New Santa Ana | Monthly Archives: April 2018

OC Health Care Agency completes assessments of the Civic Center’s homeless

Posted on April 14, 2018 by Art Pedroza Posted in homeless, Mental Health, OC Health Care, Orange County, Santa Ana Leave a comment

OC Health Care Agency Completes Assessments of Homeless Individuals in Civic Center

Santa Ana, Calif. (April 13, 2018) – As of April 10, the OC Health Care Agency (HCA), in partnership with the City of Santa Ana Police Department, completed all assessments of homeless individuals residing in the Civic Center. The Civic Center area is bounded by Civic Center Drive to the north, Santa Ana Boulevard/Fourth Street to the south, Flower Street to the west and Sycamore Street to
the east.

As of April 12, the Plaza of the Flags area in the Civic Center was cleared of any encampments. Continue reading→

A 13-year-old Santa Ana girl has been missing since Friday afternoon

Posted on April 14, 2018 by Art Pedroza Posted in Public Safety, Santa Ana, SAPD Leave a comment

Yvonne Paredes-Orozco

Santa Ana Police Department

Advisory: Currently Looking For Critical Missing 13 Year-Old Female

Missing Juvenile: Yvonne Paredes-Orozco (13)

On 4/13/18 at approximately 2:15pm, Yvonne Paredes-Orozco left school for the day but failed to get on the school bus to be dropped off with a parent. Paredes-Orozco was last seen running eastbound from McFadden Intermediate School towards Thorton Park in Santa Ana. Paredes-Orozco is Bipolar and in need of medication. The above photographs depict Paredes-Orozco’s school photo and a school surveillance photo showing what she was wearing at the time she ran away. Continue reading→

Disneyland is hosting a culinary job fair on April 16

Posted on April 13, 2018 by Art Pedroza Posted in Anaheim, Jobs, Restaurants Leave a comment

Combine your culinary knowledge with creativity and create magical meals for guests as a part of the Disneyland Resort culinary team!

We invite you to visit our upcoming culinary job fair on April 16th to learn more about these exciting roles and our dynamic teams that provide unparalleled dining experiences. You will also have the chance to explore what it takes to excel in these roles through possible interviews from our recruiters and talented chefs. Continue reading→

The Santa Ana City Council majority confirms that they are still trying to illegally extend their term limits

Posted on April 13, 2018 by Art Pedroza Posted in Ballot Measures, Politics, Santa Ana Leave a comment

City of Santa Ana

Community: Update on Santa Ana Special Municipal Elections for June 5, 2018

On March 1, 2018, an Ad Hoc Committee of the City Council met to discuss Ward Boundaries and Ward Based Elections, otherwise known as by-district elections. The Ad Hoc Committee recommended that staff prepare the required resolutions for placing a Charter Amendment on the June 5, 2018 Statewide Primary Election for consideration by the City Council at the next regularly scheduled City Council Meeting of March 6, 2018. Continue reading→

Santa Ana’s Civic Center has finally been cleansed of the homeless squatters

Posted on April 13, 2018 by Art Pedroza Posted in Andrew Do, homeless, Orange County, Santa Ana 3 Comments

By: Supervisor Andrew Do

The Santa Ana Civic Center has been cleared of all encampments. I visited the Plaza of the Flags with Orange County CEO Frank Kim to see the now uninhabited area.

The Orange County Health Care Agency in partnership with the City of Santa Ana Police Department completed 234 assessments of homeless individuals residing in the Civic Center Plaza. The individuals have been placed in a variety of programs including the Courtyard Transitional Shelter, Bridges at Kramer Place, SAFEPlace and more. 135 individuals declined services. Continue reading→

Your kids will have a lot of fun at Santa Ana Children’s Day/Book Day event on April 21

Posted on April 13, 2018 by Art Pedroza Posted in Education, Literature, Santa Ana, Youth Activities Leave a comment

City of Santa Ana

Community: Santa Ana Public Library *Celebrates Children’s Day/Book Day * Celebra Día De Los Niños/Día De Los Libros*

SANTA ANA, CA – On April 21, 2018, Santa Ana Public Library, winner of the 2016 National Medal for Museum and Library Services, will celebrate the 10th Annual Día de los Niños/Día de los Libros (Children’s Day/Book Day). The celebration, also known as Día, will take place at the Main Library from 10:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. The event will showcase a variety of fun-filled activities and services for children and their families.

