New Santa Ana | Monthly Archives: April 2013

OCDA declares war on pimps and other human traffickers

Posted on April 26, 2013 by Art Pedroza Posted in Courts, Crime, Orange County, Santa Ana, Women 2 Comments

Tony Rackauckas

Orange County District Attorney Press Release

For Immediate Release: April 26, 2013

OCDA TO PUT THEIR “HEAT” ON SLAVE-OWNER PERPS

*DA Rackauckas introduces new Unit to combat human exploitation and trafficking

SANTA ANA – Orange County District Attorney (OCDA) Tony Rackauckas announced today at the Victims’ Rights March and Rally a new unit to prosecute Human Exploitation And Trafficking (HEAT) cases. Orange County is a diverse melting-pot with a large ethnic population, multiple tourist attractions, and is surrounded by large, urban counties, which has made it susceptible to human traffickers. Human trafficking cases have recently increased in Orange County, with many cases involving underage victims and/or brothels. The new Unit was created to deal with this increasing problem. Continue reading→

Santa Ana man gets 61 years to life for impregnating an 11-year old relative

Posted on April 26, 2013 by Art Pedroza Posted in Courts, Crime, Orange County, Public Safety, Santa Ana 4 Comments

Mariano Antonio Castro

Orange County District Attorney, Press Release

For Immediate Release, Case # 11CF1301: April 26, 2013

MAN SENTENCED TO 61 YEARS TO LIFE IN PRISON FOR IMPREGNATING 11-YEAR-OLD FEMALE RELATIVE AND SEXUALLY ASSAULTING HER FOR NINE YEARS

SANTA ANA – A man was sentenced today to 61 years to life in state prison for sexually abusing a female relative for nine years and impregnating her at the age of 11. Mariano Antonio Castro, 58, Santa Ana, was found guilty by a jury Feb. 13, 2013, of two felony counts of lewd acts on a child under 14, three felony counts of aggravated sexual assault of a child under 14, one felony count of continuous sexual abuse of a child under 14, and sentencing enhancement allegations for substantial sexual conduct with a child and inflicting great bodily injury were found true. Continue reading→

LULAC to discuss immigration at their convention in Santa Ana on Saturday

Posted on April 26, 2013 by Art Pedroza Posted in Entertainment, immigration, Latinos, Santa Ana Leave a comment

“State Sen. Richard Polanco will discuss the California Voting Rights Act when the Orange County District #1 of the League of United Latin American Citizens holds its 63^r^d annual convention Saturday, April 27,” according to the O.C. Register.

Here is the event agenda:

LULAC OC District #1 Convention

Site: RSCCD Office Building – Board room, at 2323 North Broadway St., Santa Ana, CA Continue reading→

High-Speed Rail Authority to host a small biz workshop in Santa Ana

Posted on April 26, 2013 by Editor Posted in Business, california, Entertainment, Lou Correa, Santa Ana, Transportation Leave a comment

High Speed Rail

High-Speed Rail Authority to Host Small Business Certification Workshop In Orange County

April 26, 2013

SACRAMENTO, CA – In his continued outreach and assistance to small businesses, Senator Lou Correa (D-Santa Ana) announced that the California High-Speed Rail Authority (Authority) will host a series of statewide workshops to help certify small businesses that want to participate in the statewide high-speed rail project. The Authority will provide small businesses with hands-on technical assistance which includes on-the-spot certification that can be completed online. Participants will also receive pertinent information on upcoming procurement opportunities around the state that would be of interest to their businesses. Continue reading→

Santa Ana General Plan community meeting set for April 27

Posted on April 26, 2013 by Art Pedroza Posted in Civic Affairs, Development, Entertainment, Santa Ana, Transportation Leave a comment

Santa Ana in Motion

Santa Ana General Plan Circulation Element Update

The General Plan contains the City’s values and vision for its future. The General Plan Circulation Element (9.8 MB) communicates goals, policies and programs to address Santa Ana’s local and regional transportation and travel needs.

