New Santa Ana | Monthly Archives: August 2016

The Santa Ana City Council has declared Aug. 26 to be Women’s Equality Day

Posted on August 25, 2016 by Art Pedroza Posted in Civic Affairs, Michele Martinez, Santa Ana, Vince Sarmiento, Women Leave a comment

City of Santa Ana, Downtown Orange County

Community: Tomorrow, August 26th is “Women’s Equality Day”

The Santa Ana City Council has proclaimed August 26, 2016 as “Women’s Equality Day”. This day commemorates the U.S. Congress’ designation at the behest of Rep. Bella Abzug (D-NY), in 1971.

The date was selected to commemorate the 1920 certification of the 19th Amendment to the Constitution, granting women the right to vote. This was the culmination of a massive, peaceful civil rights movement by women that had its formal beginnings in 1848 at the world’s first women’s rights convention, in Seneca Falls, New York. Continue reading→

SAUSD School Board candidate Mark McLoughlin won’t be allowed to lie to the voters after all

Posted on August 25, 2016 by Art Pedroza Posted in 2016 Elections, Bruce T. Bauer, Education, Mark McLoughlin, Politics, Santa Ana, SAUSD Leave a comment

In the Santa Ana Unified School District board race, with three seats open, candidate Bruce Bauer challenged fellow Santa Ana Planning Commissioner Mark McLoughlin’s designation as “Educator/Business Owner,” according to the O.C. Register.

The Orange County Registrar of Voters upheld Bauer’s challenge, and McLoughlin changed his designation to “Education Business Advisor.” Continue reading→

How much are recyclable trash scavengers costing Santa Ana?

Posted on August 25, 2016 by Art Pedroza Posted in Civic Affairs, Santa Ana, Waste 8 Comments

Did you know that the City of Santa Ana is going into the last year of their trash contract with Waste Management? The contract expires in about January of 2018.

Some residents have been pushing for recyclables trash cans that are retrofitted with gravity locks as they have found that their recyclables are often pilfered by unknown individuals. Continue reading→

A prostitute was picked up in Santa Ana then shot and wounded in Garden Grove

Posted on August 25, 2016 by Art Pedroza Posted in Crime, Garden Grove, Santa Ana Leave a comment

An unidentified 23-year-old woman from Victorville was shot in her left hip on Wednesday night, near West Washington Ave. and Bewley St., where she was working as a prostitute, according to the O.C. Register.

SAPD investigators spoke to the victim at a local hospital, where a friend took her for treatment, after 10:45 p.m., according to the SAPD. Continue reading→

Truck stolen at Santa Ana’s Fiesta Party Rentals overnight

Posted on August 25, 2016 by Art Pedroza Posted in Crime, Santa Ana Leave a comment

A truck used by Fiesta Party Rentals, a party equipment rental company in in Santa Ana, was stolen from their place of business at 2231 West 5th Street last night.

The truck is a white U-Haul type box truck that is emblazoned with the store’s name (Fiesta Party Rentals) and information is painted on all three sides. Their our phone number is also displayed on top of the cabin. It’s a one-cabin truck that is slightly old and aged. Continue reading→

Do you know who to call if there is a problem at your local Santa Ana park?

Posted on August 24, 2016 by Art Pedroza Posted in Civic Affairs, Parks and Recreation, Santa Ana Leave a comment

Do you know who to call if there is a problem at your local Santa Ana park? It turns out that the City’s Parks, Recreation and Community Services Agency employs staff called Community Services Supervisors whose job it is to work with the local community and ensure the city parks are clean, safe, and able to be used.

If you have a city park in your neighborhood or community, and have any concerns or questions; feel free to contact the Community Services Supervisor for your Ward below: Continue reading→

A man crashed his SUV into a home on S. Greenville Ave. this morning

Posted on August 24, 2016 by Art Pedroza Posted in Accidents, Santa Ana Leave a comment

An unidentified man in his 50s was badly hurt after his sport-utility vehicle crashed into a house at the 2100 block of South Greenville Avenue, at W. St. Gertrude Place, in Santa Ana this morning at around 9:40 a.m., according to the O.C. Register.

The man’s bronze Hyundai crashed into the garage portion of the house and the driver ended up at a local hospital, in what was described as serious condition. Continue reading→

SAUSD students will return to school on Wed., 8/24, with a new leader in place

Posted on August 23, 2016 by Art Pedroza Posted in Education, Santa Ana, SAUSD Leave a comment

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: August 23, 2016

Contact: Deidra Powell, Chief Communications Officer, (714) 558-5555, (714) 673-4995 Mobile

NEWS RELEASE

Santa Ana Unified School District Students Return to School Tomorrow with New Leader at the Helm with focus on Student Excellence

More than 50,000 students will return to school on August 24, 2016, in the Santa Unified School District as they begin the new school year with a new superintendent, Dr. Stefanie Phillips. The Santa Ana Unified School District Board of Education appointed her to the helm on July 26, 2016, to replace retiring Superintendent, Dr. Rick Miller. Continue reading→

The O.C. unsecured property tax payment deadline is on August 31

Posted on August 23, 2016 by Art Pedroza Posted in OC Treasurer, Orange County, Santa Ana, Taxes Leave a comment

SHARI L. FREIDENRICH, CPA, CCMT, CPFA, ACPFIM, OFFICE OF THE TREASURER-TAX COLLECTOR

PRESS RELEASE, FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: August 23, 2016

