Twenty new crimes were committed in Santa Ana on Tuesday, July 30, 2013, according to our friends at CrimeMapping. The crimes included two people being robbed!
Here is our latest Daily Santa Ana Crime Report: Continue reading
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Councilwoman Martinez has not forgotten to represent her own Ward
We have been scrutinizing the public calendars of the Santa Ana City Council Members this week. We already looked at Councilman David Benavides’ calendar, and that of Councilwoman Angie Amezcua. Now we will have a look at Ward 2 Councilwoman Michele Martinez’ calendar:
- Martinez organized a City Health & Fitness Fair on June 1, at Rosita park, located on the border of Wards 3 and 5. On the same day Martinez appeared at the Grand Opening of the Latino Health Access Park/Community Center, which is located near 4th and Main St. That center is indeed located in Ward 2. Continue reading
Fullerton firefighter who lives in Anaheim among those arrested for rioting in H.B.
Michael John Lytle, 30, of Anaheim, a Fullerton firefighter, was among those arrested on suspicion of participating in the Huntington Beach riot over the weekend, authorities said Tuesday. He was arrested on suspicion of disorderly conduct and resisting arrest, Fullerton city officials said. He has been placed on administrative leave, according to NBC News.
He was off-duty at the time of the incident but has been placed on paid administrative leave. Lytle was hired as a firefighter by the city of Fullerton on Feb. 11, 2008, according to the City of Fullerton. Continue reading
Laguna Niguel woman sentenced for sexually assaulting several teen boys
Orange County District Attorney Press Release
For Immediate Release, Case # 11HF2966: July 30, 2013
SANTA ANA – A woman was sentenced today to 16 months in state prison for sexually assaulting two boys, ages 14 and 16 years old, who played on the hockey team of her teenage relative. Kathia Maria Davis, 46, Laguna Niguel, pleaded guilty June 27, 2013, to four felony counts of lewd acts on a child for John Doe #1. The defendant was previously found guilty by a jury Aug. 9, 2012, of four felony counts of unlawful sexual intercourse for John Doe #2, and two misdemeanor counts of contributing to the delinquency of a minor for John Doe #2 and Jane Doe #1. That jury was unable to reach a unanimous verdict regarding the sex crimes against John Doe #1. In addition to her prison sentence, the defendant is subject to lifetime sex offender registration. Continue reading
13 men convicted for soliciting sex from undercover cops in Santa Ana
Orange County District Attorney Press Release
For Immediate Release: July 30, 2013
SANTA ANA – Thirteen men, who were arrested in an undercover sting operation, pleaded guilty and were sentenced yesterday for soliciting sex or sex acts from an undercover police officer, whom they believed to be a prostitute in an area known for human trafficking. David Arellano, 36; Adan Castillo, 29; Ricardo Diaz, 41; Daniel Lopez, 29; German Lopez, 41; Alberto Napoles, 25; Jose Navarro, 56; Michael Rodriguez, 33; Serafin Romero, 23; Juan Ruiz, 41; Gregorio Sosa, 28; and Fidel Urquiza, 44, pleaded guilty to one misdemeanor count of soliciting another to engage in prostitution. Arellano, Castillo, Lopez, Romero, and Sosa also pleaded guilty to one misdemeanor count of driving without a license. Each of the defendants were sentenced to three years of informal probation, 10 days in jail with the possibility of CalTrans in lieu of jail, and must submit DNA as well as AIDS testing and education. Continue reading
Man shot by SAPD officers near the McDonald’s on Harbor & McFadden
A suspect was killed by Santa Ana police after a short foot pursuit Tuesday afternoon, according to CBS News.
Authorities responded to a call of a disturbance in a parking lot near McDonald’s at Harbor Boulevard and McFadden Avenue, at the Harbor Place Shopping Center, at about 3 p.m. An officer approached the suspect, which led to a short foot pursuit, according to KABC News. Continue reading
Santa Ana and Anaheim residents among those arrested for rioting in H.B.
Three teenagers are among eight suspects arrested in connection with a violent melee that followed the U.S. Open surf contest in Huntington Beach, police announced Monday, according to NBC News. those arrested included men from Anaheim and Santa Ana. here is the list of the men arrested and the charges they are facing, courtesy of the Huntington Beach Police Department: Continue reading
Council Member Angie Amezcua MIA in Ward 3
We reviewed Santa Ana Councilman David Benavides’ official city calendar, for the month of June, 2013, yesterday. Today we are taking a look at Council Woman Angelica “Angie” Amezcua’s city calendar – and boy is it empty. Amezcua represents Ward 3 on the City Council.
