New Santa Ana | Monthly Archives: July 2013

The homeless man shot yesterday by SAPD cops was unarmed

Posted on July 31, 2013 by Art Pedroza Posted in homeless, Public Safety, Santa Ana 8 Comments

Updated: Click here to watch a video of the shooting, shot by a witness on his cell phone.

Police say that Hans Arellano, the 22-year-old homeless man who was killed in an officer-involved shooting in Santa Ana on Tuesday was not armed. Now, there are three separate investigations underway into the shooting, according to KABC News.

Friends of Arellano say that he had been sleeping behind one of the businesses near the place where he was fatally shot.

Arellano got into a confrontation with an officer around 3 p.m., then ran, he said. Another officer came to assist, and one officer, woman who is a 13-year veteran with the department, shot Arellano once in the front torso, Rojas said, according to the O.C. Register. Continue reading→

Rep. Sanchez votes on college student loan rates

Posted on July 31, 2013 by Art Pedroza Posted in Banking, Education, Loretta Sanchez, Santa Ana Leave a comment

Congresswoman Loretta Sanchez, Representing California’s 46th Congressional District

PRESS RELEASE, FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 31, 2013

MEDIA CONTACT: Barb Solish, 202-226-8373, Barb.Solish@mail.house.gov

REP. SANCHEZ ISSUES STATEMENT FOLLOWING VOTE ON STUDENT LOAN RATES

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Representative Loretta Sanchez (CA-46) today released the following statement after voting for H.R. 1911, The Bipartisan Student Loan Certainty Act, which passed with a bipartisan vote of 392-31 in the House of Representatives today.

“Education is the foundation of opportunity and the basis of our country’s future success. A quality education system will not only enable our nation to compete in a global economy, but will also propel the country’s economic recovery. Continue reading→

Rep. Sanchez wants to secure the border with technology and training

Posted on July 31, 2013 by Art Pedroza Posted in immigration, Loretta Sanchez, mexico Leave a comment

Congresswoman Loretta Sanchez, Representing California’s 46th Congressional District

PRESS RELEASE, FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 31, 2013

MEDIA CONTACT: Barb Solish, 202-226-8373, Barb.Solish@mail.house.gov

REP. SANCHEZ INTRODUCES BORDER SECURITY BILL TO BOLSTER OUR BORDERS THE RIGHT WAY

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Representative Loretta Sanchez (CA-46), senior member on the House Committee on Homeland Security and former chairwoman of the Subcommittee on Border and Maritime Security, today introduced legislation in the House of Representatives that would bolster the country’s borders through holistic enforcement, comprehensive security strategies and up-to-date technologies. Continue reading→

O.C. Clerk-Recorder to offer Saturday hours again on August 24

Posted on July 31, 2013 by Art Pedroza Posted in Hugh Nguyen, OC Clerk-Recorder, Orange County, Santa Ana Leave a comment

NEWS RELEASE
For Immediate Release July 29, 2013
Questions? Contact Jean Pasco at jean.pasco@rec.ocgov.com

Clerk Services Made Easier for Busy Workers and Families

Special weekend hours for the Orange County Clerk-Recorder Department will again be available on Saturday Aug. 24 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Old County Courthouse in Santa Ana and the department’s branch offices in Laguna Hills and Fullerton.

The August date will be the third monthly Saturday opening of all offices by Clerk-Recorder Hugh Nguyen. Department employees issued a record 171 marriage licenses on July 27 and performed 107 civil wedding ceremonies—compared to 144 licenses and just 53 ceremonies on Saturday, June 22. Additional Saturday hours are being planned once a month through the end of the year—check the website for exact dates and times. Continue reading→

Daily Santa Ana Crime report – 20 new crimes on Tuesday, July 30

Posted on July 31, 2013 by Art Pedroza Posted in Crime, Santa Ana Leave a comment

Twenty new crimes were committed in Santa Ana on Tuesday, July 30, 2013, according to our friends at CrimeMapping. The crimes included two people being robbed!

Here is our latest Daily Santa Ana Crime Report: Continue reading→

Councilwoman Martinez has not forgotten to represent her own Ward

Posted on July 31, 2013 by Art Pedroza Posted in Angelica Amezcua, Civic Affairs, David Benavides, Michele Martinez, Politics, Santa Ana Leave a comment

We have been scrutinizing the public calendars of the Santa Ana City Council Members this week. We already looked at Councilman David Benavides’ calendar, and that of Councilwoman Angie Amezcua. Now we will have a look at Ward 2 Councilwoman Michele Martinez’ calendar:

Martinez organized a City Health & Fitness Fair on June 1, at Rosita park, located on the border of Wards 3 and 5. On the same day Martinez appeared at the Grand Opening of the Latino Health Access Park/Community Center, which is located near 4th and Main St. That center is indeed located in Ward 2. Continue reading→

Fullerton firefighter who lives in Anaheim among those arrested for rioting in H.B.

Posted on July 30, 2013 by Art Pedroza Posted in Anaheim, Crime, Fullerton, Huntington Beach, Public Safety, Santa Ana Leave a comment

Michael John Lytle, 30, of Anaheim, a Fullerton firefighter, was among those arrested on suspicion of participating in the Huntington Beach riot over the weekend, authorities said Tuesday. He was arrested on suspicion of disorderly conduct and resisting arrest, Fullerton city officials said. He has been placed on administrative leave, according to NBC News.

