FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: October 30, 2015
CONTACT: Brian Probolsky, brian.probolsky@ocgov.com, (714) 834-3110
Get Your Flu Shot! Supervisor Andrew Do hosts Free Flu Shots Events in Westminster and Santa Ana
(Santa Ana, CA)— It’s time to get your free flu shot. This November, Orange County Supervisor Andrew Do will be hosting two free flu shot events in Westminster and Santa Ana. Both events are co-sponsored by the Orange County Health Care Agency and run from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Continue reading
RSCCD Foundation Board Member Arianna Barrios, Santa Ana College President Dr. Erlinda Martinez, RSCCD Board Student Trustee Raquel Manriquez, Santiago Canyon College ASG Representative Sophia Cho, RSCCD Foundation Board Member Nelida Yanez, and RSCCD Chancellor Raúl Rodríguez
October 28, 2015
Contact: Judy Iannaccone, Director, Public Affairs For Immediate Release, (714) 480-7503, iannaccone_judy@rsccd.edu
Donations Will Assist Efforts to Provide College Students with Government and Leadership Experiences
(Santa Ana, CA) — At a regularly scheduled Board of Trustees meeting on October 26, the Rancho Santiago Community College District (RSCCD) Foundation Board donated $10,000 to the Santa Ana College and Santiago Canyon College Associated Student Government organizations to help provide students on both campuses with important government and leadership opportunities.
“The Foundation is committed to our students and has repeatedly expressed its desire to ensure that they are the first to benefit financially from our upcoming education consulting endeavor across the globe,” said Rancho Santiago Community College District Foundation Board Member Arianna Barrios, who helped present the checks along with fellow Foundation Board member Nelida Yanez. “Since our first wave of project revenue is not anticipated to arrive until early next year, our partners at Chevron were gracious enough to assist us with this donation of funds. We know the dollars will be put to good use.” Continue reading
El Centro Cultural de Mexico is hosting their annual Noche de Altares (Day of the Dead) event on Saturday, November 7 , from 1:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. at 4th and Birch Streets, in Santa Ana.
Since 2002, El Centro Cultural de Mexico has been organizing Noche de Altares, or a Night of Altars, a community based Día de los Muertos celebration, where families, students, community organization and businesses come together to create an authentic cultural experience that reflects Mexican tradition and what makes up our communities today. Organized by volunteers, the purpose of the celebration is to honor the ancient traditions of the festival and bring community members together through art, culture, and compassion. Continue reading
Daniel Vasquez
On October 26, 2015 at approximately 5:22 am, Fountain Valley Police Officers were dispatched to the area of Mt. Gustin Street and Berg River Circle (which is just west of Centennial Park) in reference to a vehicle burglary in progress by two male suspects.
When Officers arrived on scene, they located one male subject running away from the area. Officers stopped the subject and identified him as Daniel Vasquez, 5/10/96, of Santa Ana. Continue reading
Santa Ana’s police officers have had enough of their Police Chief, Carlos Rojas. They requested a vote of no confidence during the Oct. 8 meeting of the city’s police officers association, according to the Voice of OC.
Rojas claims to not know why his police officers are upset – which underscores how out of touch he is.
One of the big reasons the local police officers are unhappy is the chronic understaffing at the SAPD. The Voice of OC also reports that the officers “are also upset over what they call overzealous attempts at holding them accountable for misconduct.” Continue reading
City of Santa Ana
The Santa Ana Public Library is seeking a unique logo design that will be the library’s new image. In hopes of making the process a community effort, the Library has launched a contest for all residents to submit their logo designs.
We are looking for a design that depicts the Library’s commitment to the City of Santa Ana and its people. The logo will serve to promote the library. It will be a recognizable symbol of the library and a presence in the community.
Contestants should consider the Santa Ana Public Library’s mission in literacy, diversity, community, technology, information, youth, our history, and future. Continue reading
Santa Ana Police Department Deputy Chief Douglas McGeachy
Investigations of Santa Ana Deputy Police Chief Doug McGeachy and code enforcement head Alvaro Nunez recently began after other employees alleged that they were dating subordinates in the police and code enforcement departments, according to the Voice of OC.
This alleged behavior should not come as a surprise given that Santa Ana’s overpaid City Manager, David Cavazos, has been dating an employee in his Planning Department (we know who she is but won’t publish her name as that might invite litigation). Continue reading
City of Santa Ana
Community Alert: City of Santa Ana to Host Economic Development Strategic Plan Forums
The City of Santa Ana will be hosting three community forums in November to garner feedback on a new Economic Development Strategic Plan. Local residents and businesses are invited to share their thoughts on the City’s plan for economic development and to learn about how economic development affects jobs, public safety, roads, business growth, educational opportunities and shopping choices.
