Free E-Waste Recycling event today, Sat, June 22, 9am – 3pm, at the Santa Ana United Methodist Church located at 2121 N. Grand Ave, in Santa Ana. A Cal Micro Recycling event.
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Mermaids, Pirate DJ and 3D Black Light Art at OCCCA on 6/22
Media Advisory
Oracle Odyssey EARTH ART PARTY Presents: Mermaids, Pirate DJ and 3D Black Light Art at OCCCA
Join us for a special “Mermaid Hippening” at the OCCCA on Saturday, June 22 from 6-10 pm, presented by the Isle of Love One Love…One Earth…One World Ocean Forum. A magical evening of Visual Arts, Flow Arts, Wine and Dancing. Find out how you can bring the Mermaid Sanctuary into reality! See videos of real live mermaid performers and see how you can swim with mermaids too. Continue reading
Breakdancing competition and Full Moon Open Mic set for 6/22 at El Centro
A Breakdancing competition and Full Moon Open Mic will be hosted by El Centro Cultural de Mexico on Saturday, June 22, 2013, with Breakdancing sign-ups starting at 5 pm and Open Mic sign-ups starting at 7:30 pm, at 313 N. Birch St., in Santa Ana.
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Skate-a-Thon set for this Saturday, 6/22, at Centennial Park
The Santa Ana Skateboarding Coalition and the Delhi Center are hosting a Skate-a-Thon this Saturday, June 22, 2013, from 10 am to 1 pm, at Centennial Park, located at 3000 W. Edinger Ave., in Santa Ana.
Come skate, show us a trick, learn a trick; visit booths; win prizes; eat; celebrate the accomplishments of the youth from the Santa Ana Skateboarding Coalition. It’s not too late to join our coalition. It’s free & it’s fun for all. Continue reading
Father faces trial for killing a man who got into a fight with his daughter
Orange County District Attorney, Press Release
For Immediate Release, Case # 10CF2948: June 21, 2013
SANTA ANA – A father faces trial Monday for the murder of a Santa Ana man after becoming angry over a physical altercation that occurred one month prior between his daughter and the victim. Cesar Gerardo Marta, 41, Omaha, NE, is charged with one felony count of murder and has a 1993 prior strike conviction for robbery. If convicted, he faces a maximum sentence of 55 years to life in state prison. Opening statements are expected to begin Monday, June 24, 2013, at 3:00 p.m. in Department C-41, Central Justice Center, Santa Ana. Continue reading
Artificial leg of gang violence victim stolen and his attacker flees
Jose Luis Berruette
Synopsis:
On November 26, 2010, Juan Hernandez was the victim of a violent gang crime in Santa Ana that resulted in the loss of his left leg. Investigation into the incident identified the suspect as Jose Luis Berruette. The investigation disclosed Jose Berruette fled Santa Ana immediately after the crime(s). It is believed Jose Berruette has been living in Mexicali, Baja Mexico. The Santa Ana Police Department’s Gang Detail is holding an active Felony Warrant of Arrest for Jose Berruette’s apprehension. Continue reading
SAUSD to hand out free lunches during the summer at schools and parks
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Deidra Powell, Chief Communications Officer, (714) 558-5555, Deidra.Powell@sausd.us
SANTA ANA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT PROVIDES FREE LUNCHES THROUGH SUMMER FEEDING PROGRAM
SANTA ANA, CA — June 20, 2013 – The Santa Ana Unified School District (SAUSD) will be participating in a free summer lunch program at 47 schools and 8 park sites within the district boundary between June 18th to August 16th. Continue reading
No more furloughs for Santa Ana’s city employees
City of Santa Ana, Downtown Orange County
Community: City Announces End of Furlough Work Schedule
SANTA ANA, CA (June 20, 2013) – The City of Santa Ana is pleased to announce the furlough program will sunset effective June 30, 2013.
Effective July 1, 2013, the City will be on the 9/80 B schedule and all employees will return to the work schedule they had prior to the furlough program. The first Friday open to the public will be July 12th. Continue reading
SAPD DUI Checkpoint set for Friday, June 21, on 5th St.
