New Santa Ana | Monthly Archives: July 2013

The 2013 OC Fair opens this Friday – get in for free and much more!

Posted on July 10, 2013 by Art Pedroza Posted in Family, Food, music, OC Fair Leave a comment

Media/Press Contact: Robin Wachner, Communications Department (714) 708-1543

The 2013 OC Fair Opens This Friday – Come & Get Free Admission & Much More

Costa Mesa, Calif. (July 8, 2013) – The 2013 OC Fair will open its gates Friday, July 12, to mark the beginning of the much-anticipated annual tradition that runs until Sunday, August 11 (open Wednesday-Sunday). The theme, “Come & Get It,” brings back familiar favorites, such as the All-Alaskan Pig Races and exhilarating carnival rides, as well as new features including Dr. Entomo’s Palace of Exotic Wonders, a sideshow-type insect exhibit, and the Summer in the Cities Presentation, a nightly multi-faceted celebration of Orange County.

Fairgoers can take advantage of free admission and parking during Opening Hour (Friday, July 12, Noon-1 p.m.) The following promotions are also available on Friday (open Noon-Midnight): Continue reading→

Enter to win a trip to San Juan Capistrano, Anaheim, Pasadena or San Clemente

Posted on July 10, 2013 by Art Pedroza Posted in Anaheim, Metrolink, OCTA, Santa Ana, Transportation Leave a comment

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 10, 2013
FOR MORE INFORMATION: Joel Zlotnik (714) 560-5713, Laura Scheper (714) 560-5697

Metrolink Helps Residents Win Big With A Weekend Getaway

Enter for a chance to win trips to San Juan Capistrano, Anaheim, Pasadena and San Clemente

ORANGE – The Orange County Transportation Authority and Metrolink are teaming up to offer residents a chance to win a relaxing and traffic-free weekend getaway for two at Orange County and Los Angeles destinations.

A winner will be chosen every two weeks from July 19 to Aug. 30 for four trips. The destinations, accommodations and drawing dates include: Continue reading→

Daily Santa Ana Crime Report for Tuesday, July 9, 2013 – 18 new crimes

Posted on July 10, 2013 by Art Pedroza Posted in Crime, Santa Ana Leave a comment

There were 18 new crimes committed in Santa Ana on Tuesday, July 9, 2013, according to our friends at CrimeMapping. Please note that vehicle thefts and thefts from vehicles are on the rise!

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

Mobile Home Park residents fear the Harbor Corridor Transit project

Posted on July 9, 2013 by Art Pedroza Posted in David Benavides, Development, Santa Ana, Seniors Leave a comment

Residents at the Bali Hi Mobile Home Park in Santa Ana say they are in the path of the Harbor Corridor Transit project that could force them from their homes, according to NBC News.

Mobile home park residents started a petition to let city planners know they are against the 2-mile-long facelift. The Harbor Corridor Transit project will add 3,800 homes, shops and restaurants. Continue reading→

Gran Baile-Kermes at Mexicanismo Nightclub set for 7/20

Posted on July 9, 2013 by Art Pedroza Posted in Arts and Culture, Dance, Entertainment, Food, mexico, Restaurants Leave a comment

Santa Ana’s Mexicanismo Nightclub is hosting a “Gran Baile-Kermes” on Saturday, July 20, 2013. A Kermes is a Mexican word for “carnival or bazaar.” “Baile” means “dance.” The fun starts at 4 pm.

This event will feature young ladies who will be representing Mexico’s 32 states. There will be Mexican appetizers (from 4 pm to 8 pm), Raffles, Music and Dancing. Continue reading→

Musica en Movimiento Art and Music Festival set for 7/20 @ El Centro

Posted on July 9, 2013 by Art Pedroza Posted in Arts and Culture, Entertainment, mexico, music, Native Americans, Poetry, Santa Ana Leave a comment

The Musica en Movimiento! Art and Music Festival will be hosted by El Centro Cultural de Mexico on Saturday, July 20, 2013, from 11 am to 10 pm, at 313 N. Birch Street, in Santa Ana.

Join us for our annual Musica en Movimiento art and music festival with performances by: Continue reading→

OC BERT Survival and Recovery Preparation course set for July 11

Posted on July 9, 2013 by Art Pedroza Posted in Business, Education, Entertainment, Public Safety, Santa Ana Leave a comment

Bert Triangle Updated

The Orange County Business Emergency Response Team is hosting a “Survival and Recovery Preparation” course on Thursday, July 11, 2013, from 7:15 am to 12:15 pm, at the Centennial Park Joint Police Training Facility, located at 3006 Centennial Road, in Santa Ana. Enter park; turn Right around lake;turn Right at parking structure; go to Flagpole.

Learn what to do until First Responders Arrive… Continue reading→

Tickets now available for the Delhi Center’s Zocalo Fiesta

Posted on July 9, 2013 by Art Pedroza Posted in Charities, Santa Ana Leave a comment

Tickets are now available for the Delhi Center’s ZOCALO Fiesta. This is the Delhi Center’s annual fundraising event – a colorful, fun-filled evening of mariachi music, authentic Latin food, games and more. “Zócalo,” in many Latin American countries, is the town square, a place where people gather and socialize.

