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Fairhaven Memorial Park’s 25th Annual Memorial Day Service set for May 29

Posted on May 2, 2017 by Art Pedroza Posted in Entertainment, Family, Military, Santa Ana, Veterans Leave a comment

From Sea to Shining Sea: Fairhaven Memorial Park’s 25th Annual Memorial Day Service

Join us on Memorial Day to remember and thank the men and women who courageously fought for our freedom. At 10:30 a.m. on Monday, May 29, more than 3,500 individuals will gather at the “From Sea to Shining Sea” Memorial Day service to pay tribute to fallen service members. The 25th annual event will include inspirational speeches from veterans, a performance of the National Anthem by Santa Margarita High freshman Isabelle Freeman, an honor guard, an aerial flyover of World War II-era planes by Memorial Flights, music by OC Sound and the Orange County Concert Band and a white dove release. Continue reading→

The Godinez H.S. Boy’s Soccer team will be honored on the MaxPreps Tour of Champions

Posted on April 16, 2017 by Art Pedroza Posted in Education, Military, Santa Ana, SAUSD, Soccer, Sports Leave a comment

The Godinez High School boys’ varsity soccer team will be presented with the Army National Guard National Ranking Trophy as part of the 12th annual MaxPreps Tour of Champions presented by the Army National Guard. Godinez finished No. 3 in the final rankings and is one of 10 boys’ varsity soccer teams that are being honored on this season’s tour. The presentation will be made during a lunch assembly.

This event is set for Friday, April 21, 2017, at 12:15 p.m. at the Cafeteria at Godinez High School, located at 3002 Centennial Rd., in Santa Ana. Participating in the event will be Godinez H.S. Athletic Director- Greg Coombs, Varsity Soccer Head Coach- Ruben Fernandez, MaxPreps Regional Representative- Josh Canales, and California Army National Guard Representative- SGT Marisa Danya. Continue reading→

Sixteen homeless O.C. Veterans who passed away this year were honored by Pres. Obama

Posted on November 11, 2016 by Art Pedroza Posted in Military, OCDA, Orange County, Santa Ana, Veterans Leave a comment

ORANGE COUNTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY NEWS RELEASE

Date: November 10, 2016

MEDIA ADVISORY

WHO: The Orange County District Attorney Public Administrator’s Office

WHAT: Honored 16 deceased veterans who passed away indigent in 2016. The office of the Public Administrator has unique powers to secure real and personal property until an eligible administrator is appointed. The Public Administrator protects the assets and manages the affairs of deceased residents of Orange County, who at the time of death left no known heirs, no will, no named executor, or an executor who is ineligible. The veterans listed below were issued certificates, signed by President Barack Obama, recognizing them for their service: Continue reading→

Free annual Memorial Day event set for this morning at the Santa Ana Cemetery

Posted on May 30, 2016 by Art Pedroza Posted in Military, Santa Ana, Veterans Leave a comment

The Orange County Cemetery District will host Memorial Day Services honoring veterans at all three of the District’s cemeteries; Anaheim Cemetery, El Toro Memorial Park and Santa Ana Cemetery.

The service will begin at 10:00 am at the Santa Ana Cemetery and 11:00 am at the Anaheim Cemetery and El Toro Memorial Park. Continue reading→

Free annual Memorial Day service at Fairhaven Memorial Park today

Posted on May 30, 2016 by Art Pedroza Posted in Military, Santa Ana, Veterans Leave a comment

Honoring Our Heroes: Fairhaven Memorial Park’s 24th Annual Memorial Day Service

Join Fairhaven Memorial Park on Memorial Day to reflect and thank the men and women who courageously fought for our freedom.

At 10:30 a.m. on Monday, May 30, more than 3,500 individuals will gather at the “Honoring Our Heroes” Memorial Day service to pay tribute to fallen service members. Continue reading→

Groundbreaking for the new Heroes Hall at the OC Fair & Event Center set for 3/16

Posted on March 2, 2016 by Art Pedroza Posted in Costa Mesa, Military, Orange County Leave a comment

A groundbreaking ceremony for the Heroes Hall at the OC Fair & Event Center is set for Wednesday, March 16, from 9 to 10 a.m. at the Costa Mesa Fair and Event Center, located at 88 Fair Drive, in Costa Mesa.

