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The Santa Ana Zoo’s 2013 Summer Concert Series starts on June 9

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Santa Ana Zoo Announces 2013 Summer Concert Series & Beer Tasting Events

Friends of the Santa Ana Zoo Hosts Musical Guests and Local Craft Breweries to The Santa Ana Zoo

The Friends of Santa Ana Zoo today announced the 2013 “Sunsets at the Zoo” Summer concert series sponsored by Villa Ford of Orange and “Brew at the Zoo” beer tasting events. Starting Sunday, June 9th from 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm, the afterhour’s concert series and tasting events will feature live music, art by local artisans, Zoo animals, Train & Carrousel rides and offer an exclusive beer garden tasting experience, for adults 21 and over, raising funds to help the Zoo. Guests are encouraged to bring a picnic dinner, blanket, family and friends and enjoy the concerts. Continue reading→

The Little Sparrow Cafe is now open for business in Downtown Santa Ana

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The Little Sparrow is open

Downtown Santa Ana’s newest restaurant, the Little Sparrow Cafe, is now open for business, as of this Monday, May 13, 2013, for breakfast and lunch only, Mon-Fri, from 7am – 11am for breakfast and 11 am to 4 pm for lunch.  They are offering coffee, tea, baked goods, and simple egg dishes for breakfast, and hand-crafted original sandwiches and salads for lunch, for eat in or take-out.  They are located at 300 N. Main St., in Santa Ana.  You may call them at (714) 265-7640.

Next week, on Tuesday, May 21, they will start serving dinner as well and they will be opening up their bar. Dinner hours will be Tue-Sat, from 6pm – Midnight.  Dinner fare will be “California bistro,” serving refined dishes in a casual atmosphere. Reservations are suggested. Reservations Available Now. Continue reading→

Manic Hispanic playing in Santa Ana tonight, and other music and events

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One of my all time favorite bands, Manic Hispanic, is playing tonight, on Cinco De Mayo, at Santa Ana’s The Observatory.  With CJ Ramone, CH3 & The Henchman. Doors @ 7pm.  There will be two stages, a Mariachi Band, Taco Bar, Margaritas/Special Cocktails & Piñata’s on the Patio!

No dinner reservations for this show. Taco cart available on back patio! Open to all ages. $17.00. Click here to buy tickets.

Other fun Cinco de Mayo happenings in Santa Ana today and tonight include: Continue reading→

The OC DUI Task Force will be on patrol this Cinco de Mayo

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 Orange County Sheriff's Badge

SHERIFF-CORONER DEPARTMENT
PRESS RELEASE, FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Media Contact: Gail Krause, (714) 647-1840

The Orange County DUI Task Force on Special Patrols for Cinco de Mayo

SANTA ANA, CA – (May 3, 2013) – As the community celebrates Cinco de Mayo, party-goers may indulge themselves with their favorite margarita or tequila and then, unfortunately, choose to get behind the wheel.

This year, the “Avoid the 38” Orange County DUI Task Force is joining with other law enforcement acrossthe nation to encourage everyone to plan ahead this Cinco de Mayo and to never drink and drive. Continue reading→

Drunken Santa Ana driver convicted for accident that killed a 2-year old boy

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Angel Alberto Cruz Perez, 24, Santa Ana

Orange County District Attorney Press Release

For Immediate Release, Case # 11CF3062: May 3, 2013

DRUNKEN DRIVER SENTENCED TO 16 YEARS IN PRISON FOR CRASHING INTO MOTHER CROSSING STREET WITH HER TWO CHILDREN AND KILLING HER 2-YEAR-OLD BOY

SANTA ANA – A drunken driver was sentenced today to 16 years in state prison for killing a 2-year-old boy by crashing into the toddler and his mother and baby sister as they crossed the street. Angel Alberto Cruz Perez, 24, Santa Ana, was found guilty by a jury March 28, 2013, of one felony count each of vehicular manslaughter with gross negligence while intoxicated, driving under the influence causing bodily injury, hit and run with permanent injury or death, and one misdemeanor count of driving a motor vehicle without a license, with sentencing enhancement allegations for causing great bodily injury to a child under 5 years old, fleeing the scene, and an additional injured person. Continue reading→

The SAPD will conduct a DUI checkpoint on April 20, at 2400 W. 5th St.

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SAPD DUI Checkpoint

Santa Ana Police Department Advisory: Police Department conducting a DUI/Drivers License checkpoint Saturday, April 20th 7:30PM – 1:30AM area of 2400 W. 5th Street

The Santa Ana Police Department will be conducting a DUI/Drivers License checkpoint on Saturday, April 20th, 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→

SAPD arrests stabbing suspect Jason Davis, of Santa Ana

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Jacob Davis

Santa Ana Police Department Advisory: Santa Ana Police Homicide Detectives make arrest in stabbing case

Santa Ana Police Homicide Detectives arrest suspect Jacob Davis (22) of Santa Ana.

Homicide Detectives located the suspect in the City of Orange. After his interview with Detectives Davis was booked into Santa Ana Jail for the charge of Attempted Murder. Bail is $500,000.

Summary: Tue, 4/16/13 23:29 hrs: Continue reading→

SAPD looking for a drunk white suspect who stabbed a man at an apartment

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Santa Ana Police Department Advisory: Santa Ana Police Homicide Detectives working stabbing case in the Apartment complex 600 W. 3rd St.

