New Santa Ana | Monthly Archives: June 2012

Meet Bobby Wilson, of the Angels, at the O.C. Zoo on July 7

Posted on June 30, 2012 by Editor Posted in Baseball, Entertainment, Family, irvine, Nature, Orange County Leave a comment

Bobby Wilson of the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim to Visit OC Zoo
Park visitors wearing Angels gear July 7 get free entry to the OC Zoo and half-price train rides.

by Marisa O’Neil, Public Information Officer on 6/27/2012

OC Parks and the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim have teamed up to provide children and families with a wonderful event. On Saturday, July 7, at 11 a.m., Angels catcher Bobby Wilson will make a special appearance at the OC Zoo and all visitors wearing Angels gear will get in free. In addition, all visitors wearing Angels gear will get half price rides on the train at www.irvineparkrailroad.com. Both offers are good all day long. Continue reading→

Free 4th of July summer concert at Fountain Valley’s Mile Square Park

Posted on June 30, 2012 by Editor Posted in Entertainment, Fountain Valley, music, Orange County, Parks and Recreation, Santa Ana Leave a comment

Free Summer Concert Series – July 4 – 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm

Mile Square Regional Park in Fountain Valley, an Orange County Park, will kick off the summer concert series with four free Wednesday concerts. Mile Square wraps up its concerts with a special July 4 show by Barela. All concert events are from 6:30 to 8 p.m., free and open to the public of all ages. Friends and families are invited to come out and enjoy fantastic live music under the stars at OC Parks this summer season. Continue reading→

First Baptist Church to host a 4th of July celebration and picnic on 7/1

Posted on June 30, 2012 by Editor Posted in Churches and Religion, Entertainment, Family, Santa Ana Leave a comment

Santa Ana’s oldest Protestant Church, the historic First Baptist Church, is once again hosting an Independence Day Celebration this Sunday, July 1, at 11 am.

There will be a church service at 11 am, followed by the annual 4th of July Picnic. Bring your friends, family and don’t forget the neighbor’s kids!

There will be music, balloons, face painting, a bounce house and much, much more! Continue reading→

69th A.D. candidate Perez totally failed in his hometown of Anaheim

Posted on June 30, 2012 by Editor Posted in 2012 Elections, Anaheim, Democratic Party, Elections, Jose Moreno, Julio Perez, Michele Martinez, Republican Party, Santa Ana, Tom Daly Leave a comment

Chris Nguyen, over at the Republican OC Political blog, spent a lot of time breaking down the vote in the 69th Assembly District, in the June 5 primary. It turns out that corporate Democrat Tom Daly won in Anaheim and in Santa Ana, which is no surprise as he spent a fortune and his friends in Sacramento and Anaheim spent even more.

Daly also benefited from being the only white candidate in a pool of Latino candidates. But the other story of note is that liberal union hack Julio Perez, who grew up in Anaheim, completely failed in that city. Republican candidate Jose Moreno, who barely ran a campaign, totally whacked Perez in Anaheim. Continue reading→

Career Colleges of California to host an Independence Day BBQ on 7/3

Posted on June 29, 2012 by Editor Posted in Education, Entertainment, Michele Martinez, Santa Ana Leave a comment

CAREER COLLEGE OF CALIFORNIA TO HOST INDEPENDENCE DAY AND STUDENT APPRECIATION BARBECUE IN DOWNTOWN SANTA ANA ON JULY 3rd

Councilmember Michele Martinez will provide a key note address at 6:30 PM

Career College of California, based in historic downtown Santa Ana, is hosting a barbecue to celebrate Independence Day and the accomplishments of its students on Tuesday, July 3rd, 2012. The faculty and staff of CCC will be serving hot dogs and refreshments to CCC students, alumni, their families and friends from 12:30 PM to 2:00 PM and again from 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM. Councilmember Michele Martinez will be speaking about the significance of Independence Day and about the importance of voting beginning at 6:30 PM. Continue reading→

The O.C. Grand Jury agrees with Claudia Alvarez – the PBID must go!

Posted on June 28, 2012 by Editor Posted in Business, Civic Affairs, Courts, Development, Santa Ana 8 Comments

The city of Santa Ana “appears to be in violation of state law” in the way it formed its downtown business improvement district, says a report released Thursday by the Orange County Grand Jury, according to the O.C. Register.