Contact: Shari L. Freidenrich, (714) 834-7625, Treasurer@ttc.ocgov.com

Unsecured Property Tax Payment Deadline on August 31

Orange County Treasurer-Tax Collector Shari Freidenrich reminds those with unsecured property taxes due for Fiscal Year (FY) 2016-17 relating to business property, leased equipment, boats and aircraft to submit payment by Wednesday, Aug. 31, 2016 to avoid late charges. Any unsecured property tax payments received after Wednesday, Aug. 31, 2016 that do not show a US Postal Service date stamp for the 31st or earlier will be charged a 10% delinquent fee and a $75 late charge. Continue reading→

Newest E85 station in Santa Ana to offer ethanol for 85 cents a gallon on 8/25

Posted on August 23, 2016 by Art Pedroza Posted in Deals, Energy, Environment, Santa Ana 5 Comments

SOCAL DRIVERS CAN AVOID PAYING MOST EXPENSIVE GAS PRICES IN NATION

Newest E85 Station in Santa Ana to Offer Ethanol for 85 cents a Gallon

Pearson Fuels and the fueling-station retailer Chevron are teaming up for the grand opening of Santa Ana’s newest E85 station. To honor the occasion, E85 fuel will be sold for just 85 cents a gallon. Customers can also enjoy free food and beverages, as well as have the opportunity to learn more about E85 from a Pearson expert. In addition, Fuel Freedom Foundation representatives will be on hand to discuss the importance of fuel choice when filling up at the pump. Continue reading→

Get a free wrap at Santa Ana’s Muscle Maker Grill on Aug. 27

Posted on August 23, 2016 by Art Pedroza Posted in Business, Deals, Food, Health and Medical, Restaurants, Santa Ana Leave a comment

SANTA ANA’S MUSCLE MAKER GRILL WRAPS UP SUMMER AND INVITES GUESTS TO ENJOY A FREE WRAP ON AUGUST 27

Houston, TX (August 17, 2016) – Muscle Maker Grill®, the rapidly expanding fast-casual restaurant brand, promoting a healthy lifestyle by offering nutritious alternatives to traditional dishes, today announced that to celebrate the official start of the back-to-school season, and to wrap up summer 2016, it will give away one FREE wrap per guest from 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM on Saturday, August 27. The health-conscious brand is famous for serving lean, protein-based dishes including fresh greens, healthy wraps, fit bowls, skinny flatbreads, fruit smoothies, protein shakes and more. Continue reading→

Santa Ana man to spend 15 months in prison after pointing a laser at a police helicopter

Posted on August 22, 2016 by Art Pedroza Posted in Courts, Crime, Santa Ana 2 Comments

Mario Deleon Lopez, a 35-year-old Santa Ana man, was sentenced to 15 months in federal prison on Monday for shining a laser pointer at an Orange County Sheriff’s Department helicopter, according to the O.C. Register.

Lopez pleaded guilty in March to aiming the laser pointer at deputies flying over a traffic accident in Santa Ana on Nov. 14. After the helicopter’s cockpit had been targeted by the green laser several times, the flight crew directed officers on the ground to Lopez’ location, in a Santa Ana backyard. He was arrested then released and eventually indicted. Continue reading→

Santa Ana man who faked a disability gets a six month jail sentence for insurance fraud

Posted on August 22, 2016 by Art Pedroza Posted in Crime, OCDA, Santa Ana Leave a comment

ORANGE COUNTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY PRESS RELEASE

Case # 16HF1033

Date: August 19, 2016

EMPLOYEE SENTENCED TO SIX MONTHS IN JAIL FOR CASHING DISABILITY CHECKS UNDER FALSE PRETENSE OF BEING UNABLE TO WORK

SANTA ANA, Calif. – An employee for a building remodeling company was sentenced today to six months in county jail for cashing in disability checks under the false pretense of being unable to work. Angel Monzon, 53, Santa Ana, pleaded guilty on Feb. 18, 2015, to one felony count of insurance fraud and two felony counts of making fraudulent statements. He was sentenced to 180 days in Orange County jail and three years of probation. Monzon paid over $25,000 in restitution.

On April 19, 2010, Monzon worked as a granite installer for Fermol Inc. in Huntington Beach. While working, Monzon lost his balance and fell while carrying a large piece of granite, which broke and landed on the defendant’s right thigh and knee. Monzon was placed on temporary total disability (TTD). Continue reading→

Anaheim is on to FootGolf, why is Santa Ana asleep at the wheel?

Posted on August 21, 2016 by Art Pedroza Posted in Anaheim, Santa Ana, Sports, Youth Activities Leave a comment

Anaheim added the new sport of FootGolf to their Mtz, at the Dad Miller Golf Course in May, and it has since then generated $7,000 from fees. Officials expect revenues to increase to $25,000 next year, according to the O.C. Register.

What exactly is footgolf? FootGolf is a combination of the popular sports of soccer and golf. The game is played with a regulation #5 soccer ball at a golf course facility on shortened holes with 21-inch diameter cups. The rules largely correspond to the rules of golf.

There are 10 basic rules to FootGolf: Continue reading→

Shootings in Santa Ana totaled 42 this year in June versus a total of 9 in 2013

Posted on August 21, 2016 by Art Pedroza Posted in Santa Ana 2 Comments

The Santa Ana City Council is lying about how crime is going down, according to statistics we recently obtained courtesy of the SAPD. Click here to see for yourself. But the biggest problem in our city is the ongoing onslaught of gang-related shootings. Shootings have increased in our city from 9 in 2013 to 42 this year – as of June, 2016, according to the data we received.

Violent crime has skyrocketed in Santa Ana. There were 26 shootings in our city last year. Consider these additional miserable statistics:

In 2013 there were 631 violent crimes in Santa Ana
In 2014 violent crimes had increased in our city to 755
That trend continued in 2015 with 923 crimes
And here we are in August of 2016 and already we have had 1,014 violent crimes (as of July)

Continue reading→