You can weigh in on the General Plan at a Community Open House that is set for Saturday, April 27, 2013, at the Southwest Senior Center, located at 2201 W. McFadden Avenue, in Santa Ana. The meeting will run from 9:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. A presentation will take place at 10:00 a.m. Event Flyer. Continue reading→

National Hispanic Business Women’s Association scholarship dinner set for 5/30

Posted on April 25, 2013 by Art Pedroza Posted in Business, Education, Entertainment, Santa Ana, Women 2 Comments

MEDIA CONTACT:
Patty Homo – Director (949) 636-7800 patty@nationalhbwa.com

ORANGE COUNTY’S LEADING NATIONAL HISPANIC BUSINESS WOMEN ASSOCIATION AWARDS SCHOLARSHIPS TO DESERVING COLLEGE STUDENTS

(Santa Ana, CA) April 25, 2013 – At its 13th Annual Awards and Scholarship Dinner on May 30, 2013, the National Hispanic Business Women Association (NHBWA) will award educational scholarships to 20 students. Continue reading→

OCTA Bike Festival set for 4/28 in Huntington Beach

Posted on April 25, 2013 by Art Pedroza Posted in Bicycles, Entertainment, Huntington Beach, Orange County, Santa Ana Leave a comment

The OCTA Bike Festival will be held on Sunday, April 28, from 9 am to 1 pm, at the Huntington Beach Pier Plaza. The festival will feature local bike shops, bike clubs, and advocates. Come for a free tune-up, safety demonstrations, and a chance to win great prizes such as a Boreas backpack! It’s all designed to kick-off National Bike Month! Continue reading→

Take back unwanted prescription drugs on 4/27, in Santa Ana

Posted on April 25, 2013 by Art Pedroza Posted in Drugs, Entertainment, Health and Medical, Orange County, Santa Ana Leave a comment

Got Drugs? Dispose of Unused RX, DEA

Orange County Health Care Agency, Press Release

TAKING BACK UNWANTED PRESCRIPTION DRUGS ON APRIL 27, 2013

(Santa Ana) – In an effort to help prevent prescription drug abuse and theft, the Orange County Health Care Agency, local law enforcement agencies and community partners will collaborate with the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) to collect expired, unused and unwanted prescription drugs on National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day – April 27, from 10 am to 2 pm. There are more than 25 collection sites in Orange County and the service is free and anonymous, no questions asked. To find a collection site in your community, visit the DEA website. Continue reading→

Family clinic with free healthcare for kids 5 or younger opening on 5/1

Posted on April 25, 2013 by Art Pedroza Posted in Entertainment, Health and Medical, Santa Ana Leave a comment

Hurtt Family Health Clinic

FAMILY HEALTH CLINIC OPENS NEW OC LOCATION WITH FREE HEALTHCARE FOR CHILDREN AGED 5 AND YOUNGER

The Hurtt Family Health Clinic will hold a Grand Opening event for its new clinic location in Santa Ana, Calif., giving media, donors and providers an opportunity to tour the new facility and witness the impact that this clinic has had on the lives of those in need, on Wednesday, May 1, 2013.

This is the organization’s second location in Orange County, through which it will provide free health services to patients who are five years old and younger, including immunizations. These services are reflective of the Hurtt Family Health Clinic’s core belief that a strong foundation of healthcare from a young age is key to protecting against preventable childhood diseases and health issues. The clinic also provides healthcare services at little or no-cost for families, as well as individuals, of all ages. Continue reading→

Let’s tell the City of Santa Ana to finish the Santiago Creek Bike trail!

Posted on April 25, 2013 by Art Pedroza Posted in Bicycles, Parks and Recreation, Santa Ana 20 Comments

Unfinished Santiago Creek Bike Trail

Bruce Bauer, a Santa Ana resident who has been one of our top leaders with regard to finishing the “missing link” of the Santiago Creek Bike trail updated this situation via email today. He said that consultants have come in and made proposals to the City of Santa Ana on the bike trail plan and that the City is looking for our input.

The City of Santa Ana is hosting two open houses for residents to review and comment on concepts and recommendations contained in the city’s draft update of the General Plan Circulation Element and ways to improve neighborhoods, housing affordability, and mobility as part of the General Plan Housing Element.

