There were 11 crimes reported in Santa Ana on Wed., Oct. 30, by our friends at CrimeMapping.
Here is our latest Daily Santa Ana Crime Report: Continue reading
Monthly Archives: October 2013
The Night Gallery presents “Day of the Dead” on Nov. 2
Night Gallery, in Santa Ana, proudly presents “Day of the Dead,” a group show featuring work by the phenominal talents of Bryan Cunningham, Cam Rackam, Chris “The Creep” Densemore, Clint Carney, David Lozeau, D.W. Frydedall, Gris Grimly, Gus Fink, Jeremy Cross, Mike Egan, McEvoy and Rodriguez, Robert Brown, Todd Robey and Tamara Lujan.
Occurring during the annual down town Santa Ana “Dia De Los Muertos” festival and in coordination with the Santa Ana art walk, Night Gallery Ceramics and Fine Art is proud to bring the theme of “Day of the dead”” back to its walls. Continue reading
Asm. Tom Daly receives an “F” in Taxpayer group’s 2013 Legislative Report Card
Sacramento Is a Scary Place for Taxpayers and Not Just on Halloween
HJTA releases 2013 Legislative Report Card – Record-tying number of legislators (79) flunk; only 25 score an “A”
By: Jon Coupal, Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association
Sacramento, CA – HJTA has released its 2013 Legislative Report Card. HJTA’s scorecard is intended as a tool to help struggling California taxpayers hold legislators of both parties accountable. Of the 120 members of the Legislature, 79 received a grade of “F” while only 25 earned an “A” grade. Twenty bills were used and represent the priorities of HJTA’s 200,000 members.
“Our report card is designed to help Californians gauge how their state representatives are actually performing on taxpayer-related issues including tax increases and direct attacks on Proposition 13,” said HJTA President Jon Coupal. “Regrettably, the grades show that Sacramento continues to be very hostile to taxpayers.” Continue reading
SAPD officer cleared for shooting an alleged gang member on Dec. 10, 2010
Orange County District Attorney (OCDA) Tony Rackauckas has published a letter justifying the fatal shooting of Santa Ana resident Andres Ramirez, on Dec. 10, 2010, by Santa Ana Police officer Frank Gutierrez. Click here to read the OCDA’s letter.
Unfortunately the OCDA posts these letters in graphic format so that we can’t copy and paste the information. What the OCDA determined was that Ramirez, who moved here from North Carolina, was one of several young men who ran when SAPD officers drove by the alley that they were apparently drinking beer in. The only one that got caught that night was Ramirez. Continue reading
Stanton man convicted of sexual conduct with a boy he met on Craigslist
Orange County District Attorney Press Release
For Immediate Release, Case # 10WF2381: October 30, 2013
57-YEAR-OLD MAN CONVICTED OF ENGAGING IN SEXUAL CONDUCT WITH 14-YEAR-OLD BOY HE MET ON CRAIGSLIST
FULLERTON – A 57-year-old man was convicted today of engaging in illegal sexual conduct with a 14-year-old boy he met on Craigslist. Mark Aime Brosseau, Stanton, was found guilty by a jury of one felony count each of lewd acts upon a child, contacting a child with the intent to commit lewd acts, and meeting a child with the intent to engage in lewd conduct. He faces a maximum sentence of five years and four months in state prison and mandatory lifetime sex offender registration at his sentencing Jan. 24, 2014, at 9:00 a.m. in Department N-13, North Justice Center, Fullerton. Continue reading
O.C. DUI Task Force will crack down on drunk drivers this Halloween
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contacts: Lt. Jeff Hallock (714) 904-7042/Gail Krause, (714) 647-1840
Halloween Revelers Beware: The DUI Task Force is Cracking Down on Drunk Drivers
SANTA ANA, CA (October 30, 2013) – This Halloween the Orange County Sheriff’s Department will crack down on drunk and drugged drivers throughout the county with an aggressive Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over enforcement effort. The ‘Avoid the 13’ DUI Task Force is giving a warning to all partygoers – keep the party off the road. Continue reading
Third striker convicted for causing explosion that burned his motel room
Orange County District Attorney Press Release
For Immediate Release, Case # 12CF3471: October 30, 2013
THIRD STRIKER CONVICTED OF CAUSING EXPLOSION THAT STARTED FIRE INSIDE HIS MOTEL ROOM
SANTA ANA – A third striker was convicted today of causing an explosion that started a fire inside his motel room. Thanh Van Quang, 39, Fountain Valley, was found guilty by a jury today of one felony count each of arson of an inhabited property and possession of a flammable material with sentencing enhancements for arson with use of an accelerant. Continue reading
Learn about life decision making at the Delhi Center this Friday
A Hispanic organization called Centro De Transformacion Total is hosting an event at the Delhi Center this Friday November 1, 2013 from 7 pm – 9 pm, called “Mi Vida! Un Mundo de Decisiones.” The speaker is Esteban Mendoza. The cost to attend appears to be $20.
