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Monthly Archives: July 2011
Gay Posse on Broadway, in Downtown Santa Ana, tonight
Did you know that besides the “Posse on Broadway” tonight there is also a “Gay Posse?” The event starts at 8 pm, through 2 am.
Here are the details, courtesy of Facebook:
Eleven venues. Eleven events. Free admission at all venues. DJ & Live entertainment at all eleven clubs. Continue reading
The SAUSD confirms the hiring of Meléndez de Santa Ana as their Superintendent
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact:
Mr. Michael Bishop, (714) 558-5523
The Santa Ana Board of Education Appoints
Thelma Meléndez de Santa Ana as New Superintendent
SANTA ANA, CA – July 15, 2011 – The Santa Ana Board of Education has announced the appointment of Dr. Thelma Meléndez de Santa Ana as the next superintendent to lead the Santa Ana Unified School District (SAUSD). Dr. Meléndez will assume the duties of Superintendent on August 8, 2011. This item will be agendized for open session ratification on July 26, 2011, as required by Government Code. Continue reading
A Latina is in the running to be the next Santa Ana City Attorney
The city of Santa Ana has made an offer to a candidate for its vacant city attorney position and is awaiting acceptance of the offer, according to City Hall sources, as reported by the Voice of OC Blog.
My own insiders are reporting that the next Santa Ana City Attorney is going to be a Latina candidate. I don’t know her name yet but I will soon enough and then we will update this post. Continue reading
Free Subway footlong sandwich and soda – expires tonight!
Sorry for the late notice. Subway has put up a nice coupon for a FREE footlong and a 12 oz drink. Print it by clicking here. The catch is that it expires tonight. Go get your free food!
Sor Juana Ines de la Cruz w/ Gegorio Luke tonight in Downtown S.A.
Sor Juana Ines de la Cruz w/ Gegorio Luke
Sor Juana Ines De La Cruz Under the Stars, a presentation illustrating the life of Sor Juana Ines De La Cruz.
Multimedia presentation by…GREGORIO LUKE, an expert in Mexican and Latin American art and culture.
When: Friday, July 15
Time: 8:30PM Continue reading
Is the top U.S. K-12 education official the new SAUSD Superintendent?
The Santa Ana Unified School District (SAUSD) is set to announce the selection of Thelma Meléndez de Santa Ana, the Assistant Secretary for Elementary and Secondary Education at the U.S. Department of Education, this Friday, July 15, at the SAUSD’s headquarters, at 3 pm, according to an insider at the district.
If true, this looks like a fantastic replacement for retired SAUSD Superintendent Jane Russo, whose tenure was marred by corruption, questionable expenditures and results that left many kids out in the cold. Continue reading
Usual Suspects use the courts to force a new One Broadway Plaza election
A Superior court judge has sided with Santa Ana’s Usual Suspects, derailing the One Broadway Project development and forcing its developer, Mike Harrah, to return to the ballot box, according to the Voice of OC blog.
The Santa Ana City Council amended the developer agreement last year, allowing Harrah to start the project without preleasing fifty percent of the building. However the judge ruled that this amendment was illegal because the voters approved the project, via Measure A, under a different set of rules. Continue reading
Amezcua’s old pal Ojeda, of the Mexican Mafia, gets busted again
A chill must have gone up failed Santa Ana Mayoral candidate Alfredo Amezcua’s spine this morning when he cracked open the newspaper and found out that “Federal and state authorities charged 99 alleged Orange County gang members with crimes including murder, drug trafficking and extortion, at least half or whom were associated with the Mexican Mafia prison gang,” according to NPR. Continue reading
O.C. Fashion Association casting call on July 28, in Downtown Santa Ana
The Orange County Fashion Association (OCFA) is hosting a Designer SHOW & TELL: OPEN CAST CALL for OC FASHION WEEK, on July 28, from 4:30 pm – 10:00 pm. Bring your collections, look books, scketches and other visuals. Grids to hang up items already available. First come, first served. Continue reading
Breath of Fire presents My Barrio dramatic nature series, at Santiago Park
Breath of Fire Presents Latina Ensemble in partnership with The City of Santa Ana Parks, Recreation and Community Services Agency present MY BARRIO DRAMATIC NATURE SERIES.
Set in the beautiful natural surroundings of Santiago Creek and Watershed Center Amphitheatre. Each performance is paired with an art-making workshop inspired by the plays led by local artist and arts educator Diana Markessinis. Continue reading
Kick-off O.C. Fair celebration and free concert this Friday, in Santa Ana
The popular Orange County band, The Devious Means, will be performing at the Depot at Santa Ana this Friday as part of the OC Fair Express kick-off celebration, which starts at 2 pm. The five-person indie rock band will perform original songs from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Other activities at the event: Continue reading
Find hundreds of Santa Ana area tutors easily online
Summer is a great time for kids to catch up on their studies. Now Santa Ana students can easily find local tutors, online, with WyzAnt’s website. They currently have 631 tutors in the greater Santa Ana area!
WyzAnt helps tutors and students connect for private lessons. Tutors offer lessons in a variety of disciplines including math, science, test preparation, foreign languages, musical instruments and computers. Interested students use their website to locate and contact qualified tutors. Once lessons begin, they support customers by helping with communication, quality control, payment, privacy and security. Continue reading
O.C. Hispanic Chamber partners with CA State Employment Training Panel
Lori Serrato Olin, 949.697.3338
For the Orange County Hispanic Chamber
ORANGE COUNTY HISPANIC CHAMBER OF COMMERCE HAS PARTNERED WITH THE STATE EMPLOYMENT TRAINING PANEL TO OFFER FREE BUSINESS, COMPUTER, TECHNOLOGY, AND PROJECT DEVELOPMENT SKILLS TRAINING TO THE BUSINESS COMMUNITY IN SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA Continue reading
City of Santa Ana to host a free Business Forum on July 19, at the Delhi Center
The City of Santa Ana is hosting a Business Forum on July 19, from 10:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m, at the Delhi Community Center, located at 505 E. Central Avnue, in Santa Ana, for local entrepreneurs who are looking to start or grow their business.
This is a free Business Forum entitled “Navigating Your Business to Succeed in Santa Ana” hosted by the City of Santa Ana. Continue reading