The Washington Square Neighborhood Association (WSNA) is hosting a Fall Concert on Saturday, September 24, from 6-10 pm (6-7 Social hour, 7-10 Concert), at Lowell at 15th. The stage (which belongs to the City of Santa Ana), check-in booth, tables, chairs, and restrooms will be placed in the streets (which, of course, will be closed off ). Continue reading
Left to Right: Martha Lester – Executive Director, Janet Nguyen – First District County Board Supervisor, Cindy Thomas – Director of Behavioral Health, Allen Stafford – The Gary Center Founder
PRESS RELEASE: GRAND OPENING OF SACS ON 17TH
The Gary Center celebrated the grand opening of their new office, SACS on 17th, in Santa Ana last Thursday, September 15th. SACS or Substance Abuse Counseling Systems opened July 1st to serve and treat individuals and families struggling with substance abuse recovery. Continue reading
Congresswoman Loretta Sanchez, Representing California’s 47th Congressional District
PRESS RELEASE, FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: September 21, 2011
MEDIA CONTACT: Adrienne Watson 202-309-0825
REP. SANCHEZ ANNOUNCES SIGNIFICANT GRANTS FOR LOCAL STEM EDUCATION
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congresswoman Loretta Sanchez (CA-47) today announced that Rancho Santiago Community College District (RSCCD) and California State University, Fullerton (CSUF) have been selected as recipients of the Hispanic-Serving Institutions STEM and Articulation Programs Grant. Each school will receive nearly $1,200,000 in funding for the next five years to develop and expand their capacity to serve Hispanic and other low-income students. Continue reading
Make a difference and join commuters nationwide when you ride a train, bus, vanpool, carpool, bike, or walk to work during Rideshare Week 2011. A “Ride-shar-er” is a positive force in the community, dedicated to protecting both the environment and the quality of life in Orange County. Plus, if you make ridesharing a regular part of your commute, you could save up to $1,000 a year!
Pledge today to participate in Rideshare Week, and you could win great prizes, like an Apple iPad. Continue reading
California in Motion: Health and Fitness Fair Kickoff-Senator Correa and O.C. Community Partner for Childhood Obesity Prevention
Tuesday, September 20, 2011 at 6:20 PM
(SANTA ANA, CA) – In an effort to combat childhood obesity, State Senator Lou Correa (Orange County) is partnering with St. Joseph Health System, Santa Ana Unified School District (SAUSD), the Illumination Foundation, the American Diabetes Foundation, and Kaiser Permanente for California in Motion: Health and Fitness Fair. The event will take place on Saturday, September 24, 2011 from 9:00AM to 1:00pm at Valley High School, located at 1801 South Greenville Street Santa Ana, CA 92704. Continue reading
Officer Manuel Ramos & Officer Jay Cicinelli
ORANGE COUNTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY MEDIA ADVISORY, Case # 11CF2575
TONY RACKAUCKAS, District Attorney
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: September 21, 2011
WHO: Manuel Anthony Ramos, 37, and Jay Patrick Cicinelli, 39
WHAT: Appeared in court today for arraignment for their criminal participation in the beating-death of a homeless man, Kelly Thomas. Continue reading
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: September 21, 2011
Contact: Jenny Wedge, (949) 252-5182 (office)
FROM THE SAND TO THE SLOPES FLY DIRECT FROM ORANGE COUNTY TO MAMMOTH
SANTA ANA, Calif. – John Wayne Airport is pleased to announce a new seasonal destination from Orange County. United Airlines will offer four-day-a-week service from John Wayne Airport to the Mammoth Yosemite Airport beginning December 16, 2011 and extending through April 15, 2012. Continue reading
Santa Ana Council Member Carlos Bustamante once told an audience at a fundraiser (for his failed Supervisorial campaign) that his life was like Forrest Gump – a movie character who lucked into one success after another. While folks were shocked at the time, he was right – at least up until he got into trouble this past week, at work, where he is now facing serious sexual harassment allegations.
Bustamante got a job as a middle manager a couple years ago, at the County of Orange. Today he is a vastly overpaid Orange County Public Works Director of Administration – and he does not appear to be qualified for the job. In fact his pay has come under scrutiny since an internal County audit revealed that his last few raises were not merited.