“Monies collected from the improvement district appear to have only benefited a few and have not resulted in a direct benefit to the assessed property as required by California law,” the grand jury said.

“The primary influences promoting the changes to this consistently historical area were the developer on the one hand with resistance by the cultural traditionalists on the other, with the latter being forced to pay for the changes which they vigorously opposed,” the report said. Continue reading→

City Council to honor Jimenez for stopping alleged DUI hit and run driver

Posted on June 28, 2012 by Editor Posted in Alcohol, Crime, Latinos, Public Safety, Santa Ana 2 Comments

When Santa Ana resident Beatriz Jimenez saw alleged DUI driver Jessica Louise Cowan plow through the Meza family, last Saturday morning, killing 5-year-old Osmara Meza, she had to make a quick decision. She wanted to stop to help, but she saw that Cowan wasn’t stopping, so she pursued her and ended up using her car to block Cowan’s escape, over at Main and 17th.

Jimenez is still having nightmares about what happened. And she is coming to terms with the fact that she is now a hero. Santa Ana Council Member Michele Martinez posted today on her Facebook page that she and Santa Ana Council Member Vincent Sarmiento will be honoring Jimenez at the next Santa Ana City Council meeting. Continue reading→

Proof Bar to host a Karaoke Contest on July 2 – win $75!

Posted on June 28, 2012 by Editor Posted in Arts and Culture, Bars, Entertainment, music, Santa Ana 1 Comment

Don’t miss the Karaoke contest at Proof Bar, in Downtown Santa Ana, on Monday, July 2. You can win $75! The fun starts at 9:00pm until July 3 at 2:00am in PDT. You can choose to just come and sing, or sing and be part of the contest.

$75 goes to the singer with the loudest cheers both nights, and Theo Hirsch still buys shots for his favorite singers.

Make sure to bring your friends to cheer you on, but more importantly, make sure you kick ass on stage! Get to proof early to start singing, because the more times you sing, the better people will know who you are. We will cheer for our favorite singer sometime between 12 and 1am. Continue reading→

John Wayne Airport offers 4th of July holiday travel tips

Posted on June 28, 2012 by Editor Posted in Airplanes, Orange County, Santa Ana, Transportation Leave a comment

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 28, 2012
Contact: Jenny Wedge, Office: (949) 252-5182, jwedge@ocair.com

JOHN WAYNE AIRPORT OFFERS IMPORTANT TIPS FOR FOURTH OF JULY HOLIDAY TRAVEL

SANTA ANA, Calif. – John Wayne Airport (JWA) anticipates a busier-than-normal travel period from Friday, June 29 through Sunday, July 8 during the Fourth of July holiday. Visitors to JWA during this time should be aware of ongoing construction at the Airport and adhere to all posted speed limits to ensure a safe holiday weekend. Passengers are reminded that fireworks are prohibited and should be left at home. A list of additional tips and prohibited items can be found at www.ocair.com/traveltips. Continue reading→

Santa Ana Public Works to close Chestnut Ave., West of Grand, until Nov.

Posted on June 28, 2012 by Editor Posted in Civic Affairs, public works, Santa Ana Leave a comment

City of Santa Ana, Downtown Orange County

Advisory: Santa Ana Public Works Agency Announces Chestnut Avenue Closure Until November 2012

SANTA ANA, CA (June 28, 2012) – Santa Ana Public Works Agency announced that Chestnut Avenue, west of Grand Avenue, will be closed in both directions due to Southern California Gas Company’s construction project. The intersection will be shut down, with K-rails, from Grand Avenue to about 1000 feet west of the intersection. Motorists are encouraged to use alternate routes. Continue reading→

Expert on Mayan Calendar’s “End of the World” prediction to speak on 6/28

Posted on June 28, 2012 by Art Pedroza Posted in Arts and Culture, Education, Entertainment, Historical, Native Americans, Newport Beach, Santa Ana 1 Comment

End of the Mayan Calendar: End of the World, a talk by Martin Diedrich
Thursday, June 28, 2012, 7:30pm until 9:00pm

Have you been hearing about the “End of the Mayan Calendar” in 2012 from all kinds of sources, along with the predictions that the ending of the calendar signals an end to life as we know it? Would you like to hear the perspective of an expert in Mayan studies? Did you know that world renowned coffee expert Martin Diedrich is also a Mayan archaeologist who studied under one of the foremost experts on the ancient Maya, Linda Schele of University of Texas and spent many years on archaeological digs, studying Mayan culture and hieroglyphics, as well as having grown up among the Mayan people in Guatemala? Continue reading→

