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Santa Ana City Place sign twirler hit by car, on Main St.

Posted on October 24, 2009 by Art Pedroza Posted in Business, Labor, Latinos, Public Safety, Santa Ana 5 Comments

Sign twirler hit at the City Place

Picture courtesy of the O.C. Register

As I was driving home on Friday, south on Main St., I wondered why the light was out at the intersection of Main and Town and Country – and why there were so many police around.

It turns out that an out of control car hit a man twirling a sign advertising Original Hems, a tailor at the City Place shopping center.

“An older man was driving the Mercury south on Main Street just after 3 p.m. Friday when he lost control near West Town and County Road, said Cmdr. Jeff Owens of the Santa Ana Police Department. A sign twirler working on the sidewalk was hit by the out-of-control Cougar and ended up pinned underneath the car, Owens said,” according to the O.C. Register.

There are some folks in Santa Ana who are entirely opposed to sign twirlers. My concern is for their well-being. Continue reading→

State Senator Lou Correa named “Legislator of the Year”

Posted on October 15, 2009 by Art Pedroza Posted in Business, Lou Correa, Santa Ana Leave a comment

Lou Correa is the Legislator of the Year

California State Senator Lou Correa receiving “Legislator of the Year Award from California Small Business Association President, Betty Jo Toccoli

Congratulations to State Senator Lou Correa, who was named “Legislator of the Year” today by the California Small Business Association and California Small Business Roundtable.

“Senator Correa has continually worked as an advocate for the small business community,” said Betty Jo Toccoli, President California Small Business Association, “The Senator’s extensive knowledge has allowed him to make careful decisions on specific legislation and weigh their impacts on the small business community and job market overall. Senator Correa’s skills and careful decision making have set him apart.”

Here is the full press release from Senator Correa’s office: Continue reading→

Kogi BBQ trucks coming to Santa Ana this week!

Posted on October 12, 2009 by Art Pedroza Posted in Business, Koreans, Latinos, Restaurants, Santa Ana Leave a comment

Kogi Korean Short Rib Taco

The famous Kogi Korean Short Rib Taco

The popular and beloved Kogi BBQ food trucks are coming to Santa Ana!

“Kogi said it would soon start making five nightly stops a week in Orange County. With the birth of Naranja truck (the Los Angeles trucks are called Verde and Azul), regular food stops begin this week in the cities of Santa Ana, Costa Mesa, Anaheim and Orange,” according to the O.C. Register.

Kogi is a fusion of Mexican, American and Korean foods, spun into tantalizing creations, such as their incredible Korean Short Rib Tacos. “These signature tacos include the best trimmings of short ribs in their own special marinade, chopped up nice and small so the flavors dance on your taste buds. On the grill, the fat melts off & the sugars caramelize to create that soft tender texture and deep savory flavor. This is the Kogi crowd favorite,” according to the Kogi website. Continue reading→

Last weekend for $19.95 Main Lobster at McCormick & Schmick’s in Santa Ana

Posted on September 26, 2009 by Art Pedroza Posted in Business, Restaurants, Santa Ana Leave a comment

Main Lobster at McCormick and Schmick's

McCormick & Schmick’s has announced that this is the last weekend that they will offer their Main Lobster dinner starting at only $19.95.

McCormick & Schmick’s is located at the City Place in Santa Ana, across from the MainPlace Mall, at 2791 Main St. Click here for a map and directions. And click here to make a reservation.

McCormick & Schmick’s is known for their seafood but they also have a great Happy Hour featuring unbelievable deals, such as huge cheeseburgers for $2.95 and other dishes from $1.95 to $4.95. Continue reading→

Santa Ana’s Geisha House participating in O.C. Restaurant Week

Posted on September 23, 2009 by Art Pedroza Posted in Business, Restaurants, Santa Ana Leave a comment

Geisha House Restaurant

Santa Ana’s Geisha House restaurant is participating in Orange County Restaurant Week. What does that mean? It means YOU get great lunch and dinner deals, through Saturday, Sep. 26.

Geisha House is located at the City Place shopping center, on Main St., just north of the 5 Freeway, across from the MainPlace Mall. Click here for a map. Click here to make a reservation.

Here is the special Lunch Menu that Geisha House is offering this week: Continue reading→

Habit Burger coming to Santa Ana’s City Place

Posted on September 18, 2009 by Art Pedroza Posted in Business, Restaurants, Santa Ana Leave a comment

Habit Burger coming to Santa Ana

Santa Barbara’s iconic The Habit Burger Grill – known for its juicy ‘charburgers’ — said it plans to open its first Orange County restaurant near the MainPlace mall, at the City Place in Santa Ana, which is located at 2777 N. Main St., according to the Orange County Register.

Apparently the restaurant may be open by December.

These burgers are supposed to be better tasting than In N’ Out burgers! Continue reading→

Alfredo Amezcua’s development committee hits its stride

Posted on September 17, 2009 by Art Pedroza Posted in Business, Latinos, Neighborhood Associations, Redevelopment, Santa Ana 3 Comments

Alfredo Amezcua and Sean Mill

Alfredo Amezcua and Sean Mill

Alfredo Amezcua presided over another meeting of his community organization, the Santa Ana Collaborative for Responsible Development (SACRED) Community Coalition, tonight at the Santa Ana Public Law Center, at 7 pm.

There must have been over 20 in attendance. We heard from Erualdo Gonzalez, who is affiliated with Cal State Fullerton and the Centro Cultural de Mexico; Susan Luevano; and Ezequiel Gutierrez, J.D., from the Public Law Center. They discussed research they have collected in the area affected by the Santa Ana Station District development. Continue reading→