Let’s take a look at his “qualifications” and background: Continue reading
Officer Manuel Ramos & Officer Jay Cicinelli
ORANGE COUNTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY MEDIA ADVISORY
TONY RACKAUCKAS, District Attorney
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: September 21, 2011
SANTA ANA – Orange County District Attorney (OCDA) Tony Rackauckas filed charges this morning against two police officers from the Fullerton Police Department (FPD) for their criminal participation in the beating-death of a homeless man,37-year-old Kelly Thomas.
Officer Manuel Ramos is charged with one felony count of second degree murder and one felony count of involuntary manslaughter. He faces a maximum sentence of 15 years to life in state prison if convicted. Corporal Jay Cicinelli is charged with one felony count of involuntary manslaughter and one felony count of the use of excessive force. He faces a maximum sentence of four years in state prison if convicted. Continue reading
UPDATE: DA TONY RACKAUCKAS HAS CHARGED 2 FULLERTON POLICE OFFICERS IN CONNECTION WITH KELLY THOMAS’ DEATH
FPD officer Manuel Ramos will be charged with second-degree murder and involuntary manslaughter. Ramos faces up to 15 years to life in prison.
Cpl. Jay Cicinelli will be charged with involuntary manslaughter and use of excessive force. He faces up to four years in prison.
They will be arraigned at 2PM this afternoon at the courthouse in downtown Santa Ana.
Read the Register article about this here
ORANGE COUNTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY MEDIA ADVISORY
TONY RACKAUCKAS, District Attorney
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: September 20, 2011
WHO: Orange County District Attorney (OCDA) Tony Rackauckas
WHAT: Received today the Coroner’s Report from the Orange County Sheriff’s Department regarding the cause of death of Kelly Thomas. District Attorney Rackauckas will hold a press conference tomorrow to discuss his filing decision following the OCDA’s investigation of six Fullerton Police Department officers in the death of Thomas. Continue reading
Com Link’s next General Meeting is set for Thursday, September 22. Here is their Agenda:
Connecting to a Vibrant Downtown Santa Ana!
Speaker: Vicky Baxter, Executive Director of Downtown Inc. Continue reading
On Sept. 21, Everest College Santa Ana will hold its first graduation ceremony at the Grove in Santa Ana at 6 p.m.
Santa Ana City Councilman Michele Martinez will be the keynote speaker. Martinez, a candidate for the 69th Assembly District seat, will address the more than 100 students graduating with diplomas in medical assisting, medical admin assisting, pharmacy tech, massage therapy, medical insurance billing and coding. Continue reading
Congresswoman Loretta Sanchez, Representing California’s 47th Congressional District
PRESS RELEASE, FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: September 20, 2011
MEDIA CONTACT: Adrienne Watson 202-309-0825
REP. SANCHEZ URGES AMBASSADOR SHEAR TO PRIORITIZE HUMAN RIGHTS AND RELIGIOUS FREEDOM ISSUES
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congresswoman Loretta Sanchez (CA-47), Co-Chair of the Congressional Caucus on Vietnam, today led a letter from a bipartisan group of lawmakers urging the newly confirmed Ambassador to Vietnam, David Shear, to prioritize human rights and religious freedom issues. Continue reading
Congresswoman Loretta Sanchez, Representing California’s 47th Congressional District
PRESS RELEASE, FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: September 20, 2011
MEDIA CONTACT: Adrienne Watson 202-309-0825
REP. LORETTA SANCHEZ INTRODUCES LEGISLATION TO HONOR LATINOS IN THE MILITARY
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congresswoman Loretta Sanchez (CA-47), senior member of the House Armed Services Committee, on Friday introduced legislation to honor the service and sacrifices of Latinos serving in the United States military and to support and encourage the Secretary of Defense to increase promotion opportunities for Latinos in the Armed Forces. Continue reading
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: SEPTEMBER 20, 2011
CONTACT: JENN STARNES, 949-724-6574
Help Scare Away Hunger by Building a Scarecrow in the Park
Organizations invited to compete in exhibition at Great Park Pumpkin Harvest
IRVINE – The Great Park is inviting local businesses and community organizations to create a scarecrow to help scare away hunger during the second annual Scarecrows in the Park event. The competition, presented by the Orange County Great Park and Second Harvest Food Bank, gives local businesses and community organizations the opportunity build and display unique scarecrow creations while providing support for a worthy cause. Teams can create their own imaginative scarecrow that showcases their organization’s spirit and mission, while at the same time supporting efforts to help alleviate hunger in Orange County. Continue reading
