A fire occurred at the 2900 block of W. 1st Street in Santa Ana this afternoon, according to the OCFA.
Approximately 30 firefighters dealt with exposure problems on each side of the burning building. Continue reading
Category Archives: Santa Ana
This week’s Cochino List includes Great Khan’s, Big K’s Burgers and Los Portales
The OC Health Care Agency has released a list of the eateries they inspected and shut down for the week of Jan. 19-26. Most of these eateries reopen pretty quickly after the health inspectors determine their issues have been resolved. Here is the list:
- Great Khan’s Mongolian Festival at MainPlace Mall, 2800 N. Main St., Santa Ana; rodent infestation; closed Jan. 24, reopened Jan. 24.
- Big K’s Burgers, 1320 W. First St., Santa Ana; cockroach infestation; closed Jan. 22, reopened Jan. 22.
- Los Portales Restaurante, 1400 W. McFadden Ave., Santa Ana; cockroach infestation; closed Jan. 24, reopened Jan. 25.
- Soiree Event Planning & Catering, 2727 S. Shannon St., Santa Ana, cockroach infestation; closed Jan. 24, reopened Jan. 24.
Santa Ana creates a Quality of Life Team to deal with complaints about the homeless
In response to increased concerns regarding the County of Orange’s decision to displace a large volume of individuals currently residing along the Santa Ana Riverbed, a Quality of Life Team (QOLT) was established.
Starting on January 22, 2018, the City of Santa Ana adopted and kicked off this “pilot” interdepartmental team to address quality of life issues throughout the City that will run for a period of 30 days utilizing existing resources. This group was comprised of staff from the offices of SAPD, Parks and Recreation, Public Works, Community Development , Community Preservation , City Attorney and the City Manager. Continue reading
O.C. Deputy District Attorney Cazares named chair of the OC Bar’s Criminal Law Section
ORANGE COUNTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY NEWS RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Date: January 25, 2018
SANTA ANA, Calif. – Deputy District Attorney Craig Cazares of the Orange County District Attorney’s Office (OCDA) was named Chair of the Orange County Bar Association’s (OCBA) Criminal Law section for 2018.
The OCDA is the largest law firm in Orange County and employs over 250 attorneys who review and prosecute cases ranging from misdemeanor DUIs to special circumstances murders in over 34 cities in Orange County. The OCBA is one of the largest voluntary bar associations in California, with over 9,000 memberswho meet regularly in sections and committees dedicated to discussing several areas of law. The OCBA Criminal Law section serves as a forum for open discussions, networking, and continuing legal education for the practice of criminal law. Continue reading
Orange County establishes a newly restructured commission to end homelessness
On January 23, 2018, the Orange County Board of Supervisors approved the formation of the newly restructured Commission to End Homelessness, representing a transition to a regional, systems-based approach to solving homelessness.
The Board approved a Ten Year Plan to End Homelessness in 2012, and the previously existing commission, community partners and governmental agencies have made several strides in the implementation of the plan’s goals. Continue reading
Missing 70-year-old Santa Ana man located and reunited with his family
Santa Ana Police Department
Advisory: UPDATE – Missing 70 Year Old Male Located
Missing 70 year old male has been located and reunited with his family. Continue reading
Santa Ana man arrested for allegedly a couple and burning their tent
Santa Ana Police Department
Advisory: SAPD Detectives And OCFA Arson Investigators Make An Arrest In Attempted Murder/Arson Case
Suspect/Arrested: James Anthony Lawlor (35) Santa Ana
On Friday, 01/19/2018 at 8:20 am, SAPD officers responded to the vacant lot in the 1300 block of West Tolliver for a tent fire. Officers located the fire and two victims, one male and one female, who advised they were inside their tent when the suspect, who they described as male Hispanic, 35-40 years old, wearing black slacks and a black coat, approached their tent. The suspect then told the occupants they had 15 minutes to leave the area or he would return with his Glock handgun. The male occupant in the tent stuck his head out to talk to the suspect and was immediately kicked twice on the head by the suspect. Continue reading
The OC Board of Supervisors took several actions today to help the homeless
Actions Taken Today to Help the Homeless
Today, the Orange County Board of Supervisors took several actions to help the homeless: Continue reading
You are going to need the new DMV Real ID to board domestic flights by 2020
Senator Janet Nguyen Alerts Residents to New Identification Requirements to Board Domestic Flights
(Garden Grove, CA) State Senator Janet Nguyen is informing California residents that beginning January 22, 2018, the California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) will be offering REAL ID compliant driver licenses and identification cards. As mandated by the REAL ID Act of 2005, a REAL ID, U.S. Passport or military ID will be required by the federal government to board domestic flights or to access some federal facilities starting on October 1, 2020.
