The Santa Ana Unified School District (SAUSD) is hosting a Groundbreaking Ceremony for their new state-of-the art sports complex at Valley High School on August 18, 2014, at 4:00 p.m. Continue reading
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The SAUSD reacts to the killing of a student, Rubi Rubio, by a robber
The SAUSD reacts to the killing of a student, Rubi Rubio, by a robber
“We are saddened by the tragic passing of one of our own, 15-year old Rubi Rubio, who died from the result of her injuries after being robbed while walking in Santa Ana. Our thoughts and prayers go out to her family, friends, teachers, classmates, and to all those who knew her well. We are here for them during this difficult time, and we have extended our services in the area of grief counseling. Continue reading
The OC Fair Express kicks off July 11 from eight locations
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 8, 2014
FOR MORE INFORMATION: Joel Zlotnik, (714) 560-5713; Eric Carpenter, (714) 560-5697
OC Fair Express Kicks off July 11 From Eight Locations
New mobile app allows riders to buy tickets in advance, $2 each way and $3 fair admission
ORANGE – The Orange County Transportation Authority is bringing back the OC Fair Express bus service with locations across the county for just $2 each way, allowing riders to save time and money.
The OC Fair Express will provide non-stop weekend bus service from eight locations to the OC Fair from July 11 to Aug. 10. Buses will run hourly between noon and midnight on Fridays and 9:30 a.m. and midnight on Saturdays and Sundays. Continue reading
Police seek help in identifying an IPhone robber whose 15-year-old victim died
Santa Ana Police Department
On July 3, 2014, during the mid-day, a 15 year old female victim, Rubi Rubio, was walking with her 7 year old sister in the area of 1000 W. Warner. The victim was confronted by the suspect who stole her iPhone. The suspect fled to the suspect vehicle which was waiting nearby. The suspect vehicle was being driven by a 2nd unknown suspect.
As the suspect vehicle started to drive away the victim jumped onto the trunk area and held on for a short period of time. Subsequently, the victim fell from the vehicle and was critically injured. On July, 05, 2014, she died from her injuries. The iPhone has been recovered. Continue reading
Strong opposition to the proposed Santa Ana streetcar emerges
A number of Santa Ana businesses and neighborhood groups, including the Santa Anita Neighborhood Association and the Santa Ana Business Council, as well as neighborhood leaders, congregations and others are beginning to voice their concerns about the proposed Santa Ana Streetcar project.
Below is an example of this opposition, in the form of a letter from the Santa Ana Community & Business Alliance to the Santa Ana city leaders: Continue reading
Santa Ana Climate Action Plan community stakeholder meeting set for 7/24
Save the date! The City of Santa Ana is holding a community stakeholder meeting to provide information on the current status of Santa Ana’s Climate Action Plan and to discuss the greenhouse gas emissions reduction measures. The meeting is interactive to receive your ideas and priorities on the proposed measures for the Climate Action Plan.
Summer officially starts at the 2014 OC Fair this Friday
Summer Officially Starts at the 2014 OC Fair This Friday
OC Fair Offers 23 Days of Fun, Food & All Things Fair
Costa Mesa, Calif. (July 7, 2014) – The 2014 OC Fair starts Friday (July 11) and will run until Sunday, August 10 (Wednesday-Sunday) with food, carnival rides, exhibits and activities for all. Visit ocfair.com for the full list of events.
During the first hour of the 2014 Fair, Fairgoers can take advantage of free admission and parking during Free Opening Hour (Friday, July 11, Noon-1 p.m.) The Fair is open July 11 from Noon-Midnight and features the following promotions opening day and each Friday: Continue reading
The 11th Annual Orange County Veterans’ Resource Fair is set for 7/12
July 12th: Annual Veterans Resource Fair
The Office of Congresswoman Loretta Sanchez will host the 11th Annual Orange County Veterans’ Resource Fair on Saturday, July 12, 2013 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Garden Grove Elks Lodge (11551 Trask Ave. Garden Grove, CA 92843).
