There were 21 new crimes reported in Santa Ana on Monday, July 22, 2013, according to our friends at CrimeMapping. These included two more DUIs.
Here is our latest Daily Santa Ana crime report: Continue reading
Monthly Archives: July 2013
Donate a new children’s book at the OC Fair on Wednesday and get in for free!
THINK Together will be partnering for the 2nd year with the OC Fair’s ‘We Care Wednesday’ to collect new and gently used books in exchange for fair admission! FREE Admission with Donation of 1 New Children’s Book or 3 Gently Used Children’s Books.
During last year’s event we collected more than 59,000 books to distribute throughout Orange County and we need your support to do it again! Bring one new book or three gently used books for fair entrance. Continue reading
OC Fair’s 2nd week features Weezer, Monster X Tour and Ozomatli
Media/Press Contact: Robin Wachner, Communications Department, (714) 708-1543
2013 OC Fair’s Second Week Features More Family Fun Plus Performances by Weezer, Monster X Tour and Ozomatli
As part of the City Days program, the OC Fair will salute Huntington Beach, Laguna Beach, Laguna Hills, Laguna Niguel, Laguna Woods, Los Alamitos, Santa Ana, Seal Beach and Stanton on select days July 24-26 with a community flag salute and discount admission coupons.
Costa Mesa, Calif. (July 22, 2013) – The fun continues at the 2013 OC Fair (July 12-August 11) with the second week of summer activities and concerts plus gourmet food trucks on Thursdays and new, outrageous offerings like deep-fried cookie dough and Krispy Kreme Sloppy Joes. The Fair is closed Monday and Tuesday. Continue reading
Daily Santa Ana Crime Report for Sunday, July 21 – 22 new crimes
There were 22 new crimes reported in Santa Ana on Sunday, July 21, 2013, by our friends at CrimeMapping. Many could have involved alcohol including five acts of Domestic Violence; three Drunk Drivers; and four Disorderly Conduct/Drunk arrests.
Here is our latest Daily Santa Ana Crime Report: Continue reading
Catopia pet adoption event set for July 27 at OC Animal Care
Catopia! Join OC Animal Care in celebrating all that is wonderful about cats during our Catopia celebration! Find your Purrfect Match on Saturday July 27 from 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM. Continue reading
National Ice Cream Day specials in Orange County
If you are looking for something fun to do today consider that today is National Ice Cream Day – and there are a lot of great ice cream specials available.
Farrell’s is taking this one step further with an Ice Cream Eating Challenge and family festival that will be held in Brea today. Click here for details.
National Ice Cream Day Deals 2013: Continue reading
Daily Santa Ana Crime Report for Saturday, July 20 – 12 new crimes
Santa Ana finally calmed down on Saturday, July 20, 2013, with only 12 new crimes reported by our friends at CrimeMapping.
Here is our latest Daily Santa Ana Crime Report: Continue reading
Demand justice for Jesus Arturo Aguirre on 7/22 at the OCDA’s office
Justice for Jesus Arturo Aguirre is set for Monday, July 22, 2013, from 9:00 am until 11:00 am, at the OC District Attorney’s office, located at 401 Civic Center DR W, in Santa Ana.
Organizers of this protest are demanding a stop to :
- Police abuse
- The unilateral gang enhancement
- Sentencing minors as adults
- And the continuing criminalization of youth of color
They want the prosecution of corrupt and killer cops.
As a victim of the prison industrial complex, Jesús Arturo Aguirre was sentenced to life in prison at age 16, during a devious trial based on intimidation and the exaggeration of the facts. He was convicted of eight
charges that had to do with a personal dispute between two other people resulting in a minor injury. Nevertheless, for being part of the same social network, Jesús was found to be the only suspect of this quarel.
Revolution at 33 1/3 set for today at Arte de la Tierra, in Santa Ana
Are you going to the Revolution at 33 1/3 today, in Santa Ana? This event is set for Saturday, July 20, 2013, from 2 pm until 9 pm, at Arte de La Tierra, located at 1415 N. Main St., in Santa Ana.
