crimes by identifying at-risk youth, increasing school attendance, and decreasing gang activity. Continue reading
SAPD DUI Checkpoint set for May 10, at 2100 W. McFadden
SANTA ANA POLICE STEP UP DUI ENFORCEMENT
The Santa Ana Police Department will be conducting a DUI/Drivers License checkpoint on Friday, May 10th, 2013. It will begin at 8:30PM and is scheduled to conclude at 1:30AM. It will be conducted in the area of 2100 W. McFadden Avenue, in the City of Santa Ana. Continue reading
Why Rocco’s misguided recall campaign against Mayor Pulido will fail
We reported back on March 21, that Steve Rocco, the perennial candidate who appears to be a few sandwiches short of a picnic, had filed paperwork with the Santa Ana City Clerk to begin a petition to recall Santa Ana Mayor Miguel Pulido.
Now the Orange County Register has reported that Rocco’s paperwork has been approved, so he can start collecting signatures in order to try to put his Pulido recall on the ballot. Continue reading
Correa honors fallen California Peace Officers
CORREA HONORS FALLEN CALIFORNIA PEACE OFFICERS
May 06, 2013
SACRAMENTO, CA – Today, the California State Senate unanimously approved Senate Concurrent Resolution (SCR), 39 authored by Senator Correa. This measure designates May 6, 2013 as California Peace Officers’ Memorial Day, in commemoration of those noble officers who sacrificed their lives in the line of duty.
“We should never forget that enforcing the law and ensuring public safety is dangerous work. It has been tragically shown too many times over the years, officers are sometimes killed or wounded while performing their duty for the communities they serve,” Correa said. “Though Californians are indebted to our peace officers each day of the week, we make particular note of their bravery and dedication on California Peace Officers’ Memorial Day.” Continue reading
Correa tries to help deported children to access higher education
HIGHER EDUCATION FOR DEPORTED U.S. CITIZENS CLEARS FIRST HURDLE
Sacramento, CA – Today, The Senate Committee on Education approved Senate Bill (SB) 141, authored by State Senator Lou Correa (D-Santa Ana). This measure restores access to California colleges, universities and scholarships for young U.S. citizens, who are forced to live abroad as a result of their parents’ deportation.
“This was an important victory for young aspiring college students. SB 141 would allow U.S. born children forced out of the country, at no fault of their own, to pursue the American Dream and get a quality education,” said Correa. Continue reading
Santa Ana company is a finalist for the 2013 Entrepreneur Of The Year Awards
Ernst & Young Announces Finalists for 2013 Entrepreneur Of The Year® Awards in Orange County
Irvine, CA, May 8, 2013 – Ernst & Young LLP today announced 18 finalists for the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2013 Award in Orange County. The awards program recognizes high-growth entrepreneurs who demonstrate excellence and extraordinary success in such areas as innovation, financial performance and personal commitment to their businesses and communities. These finalists were selected from nearly 75 nominations by a panel of independent judges. Award winners will be announced at a special awards gala on Thursday, June 6, at the St. Regis Monarch Beach Resort in Dana Point. The 2013 finalists are: Continue reading
Public is encouraged to join OCTA for a bike rally on May 16
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 8, 2013
FOR MORE INFORMATION: Joel Zlotnik (714) 560-5713, Laura Scheper (714) 560-5697
OCTA Gears Up For Bike To Work Day
Public is encouraged to join OCTA for a bike rally on May 16
ORANGE – Commuters looking for ways to improve their health, help the environment and cut the cost of driving are invited to join OCTA for a bike rally on national Bike to Work Day, May 16.
OCTA will be hosting a bike rally from 7:30 to 9:00 a.m. Participants will meet at the Orange Depot at 7:30 a.m. and join more than 50 cyclists for a 3-mile ride to OCTA Headquarters. Continue reading
Assemblyman Daly to host an open house in Anaheim on May 17
Assemblyman Tom Daly (D-Anaheim) is hosting an Assembly District Office Open House on Friday, May 17th, from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at 2400 E. Katella Avenue, Ste. 640, in Anaheim. To RSVP click here.
Daly invites you to come by to discuss the legislative issues of importance to our communities and to the State of California. Daly represents the 69th Assembly District, which is the most Latino district in Orange County. It includes most of Santa Ana and part of Anaheim. Continue reading
OC law enforcement agencies to target gangs by conducting curfew sweeps
LAW ENFORCEMENT MEDIA ADVISORY
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 8, 2013
*For planning purposes only
WHO: Over 20 Orange County law enforcement agencies
WHAT: Will conduct County-wide curfew sweeps for juveniles out past curfew as part of the Orange County Gang Reduction and Intervention Partnership’s ongoing effort to keep kids out of gangs. Continue reading
Why the SAPD shot Jason Hallstrom remains a real mystery
Jason Hallstrom, pictured on the right
Many weeks have passed since Jason “Hoss” Hallstrom was shot dead by the SAPD, after he and his friend Travis Mock pulled into the parking lot at the Target on Grand and 17th, in Santa Ana. We are still waiting for the report from the Orange County District Attorney, which has to investigate all police shootings in Orange County. But some of the pieces of this sordid puzzle have been put together by Hallstrom’s friend, Tiffany Nunley. Here is her story:
Travis Mock appeared in West Court, the morning of the shooting, for the case he was currently out on bail for. He never told this to anyone previously. This appears to debunk the SAPD’s story about a car chase due to a stolen car. Continue reading