There were 28 crimes reported in Santa Ana on Monday, October 28, 2013, according to our friends at CrimeMapping.
Here is our latest Daily Santa Ana Crime Report: Continue reading
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Solorio and Iglesias step up for Santa Ana youth basketball
Two Santa Ana School Board members have stepped up to help Santa Ana West NJB (National Junior Basketball) in the wake of our article about how the Santa Ana Unified School District is charging youth basketball organizations $180 per hour to use school gyms that were built with our tax money.
I heard today from SAUSD Trustee Cecilia Iglesias, who said her own son is interested in youth basketball. I put her in touch with the mother of four who is running Santa Ana West NJB.
I also got an email message from Rancho Santiago Community College District Trustee Jose Solorio. Continue reading
City of Bell seeks more victims of doctor who sexually assaulted patients
City of Bell, Police Department, Press Release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Sgt. Tom Rodriguez
Date: October 23, 2013 Phone: (323) 585-1245 ext. 276
LAW ENFORCEMENT SEEKS PUBLIC’S HELP IDENTIFYING POTENTIAL ADDITIONAL VICTIMS OF PHYSICIAN CHARGED WITH SEXUALLY ASSUALTING FEMALE PATIENTS DURING MEDICAL EXAMS
Bell Ca. – A female citizen reported to the Bell Police Department that she was a victim of a sexual assault. The alleged assault took place during a medical exam by Dr. Edgar Lluncor at his clinic which is located at 4276 Florence Avenue, in the City of Bell. Continue reading
Dia de los Muertos make-up class at Santa Ana College set for 10/30
Come learn how to design a Dia de los Muertos sugar skull style make-up just in time for Halloween! The class will be held at Santa Ana College, in B-17, on Wednesday, October 30, 2013, from 6:00 PM- 9:00 PM.
Through hands-on practices students will learn how to lay a base, color blending and many different brush strokes. Safe and hygienic face painting practices will be emphasized. A $ 5 material fee is payable in class to the instructor. Continue reading
There were 20 crimes reported in Santa Ana on Sunday, Oct. 27
There were 20 crimes reported in Santa Ana on Sunday, Oct. 27, 2013, according to our friends at CrimeMapping.
Here is our latest Daily Santa Ana Crime Report: Continue reading
The SAUSD and Santa Ana College fail to support youth basketball in our city
Did you know that the Santa Ana Unified School District charges $180 an hour for community groups and non-profits to use their basketball gyms? Keep in mind that our taxes paid to build those gyms – and our taxes pay the salaries of the overpaid SAUSD school administrators. This is just wrong!
The fees are so costly that the Santa Ana West NJB (National Junior Basketball) is scrambling to raise money and to find other facilities where their kids can learn to play youth basketball.
Jacqueline Arcadia Barba, the mother of four who runs this organization also reached out to administrators at Santa Ana College and they blew her off. Yes, our taxes paid for their buildings too. Continue reading
Neighbors push for a green strip while Bristol St. businesses try to survive
A group of business owners along Bristol Street have banded together to see if together they can find a way to remain on their portion of the corridor, which the city plans to widen from four to six lanes,’ according to the O.C. Register.
If you at all drive through Santa Ana you know the area in question. It is a strip of businesses on the East side of Bristol, just south of 17th. These include a martial arts dojo; a McDonald’s and an optometrist.
What makes this case interesting is that the Washington Square Neighborhood Association has gotten involved and there has been a bit of a ruckus as the neighbors want to see these businesses torn down so they can get a promised green strip. Continue reading
The survey the City of Santa Ana will never ask you to answer
The City of Santa Ana has been conducting a truly ridiculous loaded survey for awhile now – and response has been so tepid that they have taken the survey on the road.
If the City Council really wants to know what we think they need to launch an honest survey, with questions like these:
- Do you still feel safe in Santa Ana even though the FBI’s latest crime report indicates that we have just about caught up with Los Angeles with regard to violent crime?
- Do you support the City of Santa Ana’s ban on big box stores that has prevented major retailers from opening new locations in Santa Ana, resulting in the loss of millions of dollars of tax revenue and hundreds of jobs? Continue reading
City to demolish El Pollo Norteño and the Grande Bakery, to widen Grand Ave.
Anabella and Salvador Corona opened the first El Pollo Norteño restaurant back in 1981. It was the culmination of their longtime desire to open a restaurant abroad after coming to the United States from the State of Sonora, in Mexico.
Today their son Alfonso continues their traditions but now the City of Santa Ana has condemned his flagship restaurant, at 202 N. Grand Ave. – the very same one that Salvador opened 32 years ago. The reason? The City is widening Grand Ave. and El Pollo Norteño is in their way.
And it’s not just this restaurant – the whole shopping center is slated to be torn down including the beloved Grande Bakery. The loss of this resaurant cuts to the bone – Alfonso grew up here as did his kids. Losing this location is like losing part of their family.
There were 29 crimes reported in Santa Ana on Saturday, Oct. 26
There were 29 crimes reported in Santa Ana on Saturday, Oct. 26, 2013, by our friends at CrimeMapping.
Here is our latest Daily Santa Ana Crime Report: Continue reading
Things to do in and around Santa Ana this 2013 Halloween week
Looking for something to do in and around Santa Ana this Halloween week? Look no further – here is a list of concerts, events, parties and more, with links to more information built in:
- Celebrate Halloween with a free comic book from a local comic book shop
- Westfield Mainplace Mall Family Spooktacular
- Trick or Treat at Westfield MainPlace Mall
- Food Truck Fare Halloween Foodtacular set for 10/30 at the OC Fair Center
- Costume Howl and Halloween Bash set for Oct. 31 at the Santora Continue reading
Free mature pets at OC Animal Care today, in Orange
Meet Your Mature Match
Come to the Meet Your Mature Match adoption event hosted by OC Animal Care on Saturday, October 26 from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM for FREE adoptions on pets ages 4 and older! The free adoption does not include microchip and license.
This event will be held at OC Animal Care at 561 The City Drive, in Orange. Continue reading
There were 15 crimes reported in Santa Ana on Friday, Oct. 25
There were 15 crimes reported in Santa Ana on Friday, Oct. 25, 2013, by our friends at CrimeMapping.
Here is our latest Daily Santa Ana Crime Report: Continue reading
City to do remote surveys on Sunday since folks aren’t doing this online
City of Santa Ana, Downtown Orange County
Community Alert: City launches mobile computer lab tour this Sunday to encourage community survey participation
SANTA ANA, CA (October 25, 2013) – At the City Council’s direction, staff has launched an online computer survey as part of the 5-year Strategic Planning process. In an effort to encourage resident participation, a mobile computer lab will be used in at two churches on Sunday with several internet ready computers. The City Council wants your input so please join us at one of the stops to complete the community survey. If you have already completed the survey pass this information to your friends so that the City Council has a good understanding of the community’s needs as they develop the 5-year Strategic Plan. Help us create our future! Continue reading
Santa Ana to host a budget community outreach meeting on Oct. 29
NOTICE OF SANTA ANA COMMUNITY MEETING BUDGET OUTREACH MEETING
SANTA ANA, CA (October 23, 2013) – NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN:That in accordance with the Sunshine Ordinance, the City of Santa Ana’s Finance Department and City Manager David Cavazos will hold aBudget Outreach Community Meeting on Tuesday, October 29, 2013 at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber, 22 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, California.
Finance staff will address the following items:
– Overview of the City’s overall budget structure
– Year-end review of the FY2012-13 budget
– Fiscal year 2013-14, 1st Quarter update Continue reading