The Santa Ana Police Department will be conducting a DUI/Drivers License checkpoint on Friday, June 21st, 2013. It will begin at 7:30PM and is scheduled to conclude at 1:30AM. It will be conducted in the area of 2400 W. 5th Street, in the City of Santa Ana. Continue reading
Downtown businesses should not be paying any more fees to replace the PBID
The Santa Ana City Council Monday night set a public hearing for July 1 to hear protests from business owners regarding a newly proposed tax to replace the property taxes that funded controversial Downtown Inc, according to the Voice of OC.
Under a settlement agreement, the city would for three years provide $400,000 annually for Downtown Inc.’s cleaning and security services. The proceeds of the new district would be equally split between two groups — Downtown Inc. and the Santa Ana Business Council, a group composed of merchants who opposed the special property tax and are likely to conduct more Latino-oriented promotions. Continue reading
Great 50% off online deal from Papa John’s pizza for our readers
Papa John’s 50% Off Online Pizza Deal
Papa John’s in Southern California is offering our readers 50% off pizza from Friday, June 21 – Sunday, June 30. Orders must be placed online for deal. For carryout and delivery. Southern California locations include LA, OC, Ventura, San Bernardino and Riverside Counties. Continue reading
Aliso Viejo caretaker arrested for suspected sexual elder abuse
Orange County District Attorney, Press Release
For Immediate Release, Case # 13HF1991: June 19, 2013
NEWPORT BEACH – Law enforcement is seeking the public’s help identifying potential additional victims of a caregiver accused of sexually assaulting a 66-year-old disabled woman. Robert Dumlao Ligayo, 62, Aliso Viejo, was charged today with one felony count of sexual penetration by foreign object by force. If convicted, he faces a maximum sentence of eight years in state prison and mandatory lifetime sex offender registration. He is being held on $100,000 bail and is scheduled for a pre-trial hearing on June 26, 2013, at 8:30 a.m. in Department H-1, Harbor Justice Center, Newport Beach. Continue reading
RIP Mayor Bricken
Gordon Bricken, the former Santa Ana mayor who spent more than a decade walking Orange County cemeteries to find graves of former Civil War soldiers, lost his battle with cancer on Monday. He was 76, according to the O.C. Register.
From 1964 to 1974 he served on the Santa Ana Planning Commission where he developed an interest in Santa Ana history. In 1974 Gordon was appointed to the City Council where he served until 1984. He was Mayor from 1981 to 1983 and was instrumental in obtaining the All-American City Award for Santa Ana. Continue reading
Fugitive Vietnamese gang member from Santa Ana to be arraigned for murder
Orange County District Attorney, Press Release
For Immediate Release, Case # 05ZF0085: June 19, 2013
FUGITIVE GANG MEMBER TO BE ARRAIGNED FOR MURDER OF FELLOW GANG MEMBER IN 1999 SHOOT-OUT WITH RIVALS
SANTA ANA – A fugitive gang member arrested in Virginia will be arraigned today for the 1999 murder of a fellow gang member in a drive-by shoot-out with rivals. Ca Van Le, 32, formerly of Santa Ana, is charged with one felony count of murder, one felony count of conspiracy to commit murder, and two felony counts of attempted murder, with sentencing enhancements for criminal street gang activity and the vicarious discharge of a firearm as a gang member. If convicted, he faces a maximum sentence of 80 years to life in state prison. Le is being held without bail and is expected to be arraigned today, Wednesday, June 19, 2013, in Department CJ-1, Central Jail, Santa Ana. The time is to be determined.
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Three Strike Orange County criminal released under Prop. 36
Orange County District Attorney, Media Advisory
For Immediate Release: June 18, 2013
WHO: Inmate John Paul Beckman, 48
WHAT: Was resentenced today under Proposition 36 by the Honorable Robert Fitzgerald over the objection of the Orange County District Attorney’s Office. Beckman is scheduled to be released today from Correctional Training Facility, Soledad. Continue reading