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Santa Ana family lost their mom and dad in an accident and now need our help

Posted on August 22, 2013 by Art Pedroza Posted in Charities, Family, Santa Ana Leave a comment

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My wife and I drove the kids to New Mexico this summer for our annual family vacation. We visited the Carlsbad Caverns and stopped in Tucson and Tombstone along the way and on the way back. It was a very long drive and along the way we passed a semi truck that flipped on its side. I thought of this as I read about the tragic accident that took the life of a Santa Ana mother and father, Martin Saldana, 50, and Adela Santana, 46, on Saturday, August 10, 2013. This could very well have happened to us! Continue reading→

Cheap Date to play at the 4th Annual Park Santiago Concert in the Park

Posted on August 15, 2013 by Art Pedroza Posted in Entertainment, Family, music, Neighborhood Associations, Santa Ana Leave a comment

The 4th Annual Park Santiago’s Concert in the Park is set for Saturday, August 24, 2013, from 4:00 pm until 11:00 pm, at the Santiago Park Baseball Diamond, located at 601 E Memory Ln., in Santa Ana. This is a family friendly neighborhood Concert in the Park hosted by the Park Santiago Neighborhood Association, and open to everyone!

The awesome local cover band Cheap Date will be performing. Cheap Date includes Mary Walters (who is married to our former Chief of Police and City Manager Paul Walters) and her family – including Ellen Hirota, backup and occasional lead vocalist; Tim Hirota, lead guitarist, vocalist and manager; Peter Hirota, drummer; Ann “Annie” Spencer, backup vocalist and tambourine; and Dominic Hirota, lead vocalist, as well as longtime band members second guitarist Jeff Halili and bassist Brian Satterfield, according to the O.C. Register. Continue reading→

OC Fair’s 3rd Week features Hunter Hayes, Dodgeball, Camels & Chef Chiarello

Posted on July 29, 2013 by Art Pedroza Posted in Costa Mesa, Family, Food, music, OC Fair Leave a comment

Media/Press Contact: Robin Wachner, Communications Department, (714) 708-1543

2013 OC Fair’s Third Week Features Hunter Hayes, Dodgeball, Camels & Celebrity Chef Michael Chiarello

As part of the City Days program, the OC Fair will salute Costa Mesa, Fountain Valley Newport Beach, Garden Grove, Westminster, Buena Park, Cypress, Fullerton and La Palma on select days July 31-August 2 with a community flag salute and discount admission coupons.

Costa Mesa, Calif. (July 29, 2013) – The fun continues at the 2013 OC Fair (July 12-August 11) with the third week of summer activities and concerts as the OC Fair welcomes back the Oasis Camel Dairy Exhibit in Livestock with daily milking demonstrations, hit tribute band performances in The Hangar and outstanding concerts in the Toyota Summer Concert Series at the Pacific Amphitheatre. The Fair is closed Monday and Tuesday. Continue reading→

OC Fair’s 2nd week features Weezer, Monster X Tour and Ozomatli

Posted on July 22, 2013 by Art Pedroza Posted in Costa Mesa, Family, music, Orange County Fair Leave a comment

Media/Press Contact: Robin Wachner, Communications Department, (714) 708-1543

2013 OC Fair’s Second Week Features More Family Fun Plus Performances by Weezer, Monster X Tour and Ozomatli

As part of the City Days program, the OC Fair will salute Huntington Beach, Laguna Beach, Laguna Hills, Laguna Niguel, Laguna Woods, Los Alamitos, Santa Ana, Seal Beach and Stanton on select days July 24-26 with a community flag salute and discount admission coupons.

Costa Mesa, Calif. (July 22, 2013) – The fun continues at the 2013 OC Fair (July 12-August 11) with the second week of summer activities and concerts plus gourmet food trucks on Thursdays and new, outrageous offerings like deep-fried cookie dough and Krispy Kreme Sloppy Joes. The Fair is closed Monday and Tuesday. Continue reading→

National Ice Cream Day specials in Orange County

Posted on July 21, 2013 by Art Pedroza Posted in Family, Food, Santa Ana Leave a comment

If you are looking for something fun to do today consider that today is National Ice Cream Day – and there are a lot of great ice cream specials available.

