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Segerstrom Center for the Arts to be featured at John Wayne Airport

Posted on April 30, 2012 by Art Pedroza Posted in Airplanes, Arts and Culture, Orange County, Santa Ana Leave a comment

Segerstrom Center for the Arts by RMA Photography

April 30, 2012

For More Information, Contact: Jenny Wedge, (949) 252.5182, jwedge@ocair.com

SEGERSTROM CENTER FOR THE ARTS FEATURED AT JOHN WAYNE AIRPORT

SANTA ANA, Calif. – A full-color exhibition of imagery and information highlighting Segerstrom Center for the Arts is on display at John Wayne Airport (JWA) through July 2012.

The display can be viewed in the Orange County: Destination Arts & Culture exhibition space, which is located along the pedestrian walkway connecting the Terminal B and C ticketing lobbies and is open to the general public, passengers and visitors to the Airport. Continue reading→

Julio Perez supporter caught tearing down Michele Martinez’ signs

Posted on April 29, 2012 by Art Pedroza Posted in 2012 Elections, Democratic Party, Elections, Julio Perez, Labor, Latinos, Michele Martinez, Politics, Santa Ana 1 Comment

One of Santa Ana Council Member Michele Martinez’ supporters caught a Julio Perez supporter tearing down her campaign signs in Santa Ana today. Martinez and Perez are both running for the 69th Assembly District. The Perez supporter did not speak English, but when the Martinez supporter then queried him in Spanish, he ran off, as you can see in the video above.

The Martinez sign was on a private property which means that the Perez supporter was trespassing. He left his fingerprints behind on the sign he had torn down and ripped up. The sign has been turned over to the Santa Ana Police Department. Continue reading→

Santa Ana City Council should vote to change racist chicken ordinance

Posted on April 29, 2012 by Art Pedroza Posted in Civic Affairs, Claudia Alvarez, David Benavides, Latinos, Nature, Pets, Sal Tinajero, Santa Ana 5 Comments

I was pleased to read in the O.C. Register that Santa Ana Council Members Sal Tinajero, Claudia Alvarez and David Benavides voted, as the Public Safety Committee, to change a city ordinance so that residents may keep chickens in their backyard, provided they are at least thirty feet from any neighbor’s property.

Deputy Santa Ana Police Chief Carlos Rojas, who oversees field operations as well as animal control, said his staff looked at a variety of issues, and contacted both Orange County officials and the Centers for Disease Control. Like other city officials, he said he wasn’t sure why the 100-foot standard was adopted, according to the O.C. Register.

Well, the law was ridiculous and it was designed to keep chickens entirely out of our backyards. It was passed years ago when white City Council members regularly used city ordinances to punish Mexican American residents, who often kept chickens in their backyards, having come from rural traditions in their home country. Some of our residents are still clinging to the old racist ideals. Just look at Tim Rush’s comments at this link. Continue reading→

Newcomer to Santa Ana politics announces campaign for Ward 5

Posted on April 28, 2012 by Art Pedroza Posted in 2012 Elections, Civic Affairs, Claudia Alvarez, David Benavides, Democratic Party, Elections, Karina Onofre, Latinos, Loretta Sanchez, Politics, Roman Reyna, Santa Ana 20 Comments

Karina Onofre has announced that she is running for Ward 5 on the Santa Ana City Council, which is currently represented by Santa Ana Mayor Pro Tem Claudia Alvarez, who has apparently termed out after serving for three four year terms. Alvarez reportedly is going to sue to get on to the ballot.

Onofre works for a fellow named Mike Dalati, at Santa Ana Property Management, a company that manages rental properties. She is also apparently the publisher of Mundo Latino Magazine, but their website appears to be defunct. You can however learn a bit about this publication at this link. Onofre states on that website that “Our goal with MUNDO LATINO WORLD magazine is to Strengthen Latinos & the Whole WORLD in unison with tips on healthcare, eating, excercising, love poem.” I have never seen nor heard of this magazine but apparently Congresswoman Loretta Sanchez gave her an award for publishing it. Sanchez must have dug those love poems! Continue reading→

The OCTA celebrates National Bike Month

Posted on April 28, 2012 by Art Pedroza Posted in Bicycles, Entertainment, Health and Medical, Orange County, Santa Ana, Transportation Leave a comment

PLEDGE TO RIDE, GET A $25 DISCOUNT COUPON AND YOU COULD WIN PRIZES

Anyone can bike! Ride to work, to school, to shop, to play. Dust off your bike and give your car a rest. You won’t believe the money you’ll save. This year, OCTA is adding whole new levels of support to encourage people to get out of their cars and onto their bikes. May is National Bike Month and we have special events and promotions beginning April 29th going through Bike to Work Week, May 14th – 18th. Everyone who pledges to participate and track their biking miles online is automatically entered into a countywide raffle to win great prizes! The more you bike, the better you’ll feel. There’s no better time to start than now! Continue reading→

Shooting homicide at 1000 N. Riverine Ave. today may be gang related

Posted on April 27, 2012 by Art Pedroza Posted in Crime, Gangs, Public Safety, Santa Ana 11 Comments

Santa Ana Police Department

Advisory: Shooting Homicide – 1000 N. Riverine Ave.