Children’s Day was designated as a day to bring attention to the importance and well-being of children. In 1996, nationally acclaimed children’s book author Pat Mora proposed linking the celebration of childhood and children with literacy, thus the creation of Día. Día annually celebrates children, families, and literacy for children of all linguistic and cultural backgrounds. Continue reading→

The SAPD is looking for a missing man with mental problems who likes to use meth

Posted on April 13, 2018 by Art Pedroza Posted in Drugs, Mental Health, Public Safety, Santa Ana, SAPD Leave a comment

Jose Rigoberto Silva

Santa Ana Police Department

Advisory: SAPD Currently Looking for a Critical Missing Adult – Requesting Public’s Assistance

On April 12, 2018, at approximately 12:00 pm, the missing person, Jose Rigoberto Silva, and his father came to the State Tax Building at 600 W. Santa Ana Blvd. Silva used the restroom in the building and then went missing a few minutes later. Continue reading→

The Santa Ana City Council’s latest attempt to extend their term limits got punked again

Posted on April 12, 2018 by Art Pedroza Posted in 2018 elections, Ballot Measures, Civic Affairs, David Benavides, Jose Solorio, Miguel Pulido, Politics, Sal Tinajero, Santa Ana, Vince Sarmiento Leave a comment

The Santa Ana City Council Majority

The Santa Ana City Council Majority – which now includes Council Members David Benavides, Jose Solorio, Vince Sarmiento and Sal Tinajero, tried once again yesterday to illegally extend their term limits by trying to place a last-minute district election measure on the June ballot.

They were previously punked by Santa Ana Mayor Miguel Pulido when he refused to sign off on their vote to place the measure on the June ballot. A judge recently forced Pulido to finally sign those papers but the June election ballot submission deadline had already expired. Continue reading→

The City of Santa Ana invites artists to free grant writing workshops on Saturday, April 14

Posted on April 12, 2018 by Art Pedroza Posted in Arts and Culture, Santa Ana Leave a comment

City of Santa Ana, Downtown Orange County

Community: The City of Santa Ana Invites Artists to Free Grant Writing Workshops

The City of Santa Ana’s Arts and Culture Commission in collaboration with the Fine and Performing Arts Division of Santa Ana College is proud to present “Free Grant Writing Workshops for Artists” on Saturday, April 14, 2018 from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm at Santa Ana College.

Join us for a one-day workshop to improve your skills and learn what it takes to write a successful grant proposal from start to finish! You can attend one or both sessions. Workshops are free and open to the public. Continue reading→

Hitman convicted of murdering a Westminster woman whose husband wanted her dead

Posted on April 12, 2018 by Art Pedroza Posted in Crime, OCDA, Westminster Leave a comment

Anthony Edward Bridget

Case # 13CF1025

Date: April 12, 2018

HITMAN CONVICTED OF 2004 SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES MURDER OF WOMAN WHOSE KILLING WAS SOLICITED BY ESTRANGED HUSBAND

*Husband of victim sentenced to life in prison without parole in 2014

SANTA ANA, Calif. – A hitman was convicted today of the 2004 special circumstances murder of a woman whose killing was solicited by her estranged husband.

Defendant: Anthony Edward Bridget, 44

Found guilty by a jury on April 12, 2018, of the following felony counts: Continue reading→

Tustin man accused of inappropriate communication and contact with a Tustin H.S. cheerleader

Posted on April 12, 2018 by Art Pedroza Posted in Crime, OC Sheriff, Tustin Leave a comment

OCSD Investigators Seeking Additional Victims of Child Annoyance Suspect

Santa Ana, Calif. (April 12, 2017)- On Wednesday, April 11, OCSD North Investigations and Special Victims Unit investigators arrested Mike Patrick Thomas, 50, of Tustin, on child annoyance charges related to inappropriate communication and contact with a female juvenile.