The open houses will be held on: Continue reading→

Speakers announced for the 5th Annual Victims’ Rights March and Rally

Posted on April 24, 2013 by Art Pedroza Posted in Crime, Orange County, Public Safety, Santa Ana 1 Comment

RIP Kelly Thomas

Orange County District Attorney, Media Advisory
For Immediate Release: April 23, 2013

WHO: Orange County District Attorney Tony Rackauckas

WHAT: Is pleased to announce the speakers for the 5th Annual Victims’ Rights March and Rally

WHEN: Friday, April 26, 2013, at 9:30 a.m. (Reception) and 11:00 a.m. (Rally) Continue reading→

MacArthur Fundamental’s students sweep the OC Academic Pentathlon

Posted on April 24, 2013 by Art Pedroza Posted in Education, Orange County, Santa Ana, SAUSD 2 Comments

2013 Orange County Pentathlon Champions

Guess who swept the Orange County Academic Pentathlon this year? Santa Ana’s own MacArthur Fundamental Intermediate! Their two 8th grade teams took first AND second place overall and Mac’s only 7th grade team took first place!

Overall, over 54 individual medals were won as well.

The 7th grade team, coached by Ms. Christine Silva: Continue reading→

Correa’s SB 376 will give tax credits to California’s manufacturers

Posted on April 24, 2013 by Editor Posted in Business, california, Lou Correa, Politics, Santa Ana Leave a comment

Lou Correa at the State Capitol during a press conference

TAX CREDITS FOR CALIFORNIA MANUFACTURERS CLEARS FIRST HURDLE

State Senator Lou Correa, April 24, 2013

Sacramento, CA –Supported by coalition of state-wide manufacturers, local agencies, and independent businesses, State Senator Lou Correa (D–Santa Ana) announced the passage of Senate Bill 376 from the Senate Governance and Finance Committee.

“Manufacturing in California is in a crisis and I applaud the members of the committee for recognizing the need to incentivize businesses to remain and expand in California,” said Correa. “SB 376 is about keeping businesses open and people working,” added Correa. Continue reading→

California State Senate declares April 2013 Autism Awareness Month

Posted on April 24, 2013 by Editor Posted in Autism, california, Health and Medical, Lou Correa, Politics, Santa Ana Leave a comment

SENATE DECLARES APRIL 2013 AUTISM AWARENESS MONTH

Sacramento, CA – Senator Lou Correa (D-Santa Ana) made the following comment with the passage of Senate Resolution 13 (Correa, 2013”), which declares April 2013 as Autism Awareness month:

“I am proud that my colleagues in the Senate joined me in support of bringing greater awareness to Autism. As we have learned, Autism Spectrum Disorders are on the rise and new data suggests that Autism now affects 1 in 50 children. Families, especially in underserved communities, feel helpless and distressed by the lack of resources,” said Correa. “We must enact policies that expand needed supports and services and help families understand what programs are available to them,” he added. Continue reading→

SAPD arrests man who tried to kidnap a 15-year old Valley H.S. student

Posted on April 24, 2013 by Art Pedroza Posted in Education, Public Safety, Santa Ana, SAUSD 2 Comments

Moises Rendon

Santa Ana Police Department Advisory: Attempt kidnapping of 15 yo student on way to school one suspect in custody second suspect and vehicle outstanding

On 4/24/2013, at 8:24am, a 15-year-old girl was walking to Valley High School in the area of 1250 S. Sullivan. As she walked past a small red compact vehicle that was parked on the street, a male Hispanic, later identified as suspect Moises Rendon (28), Santa Ana, suddenly jumped out of the passenger seat wearing gloves and holding a rag in one hand. The suspect ran toward victim and attempted to grab her. The girl was able to escape and ran. The suspect then re-entered the vehicle, which was subsequently driven out of the area by the other male occupant.

The incident was immediately reported by witnesses who described the vehicle and suspect. Officers arrived at the scene and learned the suspect may reside at the residence in the 1400 block S. Sullivan. Officers responded to the location and made contact with a possible suspect. A field show-up with the victim and a witness resulted in positive identification of the suspect Moises Rendon. The driver and suspect vehicle is still outstanding. The suspect vehicle is described as a red Toyota Corolla with a spoiler on the rear trunk. Suspect Rendon will be booked into the Santa Ana Police Department Jail for Attempt Kidnap. Continue reading→