The firm helping to create the Economic Development Plan, RSG, will be presenting data gathered on different metrics such as employment, education, real estate lease/sales rates, property turnover and business performance during the forums. RSG will field questions, ask questions and invite feedback. Additionally, there will be interactive stations at the events for input, and a survey that can be taken onsite or online. Continue reading
Santa Ana Police Department
Synopsis: On 10/29/15 at approximately 3:48 am the photographed suspect entered the 7-11 store located at 1203 South Standard, (a block from Kennedy Elementary School), simulated a weapon (possible firearm) at the victim and demanded money in English.
At approximately 6:12 am the same suspect entered the AM/PM Mini Mart located at 1222 East First Street, (near Raymond A. Villa Fundamental Intermediate School) again simulated a weapon and demanded money. The suspect fled on foot. Continue reading
Asian Tiger Mosquito
Orange County Vector control officials are freaking out over reports from Orange County residents about a new invasive species of mosquito, know as the Asian tiger mosquito, at two homes in Los Alamitos and an industrial park in Huntington Beach.
They are also hunting down and killing another non-native and invasive tropical species called the Yellow Fever mosquito, which has turned up in part of Mission Viejo and is now in Garden Grove and Santa Ana, according to the O.C. Register.
The Vector Control District tried to spray toxic chemicals throughout central Orange County a few weeks ago only to be rebuffed because they did not file the right paperwork to be able to spray over Disneyland. They did this ostensibly to try to stop the common house mosquitoes as they can carry the West Nile Virus. However there have only been 63 cases of the West Nile Virus in Orange County this year – and only two deaths (both elderly men in their 80’s. Continue reading
An unidentified man in his 30s was found walking while bleeding from a wound in the neck today at 2:55 p.m., at the 200 block of North Grand Ave., in Santa Ana, according to the O.C. Register.
SAPD police officers found the man after they received a call about him. The victim was taken to the Orange County Global Medical Center in Santa Ana, where he underwent surgery. The man is expected to survive. Continue reading
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ORANGE COUNTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY PRESS RELEASE
Case # 15CF2404
Date: October 28, 2015
SANTA ANA, Calif. – A Northern California woman was convicted and sentenced today for stealing a vehicle, driving to Orange County, and conspiring to pander another woman. Courtney Charell Amos, 26, Pittsburg, pleaded guilty to one felony count of conspiracy to commit pandering, one felony count of unlawful taking of a vehicle, one misdemeanor count of false evidence of documents, devices, or plates, one felony count of receiving stolen property, and one misdemeanor count of driving on a suspended license. She was sentenced to one year in jail and four years in prison stayed pending completion of five years formal probation. Continue reading
ORANGE COUNTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY PRESS RELEASE
Case # 15CM01476
Date: October 28, 2015
SANTA ANA, Calif. – A former deputy juvenile correctional officer was sentenced today for child abuse by rubbing the shoes of three minors in urine while the minors were in her care. Tamie Marie Bieker, 38, Santa Ana, pleaded guilty to three misdemeanor counts of child abuse. Bieker was sentenced to four years of informal probation, 30 days of voluntary community service, must complete a one year child abuse program, and was ordered to pay restitution.
At the time of the crimes, Bieker was a deputy juvenile correctional officer at the Juvenile Hall in Orange. The defendant has now formally resigned from her position with the Orange County Probation Department (OCPD).
On July 21, 2014, after 14-year-old John Doe 1 urinated in his room, Bieker rubbed the victim’s shoes in the urine. Continue reading
An unidentified man in his mid-20s landed on the roof of a moving OCTA bus at about 10 a.m. this morning, after trying to kill himself by jumping from the top of a five-story parking garage, next to the northbound 5 Freeway at the 1st/4th street exit, according to the O.C. Register.
The man fell about 100 feet before landing on the OCTA bus. The bus driver heard the impact and he saw a portion of the man’s body, as it had crashed through the roof. The bus driver immediately pulled over the bus, which was empty at the time.
Several firefighters from the O.C. Fire Authority used ladders to climb onto the top of the bus where they deployed a Stokes basket to safely lower the victim to the ground. Continue reading
Operation Warm Wishes Presents: Just Keep Giving! Food/Clothing Bag Giveaway for the Homeless and Those in Need!
On Friday, October 30th 2015- 6:00 a.m to 9 a.m, join Operation Warm Wishes and the community as we give out O.W.W Bags filled with food, clothing and other warm wishes. Continue reading