Johnny Rockets has landed at Santa Ana’s Westfield MainPlace Mall, on the lower level, by JC Penney. Click here to check out their menu. Be sure to sign up for their e-club to get special promotions by email and text messages.
Here is what they had to say on the MainPlace Facebook Page: Continue reading
SENATOR LOU CORREA’S INVITES YOU TO THE 2013 HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE
(SANTA ANA, CA) – Senator Lou Correa is hosting the District Office Holiday Open House on Thursday, December 5th from 4:00 to 7:00pm at 2323 N. Broadway, Santa Ana, CA 92706. Orange County residents are invited to enjoy a delightful after noon with Senator Correa, local community friends and constituents to celebrate the spirit of the holidays and the businesses in the community.
“The Holiday Open House is very special to me because our community meets one another as neighbors and we get to experience each other’s diversity,” said Senator Correa. “When people meet, talk and share with each other, an opportunity is created to rethink, reshape and remold the surroundings.” Continue reading
Grand Central Art Center and Road Less Traveled are pleased to once again welcome PATCHWORK to Downtown Santa Ana!
PATCHWORK – Modern Handmade Festival on December 1 from 11am-5pm
FREE to the public. Peruse 125+ booths featuring local independent artists, designers & crafters. Continue reading
CREATING & SUSTAINING YOUR SCHOOL GARDEN (CSYSG) WORKSHOP
Attention Orange County Teachers, Parents, School Staff, Administrators, and Volunteers wishing to begin or enhance a School Garden program
WHEN: Saturday, December 14, 2013 ~ 9:00am-3:00pm
WHERE: Jerome CommUnity Learning Garden (central Santa Ana)
WHAT: School garden teams of 2-4 are encouraged to attend. Teams may include teachers, parents, volunteers, school administrators, and other supporters of your garden program. Continue reading
Orange County District Attorney Press Release
For Immediate Release, Case # 13CF2428: November 22, 2013
TREASURER CONVICTED AND SENTENCED FOR EMBEZZLING OVER $110,000 FROM CHURCH BANK ACCOUNTS
*Defendant laundered money through an Indian gaming casino
SANTA ANA – A treasurer was convicted and sentenced today for embezzling over $110,000 from church bank accounts. Fiatala Manu, 47, Lake Elsinore, pleaded guilty to one felony count each of embezzlement by fiduciary of trust, money laundering, falsifying records, and sentencing enhancements for property loss over $65,000. He was sentenced to one year in jail, two years of mandatory supervision, and was ordered to pay over $113,000 in restitution. Continue reading
Orange County District Attorney Press Release
For Immediate Release, Case # 10WF2451: November 22, 2013
SANTA ANA – A police officer was sentenced today to 12 years in state prison and lifetime sex offender registration for forcibly sodomizing three women, all of whom he knew in a dating capacity. Jesse Andrew Green, 36, Huntington Beach, was found guilty by a jury Sept. 6, 2013, of three felony counts of forcible sodomy. The jury was unable to reach a verdict on one felony count of rape.
At the time of the crime, Green had been a police officer with the Garden Grove Police Department since 2006. The defendant also worked for the Calexico Police Department from 2004 to 2006. Continue reading
UPDATE: Officer have learned the suspect arrest Fortino Rueda provided a false name to arresting officers. He used the name of a family member and he has now been identified as Peter Saul Rueda (31) Santa Ana. He has been charged with additional charge of PC 529(a)(1)False Impersonation
Police Department received numerous 911 calls of a large fight 800 North Fairview. Officers found the Victim (42/M) parked his truck loaded with garden equipment, at the location before entering the donut shop to purchase coffee and donuts. A witness (victim’s coworker) drove into the same parking lot to notice the three suspects (M/33 -F/34-M/unk) stealing garden equipment from the victim’s truck. The witness blocked the suspect’s vehicle to prevent escape. Continue reading
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE, PRESS RELEASE #112113b: Nov. 21, 2013
Subject: Suspicious Circumstances
At approximately 11:20 a.m. on November 20, 2013, a 14-year-old female was sitting on the front stairs of her residence in the 600 block of Iris Avenue in Corona del Mar, when a green Subaru wagon drove by, The vehicle passed her residence, then reversed its direction of travel and stopped in front of the home. The driver remained inside while the passenger exited the vehicle and approached the female, asking for directions to a nearby fast food restaurant.
