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Rep. Sanchez responds to Pres. Obama’s State of the Union Speech

Posted on January 24, 2012 by Art Pedroza Posted in 2012 Elections, Democratic Party, Federal Government, Loretta Sanchez, Santa Ana 4 Comments

Congresswoman Loretta Sanchez, Representing California’s 47th Congressional District
PRESS RELEASE, FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: January 24, 2012
MEDIA CONTACT: Adrienne Watson 202-309-0825

SANCHEZ STATEMENT ON STATE OF THE UNION

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congresswoman Loretta Sanchez (CA-47) released the following statement after President Obama’s State of the Union speech tonight.

“Tonight the President outlined his vision for our great country. I was glad a majority of his speech focused on our economy and the changes we must implement in order to get us back on track. A growing divide exists within our middle class, and this divide will continue until we implement real reform to our tax structure – both for families and for corporations. We must put into place a fair tax structure that eliminates tax breaks for the top two percent of income earners – the rich must pay their fair share. Continue reading→

No Gustavo, Michele Martinez and I did not sell out to Miguel Pulido

Posted on January 24, 2012 by Editor Posted in 2006 Elections, 2008 Elections, 2010 Elections, Alfredo Amezcua, Carlos Bustamante, Claudia Alvarez, Dave Ream, Democratic Party, Elections, Julio Perez, Latinos, Michele Martinez, Miguel Pulido, Politics, Sal Tinajero, Santa Ana 14 Comments

The OC Weekly’s Gustavo Arellano is a huge fan of far-left Democrat Julio Perez – one of four Democrats vying for the 69th Assembly District. That’s fine. What is not cool is Gustavo’s continued allegation that Santa Ana Council Woman Michele Martinez “sold out” to Santa Ana Mayor Miguel Pulido. That is not just untrue – it is complete B.S.

The reality is that Martinez was elected to Ward 2 on the Santa Ana City Council by running AGAINST Pulido’s handpicked candidate, the useless Tino Rivera (a Republican who switched to the Democratic Party for that race). That was a tough race – Martinez was unknown and vastly underfunded. The other candidates included a Com Link Board Member, Evangeline Gawronski, who ran a credible campaign; a candidate, Tish Leon, who took out a loan on her house; and Rivera. Martinez punked them all, garnering 32.6% of the vote, according to Smart Voter.

Think about it – Martinez began her career in politics by taking out Pulido’s handpicked lame candidate. This is a sell out? Really? Continue reading→

John Wayne Airport announces 22nd student art contest winners

Posted on January 24, 2012 by Art Pedroza Posted in Airplanes, Arts and Culture, Orange County, Santa Ana, Youth Activities Leave a comment

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: January 24, 2012

Contact: Jenny Wedge, (949) 252-5182 (office), jwedge@ocair.com

JOHN WAYNE AIRPORT ANNOUNCES WINNERS OF 22ND ANNUAL STUDENT ART CONTEST

SANTA ANA, Calif. – John Wayne Airport has announced the winners of its 22nd Annual Student Art Contest themed “Silent Flight.” Jasmyne Kon and Alexander Kang received top honors as Grand Prize winners in this year’s contest.

Winning art work illustrated the artist’s vision of “Silent Flight.” Continue reading→

The O.C. Railroad Crossing safety enhancement program is now complete

Posted on January 24, 2012 by Art Pedroza Posted in Santa Ana Leave a comment

Jan. 23, 2012

Orange County Railroad Crossing Safety Enhancement Program is Now Complete!

Local elected officials, project city staff and OCTA celebrate the successful completion of the
Railroad Crossing Safety Enhancement Program with special “No Train Horn” signs for cities with established quiet zones.

OCTA is excited to announce that all work for the Railroad Crossing Safety Enhancement Program is now complete! Continue reading→

Ride Metrolink free to LA for the 113th Golden Dragon Parade, from Irvine

Posted on January 24, 2012 by Art Pedroza Posted in Arts and Culture, Chinese, Entertainment, Family, irvine, Santa Ana, Transportation Leave a comment

Ride Metrolink Free to LA for the 113th Golden Dragon Parade

SATURDAY, JANUARY 28, 2012

Meet us at the Irvine Station for a FREE Metrolink ticket, food and fun!