While Benavides has spent 90% of his time outside of his Ward, Amezcua has done almost nothing in her own Ward.
Let’s have a look at Angie’s calendar (note that I did not include the City Council meetings as she has to attend those): Continue reading
Daily Santa Ana Crime Report – 29 new crimes on Monday, July 29
Santa Ana’s Police Department got busy on Monday, July 289, 2013, as 29 new crimes were committed in town, according to our friends at CrimeMapping. The crimes ranged from DUIs to Domestic Violence to Thefts from Cars. It was a bad day overall.
Here is our latest Daily Santa Ana Crime Report: Continue reading
OC Sheriff and OC Dept. of Ed. partner to strengthen school safety
NEWS RELEASE
Contacts: Arthur Cummins, Ed.D., Administrator, Orange County Department of Education, 714-327-1071
Lt. Jeff Hallock, Public Information Officer, Orange County Sheriff’s Department, 714-904-7042
Orange County Law Enforcement Agencies and Educators Partner to Strengthen School Safety
COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA (July 29, 2013) – In response to the Sandy Hook tragedy and other incidents of violence in the nation, there has been a call to protect children and create safer school climates. Proposed solutions include, hiring additional school resource officers, counselors, and mental health professionals, and promoting collaboration between schools and law enforcement in developing comprehensive emergency plans, which includes hands-on training. Continue reading
OC Fair’s 3rd Week features Hunter Hayes, Dodgeball, Camels & Chef Chiarello
Media/Press Contact: Robin Wachner, Communications Department, (714) 708-1543
2013 OC Fair’s Third Week Features Hunter Hayes, Dodgeball, Camels & Celebrity Chef Michael Chiarello
As part of the City Days program, the OC Fair will salute Costa Mesa, Fountain Valley Newport Beach, Garden Grove, Westminster, Buena Park, Cypress, Fullerton and La Palma on select days July 31-August 2 with a community flag salute and discount admission coupons.
Costa Mesa, Calif. (July 29, 2013) – The fun continues at the 2013 OC Fair (July 12-August 11) with the third week of summer activities and concerts as the OC Fair welcomes back the Oasis Camel Dairy Exhibit in Livestock with daily milking demonstrations, hit tribute band performances in The Hangar and outstanding concerts in the Toyota Summer Concert Series at the Pacific Amphitheatre. The Fair is closed Monday and Tuesday. Continue reading
Council Member David Benavides is barely representing Ward 4
It would appear that Santa Ana Councilman P. David Benavides has forgotten which Ward he was elected to serve. He is supposed to be representing Ward 4 – but let’s take a look at his official June calendar and see what he was really up to last month:
- On June 1, he did hold his regular community office hours – but then he went to theLatino Health Access “Green Heart Families Park & Community Center” Grand Opening – according to the O.C. Register that park is on 4th St., in Downtown Santa Ana – that happens to be located in Ward 2 – which is represented by Council Member Michele Martinez. Continue reading
Daily Santa Ana Crime Report – 27 new crimes on Sunday, July 28
There were 27 new crimes committed on Sunday, July 28, 2013, according to our friends at CrimeMapping. These crimes included four DUIs and four Disorderly Conducts/Drunk. Remember that our City Council recently passed an ordinance making it easier to open more bars in our downtown area!