He was off-duty at the time of the incident but has been placed on paid administrative leave. Lytle was hired as a firefighter by the city of Fullerton on Feb. 11, 2008, according to the City of Fullerton. Continue reading→

Laguna Niguel woman sentenced for sexually assaulting several teen boys

Posted on July 30, 2013 by Art Pedroza Posted in Crime, OCDA, Santa Ana Leave a comment

Orange County District Attorney Press Release

For Immediate Release, Case # 11HF2966: July 30, 2013

WOMAN SENTENCED TO 16 MONTHS IN PRISON FOR SEXUALLY ASSAULTING TEEN RELATIVE’S 14 AND 16-YEAR-OLD HOCKEY FRIENDS

SANTA ANA – A woman was sentenced today to 16 months in state prison for sexually assaulting two boys, ages 14 and 16 years old, who played on the hockey team of her teenage relative. Kathia Maria Davis, 46, Laguna Niguel, pleaded guilty June 27, 2013, to four felony counts of lewd acts on a child for John Doe #1. The defendant was previously found guilty by a jury Aug. 9, 2012, of four felony counts of unlawful sexual intercourse for John Doe #2, and two misdemeanor counts of contributing to the delinquency of a minor for John Doe #2 and Jane Doe #1. That jury was unable to reach a unanimous verdict regarding the sex crimes against John Doe #1. In addition to her prison sentence, the defendant is subject to lifetime sex offender registration. Continue reading→

13 men convicted for soliciting sex from undercover cops in Santa Ana

Posted on July 30, 2013 by Art Pedroza Posted in Crime, OCDA, Santa Ana 1 Comment

Orange County District Attorney Press Release

For Immediate Release: July 30, 2013

THIRTEEN MEN CONVICTED AND SENTENCED FOR SOLICITING SEX FROM UNDERCOVER OFFICER IN HIGH HUMAN TRAFFICKING AREA IN SANTA ANA

SANTA ANA – Thirteen men, who were arrested in an undercover sting operation, pleaded guilty and were sentenced yesterday for soliciting sex or sex acts from an undercover police officer, whom they believed to be a prostitute in an area known for human trafficking. David Arellano, 36; Adan Castillo, 29; Ricardo Diaz, 41; Daniel Lopez, 29; German Lopez, 41; Alberto Napoles, 25; Jose Navarro, 56; Michael Rodriguez, 33; Serafin Romero, 23; Juan Ruiz, 41; Gregorio Sosa, 28; and Fidel Urquiza, 44, pleaded guilty to one misdemeanor count of soliciting another to engage in prostitution. Arellano, Castillo, Lopez, Romero, and Sosa also pleaded guilty to one misdemeanor count of driving without a license. Each of the defendants were sentenced to three years of informal probation, 10 days in jail with the possibility of CalTrans in lieu of jail, and must submit DNA as well as AIDS testing and education. Continue reading→

Man shot by SAPD officers near the McDonald’s on Harbor & McFadden

Posted on July 30, 2013 by Art Pedroza Posted in Crime, Santa Ana 3 Comments

A suspect was killed by Santa Ana police after a short foot pursuit Tuesday afternoon, according to CBS News.

Authorities responded to a call of a disturbance in a parking lot near McDonald’s at Harbor Boulevard and McFadden Avenue, at the Harbor Place Shopping Center, at about 3 p.m. An officer approached the suspect, which led to a short foot pursuit, according to KABC News. Continue reading→

Santa Ana and Anaheim residents among those arrested for rioting in H.B.

Posted on July 30, 2013 by Art Pedroza Posted in Anaheim, Crime, Huntington Beach, Public Safety, Santa Ana Leave a comment

Three teenagers are among eight suspects arrested in connection with a violent melee that followed the U.S. Open surf contest in Huntington Beach, police announced Monday, according to NBC News. those arrested included men from Anaheim and Santa Ana. here is the list of the men arrested and the charges they are facing, courtesy of the Huntington Beach Police Department: Continue reading→

Council Member Angie Amezcua MIA in Ward 3

Posted on July 30, 2013 by Art Pedroza Posted in Angelica Amezcua, Civic Affairs, Santa Ana 7 Comments

We reviewed Santa Ana Councilman David Benavides’ official city calendar, for the month of June, 2013, yesterday. Today we are taking a look at Council Woman Angelica “Angie” Amezcua’s city calendar – and boy is it empty. Amezcua represents Ward 3 on the City Council.

While Benavides has spent 90% of his time outside of his Ward, Amezcua has done almost nothing in her own Ward.

Let’s have a look at Angie’s calendar (note that I did not include the City Council meetings as she has to attend those): Continue reading→

Daily Santa Ana Crime Report – 29 new crimes on Monday, July 29

Posted on July 30, 2013 by Art Pedroza Posted in Crime, Santa Ana Leave a comment

Santa Ana’s Police Department got busy on Monday, July 289, 2013, as 29 new crimes were committed in town, according to our friends at CrimeMapping. The crimes ranged from DUIs to Domestic Violence to Thefts from Cars. It was a bad day overall.

Here is our latest Daily Santa Ana Crime Report: Continue reading→

OC Sheriff and OC Dept. of Ed. partner to strengthen school safety

Posted on July 29, 2013 by Art Pedroza Posted in Al Mijares, Education, Orange County, Public Safety, Santa Ana Leave a comment

NEWS RELEASE

Contacts: Arthur Cummins, Ed.D., Administrator, Orange County Department of Education, 714-327-1071

Lt. Jeff Hallock, Public Information Officer, Orange County Sheriff’s Department, 714-904-7042

Orange County Law Enforcement Agencies and Educators Partner to Strengthen School Safety

COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA (July 29, 2013) – In response to the Sandy Hook tragedy and other incidents of violence in the nation, there has been a call to protect children and create safer school climates. Proposed solutions include, hiring additional school resource officers, counselors, and mental health professionals, and promoting collaboration between schools and law enforcement in developing comprehensive emergency plans, which includes hands-on training. Continue reading→