Be at the Irvine Station by 8:00 a.m. The first 100 people there will receive a free round-trip Metrolink ticket to Los Angeles Union Station! (First come, first served.) Continue reading→

OC Labor Fed leaves behind moderation as they line up behind Julio Perez

Posted on January 22, 2012 by Art Pedroza Posted in 2012 Elections, Anaheim, Democratic Party, Elections, Jose Solorio, Labor, Latinos, Michele Martinez, Politics, Santa Ana 1 Comment

Committed to raising taxes – union hack Julio Perez, Assembly Speaker John Perez and labor boss Teferi Gebre

Moderation isn’t working anymore for Orange County’s labor leaders, according to the Voice of OC. When has this far-left bunch ever been moderate? It is true however that this year they have seemingly lost their minds – lining up behind union consultant Julio Perez for the 69th Assembly District, behind the crazed rantings of labor boss Teferi Gebre, who describes his political views, on Facebook, as “very liberal.” LOL! Gebre lives in Carlsbad – a city with an $85K median income. How 1% of him!

Backing Perez is such a bad idea that both Assemblyman Jose Solorio and State Senator Lou Correa, as well as DPOC Chairman Frank Barbaro, have had to remind local Democrats that the 69th is a moderate district. Of course when the Democrats hold their meetings at a union hall, you can’t expect much in the way of moderation. And so Perez is now bragging that he won a strong majority of support from Democratic Party Delegates during a Pre-Primary Endorsement Conference held this weekend. Of course he did! Would you expect much else from these liberal nuts? Continue reading→

Sources report that Santa Ana Mayor Pro Tem Alvarez is running again

Posted on January 22, 2012 by Art Pedroza Posted in 2012 Elections, Claudia Alvarez, Elections, Miguel Pulido, Politics, Santa Ana 38 Comments

UPDATE: Sources report that Santa Ana Mayor Pro Tem Claudia Alvarez is going to run for reelection this November. There has been some debate about whether or not Measure D, which allowed her to run for a third term, would allow her to run for two more. Alvarez is essentially challenging her detractors to sue her if they want to remove her from the ballot. There is precedent for similar measures to grant incumbents a new set of terms – which means that Alvarez could run twice more. She has been on the City Council for three terms – twelve years. Only Mayor Miguel Pulido has been there longer. Go Claudia!

“The city of Santa Ana has sought an outside legal opinion on whether Councilwoman Claudia Alvarez — who is thought to be termed out of office next year — can run for a fourth term on City Council, Santa Ana’s interim City Manager Paul Walters confirmed this week,” according to the Voice of OC. Continue reading→

Senator Correa sponsoring cash for college workshops

Posted on January 22, 2012 by Art Pedroza Posted in Anaheim, Education, Entertainment, Garden Grove, Lou Correa, Santa Ana, Seniors Leave a comment

SENATOR LOU CORREA ORGANIZES CASH FOR COLLEGE WORKSHOPS FOR COLLEGE-BOUND HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS

Monday, January 09, 2012

(SANTA ANA, CA) – State Senator Lou Correa is working with Cash for College, the California Student Aid Commission, and other local organizations to provide four different “Cash for College” workshops for high school seniors in Orange County in January and February. These workshops help high school seniors fill out financial aid applications for college, including the Cal Grant and FASFA forms.

The four workshops will be held on January 26th at Anaheim High School (811 W. Lincoln Ave., Anaheim), February 2nd at Santa Ana High School (520 W. Walnut St., Santa Ana), February 9th at Bolsa Grande High School (9401 Westminster Ave., Garden Grove), and February 16th at Garden Grove High School (11271 Stanford Ave., Garden Grove). All of the workshops are provided for free and will be held from 6:00 – 8:00 pm. Continue reading→

Supporters of finishing the Santiago Creek Bike Trail launch new website

Posted on January 21, 2012 by Art Pedroza Posted in Bicycles, Family, Health and Medical, Nature, Orange County, Parks and Recreation, Santa Ana, Transportation 5 Comments

The grass-roots neighborhood organization, Neighbors for the Santiago Creek Bike Trail, that was formed to further the goal of a bike path in the “missing link” along Santiago Creek, has launched a new website.

This “missing link” is the 1/4-mile gap located in the Santiago Creek, between the 5 Freeway underpass and Flower Street (see map on reverse.) The City of Santa Ana does not currently have a bike trail proposed in the missing link. With this link closed, our neighborhoods will have ready access to adjoining trails. We want open space and the ability to connect to these outlying bike trails, shopping centers and communities either by biking, jogging or hiking. Continue reading→

Visit the 3rd annual OC Bruin Parents + Families Coffee Social, today

Posted on January 21, 2012 by Art Pedroza Posted in Charities, Coffee, Education, Entertainment, Orange, Orange County, Santa Ana Leave a comment

Join the Bruin Parents + Families Association for our 3rd annual Bruin Parents + Families Coffee Socials, on Saturday, January 21, 2012, from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m.