Location of occurrence: 1000 N. Riverine Ave.

Details:

On Friday, April 27, 2012, at approximately 16:35 hours, officers responded to 1000 N. Riverine Ave. on a call involving shots fired with a subject down. Upon arrival officers found a 21-year-old male victim, identification withheld pending next of kin notification, suffering from a gunshot wound. The Orange County Fire Authority Paramedics responded to the scene and pronounced the victim deceased. Continue reading→

O.C.D.A.’s 4th Annual Victims’ Rights March & Rally draws over 400

Posted on April 27, 2012 by Art Pedroza Posted in Courts, Crime, Lawyers, Orange County, Public Safety, Santa Ana 1 Comment

Susan Kang Schroeder, Chief of Staff, Office: 714-347-8408, Cell: 714-292-2718
Farrah Emami, Spokesperson, Office: 714-347-8405, Cell: 714-323-4486
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Date: April 27, 2012
ORANGE COUNTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY PRESS RELEASE
TONY RACKAUCKAS, District Attorney

OCDA’S 4th ANNUAL VICTIMS’ RIGHTS MARCH & RALLY DRAWS OVER 400 TO HONOR CRIME VICTIMS AND SURVIVORS

SANTA ANA – The Orange County District Attorney (OCDA) hosted the 4th Annual Victims’ Rights March & Rally today in remembrance of murdered victims, in celebration of surviving victims, and in honor of victims’ rights. Over 400 victims, family, friends, law enforcement, and community leaders marched from the District Attorney’s Office to the Old Orange County Courthouse in Santa Ana and laid flowers at the foot of a memorial wreath to honor and celebrate the lives of murdered and surviving victims. Continue reading→

O.C. District Attorney’s Victims’ Rights March and Rally this Friday

Posted on April 26, 2012 by Art Pedroza Posted in Civic Affairs, Crime, Entertainment, Lawyers, Orange County, Public Safety, Santa Ana 3 Comments

The Orange County District Attorney’s 4th Annual Victims’ Rights March and Rally, led by District Attorney Tony Rackauckas, is scheduled to take place on Friday, April 27, 2012.

Program:

9:30 a.m. Reception @ the Orange County District Attorney’s Office, located at 401 Civic Center Drive West, Santa Ana, CA 92701
10:30 a.m. March to Old Orange County Courthouse, at 211 W. Santa Ana Boulevard, Santa Ana, CA 92701
11:00 a.m. Rally at the Old Orange County Courthouse

Please visit www.orangecountyda.com homepage to watch the 2011 video. Continue reading→

Dia del Niño event to be held at Birch Park this Sunday, 4/29

Posted on April 26, 2012 by Art Pedroza Posted in Arts and Culture, Entertainment, Family, Parks and Recreation, Santa Ana, Youth Activities Leave a comment

DÍA DEL NIÑO/DAY OF THE CHILD
Sunday, April 29 10:00 am – 5:00pm

Presented by: Arts Orange County and El Centro Cultural de Mexico
Time: 10am to 5pm; Admission / Entrada: Free
Birch Park 210 N. Birch St., Santa Ana

A day of free performances and participatory arts activities for all ages. Come honor youth and celebrate childhood through the arts! Un día de espectáculos gratuitos y actividades artísticas participativas para todas las edades. ¡Ven a rendirles homenaje a los jóvenes y a celebrar la infancia a través de las artes!

All are welcome to picnic in designated areas of the park. / Bienvenidos a todos para hacer un picnic en áreas designadas del parque. Continue reading→

Santa Ana’s first urban bike block party to take place this Friday night

Posted on April 26, 2012 by Art Pedroza Posted in Bicycles, Entertainment, Santa Ana Leave a comment

Come enjoy a good time at the first Santa Ana Urban bike block party this Friday, April 27, from 5:00 pm until 9:00 pm, at NAP SAC, located at 650 S Grand Ave, #106, in Santa Ana. Check out the new urban clothing styles by NAP SAC to rock while you roll on your ride through the city. As well as new and vintage jerseys by Recycling Jerseys. Also on display will be a selection of nice custom two wheel rides designed by D. Anthony of Velo Haus. There will also be free gifts and prizes for entering the track stand competition, the skid competition and or the flat ground trick competition.

