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Patchwork Show, an arts and crafts fair, set for June 15 in DTSA

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2014 Patchwork Festival in Santa Ana

The Patchwork Show, an annual event that draws 180 crafts makers and 5-8,000 people to the downtown Santa Ana area, is set for June 15, 2014.  This free special arts & craft fair will feature high end artisan food makers, textiles, plush toys and vegan body care. There will be three stages of music as well as free interactive stations so that visitors can participate and make crafts.

Area restaurants will also have Father’s Day & event specials throughout the day. The event will feature shuttle service from the Santa Ana Regional Transportation Center (SARTC) to the downtown area to aid with parking. Continue reading→

Public invited to review Santa Ana streetcar plans at three meetings

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Where would the Santa Ana streetcar go

City of Santa Ana

Members of the public are invited to 3 Public Review Meetings on the Santa Ana – Garden Grove Fixed Guideway Project

SANTA ANA (June 10, 2014) – Members of the public are invited to attend three Public Review Meetings to learn about and provide comments on any possible social, economic and environmental issues related to the Santa Ana – Garden Grove Fixed Guideway Project. This transportation project, a partnership between the Cities of Santa Ana, Garden Grove and the Orange County Transportation Authority, would provide a convenient connection from the Metrolink commuter rail service at the Santa Ana Regional Transportation Center (SARTC) and move commuters, visitors and area residents between the transportation center and key activity and employment centers in Santa Ana and Garden Grove. Continue reading→

2014 OC NAACP Juneteenth Celebration set for June 21 in Garden Grove

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Juneteenth

The 2014 Orange County NAACP Juneteenth Celebration will be hosted on Saturday, June 21, 2014, from 11 am to 6 pm, at the Elks Lodge located at 11551 Trask Ave, in Garden Grove.

This is the African American Independence Day.  The event will feature “Lakeside” Captain Mark Wood Jr.

  • Free Fun for the Whole Family
  • Vendors, Games, Good People
  • Food and Beverages

The event includes: Continue reading→

Find out how to create your legacy through writing from June 16-20

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Create your legacy

A workshop on “Creating Your Legacy Through Writing” is set for June 16-June 20, 2014, from 12 pm-2 pm at the Garfield Community Center, located at 501 N. Lacy, in Santa Ana.

This is a FREE bilingual writing workshop for seniors (ages 55+) with Sarah Rafael García, author of “Las Niñas,” with a special lunchtime reading on Friday, June 20, 2014 at 1 pm (open to the public). Continue reading→

Art Mania set for tonight in Downtown Santa Ana

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Santa Ana Art Mania

Come celebrate with the biggest names in the City of Santa Ana during Art Mania at the First Saturday Art Walk, this event was put together by Konsept to showcase the coolest of them coolest, over 20 vendors, live music and the worlds most sexiest people.  The event is set for tonight, Saturday, June 7, from 6 to 10 pm.

Art By:

・Roger Eyes R
・Fernando The Artist
・El Vago Mago
・Beverly Salas
・James Fratzke
・Sean Robertson
・Charles Balara
・Will Eudave
・Jouvon Michael Kingsby
・Aaron Alvarez
・Mike Ziobrowski
・Salima Allen
・Kenos One
・Ritchie Kong
・Amy Rodriguez
・Randy Jim
+ Many More Continue reading→

Councilman Reyna to launch his mayoral campaign today

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Roman Reyna mayoral campaign kick off

Santa Ana Councilman Roman Reyna, looking to unseat ten-term Mayor Miguel Pulido in the November election, will kick off his mayoral campaign Saturday pledging to stamp out “backroom deals” and increase City Hall transparency, according to the Voice of OC.

Reyna’s fundraiser features most, but not all, of his Council colleagues and will be held at Original Mike’s, at 100 South Main St., in Santa Ana, at 11 am today, Saturday, June 7.  Be careful.  Original Mike’s received three health violations in April, including “Lack of/Unsanitary/Condition Walls/Floors/Ceilings.”  And they received six health violations in March, including “Evidence of Vermin Activity/Presence of Animals/Insects.”  Yum!

He is holding the fundraiser on Garage Sale weekend so most of his supporters likely won’t be there.   Continue reading→

City announces special City Council Meeting on homelessness

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Homeless

City of Santa Ana

Community Alert: City of Santa Ana Announces Special City Council Meeting on Homelessness

On Thursday, June 12th, the City of Santa Ana will hold a Special City Council Meeting on Homelessness starting at 4:00 pm in the Council Chambers (22 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA). The Special Council Meeting will serve as a work study session to review the history, policies and opportunities related to addressing homelessness in Santa Ana and throughout Orange County.