Here is our latest Daily Santa Ana Crime Report:
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Domestic Violence | 2013-20837 | 1300 BLOCK N DURANT ST | Santa Ana Police | 7/28/2013 11:14:00 PM | Map It |
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Disorderly Conduct/Drunk | 2013-20833 | 800 BLOCK S HARBOR BL | Santa Ana Police | 7/28/2013 10:37:00 PM | Map It |
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Vehicle Theft | 2013-20832 | 2900 BLOCK N BRISTOL ST | Santa Ana Police | 7/28/2013 10:36:00 PM | Map It |
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Domestic Violence | 2013-20831 | 800 BLOCK N GARFIELD ST | Santa Ana Police | 7/28/2013 10:13:00 PM | Map It |
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Disorderly Conduct/Drunk | 2013-20828 | 1000 BLOCK W BISHOP ST | Santa Ana Police | 7/28/2013 9:22:00 PM | Map It |
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Domestic Violence | 2013-20827 | 1500 BLOCK N SPURGEON ST | Santa Ana Police | 7/28/2013 8:46:00 PM | Map It |
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Domestic Violence | 2013-20826 | 4000 BLOCK W 5TH | Santa Ana Police | 7/28/2013 8:40:00 PM | Map It |
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Petty Theft | 2013-20824 | 600 BLOCK N ROSS ST | Santa Ana Police | 7/28/2013 7:43:00 PM | Map It |
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Domestic Violence | 2013-20820 | 400 BLOCK S SHELTON ST | Santa Ana Police | 7/28/2013 6:56:00 PM | Map It |
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Domestic Violence | 2013-20817 | 1400 BLOCK S TOWNSEND ST | Santa Ana Police | 7/28/2013 6:42:00 PM | Map It |
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Petty Theft | 2013-20809 | 3600 BLOCK W MCFADDEN AV | Santa Ana Police | 7/28/2013 6:42:00 PM | Map It |
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Domestic Violence | 2013-20810 | 300 BLOCK S FLOWER ST | Santa Ana Police | 7/28/2013 5:52:00 PM | Map It |
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Robbery/Person | 2013-20804 | 900 BLOCK W HIGHLAND ST | Santa Ana Police | 7/28/2013 4:11:00 PM | Map It |
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Domestic Violence | 2013-20794 | 1300 BLOCK N ROSS ST | Santa Ana Police | 7/28/2013 12:51:00 PM | Map It |
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Domestic Violence | 2013-20783 | 500 BLOCK S SULLIVAN ST | Santa Ana Police | 7/28/2013 8:30:00 AM | Map It |
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Burglary/Residential | 2013-20780 | 1300 BLOCK S SHAWNEE DR | Santa Ana Police | 7/28/2013 8:04:00 AM | Map It |
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Shooting At Occupied Dwelling | 2013-20775 | 2800 BLOCK W 1ST ST | Santa Ana Police | 7/28/2013 6:31:00 AM | Map It |
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SAMC Violations | 2013-20751 | 500 BLOCK W SANTA ANA BL | Santa Ana Police | 7/28/2013 3:07:00 AM | Map It |
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Domestic Violence | 2013-20773 | W MCFADDEN AV / S SHELTON ST | Santa Ana Police | 7/28/2013 2:58:00 AM | Map It |
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Disorderly Conduct/Drunk | 2013-20758 | N BROADWAY / W 1ST ST | Santa Ana Police | 7/28/2013 2:57:00 AM | Map It |
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Drunk Driver | 2013-20762 | 300 BLOCK S FAIRVIEW ST | Santa Ana Police | 7/28/2013 2:54:00 AM | Map It |
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Drunk Driver | 2013-20769 | 1100 BLOCK S GARNSEY ST | Santa Ana Police | 7/28/2013 2:54:00 AM | Map It |
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Robbery/Person | 2013-20771 | W 1ST ST / S SULLIVAN ST | Santa Ana Police | 7/28/2013 2:29:00 AM | Map It |
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Petty Theft | 2013-20766 | 3600 BLOCK W MCFADDEN AV | Santa Ana Police | 7/28/2013 2:23:00 AM | Map It |
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Drunk Driver | 2013-20763 | 500 BLOCK N JACKSON ST | Santa Ana Police | 7/28/2013 2:17:00 AM | Map It |
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Drunk Driver | 2013-20753 | N TOWNSEND ST / W 1ST ST | Santa Ana Police | 7/28/2013 12:37:00 AM | Map It |
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Disorderly Conduct/Drunk | 2013-20748 | 100 BLOCK S MAIN ST | Santa Ana Police | 7/28/2013 12:04:00 AM |
Daily Santa Ana crime report for Saturday, July 27 – 19 new crimes
There were 19 new crimes reported in Santa Ana on Saturday, July 27, 2013, by our friends at CrimeMapping. The crimes included three more DUIs.
Here is our latest Santa Ana Daily Crime Report: Continue reading
Updated: First Baptist of Santa Ana votes to sell to Newsong Church
Updated: It is a done deal. The members of First Baptist of Santa Ana voted today 42-17 to sell their church to Newsong Church. The Board of Directors of First Baptist will now work out the details with Newsong’s Board of Directors. The deal will total $4 million dollars with $100,000 to be paid up front and the balance to be in the form of a Promissory Note.
According to FBCSA Director Sandy Nalle, First Baptist had perhaps six months to go before becoming insolvent. This deal will ensure that First Baptist will remain a church. Continue reading