Farrell’s is taking this one step further with an Ice Cream Eating Challenge and family festival that will be held in Brea today. Click here for details.

National Ice Cream Day Deals 2013: Continue reading→

Get in free to the OC Fair on Wednesday by donating 5 cans of food

Posted on July 15, 2013 by Art Pedroza Posted in Costa Mesa, Family, Food, music, OC Fair Leave a comment

Media/Press Contact: Robin Wachner, Communications Department (714) 708-1543

2013 OC Fair First Full Week Features City Days Saluting Select Orange County Cities Plus Performances by Alan Jackson, Extreme Rodeo and KIDZ BOP Kids Live

The OC Fair will salute Anaheim, Dana Point, Lake Forest, Mission Viejo, Rancho Santa Margarita, San Clemente, and San Juan Capistrano on select days July 17-19 with a community flag salute and discount admission coupons.

Costa Mesa, Calif. (July 15, 2013) – The fun continues at the 2013 OC Fair (July 12-August 11) with the first full week of summer activities and concerts plus gourmet food trucks on Thursdays and new, outrageous offerings like deep-fried cookie dough and Krispy Kreme Sloppy Joes. The Fair is closed Monday & Tuesday. Continue reading→

The 2013 OC Fair opens this Friday – get in for free and much more!

Posted on July 10, 2013 by Art Pedroza Posted in Family, Food, music, OC Fair Leave a comment

Media/Press Contact: Robin Wachner, Communications Department (714) 708-1543

The 2013 OC Fair Opens This Friday – Come & Get Free Admission & Much More

Costa Mesa, Calif. (July 8, 2013) – The 2013 OC Fair will open its gates Friday, July 12, to mark the beginning of the much-anticipated annual tradition that runs until Sunday, August 11 (open Wednesday-Sunday). The theme, “Come & Get It,” brings back familiar favorites, such as the All-Alaskan Pig Races and exhilarating carnival rides, as well as new features including Dr. Entomo’s Palace of Exotic Wonders, a sideshow-type insect exhibit, and the Summer in the Cities Presentation, a nightly multi-faceted celebration of Orange County.

Fairgoers can take advantage of free admission and parking during Opening Hour (Friday, July 12, Noon-1 p.m.) The following promotions are also available on Friday (open Noon-Midnight): Continue reading→

Discounts and deals on admission, food & rides offered at the 2013 OC Fair

Posted on July 3, 2013 by Art Pedroza Posted in Costa Mesa, Family, Orange County Fair Leave a comment

Media/Press Contact: Robin Wachner, Communications Department (714) 708-1543.

Discounts and Deals on Admission, Food & Rides Offered at 2013 OC Fair

Costa Mesa, Calif. (July 3, 2013) – The 2013 OC Fair ( July 12-August 11), themed “Come & Get It,” offers a multitude of promotions, discounts, and deals to allow fairgoers to come and get the most out of the Fair without breaking their budget.

The best, wallet-friendly option is the OC Fair Super Pass which offers the passholder admission all 23 days of the 2013 OC Fair plus express entry at all gates, 2-for-1 tickets for select Pacific Amphitheatre concerts, 20 percent discount on tickets to select events in The Hangar and the Action Sports Arena, and a carnival savings book. The 2013 Super Pass prices are General $35, Senior (60+) $30 and Youth (6-12) $25 and is available for purchase online at ocfair.com/superpass through July 5, from the on-site Box Office at the Pacific Amphitheatre or at any Fair gate during Fair hours. Continue reading→

4th of July celebration to be held in Downtown Santa Ana, on 4th St.

Posted on July 3, 2013 by Art Pedroza Posted in Arts and Culture, Civic Affairs, Entertainment, Family, music, Santa Ana 10 Comments

A musical and cultural festival in honor of the 4th of July will be held in Downtown Santa Ana, on 4th Street (La Plaza) on the 4th of July, from 12 pm to 8 pm. The event will include local artist and community leaders that continue being the voice of the voiceless plus free fireworks for the kids – and live music! Continue reading→

Senator Correa to host Westminster Family Fitness Day on 7/13

Posted on July 1, 2013 by Editor Posted in Entertainment, Family, Health and Medical, Lou Correa, Santa Ana, Sports, Westminster Leave a comment

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SENATOR LOU CORREA HOSTS WESTMINSTER FAMILY FITNESS DAY

(Santa Ana, CA) – Senator Lou Correa in collaboration with other local organizations is hosting the annual Westminster Family Fitness Day at Sigler Park.