The official meeting agenda is available here. Continue reading→

An SAUSD high school student with perfect attendance will win a new car on 6/7

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SAUSD free car

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 2, 2014

Contact: Deidra Powell, Chief Communications Officer, (714) 558-5555 Office, (714) 673-4995 Mobile

Media Advisory: Saturday, June 7 Car Giveaway

One High School Student with Perfect Attendance Will Win a 2014 Chevy Sonic!

Event: One lucky Santa Ana Unified School District high school student, who has had perfect attendance all year long, will be the winner of a brand new car as part of the Perfect Attendance Car Giveaway promotion courtesy of Bruce Hamlin, Owner of Guaranty Chevrolet, located at 711 East 17th Street in Santa Ana. Every year, Hamlin hosts a celebration in the Guaranty Chevrolet showroom for nearly 800 eligible high school students. “The main reason we do this is to help the community. The more students that attend classes daily, the more educated the student becomes. Those are the people that become good citizens and therefore help the community. I feel its beholden on the businesses in each community to help keep our communities strong and safe.” said Hamlin. Continue reading→

Fundraiser for Cecilia Aguinaga’s School Board campaign set for 6/5

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Ceci Aguinaga for SAUSD School Board

Cecilia Aguinaga, a leading candidate for the SAUSD School Board election in November, is hosting a campaign fundraising reception on June 5, from 5 to 7 pm, at The Avocado restaurant located at 2525 N. Grand Ave., in Santa Ana.

Congresswoman Loretta Sanchez and Santa Ana Councilman Vincent Sarmiento are headlining the fundraising reception. Continue reading→

Paul Walters will receive an Ambassador of Peace Award on June 6

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Former SAPD Chief Paul Walters

The Violence Prevention Coalition of Orange County is awarding former Santa Ana Police Chief Paul Walters an Cfor his outstanding personal commitment to the prevention of violence.

Their Ambassador of Peace Awards luncheon will take place on June 6, 2014 from 11:30 am to 2 pm, at the Promenade Turnip Rose located at 1570 Scenic Ave, in Costa Mesa. Continue reading→

Neighborhood Watch Block Captains Network Safety Fair and Forum set for 6/7

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Santa Ana Neighborhood Watch Safety Fair A Neighborhood Watch Block Captains Network Safety Fair and Forum is set for Saturday, June 7, 2014, at the Southwest Senior Center, located at 2201 W. McFadden Ave., in Santa Ana, at Center/McFadden. 10am—11am: Meet and Greet with Police representatives and community members from the Santa Ana’s Neighborhood Watch Program. The Safety Fair will focus on the following topics:

  • How to start a Neighborhood Watch Program and get your Neighborhood
  • How to start a NEXTDOOR social network for your neighborhood
  • Narcotic Awareness: How to report drug activity in your neighborhood
  • Police Resources & Meet your Police Commander from your assigned district

Continue reading→

Veterans Resource Center to open at the Santa Ana Library on June 20

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Santa Ana Library Veterans Resource

City of Santa Ana

CommunityAlert: VETERANS RESOURCE CENTER GRAND OPENING AT THE SANTA ANA PUBLIC LIBRARY

SANTA ANA, CA – Recognizing the need to reach and serve the needs of our veterans and their families, the Santa Ana Public Library, with the support of the State Library and in coordination with CalVet, will be opening a Veterans Resource Center on June 20th. The Center’s mission is to respond to our veteran community’s informational, educational, and personal needs by connecting them with the services and resources available for their use.

The Center provides veterans an area to engage in researching benefits, completing applications, and, on occasion, meeting with veteran service organization representatives. The Veterans Resource Center is made possible in collaboration with Veterans Upward Bound at Santa Ana College. Continue reading→

First Annual Santa Ana Chalk Walk set for June 7

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Santa Ana Chalk Walk

Itʼs Official, the First Annual Santa Ana Chalk Walk will be held on June 7th, 2014 from 12pm to 8pm in downtown Santa Ana. The iconic and colorful “Calle Cuatro” was chosen as the events theme by the Santa Ana Business Council and MC Gallery – producers and organizers of the event.

A Chalk Art Contest will be in full swing as attendees stroll along Sycamore Street between 4th & 5th Street listening to a diverse selection of live music acts. Along with the contest and live entertainment, onlookers can shop at the various retail and art booths or grab a tasty treat at the food vender and food truck of their choice! Continue reading→

Saddleback High School’s Spring Pops Concert set for tonight at 7 pm

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Saddleback High School Band

Saddleback High School Spring Pops Concert

Saddleback High School Spring Pops Concert is set for tonight, Wednesday, May 28th from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the Saddleback High School Forum.

Come out and support Saddleback’s Wind Ensemble, Concert Band, Beginning Band, and Jazz Band as they preform music from popular movies like Inception, James Bond- Sky Fall, Transformers, Indiana Jones, Jaws, Incredibles, Back to the Future, Jurassic Park, and more! Continue reading→