“If you use your driver’s license or ID card to get through airport security or to access a federal facility this will soon change,” said Senator Janet Nguyen. “As a state, we are working diligently to meet the new standards set by the federal government and will be making available REAL ID compliant driver licenses and identification cards at all DMV locations throughout the State of California.” Continue reading
The City of Santa Ana shut down Sky High and another illegal pot dispensary today
Sky High Holistic, an infamous medical marijuana dispensary that sued the City of Santa Ana and got an award of $100K after SAPD police officers raided them back in 2015, was raided again today as Santa Ana Code Enforcement and police officers finally closed down the illegal business, according to the O.C. Register.
The lawsuit in 2015 was due to the fact that several SAPD police officers busted Sky High’s video equipment while eating their granola bars. They also threatened a disabled woman. Continue reading
$1.9B I-405 improvement project to kick off on Jan. 26
$1.9 Billion I-405 Improvement Project Kicks Off
The largest highway project under construction in the state to deliver relief on busiest stretch of highway in the nation
The Orange County Transportation Authority, in cooperation with Caltrans, is leading the I-405 Improvement Project between State Route 73 in Costa Mesa and Interstate 605 at the Orange County border with Los Angeles County.
The $1.9 billion project, funded with a combination of local, state and federal funds, will be the largest highway project under construction in California. Continue reading
Nonprofit offers free bilingual childbirth prep classes in Santa Ana
MOMS ORANGE COUNTY OFFERS FREE CHILDBIRTH PREPARATION CLASSES FOR ENGLISH AND SPANISH-SPEAKING EXPECTANT PARENTS
Four-Week Sessions Available Throughout 2018, Beginning February 6 to Help Expecting Orange County Couples Have Healthy Babies
Santa Ana, Calif. (January 19, 2018) – MOMS Orange County, a Santa Ana-based nonprofit dedicated to helping mothers and their families have healthy babies, is pleased to announce the start of its four-class childbirth preparation series for English-speaking participants beginning Feb. 6 at its main office in Santa Ana. The series repeats throughout 2018 with classes in Spanish offered during alternating months. Continue reading
The OC Supervisors direct $15M for mental health housing to aid the homeless
Chairman Andrew Do and Vice Chairman Shawn Nelson directed the Orange County Health Care Agency to use $15 million of available unspent Mental Health Services Act (MHSA) funds for mental health housing projects. This funding is aimed at increasing the number of mental health housing units available in Orange County to house chronically homeless individuals with severe mental illnesses.
The directive was introduced by Chairman Andrew Do and seconded by Vice Chairman Shawn Nelson, both of whom have worked collaboratively to bring this to the Board of Supervisors. The Board approved the motion unanimously. This additional funding will be critical in completing future projects for MHSA Housing. Continue reading
Eduardo Ramirez identified as the man who was fatally struck by a Metrolink train on Wednesday
The Orange County Coroner has identified Eduardo Ramirez, 48-years-old, as the man who died when he was struck by a Metrolink train this past Wednesday, some time before 4:30 a.m., at the 1100 block of Fairhaven Ave., in Santa Ana.
Ramirez was declared dead at 4:31 a.m., at the scene. Continue reading
A pregnant woman was shot in a parked car near Kidworks last night
Pregnant woman shot near Kidworks
Somebody shot a pregnant woman who was sitting in a parked car at the 1900 block of West Myrtle Street, in Santa Ana. last night at about 8:37 p.m., according to the O.C. Register.
She was taken to a local hospital for treatment. The woman and her unborn child are expected to survive. Continue reading