WHEN: Thursday, November 7, 2013 — 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. at the Delhi Center Continue reading→

Corona man on trail for sexually assaulting six O.C. females including minors

Posted on July 9, 2013 by Art Pedroza Posted in Crime, Garden Grove, OCDA, Santa Ana, Westminster Leave a comment

Orange County District Attorney, Press Release
For Immediate Release, Case # 09CF2979: July 9, 2013

MAN FACES TRIAL FOR SEXUALLY ASSAULTING SIX FEMALES, INCLUDING RAPING TWO MINORS, AFTER GIVING THEM ALCOHOL

SANTA ANA – A man faces trial tomorrow for sexually assaulting six females, including raping a 14-year-old and 17-year-old girl, after giving them alcohol. Max Danilo Martinez, 33, Corona, is charged with four felony counts of forcible rape, two felony counts of sexual penetration by foreign object by force, one felony count of oral copulation by force, one felony count of rape of an unconscious person, and sentencing enhancement allegations for sexual crimes against multiple victims. If convicted, Martinez faces a maximum sentence of 113 years to life in state prison. Opening statements are scheduled to begin tomorrow, Wednesday, July 10, 2013, at 9:15 a.m. in Department C-43, Central Justice Center, Santa Ana. Continue reading→

Man solicited sex from wife of kidnapped man, while posing as a cop

Posted on July 9, 2013 by Art Pedroza Posted in Courts, Crime, OCDA, Santa Ana Leave a comment

Orange County District Attorney, Press Release
For Immediate Release, Case # 12CF1798: July 9, 2013

MAN WHO POSED AS POLICE OFFICER CONVICTED OF KIDNAPPING TO EXTORT VICTIM TO HAVE SEX WITH VICTIM’S WIFE

SANTA ANA – A man was convicted today of kidnapping a victim by posing as a police officer and soliciting sex with the victim’s wife in exchange for the victim’s freedom. Tariq Ibrahim Musa, 33, Santa Ana, was found guilty today, July 9, 2013, by a jury of one felony count of kidnapping to commit a sex offense, and one felony count of kidnapping for extortion. He faces a maximum sentence of seven years to life in state prison at his sentencing Aug. 23, 2013, at 8:30 a.m. in Department C-34, Central Justice Center, Santa Ana. Continue reading→

4th of July weekend DUI arrests were up from last year’s totals

Posted on July 9, 2013 by Art Pedroza Posted in Alcohol, Crime, Santa Ana Leave a comment

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE, NEWS
Contact: Gail Krause, (714) 647-1840

Results of Independence Day Weekend Enforcement Operations

DUI arrests up from last year’s totals

SANTA ANA, CA (July 9, 2013) – The Independence Day Holiday anti-DUI enforcement operations has resulted in an increase in DUI arrests from local routine traffic enforcement and special ‘Avoid the 38’ DUIdeployments in Orange County.

From 12:01 a.m., Wednesday July 3, 2013 through midnight Sunday 7, 2013 officers representing 38 Orange County law enforcement agencies have arrested 247 individuals for driving under the influence of alcoholand/or drugs. (NOTE: These numbers are only provisional with some agencies yet to report). Continue reading→

Santa Ana Daily Crime Report for July 8, 2013 – 32 new crimes

Posted on July 9, 2013 by Art Pedroza Posted in Crime, Santa Ana Leave a comment

Yesterday’s crime theme in Santa Ana turned out to be Malicious Mischief, with three such crimes reported by our friends at CrimeMapping. They reported 32 new crimes overall.

Here is our Santa Ana Daily Crime Report for Monday, July 8, 2013: Continue reading→

Santa Ana’s Daily Crime Report for July 7, 2013 – 32 new crimes

Posted on July 8, 2013 by Art Pedroza Posted in Crime, Santa Ana 5 Comments

There were 32 new crimes reported, by our friends at CrimeMapping, on Sunday, July 7, 2013. These included eight Domestic Violence arrests; two Disturbing the Peace incidents; and one act of Disorderly Conduct. Imagine how many more crimes we will have if Councilman David Benavides succeeds in keeping our bars open until 4 am, as we reported earlier today?

Here is the Santa Ana Daily Crime Report for July 7, 2013: Continue reading→

Benavides apparently wants to keep bars in town open until 4 a.m.

Posted on July 8, 2013 by Art Pedroza Posted in Alcohol, Bars, Civic Affairs, David Benavides, Phil Bacerra, Planning, Public Safety, Santa Ana 27 Comments

Santa Ana Councilman David Benavides is apparently pushing for a modification to the City of Santa Ana’s Proposed Alcohol and Entertainment Ordinance that I can at best call irresponsible and ridiculous. Click here to read what Benavides is proposing.

Benavides wants to allow after-hours alcohol sales up to 4 am. Currently bars in town have to close up at 2 am at the latest. Continue reading→

Summer Ranch Camp at the Heritage Museum of Orange County

Posted on July 8, 2013 by Editor Posted in Santa Ana, Youth Activities Leave a comment

Rancho de Ortega – Learning Ranch Program! Mon – Fri, 10:00am – 3:00pm

Join the Heritage Museum of Orange County this summer and learn about Horse Care & other ranch animals, Organic Farming, Roping, Games and Crafts. A great way to refine your Leadership & Communication Skills and build Self Confidence all while having fun! Closed toe shoes are required. Hourly programs are also available. All ages are welcome! Continue reading→