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Costa Mesa man arraigned for killing brother and hurting nephew in DUI crash

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Orange County District Attorney Press Release

For Immediate Release, March 13, 2013

DRUNKEN DRIVER TO BE ARRAIGNED FOR KILLING BROTHER AND INJURING NEPHEW IN SINGLE-CAR CRASH

SANTA ANA – A drunken driver will be arraigned today for killing his brother and injuring his nephew by crashing his truck while driving at an unsafe speed. Felix Jacobo Brito, 37, Costa Mesa, is charged with one felony count of vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated without gross negligence, one felony count of driving under the influence causing bodily injury, one misdemeanor count of driving a motor vehicle without a valid license, and sentencing enhancements and allegations for causing bodily injury and death to more than one victim and causing great bodily injury. If convicted, he faces a maximum sentence of seven years in state prison. Brito is being held on $100,000 bail and is scheduled to be arraigned today, Wednesday, March 13, 2013, in Department CJ-1, Central Jail, Santa Ana. The time is to be determined. Continue reading→

Costa Mesa man arrested for possible DUI after a fatal car accident

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Santa Ana Police Department Advisory: Fatal Collision 1200 S. Fairview – driver arrested suspicion of drunk driving and vehicular manslaughter.

On 3/11/13 at approximately 0032 hours, 37 year old Costa Mesa Resident Felix Jacobo Brito was driving southbound on Fairview Street from McFadden. Brito lost control of his vehicle and veered off the roadway into an adjacent flood control channel. As a result of the collision, one of the passengers was ejected from the vehicle and was declared deceased at the scene. Brito and a third occupant were transported to a local hospital for treatment. Continue reading→

So why doesn’t our City Council stop the useless DUI checkpoints?

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Michele Martinez and her pals

I keep receiving DUI checkpoint notices from the SAPD and I have to wonder why our Santa Ana City Council won’t move to cancel theses useless exercises.

Simply put, DUI checkpoints don’t work.  They rarely catch any actual drunk drivers.  Instead they become a hassle for our residents who are undocumented immigrants.  The State of California won’t let them drive legally, so if they get caught driving during a DUI checkpoint they could end up losing their cars, which they depend on to get to and from work.

Our City Council is supposed to be progressive and “vibrant” so why don’t they stop these useless charades? Continue reading→

SAPD DUI Checkpoint set for 3/1 at 1400 S. Bristol St., in Santa Ana

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SAPD DUI Checkpoint

Santa Ana Police Department Advisory: Police Department conducting DUI/Drivers License checkpoint Friday, March 1st, 7:30PM – 1:30AM in 1400 S. Bristol Street.

SANTA ANA POLICE STEP UP DUI ENFORCEMENT

The Santa Ana Police Department will be conducting a DUI/Drivers License checkpoint on Friday, March 1st, 2013. It will begin at 7:30PM and is scheduled to conclude at 1:30AM. It will be conducted in the area of 1400 S. Bristol Street, Santa Ana, CA. Continue reading→

Correa introduces law-enforcement backed bill to strengthen anti-DUI laws

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***PRESS ADVISORY***SENATOR CORREA INTRODUCES LAW ENFORCEMENT-BACKED LEGISLATION TO STRENGTHEN DUI-DRUG LAWSWhat: State Senator Lou Correa (D – Santa Ana) discuss Senate Bill (SB) 289, a measure that would establish a zero tolerance policy for driving under the influence of drugs. Under SB 289, California would make it illegal for a …read more
Read more here: Correa  

SAPD to conduct a DUI checkpoint on 2/16 at 1200 N. Harbor Blvd.

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SAPD DUI Checkpoint

Santa Ana Police Department Advisory: Police Department conducting a DUI/Drivers License checkpoint 2/16/13 7:30PM-1:30AM in the area 1200 N. Harbor Boulevard.

SANTA ANA POLICE STEP UP DUI ENFORCEMENT

The Santa Ana Police Department will be conducting a DUI/Drivers License checkpoint on Saturday, February 16th, 2013. It will begin at 7:30PM and is scheduled to conclude at 1:30AM. It will be conducted in the area of 1200 N. Harbor Boulevard, in the City of Santa Ana. Continue reading→

Library to host a workshop about alcohol and impaired driving on 2/23

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Santa Ana Police Department Community Advisory: Library Announces Cocktails, Mocktails, and More: Debunking the Myths about Alcohol and Impaired Driving Workshop

SANTA ANA, CA (February 7, 2013) – The City of Santa Ana Public Library will be offering a workshop on various myths associated with impaired driving in the community. This workshop, presented by CSP(Community Services Programs)-Project PATH, will be offered in both English and Spanish, and is completely FREE to the public. Continue reading→

Catch Michele Martinez and David Benavides in the act and win a prize!