The fair will include a variety of services and resources including free health screenings, benefits counseling, housing resources and employment assistance. Continue reading
National Gay Pride Blood Drive event set for July 11 at The Center Orange County
Join OC Pride, Gay For Good, MenAlive, DeColores OC, The Center OC, OC Young Democrats, Orange County Log Cabin Republicans and other LGBT organizations from around Orange County for a festival in association with The National Gay Blood Drive, on Friday, July 11, 2014, from 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm, at The Center Orange County, located at 1605 N Spurgeon St., in Santa Ana.
The FDA bans gay and bisexual men from donating bloo…d. This ban was established in 1983 before HIV testing capabilities. The ban prevents otherwise eligible people from contributing to the Nation’s Blood Supply and perpetuates inaccurate stereotypes and stigma about the LGBT community. Continue reading
OC Young Democrats mixer to feature the head of the Assoc. of OC Deputy Sheriffs
The Orange County Young Democrats are hosting their monthly mixer on July 9, 2014, at 7 pm, at Bistro 400, in Downtown Santa Ana. The meeting will feature guest speaker Tom Dominguez, the President of the Association of OC Deputy Sheriffs, who are in the process of getting a raise from the Orange County Board of Supervisors. Perhaps Dominguez will be buying everyone drinks?
The proposed two-year labor deal from county supervisors includes a pay hike and improved health coverage to partly cover the requirement that deputies pay all of their employee pension payments in year 2 of the deal, according to the OC Register. Continue reading
Man sentenced for raping women under guise of spiritual cleansing
Alberto Flores Ramirez
Orange County District Attorney Press Release
For Immediate Release: July 3, 2014
Case # 12CF1076
*Second victim came forward after seeing media coverage on the original case
SANTA ANA – A man was sentenced today to 45 years to life in state prison for forcibly raping two women after luring them under the pretense of performing a spiritual cleansing. Alberto Flores Ramirez, 39, San Clemente, was found guilty by a jury April 22, 2014, of two felony counts each of forcible rape, forcible oral copulation, one felony count each of sexual penetration by foreign object by force, attempted forcible oral copulation, and a sentencing enhancement for sex crimes against multiple victims. Continue reading
Broadway road construction will limit traffic to one lane in each direction
City of Santa Ana
Broadway construction will limit traffic to one lane in each direction between Civic Center Drive and 17th Street through Wednesday, July 9, 2014. Continue reading
Santa Ana has $461M in unfunded public employee pension liabilities
The Orange County Grand Jury has issued a new report on “Orange County City Pension Liabilities” and it turns out that the City of Santa Ana is very much in the hole.
Santa Ana has accrued $886M in public safety pensions and another $670M in other labor pensions. The bad news is that Santa Ana only has $639M in market value assets to pay off the public safety pensions (for retired firemen and police officers). Cops and firemen can retire at 55, and do so with huge pensions that can be in the six figures. Continue reading
The 2014 OC Fair offers Summer of Savings from July 11through August 10
2014 OC Fair Offers Summer of Savings July 11-August 10
Costa Mesa, Calif. (July 2, 2014) – Summer Starts Here at the 2014 OC Fair from July 11-August 10, offering Fairgoers discounts and deals for a summer of fun that’s wallet-friendly.
Savings at the Gates
Costa Mesa, Calif. (July 2, 2014) – Summer Starts Here at the 2014 OC Fair from July 11-August 10, offering Fairgoers discounts and deals for a summer of fun that’s wallet-friendly.
Savings at the Gates: Continue reading
First OC Zine Fest set for July 12, at Diego’s Downtown in DTSA
The first ever OC Zine Fest hopes to promote zine culture in Orange County, on Saturday, July 12, 2014, from 11:00 am – 5:00 pm, at Diego’s Downtown SA, at 224 E 3rd St, in Santa Ana.
The OC Zine Fest will create connections between zinesters in the area, and encourage artists and non-artists to discover zines as an alternative form of expression. Continue reading