The event will take place on Saturday, July 13th, 2013, from 10:00 am – 1:00 pm at Sigler Park located at 7200 Plaza Street, Westminster, CA 92683. Continue reading→

Pick up an OC Fair coupon at the Library or at City Hall, for 7/26

Posted on July 1, 2013 by Art Pedroza Posted in Costa Mesa, Family, Orange County, Santa Ana Leave a comment

Orange County Fair, Press Release

Media/Press Contact: Robin Wachner, Communications Department (714) 708-1543.

The 2013 OC Fair Celebrates Orange County Communities with “Summer In The Cities” Promotion

Costa Mesa, Calif. (June 28, 2013) – The OC Fair is celebrating the spirit of the community with its new Summer In the Cities programming, which includes local entertainment, exhibits and discounts for residents.

On specific days, representatives and residents from cities in Orange County will lead Fairgoers in a Community Flag Salute and singing of the National Anthem at 12:30 p.m. in front of The Hangar. Also, residents of the featured city can enjoy discounted Fair admission with their Summer In the Cities coupon, available at their local city hall or library.

The 2013 OC Fair Summer In the Cities schedule is: Continue reading→

Free 4th of July celebration and fireworks show at Centennial Park today

Posted on June 30, 2013 by Art Pedroza Posted in Civic Affairs, Entertainment, Family, Military Leave a comment

Celebrate Independence Day early, at Centennial Park in Santa Ana. Visit the park on Sunday, June 30th, for a fun filled day of live music, food, and patriotic entertainment, starting at 4 pm. The celebration will be capped off with a fireworks show at 9:00 pm!

The event features: Continue reading→

Free family festival at Santa Ana’s OCCTAC today

Posted on June 29, 2013 by Art Pedroza Posted in Arts and Culture, Entertainment, Family, Food, Santa Ana Leave a comment

The Orange County Children’s Therapeutic Arts Center is hosting a free family festival today, June 29, 2013, with student performances, games, food, art activities, a book give-away, drawings and more.

It takes place from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the center, 2215 N. Broadway. The nonprofit combines arts, academics and creative therapies to serve at-risk youth. Click here to RSVP on Facebook. Continue reading→

RSCCD Trustee Solorio encourages families to have summer adventures

Posted on June 25, 2013 by Art Pedroza Posted in Education, Family, Jose Solorio, Santa Ana, Youth Activities Leave a comment

COMMUNITY COLLEGE TRUSTEE JOSE SOLORIO ENCOURAGES FAMILIES TO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF NEW SUMMER ADVENTURES

ORANGE COUNTY – With schools just out of session, Community College Trustee Jose Solorio would like to bring to light a variety of fun summer activities for kids and their families to enjoy, many of which are free!

Orange County is home to a diverse number of local attractions and activities, and summer presents a great opportunity for families to explore new adventures. These activities include free movie screenings and concerts, arts and crafts exhibits, campouts, sport activities, and festivals held by different cities, libraries, local organizations and businesses. Current economic factors are still leading many families to look for free or low-cost activities to take part in, and fortunately there are many opportunities in our county that are affordable. Continue reading→

Santa Ana father’s toddler is gone but his organs helped four families

Posted on June 15, 2013 by Art Pedroza Posted in Charities, Family, Health and Medical, Santa Ana Leave a comment

Father’s Day: A Reminder of Loss and a Legacy Left Behind

By: Daniel Rodriguez

On Father’s Day I am painfully reminded that my little boy is no longer with me. Since my son Malaikye passed away on August 15, 2011, the special day when that bond is celebrated is especially hard to bear. This is my second Father’s Day without him.

However, it is a time when I think of my son, the wonderful memories we had together, and the legacy he left behind. After passing away, Malaikye was able to be a donor and help four people get a second chance to live thanks to the gift of life. I feel gratitude because of the amazing legacy that he left behind, a legacy of the love he was capable of. Continue reading→