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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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Will the Chivas USA soccer team move to Santa Ana’s Willowick Golf Course?

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The City of Santa Ana has entered into negotiations with the Chivas USA soccer team, with a goal of relocating them to the Willowick Golf Course – with perhaps a temporary home at Eddie West Field.

According to a City of Santa Ana press release, “the potential move to Santa Ana would include their Major League team, reserve division, youth teams, and their non-profit foundation, which focuses on community service projects and programs.”

“In these trying economic times, I am pleased that a Major League Soccer team would consider relocating to our city to bring much needed resources. Chivas’ presence would create recreational amenities and programs for youth, bring economic development opportunities to our businesses, and revitalize areas within our city,” stated Mayor Miguel Pulido. Continue reading→

OC Wine Week begins today, Sep. 25, includes three Santa Ana restaurants

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OC Wine Week starts today, September 25.  This two week event will take place at OC’s top restaurants and offer food, wine and beer aficionados fantastic dining options and really great prices.

This delicious event will begin with OC Wine Week September 25 – October 1. Menus will be prix fixe and offer wine pairings or wine flights with your meal. OC Beer Week takes place immediately following and will begin October 2 until October 8.

Locations participating in Central Orange County include: Continue reading→

Free identity theft seminar on 9/28, in Santa Ana

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Orange County’s Credit Union has once again teamed up with Consumer Credit Counseling Services of Orange County to bring awareness to identity theft month in October.

They will be kicking it off on Wednesday September 28th with an identity theft workshop at Orange County’s Headquarters, located at 1701 E. St. Andrew Place, Santa Ana, CA, presented by Consumer Credit Counseling Services of Orange County. Continue reading→

Santa Ana Chamber of Commerce AT&T Golf Tournament is on 9/26

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The Santa Ana Chamber of Commerce presents their annual AT&T Golf Tournament on Monday, September 26 at the Santa Ana Country Club, which is located at 20382 Newport Boulevard, in Santa Ana.  Proceeds from this event will benefit the economic programs of the Chamber.

The Santa Ana Chamber of Commerce has been working for over 120 years to improve the economy of Santa Ana and Orange County.  This has included training programs for a skilled workforce for the future and as well as ongoing business advocacy, education and networking programs. Continue reading→

Buy books for as low as 25 cents this Saturday at the main Santa Ana library

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The Santa Ana Public Library “Children’s Book Sale” continues this Saturday, September 24, 10 am – 3 pm. Refer to the attached FLYER  for additional information.

The Santa Ana Public Library, Main Library is located at 26 Civic Center Plaza.  The book sale will be held in Meeting Room A, Second Floor. Continue reading→

National Public Lands Day at Santiago Park

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Back to Natives Restoration “National Public Lands Day at Santiago Park”

Come assist Back to Natives in restoring habitat for animals at the Santiago Park Nature Reserve in Santa Ana!

Bring gloves, sunscreen, a re-usable water bottle filled with water, hat, and closed toed shoes.

Who: YOU! Continue reading→

Santa Ana’s Youth Community Block Party

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The Stapleton Foundation Academy of the Arts “Santa Ana’s Youth Community Block Party”

ORANGE COUNTY’S HOTTEST YOUNG ARTIST Live Entertainment all day long!! Youth performances, Carnival style games, Face Painting, Water Slides, Jumpers, & much, much more!!! Come join us for a day in celebrating our youth! Continue reading→

Team Pulido and Solorio publicly endorse Michele Martinez at her fundraiser

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When OC Labor Political wannabe Julio (Wholio?) Perez held his fundraiser this month it turned into a reunion of the sad sacks who failed to elect Alfredo Amezcua last year, when he got thoroughly trounced by Santa Ana Mayor Miguel Pulido.  In stunning contrast tonight, Santa Ana Councilwoman Michele Martinez was ringed by the entire Pulido political machine – including Assemblyman Jose Solorio, who enthusiastically endorsed Martinez.  So what do you think?  Will the failed Team Amezcua beat Team Pulido?  LOL!  Not in our lifetime…