Share a cup of coffee in a relaxed environment with other Bruin parents and families in your neighborhood. It is a wonderful opportunity to share experiences, and ask questions of your regional Parents’ Council members, parent volunteers, recent graduates, or staff, at these informal morning gatherings near you. Continue reading→

Win cash prizes this Monday night at Proof Bar’s Karaoke contest!

Posted on January 20, 2012 by Art Pedroza Posted in Arts and Culture, Bars, Entertainment, music, Santa Ana Leave a comment

How would you like to win $200, $100 and $50 prizes? If you can sing, you can win at Proof Bar’s Karaoke Night, hosted by Theo Hirsch and KJ Cesar, coming up on Monday night, January 23 and 30, 2012 from 9pm to 2:00am.

Theo has changed the rules of the contest. Everyone will be competing every Monday for points, one vote equals one point, very simple. If you are serious about being in this contest please be here every week or you will not be able to score points. Theo will not disqualify you for missing a week out of the next 4 Monday’s in January. There were no points scored last week, last week was a practice round, Theo just didn’t know it! Continue reading→

Men of Valor…RE:IGNITE 2012 – tonight at Word of Life in Santa Ana

Posted on January 20, 2012 by Art Pedroza Posted in Churches and Religion, Entertainment, Santa Ana Leave a comment

Ok fellas, make plans to join about 500 other fellas on Friday night, Jan 20th @ Men of Valor Re:Ignite 2012, from 6:30 pm-9:30 pm Pastor Diego Mesa will be speaking a powerful word to start 2012 off running, at Word of Life OC. , 625 French St, , Santa Ana. 92701.

Pastor Diego has a church of over 12000 members and growing, he truly has something to say. And all you ladies, tell all the men, young and old that you know about this event, its going to be life changing! Continue reading→

Updated: Thomas Gordon cut out of Santa Ana’s Ward 6

Posted on January 18, 2012 by Art Pedroza Posted in 2012 Elections, Civic Affairs, Elections, Politics, Republican Party, Sal Tinajero, Santa Ana 4 Comments

Update: The Santa Ana City Council voted unanimously this week to approve the proposed changes to the Santa Ana Ward Maps. Past mayoral candidate Thomas Gordon is now in Ward 4, which is represented by Councilman David Benavides. Gordon will not be able to run against Councilman Sal Tinajero in Ward 6 – ever.

The Santa Ana City Council at its regularly scheduled City Council Meeting, held December 19, 2011, approved, by unanimous consent, the first reading of an ordinance that will change the City Council Ward Boundaries. But while the City Council could, and should, have settled the matter that night, they instead opted to put the changes off until a second reading of the ordinance, which is set for Tuesday, January 17th at 6 p.m. in the Council Chambers.

I am hearing that the only person who submitted new ward map proposals was Thomas Gordon, who currently resides in Ward 6. Under the proposed changes he would be shifted over to Ward 4. Gordon tried to run against Ward 6 Councilman Sal Tinajero back in 2010, but Gordon’s nomination signatures fell short. Apparently he wants to run again when Tinajero’s seat comes up again in 2014. Continue reading→

Mayor Pulido to chair Energy Committee for the U.S. Conf. of Mayors in DC

Posted on January 18, 2012 by Art Pedroza Posted in Energy, Federal Government, Miguel Pulido, Santa Ana 3 Comments

Wednesday January 18, 2012, 8:31 AM
City of Santa Ana, Downtown Orange County

Advisory: MAYOR PULIDO CHAIRS ENERGY COMMITTEE FOR THE UNITED STATES CONFERENCE OF MAYORS IN WASHINGTON D.C.

SANTA ANA, CA (January 18, 2012) – Santa Ana Mayor Miguel Pulido is scheduled to attend the United States Conference of Mayors 80th meeting this week in Washington D.C. The Mayor will be chairing the Energy Committee, which will take place on January 18th, 2012. Continue reading→

Why the Culture Carnival got shut down by the SAPD

Posted on January 18, 2012 by Art Pedroza Posted in Arts and Culture, Civic Affairs, music, Planning, Santa Ana 5 Comments

Santa Ana Planning Commissioner Sean Mill and I drove down to the Culture Carnival – an all night musical event, with art, that was supposed to start at 7 pm on Friday night, in a warehouse in southwest Santa Ana. But we had a feeling that the event was not going to go as planned.

I had found out earlier in the day that the Santa Ana Police Department and Alvaro Nunez, the Santa Ana Code Enforcement Supervisors, had been talking to the event organizers – who didn’t pull a permit for the event. I reached out right away to a publicist who was promoting the event, when word about this first came to me. But trying to get a permit on a Friday, when Santa Ana furloughs most of their city employees on Fridays, is not an easy thing to pull off. Continue reading→

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