Summary: Tue, 4/16/13 23:29hrs

Officer responded to the apartment complex in the 600 block of west 3rd Street reference a stabbing just accord. Officers located the victim, a male Hispanic in his 20’s, who resides at this apartment with two female roommates. At approximately 2325 hours, the suspect a male friend of one of the female roommates entered the apartment and tried to contact the female resident. The suspect is described as male White, 20’s was believed to be extremely intoxicated and scaring the female resident. The victim tried to intervene and asked the suspect to leave. The suspect grabbed a knife and stabbed the victim multiple times in the upper torso before fleeing on foot. Continue reading→

SAPD DUI checkpoint to take place on 4/5, at 300 N. Main St., in Santa Ana

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SAPD DUI Checkpoint

SAPD Advisory: The Santa Ana Police Department will be conducting a DUI/Drivers License checkpoint on Friday, April 5th, 2013

SANTA ANA POLICE STEP UP DUI ENFORCEMENT

The Santa Ana Police Department will be conducting a DUI/Drivers License checkpoint on Friday, April 5th, 2013. It will begin at 8:00PM and is scheduled to conclude at 2:00AM. It will be conducted in the area of 300 N. Main Street, Santa Ana, CA. Continue reading→

Heritage Museum to host a “Taste of America” on April 6

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Taste of America in the OC logo

The Heritage Museum of Orange County is hosting “A Taste of America in the OC!” on Saturday, April 6, 2013, from 5:30 pm to 9:30 pm.

There are just a few days left to get your tickets for a night of fun with food and beverage tastings by restaurants, wineries, and breweries representing the diverse cuisine found in America. Continue reading→

Santa Ana drunk driver convicted of killing a 2-year-old boy in a crash

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Angel Alberto Cruz Perez, 24, Santa Ana

Orange County District Attorney Press Release

For Immediate Release, Case # 11CF3062: March 28, 2013

DRUNKEN DRIVER CONVICTED OF CRASHING INTO MOTHER CROSSING STREET WITH HER TWO CHILDREN AND KILLING HER 2-YEAR-OLD BOY

SANTA ANA – A drunken driver was convicted today of killing a 2-year-old boy by crashing into the toddler and his mother and baby sister as they crossed the street. Angel Alberto Cruz Perez, 24, Santa Ana, was found guilty by a jury of one felony count each of vehicular manslaughter with gross negligence while intoxicated, driving under the influence causing bodily injury, hit and run with permanent injury or death, and one misdemeanor count of driving a motor vehicle without a license, with sentencing enhancement allegations for causing great bodily injury to a child under 5 years old, fleeing the scene, and an additional injured person. He faces a maximum sentence of 16 years in state prison at his sentencing, May 3, 2013, at 9:00 a.m. in Department C-30, Central Justice Center, Santa Ana. Continue reading→

SAPD to conduct a DUI checkpoint on 3/23 at 500 W. Warner, in Santa Ana

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SAPD DUI Checkpoint

Santa Ana Police Department Advisory: Police Department conducting DUI/Drivers License checkpoint on Saturday, March 23rd 7:30PM 1:30AM area of 500 W. Warner Avenue

SANTA ANA POLICE STEP UP DUI ENFORCEMENT

The Santa Ana Police Department will be conducting a DUI/Drivers License checkpoint on Saturday, March 23rd, 2013. It will begin at 7:30PM and is scheduled to conclude at 1:30AM. It will be conducted in the area of 500 W. Warner Avenue, in the City of Santa Ana. Continue reading→

Drunk Santa Ana driver faces trial for crash that killed a 2-year-old boy

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Angel Alberto Cruz Perez, 24, Santa Ana

Orange County District Attorney Press Release

For Immediate Release, Case # 11CF3062: March 20, 2013

DRUNKEN DRIVER FACES TRIAL FOR CRASHING INTO MOTHER CROSSING STREET WITH TWO BABIES AND KILLING 2-YEAR-OLD BOY

SANTA ANA – A drunken driver faces trial tomorrow for killing a 2-year-old boy by crashing into the toddler and his mother and baby sister as they crossed the street. Angel Alberto Cruz Perez, 24, Santa Ana, is charged with one felony count each of vehicular manslaughter with gross negligence while intoxicated, driving under the influence causing bodily injury, hit and run with permanent injury or death, and one misdemeanor count of driving a motor vehicle without a license, with sentencing enhancement allegations for causing great bodily injury to a child under 5 years old, fleeing the scene, and an additional injured person. If convicted, he faces a maximum sentence of 16 years in state prison. Opening statements are expected to begin tomorrow, Thursday, March 21, 2013, at 9:00 a.m. in Department C-30, Central Justice Center, Santa Ana. Continue reading→

Santa Ana College students implement an anti-binge drinking campaign

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LessThanUThink News Release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 18, 2013
FOR MORE INFORMATION: Christi Rich, LessThanUThink Campaign, 770-364-3737, clrich@crimson.ua.edu

Students Bring Nationally-recognized Anti-Binge Drinking Campaign to Santa Ana
College Campus

Santa Ana College students implement an anti-binge drinking campaign

ORANGE COUNTY, Calif.— This spring, a Santa Ana College student team is reaching out to their peers at a variety of events with the message, “It takes less than you think to moderate consumption of alcohol” as part of a new campus initiative. Continue reading→

St. Patrick’s Day DUI enforcement throughout Orange County

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SAPD DUI Checkpoint

SHERIFF-CORONER DEPARTMENT
COUNTY OF ORANGE, CALIFORNIA
NEWS, FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Media Contact: Gail Krause, (714) 647-1840

St. Patrick’s Day DUI Enforcement Throughout Orange County

SANTA ANA, California (March 15, 2013) – As St. Patrick’s Day approaches, the Orange County ‘Avoid
the 38’ DUI Task Force is urging motorists to plan a safe ride home and never get behind the wheel drunk
or drugged. During this holiday period, law enforcement agencies throughout Orange County will be on
high alert, cracking down on drunk drivers as part of its Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over public safety
campaign. Continue reading→