Martinez and her supporters met at Chapter One: the Modern Local, a newish restaurant over on Broadway and 3rd.  Santa Ana Council Members David Benavides, Vince Sarmiento, and Sal Tinajero showed up to publicly announce their support for Martinez – and so did several Santa Ana Planning Commissioners, including Eric Alderete, Sean Mill and Mario Turner. Continue reading→

Michele Martinez to keynote at Career College of California’s graduation on 9/23

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For Immediate Release

For additional information: Kayla Caceres, Director of Communications, Career College of California, 714-243-8635 

COUNCILWOMAN MICHELE MARTINEZ TO GIVE KEYNOTE SPEECH AT CAREER COLLEGE OF CALIFORNIA GRADUATION ON SEPT. 23RD

More Than 300 Guests Will Celebrate at the Bowers Museum in Santa Ana 

Career College of California, based in historic downtown Santa Ana, is holding its Fall 2011 graduation ceremony at the Bowers Museum at 6:30 pm on Friday, September 23.  Councilwoman Michele Martinez will be the keynote speaker.  More than 80% of Friday’s graduates have already started new careers in their field of study.  Continue reading→

New hall at Spurgeon Intermediate named after slain teacher Russell Ford

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact: Angela Burrell, APR, (714) 558-5555 

Spurgeon Intermediate Dedicates ‘Russ Ford Hall’ on September 23

New two-story classroom building honors legacy of beloved teacher

SANTA ANA, CA – September 22, 2011 – Santa Ana Unified School District’s (SAUSD) Spurgeon Intermediate School will hold a ceremony to dedicate the school’s new classroom building in memory of retired teacher Rusell Ford on Friday, September 23 at 9:00 a.m. Ford was tragically slain last spring in a domestic dispute. Continue reading→

What if Bustamante were still on the state’s anti-harassment commission?

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When Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger announced, back on Jan. 2, 2008, that he was appointing Santa Ana Carlos Bustamante to the California Fair Employment and Housing Commission, I could not believe it.  It was perhaps the most ridiculous appointment ever.

Looking back at the failed appointment it is even more ridiculous given that the Fair Employment and Housing Commission is in charge of overseeing sexual harassment cases!  How dumb does the appointment look now – after Schwarzenegger’s career imploded when we all found out that he impregnated a Latina housekeeper, behind his wife Maria’s back, and of course Bustamante has now been accused of some of the most embarrassing sexual harassment behavior in the history of Orange County.

Below are a few excerpts from the Orange Juice blog post that I about the appointment – this post blew up and eventually I heard from State Senator Lou Correa, who personally rallied the legislators to stop the Bustamante appointment, forcing Bustamante to resign from the commission. Continue reading→

Washington Square Neighborhood Fall Concert this Saturday, 9/24

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The Washington Square Neighborhood Association (WSNA) is hosting a Fall Concert on Saturday, September 24, from 6-10 pm (6-7 Social hour, 7-10 Concert), at Lowell at 15th.  The stage (which belongs to the City of Santa Ana), check-in booth, tables, chairs, and restrooms will be placed in the streets (which, of course, will be closed off ). Continue reading→

Supervisor Nguyen shows up at grand opening of substance abuse center

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Left to Right: Martha Lester – Executive Director, Janet Nguyen – First District County Board Supervisor, Cindy Thomas – Director of Behavioral Health, Allen Stafford – The Gary Center Founder

PRESS RELEASE: GRAND OPENING OF SACS ON 17TH

The Gary Center celebrated the grand opening of their new office, SACS on 17th, in Santa Ana last Thursday, September 15th. SACS or Substance Abuse Counseling Systems opened July 1st to serve and treat individuals and families struggling with substance abuse recovery. Continue reading→