DUI driver charged with murdering 5-year-old girl and injuring her family

Posted on June 26, 2012 by Editor Posted in Alcohol, Courts, Crime, Latinos, Marijuana, Orange County, Public Safety, Santa Ana 1 Comment

Jessicah Louise Cowan, Booking Photo

Orange County District Attorney Press Release
For Immediate Release: June 26, 2012
Contacts: Susan Kang Schroeder, Chief of Staff, Office: 714-347-8408, Cell: 714-292-2718
Farrah Emami, Spokesperson, Office: 714-347-8405, Cell: 714-323-4486

DRUNKEN DRIVER CHARGED WITH MURDERING 5-YEAR-OLD GIRL AND INJURING SISTER AND MOTHER BY DRIVING THROUGH RED LIGHT AND CRASHING IN CROSSWALK

SANTA ANA – A drunken driver was charged today with murdering a 5-year-old girl and severely injuring the child’s sister and mother by crashing into them in a crosswalk after driving through a red light. Jessicah Louise Cowan, 33, Lake Hughes, is charged with one felony count each of murder, driving under the influence of alcohol causing bodily injury, driving with a blood alcohol level over .08 percent causing bodily injury, hit and run causing injury, an infraction for possession of marijuana while driving, and sentencing enhancements and allegations for having a blood alcohol level over .20 percent and causing bodily injury. If convicted, she faces a maximum sentence of 15 years to life in state prison. The People will be requesting Cowan be held on $1 million bail at her arraignment today, Tuesday, June 26, 2012, in Department CJ-1, Central Jail, Santa Ana. The time is to be determined. Continue reading→

O.C. native Angela Pham to star on Bravo’s “Gallery Girls,” on 8/13

Posted on June 26, 2012 by Editor Posted in Arts and Culture, Asians, Orange County, Vietnamese Leave a comment

BRAVO UNVEILS ITS LATEST MASTERPIECE –

NEW DOCU-SERIES “GALLERY GIRLS” PREMIERES MONDAY, AUGUST 13 AT 10PM ET/PT

NEW YORK – June 26, 2012 – Bravo paints a new picture with the launch of its latest docu-series “Gallery Girls,” premiering Monday, August 13 at 10PM ET/PT. The show follows the lives of seven dynamic and ambitious young women in New York City who tackle the cutthroat environment of the art world while vying for their dream jobs. From gallery openings and art shows to the hottest events in the city, the women share a passion for art but are divided between their Manhattan and Brooklyn lifestyles with vastly different views and tastes towards fashion, art and men. Attempting to juggle a chic and fabulous standard of living, the ladies tackle financial struggles, family issues and the pressures of jumpstarting their lives in the city that never sleeps. For more information, visit www.BravoTV.com and follow us on Twitter at https://twitter.com/BravoPR. Continue reading→

Mother and sister of 5 yr. old hit and run victim remain critical

Posted on June 25, 2012 by Art Pedroza Posted in Alcohol, Charities, Crime, Drugs, Marijuana, Santa Ana 10 Comments

UPDATE: The mother and sister of 5 year old hit and run victim Osmara Meza remain hospitalized, in critical condition, according to KTLA News.

UPDATE: The Santa Ana Police Foundation has set up a page on our website so that donations can be taken for the family. http://www.sapdf.org/tragedy/ We are a 501(c)3 so your donations are likely tax deductible.

Police have identified a child killed in a hit-and-run collision in Santa Ana this weekend as five-year-old Osmara Meza, according to NBC News. Continue reading→

Ride the Coast to help the Santa Ana Boys & Girls Club, on 6/30

Posted on June 25, 2012 by Art Pedroza Posted in Charities, Entertainment, Family, Santa Ana Leave a comment

RIDE THE COAST

Are you looking for a way to give back to the community? Why not do it while enjoying a scenic 70-mile motorcycle ride? Participate in the Annual Ride the Coast charity ride to benefit the Boys & Girls Club of Santa Ana.

SATURDAY, JUNE 30, 2012 – On-Site Registration Begins At 8:30 AM. Continue reading→