When female said that she could not help with directions, the passenger stated that he had a map in the vehicle and encouraged her to return to the vehicle with him. When the female refused, the passenger became persistent. Out of concern for her safety, the female armed herself with a large stick that was nearby. The passenger then returned to the vehicle and told the driver to leave the location. Continue reading
City of Santa Ana, Downtown Orange County
Community Alert: Santa Ana is Awarded $2.5M in Grant Funding for 7 Highway Safety Projects
SANTA ANA, CA (November 21, 2013) – The City of Santa Ana is committed to improving traffic safety. The Public Works Agency in collaboration with other City Agencies, the community, and with support of the City Council is always seeking ways to address concerns by pedestrians related to their safety. Therefore it is with delight that the City announces receipt of seven (7) Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) grants totaling about $2.5 million. HSIP is a federal program that funds safety related improvements. Continue reading
John Wayne Airport Offers Thanksgiving Travel Tips
(Portions courtesy of John Wayne Airport)
By: Orange County Supervisor Todd Spitzer
In anticipation of one of the most heavily traveled holiday periods, John Wayne Airport offers travel tips to help passengers prepare for a safe and enjoyable holiday. Passengers traveling through John Wayne Airport between Friday, November 22 and Monday, December 2 will experience higher-than-normal passenger traffic due to the Thanksgiving holiday.
“The day before Thanksgiving is the busiest travel day of the year,” Supervisor Todd Spitzer said. “By following these Thanksgiving travel tips, passengers will be able to get more quickly to their destinations and reduce the stress of the holiday.” Continue reading
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Nov. 22, 2013
FOR MORE INFORMATION: Joel Zlotnik (714) 560-5713/Eric Carpenter (714) 560-5697
Freeway Construction On Hold For Thanksgiving
No closures anticipated on projects throughout the holiday weekend in Orange County
ORANGE – Drivers traveling Orange County freeways will enjoy easier rides to Thanksgiving feasts as Orange County Transportation Authority construction project closures will be suspended for the holiday weekend.
Closures associated with the West County Connectors, SR-91 widening and SR-57 lane addition projects will be halted by 5 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 27 and will not take place through Sunday, Dec. 1. Regular construction schedules and associated closures will resume on Monday, Dec. 2. Continue reading
CONTACT: Ron Neal/Keemia Ferasat, PondelWilkinson Inc., (310) 279-5980, rneal@pondel.com, kferasat@pondel.com
Santa Ana Student Wins Annual Dream Award Scholarship
Denise Lobianco Earns Top Honor from Everest College for Exceptional Leadership Skills
SANTA ANA, Calif., Nov. 13, 2013 – Everest College-Santa Ana today announced that recent graduate Denise Lobianco has been awarded the 2013 Dream Award Scholarship. The Everest Dream Award, presented annually, recognizes Everest graduates who have overcome personal obstacles to persevere in their studies and find success in their chosen fields. Continue reading
Orange County Sheriff’s Department
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contacts: Lt. Jeff Hallock, (714) 904-7042/Gail Krause, (714) 647-1840
OC Crime Lab Discovers Errors in Blood-Alcohol Tests
SANTA ANA, CA – (November 21, 2013) – Earlier this month, the Orange County Crime Lab (OCCL) discovered a clerical error in calibrating one of two machines used to analyze blood alcohol concentration. The error affects cases from the end of May 2013 to the beginning of October 2013. Continue reading
The Santa Ana Love the Philippines” relief drive was a big success – after 6.5 days of preparation and 3 hours of relief drive they collected:
Volunteers and Donations Sought for County of Orange’s Armory Emergency Shelters
By: Orange County Supervisor Todd Spitzer
(Portions courtesy of OC Community Services)
Every year, the County of Orange contracts with Mercy House Living Centers, Inc. to operate and provide services for the County’s Armory Emergency Shelter Program. The shelter at the Fullerton Armory opened last week and the shelter at the Santa Ana Armory will open on Monday, December 2. Continue reading