Approved by the OCFEC Board of Directors in 2014, this new exhibit will be available year-round and will focus on the personal stories of veterans and pay homage to the property’s Army airbase roots. The exhibit is expected to encompass more than 12,000 square feet with indoor/outdoor exhibit space. The former “Memorial Gardens” building will be relocated and repurposed as part of the overall exhibit which will also include memorabilia and tributes to California veterans. The expected completion date is Veteran’s Day, November 11, 2016. Continue reading→

Rep. Sanchez honors a decorated Korean War veteran and Holocaust survivor

Posted on December 10, 2015 by Art Pedroza Posted in Garden Grove, Loretta Sanchez, Military, Veterans Leave a comment

Congresswoman Loretta Sanchez, Representing California’s 46th Congressional District

STATEMENT, FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: December 9, 2015

MEDIA CONTACT: Emily Morris, 202-225-2965, Emily.Morris@mail.house.gov

REP. LORETTA SANCHEZ HONORS CORPORAL TIBOR RUBIN’S LIFE AND SERVICE

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congresswoman Loretta Sanchez (CA-46), senior member of the House Armed Services Committee, released the following statement about Corporal Tibor Rubin who passed away on December 5th.

“Garden Grove has lost a remarkably brave and distinguished veteran and Holocaust survivor, Corporal Tibor Rubin. Continue reading→

Goodwill of OC receives $100,000 to support vets, from Edwards Lifesciences

Posted on December 1, 2015 by Art Pedroza Posted in Charities, Military, Santa Ana, Veterans Leave a comment

GOODWILL® OF ORANGE COUNTY TO RECEIVE $100,000 FROM EDWARDS LIFESCIENCES FOUNDATION

Funds will Further Goodwill’s Efforts to Help Local Veterans

SANTA ANA, CA — December 1, 2015 – Goodwill of Orange County announced it will receive $100,000 from Edwards Lifesciences Foundation to support Goodwill’s Tierney Center for Veterans Services, a global approach to serving veterans and their families that helps find resources and services to meet and serve their unique needs, including housing, employment training and job placement, educational advancement, and wellness programs.

Edwards Lifesciences Foundation’s three-year investment will allow Goodwill to enhance the quality of life of veterans and their families living in Orange County by integrating Goodwill’s services with those of other veterans service providers in the community. Continue reading→

OCTA honors employees who served in the U.S. Military at annual Veterans Day event

Posted on November 12, 2015 by Art Pedroza Posted in Garden Grove, Military, OCTA, Transportation, Veterans Leave a comment

OCTA CEO Darrell Johnson speaks to a crowd of OCTA employees who served in the U.S. military during a veterans appreciation event at the OCTA’s Garden Grove base

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Joel Zlotnik, (714) 560-5713, Eric Carpenter (714) 560-5697

FOR MORE INFORMATION: Nov. 12, 2015

OCTA Honors Veterans in Annual Event

Nearly 10 percent of transportation agency’s workforce is made up of those who served in the military

ORANGE – The Orange County Transportation Authority this week honored employees who have served in the military and employees with relatives currently serving during OCTA’s sixth annual Veterans Day Appreciation event.

OCTA employs more than 100 veterans from the Army, Air Force, Navy, Marines and Coast Guard, representing nearly 10 percent of the workforce. OCTA has been recognized by military organizations as a military-friendly employer for its efforts to actively recruit veterans. Continue reading→

Santa Ana’s Career College of California named to the Military Friendly Schools List

Posted on November 8, 2015 by Art Pedroza Posted in Education, Military, Santa Ana, Veterans Leave a comment

For Immediate Release

Career College of California Named to Victory Media’s 2016 Military Friendly® Schools List

Included in national list of Top 25 Vocational and Technical Schools for Veterans

SANTA ANA – Today, Career College of California has been designated a 2016 Military Friendly® School by Victory Media, the leader in successfully connecting the military and civilian worlds, and publisher of G.I. Jobs®, STEM Jobs SM and Military Spouse. The Military Friendly® Schools designation provides service members and their families with transparent, data driven ratings about post‐military education and career opportunities.

Institutions competed for the elite Military Friendly® School title by completing a survey of over 100 questions covering ten categories, including military support on campus, graduation and employment outcomes, and military spouse policies. Survey responses were scored against benchmarks across these key indicators of success. In addition, data was independently tested by EY (Ernst & Young) based upon the weightings and methodology established by Victory Media with guidance from an independent Advisory Board of higher education and recruiting professionals. A full list of board members can be found at MilitaryFriendly.com/advisory‐board. Continue reading→

Santa Ana College to hosts a Soldiers to Scholars wine tasting fundraiser on 11/5

Posted on October 15, 2015 by Art Pedroza Posted in Charities, Education, Entertainment, Military, Santa Ana Leave a comment

For Immediate Release: October 13, 2015

Contact: Judy Iannaccone, Director, Public Affairs, (714) 480-7503, iannaccone_judy@rsccd.edu

Santa Ana College Hosts Soldiers to Scholars Wine Tasting on November 5

Fundraiser Provides Services for Student Veterans

(Santa Ana, CA)— Stacy Palencia isn’t your average community college student.