This event will benefit Project Galaxy Uganda and Arte De La Tierra.
The event features: Continue reading
Daily Santa Ana Crime Report for Friday, July 19, 2013 – 24 new crimes
There were 24 new cimes reported in Santa Ana on Friday, July 19, 2013, by our friends at CrimeMapping. We are noticing an uptick on Vehicle Thefts and Thefts from Vehicles! Be sure to lock your car and never leave any valuables in plain sight.
Here is our latest Daily Santa Ana Crime Report: Continue reading
Parents and students ask the SAUSD to reinstate two Valley High teachers
SAVE RODRIGUEZ AND CASCELLA!! STUDENTS AND PARENTS DEMAND THAT THE BOARD REINSTATES TWO TOP TEACHERS AT VALLEY HIGH
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: JULY 15, 2013
Contact: Brayan Cruz, 714.574.4944, brayan557xb@yahoo.com
SANTA ANA, CA-‐-‐On July 23rd, 2013, students, parents, and community organizations will pack the Santa Ana School Board meeting to demand that the Board reinstate Mike Rodriguez and Kate Cascella for the next school year. (Click here to see the flier about this protest).
Both teachers were non-‐re-elected by the Santa Ana Unified School District this year. Non-‐reelection means that they will not be allowed to teach in a Santa Ana school this coming year, and the district did not give any reason whatsoever for their dismissal. Continue reading
The 2013 OC Fair welcomes celebrity chefs Martin del Campo and Arvizu
Media/Press Contact: Robin Wachner, Communications Department (714) 708-1543
2013 OC Fair Welcomes Celebrity Chefs Jaime Martin del Campo & Ramiro Arvizu of La Casita Mexicana Restaurant and Michael Chiarello of Bottega and Coqueto
Costa Mesa, Calif. (July 19, 2013) – The 2013 OC Fair (July 12-August 11) welcomes celebrity chefs Jaime Martin del Campo and Ramiro Arvizu (July 20) and Michael Chiarello (August 1) in The Hangar at the OC Fair at 4 p.m. Both cooking demonstrations are free with Fair admission and will be followed by a Q&A. Continue reading
Taft Law School and William Howard Taft University re-accredited
For Immediate Release: July 15, 2013
Taft Law School and William Howard Taft University Re-Accredited by the Distance Education and Training Council
On June 14, 2013 the Accrediting Commission of the Distance Education and Training Council (DETC) voted to grant re-accreditation to The Taft University System until June 2018. Both Taft Law School and William Howard Taft University are members of The Taft University System. This action was taken after consideration of an extensive self-study prepared by the institution and a comprehensive report prepared by a site visitation team that included representatives of both regionally and American Bar Association accredited schools. The five year re-accreditation period is the maximum permissible under DETC standards. Continue reading
Rep. Sanchez votes against HR 5, the Student Success Act
Congresswoman Loretta Sanchez, Representing California’s 46th Congressional District
PRESS RELEASE, FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 19, 2013
MEDIA CONTACT: Barb Solish, 202-226-8373, Barb.Solish@mail.house.gov
REP. SANCHEZ VOTES AGAINST THE “LETTING STUDENTS DOWN ACT”
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Representative Loretta Sanchez (CA-46) today voted against H.R. 5, dubbed the “Letting Students Down Act,” a bill that undermines the foundations of America’s education system. (Editor’s Note: this bill is actually called the Student Success Act).
During consideration, Rep. Sanchez put forth an amendment that House Republicans denied debate on. The amendment would have created a grant program to fund international education supplemental activities for students including Model U.N., geography bees, and foreign language clubs. Continue reading
Santa Ana Daily Crime Report for Thursday, July 18, 2013 – 18 new crimes
There were 18 new crimes reported in Santa Ana on Thurday, July 18, 2013, by our friends at CrimeMapping. As usual acts of Domestic Violence were the most prevalent.
Here is our latest Daily Santa Ana Crime Report: Continue reading