Thomas is believed to have engaged in inappropriate contact, text messaging and conversations with the victim. During the investigation, it was discovered that a few years ago, Thomas was accused of inappropriate contact with another minor, who has since graduated from high school. Continue reading→

The next Santa Ana Zoo free day is set for Sunday, April 15

Posted on April 12, 2018 by Art Pedroza Posted in Deals, Entertainment, Family, Santa Ana, Santa Ana Zoo, Youth Activities Leave a comment

The next Santa Ana Zoo free day (for residents) is set for April 15, 2018, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Proof of residency (driver’s license, utility bill) will be required upon arrival. Not valid to schools or business addresses.

On Resident Free Day, the third Sunday of each month, residents of Santa Ana may visit the Santa Ana Zoo for free. Continue reading→

Las Vegas man arrested for assaulting a homeless man in Costa Mesa

Posted on April 11, 2018 by Art Pedroza Posted in Costa Mesa, Crime, homeless Leave a comment

William Kent Shelfer

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 11, 2018

Costa Mesa Police Department

Advisory: Las Vegas man arrested yesterday for hitting 53-year-old victim and causing severe head trauma

COSTA MESA, Calif. – The Costa Mesa Police Department (CMPD) last night arrested a Las Vegas man for hitting a male victim, leaving him with serious head trauma. Continue reading→

The SAPD will conduct a DUI and Driver’s License Checkpoint this Friday night

Posted on April 11, 2018 by Art Pedroza Posted in Alcohol, Crime, Santa Ana, SAPD Leave a comment

dui

Santa Ana Police Department

Advisory: SAPD will be conducting a DUI / Driver’s License checkpoint on Friday April 13th, in the area of 700 W First Street

SANTA ANA POLICE STEP UP DUI ENFORCEMENT

The Santa Ana Police Department will be conducting a DUI / Driver’s License checkpoint on Friday April 13th, 2018. It will begin at 9:00 PM and is scheduled to conclude at 2:00AM. It will be conducted in the area of 700 W First Street, in the City of Santa Ana.

The primary purpose of a DUI Checkpoint is to deter impaired driving, not to increase arrests. All too often, members of our community are senselessly injured or killed on local roadways by impaired drivers. This DUI / Driver’s License checkpoint is an effort to reduce those tragedies, as well as ensuring drivers have a valid driver’s license. The DMV reports that unlicensed drivers are 4.9 times more likely to cause a fatal crash than a licensed driver. Continue reading→

The SAPD has arrested a homeless man for burglarizing the same apartment twice

Posted on April 11, 2018 by Art Pedroza Posted in Crime, homeless, Santa Ana, SAPD Leave a comment

Santa Ana Police Department

Advisory: SAPD Officers Arrest Suspect For Burglary After Going To Same Apartment Twice In A Three Day Period

Arrested: Isaias Vargas-Martinez (26) Transient Santa Ana

Summary: Monday, 4-9-2018 at 10:17 pm officers responded to a cat burglary in progress. The victim and her roommate were in the first floor of their bottom floor condo, when victim #1 walked in her bedroom and noticed her desk had been moved. The victim looked out her window and noticed the screen was no longer in place. The victim turned around and saw a male suspect standing in her bedroom. The suspect did not say anything; instead he put his index finger over his mouth indicating the victim be quiet. The victims were able to lock themselves in their bathroom and call 911. The suspect fled prior to police arrival.

A K9 was used to search the apartment and DUKE conducted an area check with negative results. The suspect is described as a male, Hispanic, 30 yrs., 5’07”-5’08” tall, dark skin, wearing baggy khaki long shorts and no shirt. Continue reading→