The Delhi Center is located at 505 E. Central Ave., in Santa Ana. Contact Veronica Nguyen if you have any questions, or want to RSVP, at veronica@masterplanlife.com. Continue reading
Former OCTA bus driver to be charged with felony possession of child porn
Orange County District Attorney Press Release
For Immediate Release, Case # 13WF3001: October 29, 2013
WESMINSTER – A former Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) bus driver is scheduled to be arraigned tomorrow for possessing hundreds of graphic images and videos of child pornography. Richard Raoul Contreras, 63, Garden Grove, is charged with one felony count of possession and control of child pornography. If convicted, he faces a maximum sentence of three years in state prison and mandatory lifetime sex offender registration. The defendant is out of custody on $20,000 bail. Contreras is scheduled to be arraigned tomorrow, Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2013, at 8:30 a.m. in Department W-1, West Justice Center, Westminster. Continue reading
There were 17 crimes reported in Santa Ana on Tuesday, Oct. 29
There were 17 crimes reported in Santa Ana on Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2013, according to our friends at CrimeMapping.
Here is our latest Daily Santa Ana Crime Report: Continue reading
SAUSD teachers Benavides, Ramirez and Bush honored as Teachers of the Year
Teachers Daniel Ramirez, Emily Benavides, and Mark Bush were honored.
SAUSD Teachers Daniel Ramirez, Emily Benavides, and Mark Bush were honored earlier this year as “Teachers of the Year,” according to the SAUSD.
Emily Benavides has served the district for 13 years. Benavides has taught everything from sixth-grade science to math and the Advancement Via Individual Determination program. Benavides boosts morale, encourages other teachers and is involved in lunchtime events, fundraisers, dances and activities that support school spirit. Benavides also finds the time to support after-school tutoring at Carr Intermediate School. She even stays in touch with her former students who have gone on to high school and college by attending their sports games and even helping them and their families with monetary support, according to the O.C. Register. Continue reading
OC Coroner seeks our help to identify the next of kin of a Garden Grove man
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contacts: Lt. Jeff Hallock, (714) 904-7042/Gail Krause, (714) 647-1840
OC Coroner Seeks Public Assistance to Identify Next of Kin
SANTA ANA, CA – (October 29, 2013) – The Orange County Sheriff’s Department, Coroner Division is requesting the assistance of the public in locating family for Tuan Lac Phan. Continue reading
OCTA bus driver faces felony charge for possessing child pornography
Orange County District Attorney Press Release
For Immediate Release, Case # 13WF3001: October 29, 2013
WESMINSTER – An Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) bus driver is scheduled to be arraigned tomorrow for possessing hundreds of graphic images and videos of child pornography. Richard Raoul Contreras, 63, Garden Grove, is charged with one felony count of possession and control of child pornography. If convicted, he faces a maximum sentence of three years in state prison and mandatory lifetime sex offender registration. The defendant is out of custody on $20,000 bail. Contreras is scheduled to be arraigned tomorrow, Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2013, at 8:30 a.m. in Department W-1, West Justice Center, Westminster. Continue reading
Town hall forum regarding proposal to add toll lanes to the 405 set for 10/29
405 Freeway Cities Coalition
FOR MORE INFORMATION: George Urch (714) 464-9125 (Cell)
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: October 28, 2013
405 FREEWAY CITIES COALITION IN ORANGE COUNTY TO HOLD TOWN HALL FORUM THIS TUESDAY, OCTOBER 29, ON OCTA PROPOSAL TO ADD TOLL LANES ON I-405 FREEWAY
Forum Will Offer Opportunity For General Public To Voice Opinion On OCTA’s Proposal To Add Toll Lanes Along I-405 Freeway Between SR-55 And I-605 Freeways In Orange County
WHO: * Panel Made Up Of City Council Members From Each Of The 6 Member Cities Of The 405 Freeway Cities Coalition (Costa Mesa, Fountain Valley, Huntington Beach, Los Alamitos, Seal Beach, and Westminster)
* Remarks From A Wide Variety Of Electeds & Members Of Public Including: Continue reading
There were 28 crimes reported in Santa Ana on Monday, October 28
There were 28 crimes reported in Santa Ana on Monday, October 28, 2013, according to our friends at CrimeMapping.
Here is our latest Daily Santa Ana Crime Report: Continue reading