At 29, she’s older than many of her classmates and her life experience is quite different. While many of them were attending high school, she was serving in the U.S. Navy in support of Operations Iraqi Freedom and Enduring Freedom. While at sea, she helped supply munitions for airborne missions. After returning to the U.S., she served shore duty for two years in Nevada and returned home to Orange County in 2012 with a back injury.

Now, in her second year at Santa Ana College (SAC), Palencia has worked hard to transition from active military service to civilian life. But, fortunately, she hasn’t had to make that transition alone. She said, “The SAC Veterans Resource Center (VRC) has been very helpful. It offers me and other veterans a quiet place to study, computers and printers to use, a book and graphic calculator loan program, academic counselling, help with financial aid and much, much more.” Continue reading→

Former Mrs. Orange County arrested on child porn charges

Posted on October 8, 2015 by Art Pedroza Posted in Crime, Military, Orange County Leave a comment

NEWS, FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contacts: Lt. Jeff Hallock, 714.904.7042, JHallock@ocsd.org

ICE Public Affairs, 949.360.3096, Virginia.C.Kice@ice.dhs.gov

Investigators Seeking Additional Victims of Child Pornography Suspect

SANTA ANA, Calif. (October 8, 2015) – Special agents with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s (ICE) Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) and Orange County Sheriff’s Department investigators arrested an Irvine woman Wednesday who formerly held the title of “Mrs. Orange County” on state charges for producing and distributing child pornography. The investigation was initiated following information obtained from the Naval Criminal Investigative Service (NCIS).

Meghan Breanna Alt, 25, was taken into custody Wednesday afternoon in San Diego County by investigators assigned to the multi-agency Orange County Child Exploitation Task Force (OCCETF). Alt is suspected of using a 4-year-old family member to manufacture child pornography and electronically distribute it for financial gain and/or gifts. Continue reading→

The Santa Ana Zoo will host a Veteran’s Day Celebration on Nov. 11

Posted on August 31, 2015 by Art Pedroza Posted in Entertainment, Military, Santa Ana, Santa Ana Zoo, Veterans, Youth Activities Leave a comment

The Santa Ana Zoo is hosting a Veteran’s Day Celebration on November 11, 2015. Doors will open at 10:00 a.m.
The ceremony will start at 11:00 a.m. The Zoo will close at dusk.

This unique event is to honor people who have served in the U.S Armed Forces. Admission is free for Veterans and their immediate families. Barbeque and free rides on the zoo’s train and carousel will be provided during the day. Continue reading→

Rep. Sanchez honors Korean War Veterans on Armistice Day

Posted on July 27, 2015 by Art Pedroza Posted in Koreans, Loretta Sanchez, Military, Veterans Leave a comment

Congresswoman Loretta Sanchez, Representing California’s 46th Congressional District

STATEMENT, FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 27, 2015

MEDIA CONTACT: Emily Morris, 202-225-2965, Emily.Morris@mail.house.gov

REP. LORETTA SANCHEZ HONORS KOREAN WAR VETERANS ON ARMISTICE DAY

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congresswoman Loretta Sanchez (CA-46), co-chair of the Congressional Caucus on Korea and senior member of the House Armed Services Committee, today released the following statement on National Korean War Veterans Armistice Day, marking the day the Korean War ceasefire agreement was signed on July 27, 1953:

“Today, on National Korean War Veterans Armistice Day, our nation honors the 5.7 million American men and women who served during the Korean War. We pay tribute to 2,611 men and women from California who made the ultimate sacrifice to defend freedom for the people of Korea and the world from the threat of Communism. Those veterans are our country’s source of pride and honor. Continue reading→

Rep. Sanchez to host the 12th Annual O.C. Veterans Fair on July 25, in Orange

Posted on July 24, 2015 by Art Pedroza Posted in Entertainment, Family, Jobs, Loretta Sanchez, Military, Orange, Veterans, Youth Activities Leave a comment

12th Annual O.C. Veterans Fair

Congresswoman Loretta Sanchez, Representing California’s 46th Congressional District

MEDIA ADVISORY, FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 24, 2015

REP. LORETTA SANCHEZ TO HOST ANNUAL VETERANS FAIR ON SATURDAY JULY 25, 2015

WASHINGTON – Congresswoman Loretta Sanchez (CA-46) will attend and speak at her 12th Annual Orange County Veterans Fair, on Saturday, July 25, 2015, from 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. The event will continue to 1 pm.

The event will include free health screenings, employment and career workshops, housing resources, and many more services, including: Continue reading→