New Santa Ana | Monthly Archives: April 2013

Garden Grove woman faces trial for cutting her husband’s penis off

Posted on April 16, 2013 by Art Pedroza Posted in Crime, Garden Grove, Orange County, Santa Ana, Vietnamese 4 Comments

Catherine Kieu, 50, Garden Grove

Orange County District Attorney, Press Release
For Immediate Release, Case # 11ZF0127: April 16, 2013

WOMAN FACES TRIAL FOR TORTURING MAN, WITH WHOM SHE HAD A ROMANTIC RELATIONSHIP, BY CUTTING OFF HIS PENIS AFTER TYING HIM TO BED

SANTA ANA – A woman faces trial tomorrow for torturing a man, with whom she had a romantic relationship, by cutting off his penis after tying him to his bed following an argument. Catherine Kieu, 50, Garden Grove, is charged with one felony count of torture, one felony count of aggravated mayhem, and a sentencing enhancement for the personal use of a knife. If convicted, she faces a maximum sentence of life in state prison with the possibility of parole. Opening statements are expected to begin tomorrow, Wednesday, April 17, 2013, at 9:30 a.m. in Department C-30, Central Justice Center, Santa Ana. Continue reading→

Joint Chamber of Commerce mixer on 4/17 at McFadden Executive Suites

Posted on April 16, 2013 by Art Pedroza Posted in Business, Entertainment, Santa Ana Leave a comment

We want to take this opportunity to Invite you to Chamber member, MacFadden Executive Suites in Santa Ana.
They are hosting a mixer at their facilities this Wednesday, April 17 with delicious appetizers and wine.

Network with the Orange County Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, Santa Ana Chamber Commerce and Hong Kong Suppliers and Hong Kong Manufacturers. Continue reading→

Ribbon Cutting at the new Santa Ana Chick Fil A set for 4/16 at 4 pm

Posted on April 16, 2013 by Art Pedroza Posted in Business, Entertainment, Restaurants 1 Comment

Chick Fil A

Ribbon Cutting: Chick-fil-A

Join the new owners of our local fast food restaurant Chick-fil-a and Santa Ana Chamber Ambassadors as we celebrate with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and small reception for one of our newest Chamber members!

Chick-fil-A
3601 S. Bristol St.
Santa Ana, CA 92704

Date: 4/16/2013, from 4:00 pm to 5:30 pm Continue reading→

Benavides attempting to appoint a paid consultant to the Planning Commission

Posted on April 15, 2013 by Art Pedroza Posted in David Benavides, Planning, Politics, Santa Ana 13 Comments

Bacerra at the podium

Santa Ana City Councilman David Benavides, who failed badly in his attempt to beat Mayor Miguel Pulido last year, is trying to appoint planning consultant Phil Bacerra to the Santa Ana Planning Commission, according to the City Council’s agenda for tonight’s meeting.

Bacerra is no doubt qualified for this position but his presence on the Planning Commission would be a major conflict of interest. His company, Jacaranda Enterprises, was retained by Downtown Inc., the non profit that oversaw the spending of the PBID tax proceeds in Downtown Santa Ana, according to his contract, to: Continue reading→

Senator Correa honors 9-1-1 youth heroes and dispatchers heroes

Posted on April 14, 2013 by Editor Posted in Lou Correa, Public Safety, Santa Ana 1 Comment

Senator Lou Correa Honors 9-1-1 Youth Heroes and Dispatchers Heroes

Sacramento—Senator Lou Correa (D-Santa Ana) joined NFL legend and national chairman of 9-1-1 for Kids, Tim Brown, to honor youth heroes and dispatchers heroes at the State Capitol in recognition of those who gallantly and intrepidly called 9-1-1 to help save a life or report a crime.

“As a parent, I appreciate how important it is to teach our young children on how and when to call 9-1-1 in an emergency. Teaching parents, children and senior citizens about 9-1-1 correctly can and does save lives,” said Correa. Continue reading→

“A Princess Tea” at the Heritage Museum of O.C., on 5/4/13

Posted on April 14, 2013 by Editor Posted in Arts and Culture, Entertainment, Historical, Santa Ana Leave a comment

By kwilliams

Calling all princesses! Time to dust off the tiara because you are invited to a princess tea under the shade pavilion at Heritage Museum of Orange County. Both a children’s and adult’s tea menu will be offered. Come dressed in your favorite princess attire and expect all things grand including a visit from our very own Fairy Godmother! Of course princes and Prince Charming’s are also welcome! After all, where would we be without them? Finally, our tea will end with a royal parade. Continue reading→

Jason Hallstrom’s memorial drew a large crowd of his friends and family

Posted on April 13, 2013 by Art Pedroza Posted in 2006 Elections, Crime, Public Safety, Santa Ana 19 Comments

If the true measure of a man is how many friends he leaves behind, then Jason “Hoss” Hallstrom was quite a man. A very large crowd of his friends and family attended a memorial tonight at the Target located at Grand Ave. and 17th St., in Santa Ana. This was where Hallstrom was shot and killed by officers of the Santa Ana Police Department (SAPD) on March 15, 2013.

Hallstrom’s friend of eighteen years, Jeffrey Lowe, drove here all the way from Kingman, Arizona, with his wife. Tonight he led the memorial and at times was almost too choked up to talk. Tears flowed freely as Hallstrom’s associates took turns reminiscing about their departed friend. Continue reading→

Carlos Bustamante’s wife appears to have filed for a legal separation

Posted on April 12, 2013 by Art Pedroza Posted in Carlos Bustamante, Courts, Crime, Santa Ana 6 Comments

More Carlos Bustamante

Embattled former Santa Ana City Councilman Carlos Bustamante is busy trying to fight a huge criminal case that has seen him charged with numerous felony sex crimes and public theft. But now he may be fighting another battle, in a different court.