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Michele Martinez and her pals

Everyone loves blog contests, so we have come up with a real fun one!  How about we give a prize to whoever gets the best video of Santa Ana Council Members David Benavides and/or Michele Martinez drunk in public on their alleged nightly pub crawls?

I am told that they love to hang out at Chapter One: the Modern Local, so try that venue out first. Continue reading→

SAPD DUI checkpoint set for Feb. 1, at 800 W. First St., in Santa Ana

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SAPD DUI Checkpoint

Santa Ana Police Department Advisory: Police Department conducting DUI/Drivers License checkpoint February 1st, 2013 7:30PM-1:30AM area of 800 W. First Street

SANTA ANA POLICE STEP UP DUI ENFORCEMENT

The Santa Ana Police Department will be conducting a DUI/Drivers License checkpoint on Friday, February 1st, 2013. It will begin at 7:30PM and is scheduled to conclude at 1:30AM. It will be conducted in the area of 800 W. First Street, Santa Ana, CA. Continue reading→

Council committee to discuss new citywide liquor license policy on 1/29

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You are invited to be part of the City of Santa Ana’s continued discussion related to citywide liquor license and entertainment policies. The City of Santa Ana’s Public Safety Committee will be deliberating the proposed policy changes on Tuesday, January 29, 2013, at 5:30 p.m., at the Police Department Community Room (60 Civic Center Plaza).

The City of Santa Ana would like your feedback on our initial concepts related to future alcohol and entertainment policies citywide.  Based on a series of previous discussions the following goals have been identified: Continue reading→

SAPD to conduct DUI checkpoint on 1/26, at 1500 E. McFadden

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SAPD DUI Checkpoint

Santa Ana Police Department Advisory: SANTA ANA POLICE STEP UP DUI ENFORCEMENT

The Santa Ana Police Department will be conducting a DUI/Drivers License checkpoint on Saturday, January 26th, 2013. It will begin at 7:30PM and is scheduled to conclude at 1:30AM. It will be conducted in the area of 1500 E. McFadden Avenue, in the City of Santa Ana. Continue reading→

Santa Ana Political Chismes: the return of Thomas Gordon?

Posted on by Posted in 2014 Elections, Alcohol, Cecilia Aguinaga, David Benavides, Democratic Party, Elections, Frank Barbaro, Julio Perez, Labor, Latinos, Michele Martinez, Miguel Pulido, Paul Walters, Politics, Public Safety, Sal Tinajero, Santa Ana 14 Comments

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The Return of Thomas Gordon?

Santa Ana Mayor Pro Tem Sal Tinajero thought he was being rather clever when he moved community activist Thomas Gordon out of his ward, when the City Council changed the Council ward map before the general election in November.  But now I am hearing that Gordon has moved back into Ward 6 – and he will be ready to take on Tinajero in 2014.

Gordon tried to run against Tinajero in 2010, when a Vietnamese American and a Latina also filed to run against Tinajero.  There was evidence that appeared to indicate that Gordon was involved in their campaigns, which made sense as this would have been the ultimate vote split.  But the Santa Ana City Clerk tossed out Gordon’s signatures, including his own, and he waited too long to turn in his signatures, so there wasn’t time to get more. Continue reading→

SAPD DUI checkpoint set for Jan. 11, at 400 S. Fairview St.

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SAPD DUI Checkpoint

Santa Ana Police Department Advisory: Police conducting a DUI/Drivers License checkpoint on January 11th, 7:30PM to 1:30AM, in the area of 400 S. Fairview Street

SANTA ANA POLICE STEP UP DUI ENFORCEMENT

The Santa Ana Police Department will be conducting a DUI/Drivers License checkpoint on Friday, January 11th, 2013. It will begin at 7:30PM and is scheduled to conclude at 1:30AM. It will be conducted in the area of 400 S. Fairview Street, in the City of Santa Ana. Continue reading→

OCTA providing free New Year’s Eve bus rides

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Dec. 26, 2012
FOR MORE INFORMATION: Joel Zlotnik (714) 560-5713, Laura Scheper, (714) 560-5697

OCTA Rings In The New Year With Free Bus Rides

OCTA plays designated driver for 11th year

ORANGE – The Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) is helping make end of the year celebrations safe and hassle-free by providing free bus rides between 6 p.m. on New Year’s Eve, Dec. 31 and 2:30 a.m. on New Year’s Day, Jan. 1. Continue reading→

New Year’s Eve 2013 parties and events in Santa Ana

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Original Mike's New Years Eve

UPDATE: Click here for info about the 2014 New Year’s Eve events in and around Santa Ana.

Original Mike’s is hosting a New Year’s Eve Bash that will feature “Balance” in the Main Room, along with DJ Rico. DJ C-Los will be in Studio 51. They will have a Guest DJ. Champagne Toasts at Midnight.

Here are a lot more great New Year’s Eve parties and events going on in and around Santa Ana this year (if I did not list your event please send me the info): Continue reading→