Schedule of events: Continue reading→

OC Cops back Michele Martinez for 69th Assembly District

Posted on April 26, 2012 by Art Pedroza Posted in 2012 Elections, Democratic Party, Michele Martinez, Politics, Public Safety 1 Comment

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 26, 2012

Contact: Derek Humphrey, Cell: (951) 805-4167

OC Cops Back Michele Martinez for Assembly

Santa Ana, California –Michele Martinez’s Campaign for State Assembly announced the endorsement of the Orange County Coalition of Police and Sheriffs (OC COPS) today.

“On behalf of the Orange County Coalition of Police & Sheriffs, we’re pleased to announce our wholehearted endorsement of Michel Martinez for Assembly,” said OC COPS Chair Kerry Condon. “Councilwoman Martinez has a deep understanding of the needs of local law enforcement and we’re confident that she’ll be committed to protecting essential public safety funding in the Assembly.” Continue reading→

SAPD to conduct DUI checkpoint on Friday, 4/27, at 2300 W. 5th St.

Posted on April 26, 2012 by Art Pedroza Posted in Alcohol, Bars, Crime, Public Safety, Santa Ana Leave a comment

Santa Ana Police Department

Advisory: Santa Ana Police Department will be conducting a DUI/Drivers License checkpoint Friday, April 27th, 2012. at 7:30PM

SANTA ANA POLICE STEP UP DUI ENFORCEMENT

The Santa Ana Police Department will be conducting a DUI/Drivers License checkpoint on Friday, April 27th, 2012. It will begin at 7:30PM and is scheduled to conclude at 1:30AM. It will be conducted in the area of 2300 W. 5th Street, in the City of Santa Ana. Continue reading→

First Santa Ana Fashion Walk set for this Saturday, April 28

Posted on April 26, 2012 by Art Pedroza Posted in Arts and Culture, Entertainment, Fashion, Santa Ana Leave a comment

Don’t miss the Santa Ana Fashion Walk, this Saturday, April 28, from 2:00pm until 6:00pm.

Put on your best spring outfit and bring along your friends, come out and enjoy the 1st Annual Santa Ana Fashion Walk right in the heart of Downtown Santa Ana. Enjoy music, fashion show, and a bit of shopping.

Preview the collections of your local up and coming designers through a fashion show. Have to have any of the products? Well, you’ll also have the chance to purchase the handmade, one of a kind items. There will also be raffles and free giveaways, so do not miss out! Continue reading→

Santora building reportedly being purchased by Benavides’ Newsong Church

Posted on April 25, 2012 by Art Pedroza Posted in Arts and Culture, Churches and Religion, David Benavides, Development, Historical, Santa Ana 23 Comments

UPDATE: Newsong Church confirmed via news release Tuesday that the Santora Arts Building in downtown Santa Ana is in escrow, with a partnership formed by the church as the buyer, according to the Voice of OC.

Somewhere former Santa Ana Councilman Ted Moreno is smiling. The Voice of OC is reporting that Irvine’s Newsong Church is buying the Santora Building, which is a key component of Downtown Santa Ana’s Artists Village. Moreno, as you might recall, mightily opposed the Artists Village when it was being planned. Moreno, a devout Christian, contended that the Artists Village was nothing more than an attempt by homosexuals to take over Downtown Santa Ana.

In recent years, the Artists Village has seen a few galleries come and go while a lot of restaurants and bars have opened up, including a gay bar, the Velvet Lounge. And yes, quite a few homosexuals have moved into the Downtown area. But it would be a stretch to argue that they have taken over – although one of our readers coined the phrase “gaytrification” to describe what has been happening in the area.

Now a very significant and well-funded church is coming to town – and taking over the building many consider to be the fulcrum of the Artists Village. And as it turns out, one of our current Council Members, David Benavides, is a member of the Newsong Church. Should the artists be freaking out right about now? Continue reading→

Santa Ana City Council to honor Vietnamese Temple on 2nd St. this Saturday

Posted on April 25, 2012 by Art Pedroza Posted in Churches and Religion, Civic Affairs, Entertainment, Santa Ana Leave a comment

City of Santa Ana, Downtown Orange County

Community: SANTA ANA CITY COUNCIL DESIGNATES LOCAL TEMPLE AS THE BIRTHPLACE OF THE VIETNAMESE COMMUNITY AT UPCOMING CEREMONY

Who: Join the Santa Ana City Council and Abbot Thich Minh Nguyen as they gather at the Truc Lam Yen Temple to honor the Vietnamese community.
What: A ceremonial press event will designate this temple as the birthplace of the Vietnamese community in Orange County. Continue reading→

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