A source tipped me off that Bustamante’s wife, Adrianna, apparently filed for a legal separation on March 26, 2013. Attorney Steven P. Dragna is listed as the petitioner’s lawyer, according to court records. She filed under her full maiden name of Hilda Adrianna Pichardo. Continue reading→

Voice of OC editor confuses our temp city manager with a GOP Congressman

Posted on April 12, 2013 by Art Pedroza Posted in Civic Affairs, Politics, Santa Ana 2 Comments

Voice of OC Editor in Chief Norberto Santana got caught on video this week confusing Santa Ana temp City Manager Kevin O’Rourke with California Republican Congressman Kevin McCarthy! Check out the video above.

Norberto was blowing a gasket about the mess in Santa Ana, and admitted that his friends on the City Council are to blame for wasting time going after Paul Walters, our former City Manager. He explains that this is why they blew their own deadline regarding the city budget deliberations. Continue reading→

Santiago Canyon and Santa Ana Colleges celebrate Earth Day

Posted on April 12, 2013 by Art Pedroza Posted in Education, Entertainment, Environment, Green, Santa Ana Leave a comment

Santa Ana College

Rancho Santiago Community College District Press Release
For Immediate Release: April 12, 2013
Contact: Judy Iannaccone, Director, Communications, (714) 480-7503, iannaccone_judy@rsccd.edu

Santiago Canyon and Santa Ana Colleges Celebrate Earth Day
*April Events Spotlight Sustainability*

(Santa Ana)— Santa Ana College (SAC) and Santiago Canyon College (SCC) welcome the community to the colleges’ celebrations of Earth Day. At SAC, Sustain-A-Palooza will take place on Wednesday, April 17 from 11:00 a.m. to 4:30 pm. SCC Hawk Earth Fest activities will take place at SCC on Tuesday, April 23 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Continue reading→

Real Orange Panel Discusses FBI Investigation of Janet Nguyen

Posted on April 12, 2013 by Art Pedroza Posted in Crime, Janet Nguyen, Orange County, Politics Leave a comment

From the OC Politics Blog

On this You Tube video from the April 10th Real Orange program (PBS SOCal, KOCE Channel 50), Panelists

OC Supervisor Janet Nguyen

Mark Petracca (pictured), Rick Reiff, Michael Capaldi and Chris Mears discuss the ongoing FBI investigation of OC Supervisor Janet Nguyen‘s campaign fundraising.

Petracca, a UC Irvine Professor, also raises the very pertinent question of why the Orange County District Attorney has been less than aggressive about investigating OC politicos — versus the FBI. He also suggests that the investigation is excellent fodder for anyone planning to run against the Supervisor next year as she’s already planning her campaign for the 34th State Senate District next year to be vacated by Democrat Lou Correa. Nguyen is termed off the Board of Supervisors in 2016.

Continue reading→

Introducing family law attorney Bettina Yanez

Posted on April 12, 2013 by Art Pedroza Posted in Courts, Family, Latinos, Lawyers, Santa Ana Leave a comment

California Family Law Attorney in Orange County Launches a Video Introducing the California Law Firm.

Orange, California (PRWEB) April 12, 2013 – California Family Law Attorney in Orange County Bettina Yanez founded the Family Law Offices of Yanez & Associates. The attorney has been practicing law in California since 2000.

Moreover the attorney is a California Certified Family Law Specialist, appointed as minor’s counsel for the Orange County Superior Court.

The attorney is an active member of several community organizations, such as the Orange County Women’s Lawyers Association, Orange County Bar Association and Hispanic Bar Association. Continue reading→

Santa Ana: In Need of a Real Renaissance

Posted on April 12, 2013 by Art Pedroza Posted in Business, Development, Latinos, Santa Ana 110 Comments

Yost Theater

Santa Ana: In Need of a Real Renaissance

By Omar Ávalos Gallegos, The Santa Ana Sentinel, on April 11, 2013

In a city that is overwhelmingly Latino (upwards of over 80 percent) it becomes necessary for the majority to be reflected in the city’s decision making. Santa Ana is in need of a true organic growth from within, and not from unmeasured transplantation from without.

One area where Latinos are grossly under-represented is in business. We Latinos in Santa Ana have the numbers. We are a numeric and political majority, but we are not an economic majority. Continue reading→

Valley High’s culinary arts team prepares to defend their title

Posted on April 11, 2013 by Art Pedroza Posted in Education, Food, Santa Ana, SAUSD Leave a comment

Cooking Up Change

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

CONTACT: Deidra Powell, Chief Communications Officer, (714) 558-5555, Deidra.Powell@sausd.us

Reigning Valley High School Culinary Arts Champions Prepare to Defend their Title in Cooking Up Change Competition

The award-winning culinary arts team at Valley High School in the Santa Ana Unified School District is making preparations to remain the champions of the National Cooking up Change® competition. On April 18, at Northgate Gonzalez Market Corporate Headquarters in Anaheim, Valley High School culinary arts students will join other student chefs from local high school culinary programs in Orange County to chop, slice and serve up fresh, healthy and delicious school menus as part of Cooking up Change®. Continue reading→

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