The Santa Ana Police Department is hosting the 2015 National Night Out and Traffic Safety Fair on Tuesday, August 4th from 4 p.m.- 7 p.m. at Jerome Park, located at 726 S. Center Street, in Santa Ana.
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Santa Ana based personal injury attorney recognized for client satisfaction
PRESS RELEASE
Christopher Aitken Has Been Nominated and Accepted as a 2015 AIOPIA’S 10 Best in California For Client Satisfaction
The American Institute of Personal Injury Attorneys has recognized the exceptional performance of California’s Personal Injury Attorney Christopher Aitken as 2015 10 Best Personal Injury Attorneys for Client Satisfaction.
The American Institute of Personal Injury Attorneys is a third-party attorney rating organization that publishes an annual list of the Top 10 Personal Injury attorneys in each state. Attorneys who are selected to the “10 Best” list must pass AIOPIA’s rigorous selection process, which is based on client and/or peer nominations, thorough research, and AIOPIA’s independent evaluation. AIOPIA’s annual list was created to be used as a resource for clients during the attorney selection process. Continue reading
Rabbi recognized for faith-based care at Hoag Hospital
Rabbi Recognized for Faith-based Care at Hoag Hospital
Rabbi Reuven Mintz Receives Fairhaven Memorial Park’s Oliver Halsell Care Award
NEWPORT BEACH, Calif., July 16, 2015 – For Newport Beach resident Rabbi Reuven Mintz, serving others is not just about providing a service to the community – it’s a personal calling. The director of the Chabad Jewish Center in Newport Beach, a leader of The Friendship Circle, and volunteer at Pastoral Care Services at Hoag Hospital, Rabbi Mintz wears many different hats, and his passions lie in making the lives and well being of others a priority during times of need. He also is known for protecting and guiding the lives of others, and offers solace to those whose lives come to an unfortunate end.
Rabbi Mintz is the July/August recipient of Fairhaven’s Oliver Halsell Care Award. Fairhaven Memorial Park & Mortuary, with locations in Santa Ana and Mission Viejo, created the recognition program in 2012 to pay tribute to individuals who have demonstrated exceptional care in their profession and community, improving the lives and spirits of those they help. Continue reading
SAPD arrests a father suspected of assaulting his infant, who may not survive
Santa Ana Police Department
Advisory: SAPD Detectives Investigate Possible Child Homicide
On Friday, 07-17-15, at approximately 8:42 pm, Santa Ana police officers were dispatched to the 800 block of W. Stevens in reference to a baby not breathing. When officers arrived, they confirmed the 3-month old infant was not breathing. Officers and OCFA personnel performed CPR on the infant and he was subsequently transported to CHOC in critical condition.
CHOC medical staff observed signs of physical trauma on the infant. The infant is currently on life support and is not expected to survive. Homicide detectives responded to handle the investigation. Continue reading
New app displays O.C. restaurant health inspection records on your cell phone
Orange County’s New Food Inspection App for iPhone and Android
By: Lisa Bartlett, O.C. Supervisor
The Orange County Health Care Agency developed an app to ensure County residents and visitors are informed about the food safety and sanitation at Orange County’s restaurants and markets. With the county’s new app it has never been easier to access information about the compliance of your favorite local restaurants.
To Download the Environmental Health Food Safety Program’s app to find restaurants near you, view inspection reports from local eateries, and see which facilities have closed, please click here for the iphone app and here for the Android app. Continue reading
DTSA’s Calle Cuatro Marketplace hosting a Sidewalk Summer Sale this weekend
Calle Cuatro Marketplace, a Mexican-inspired marketplace on 4th Street in Downtown Santa Ana, is hosting a Sidewalk Summer Sale this weekend, July 18-19, 2015.
The event features live music, food and clowns, on 4th Street from Main to French St. Continue reading
Car wash to be held today to pay for the funeral expenses of the little girl killed by an SAUSD truck this week
The family and friends of Priscilla Vallejo, the 13-year-old who was killed this week when she was hit by an SAUSD truck while she was riding her bike, are hosting a car wash today, Saturday, July 18, 2015, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., to help raise funds to pay for her funeral expenses. The car wash is being held at Templo Calvario Church located at 2617 W. 5th St., which is near Fairview, in Santa Ana.
Supporters are asked to donate at least $5 and wear blue, her favorite color. Yesterday by the way would have been Priscilla’s 14th birthday. Her Facebook page notes that studied at Mendez Fundamental School, in Santa Ana. Continue reading
The SAPD will host community meetings about the use of body cameras on 7/25 and 8/1
Santa Ana Police Department
The primary purpose of this forum is to get input from the community and provide information related to the current research being conducted by the Santa Ana Police Department. A short presentation will be made on benefits and challenges related to the use of Body-worn Camera Systems in law enforcement with the majority of time being allocated to community input.
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The SAPD will conduct a DUI checkpoint on July 17
Santa Ana Police Department
The Santa Ana Police Department will be conducting a DUI/Drivers License checkpoint on Friday, July 17th, 2015. It will begin at 9:00PM and is scheduled to conclude at 3:00AM. It will be conducted in the area of 1500 E. McFadden Avenue, in the City of Santa Ana. Continue reading
Two women and children hurt in a rollover crash at North Bush and E. Santa Ana Bl.
Picture courtesy of the OCFA
Two women and two children were injured Wednesday afternoon at around noon, after a rollover crash at the intersection of North Bush Street and East Santa Ana Boulevard, in Downtown Santa Ana, according to the O.C. Register.
A silver Jeep SUV drive by a woman in her 30s collided with a gray Toyota car near the intersection. There was another woman around the same age in the Jeep and also two kids, ages 10 and 6. One of the women was trapped in the car for about 20 minutes before OCFA firefighters were able to free her from the SUV. She ended up being taken to Orange County Global Medical Center in Santa Ana, where she was listed in critical condition. Continue reading
Enjoy a BBQ and bash Donald Trump piñatas on July 25 at DTSA’s Lola Gaspar
Lola Gaspar, a restaurant in Downtown Santa Ana, will be hosting a Donald Trump piñata bash and a barbecue on July 25, 2015, from 12 noon to 3 pm, according to the OC Weekly.
They will have five Trump piñatas available for us to smash! The menu that day will include tri-tip, roasted corn, al pastor tacos, and frozen margaritas. Continue reading
Big A Bandit arrested by the FBI and he turned out to be a Santa Ana resident
Another embarrassment for Santa Ana. Turns out the so-called “Big A Bandit,” who got that name because he habitually wore an Angels baseball hat while committing a series of bank robberies in Orange County, lived in Santa Ana.
The man, Robert Paul Simmons, 51, was arrested on Tuesday night, FBI spokeswoman Laura Eimiller said, according to the O.C. Register. Continue reading
OneOC Senior Symposium set for July 23 in Santa Ana
OneOC is hosting a 2015 Senior Symposium on Thursday, July 23 8:30 am – 3:00 pm that will connect seniors with technology, help them avoid scams and abuse, understand depression, drive safer, travel longer, and eat well, and encourage them to engage with their communities and volunteer more often.
This is OneOC’s premiere event informs retirees and active adults 50+ and connects them with their local communities and volunteer opportunities. The event features noted guest speakers on topic related to Health and Wellness, Prevention Education, Disaster Preparedness, Healthy Eating and more. Continue reading
O.C. Supervisor Andrew Do partners with the new Mexican Consul Mario Cuevas
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: JULY 15TH, 2015
CONTACT: BRIAN PROBOLSKY, CELL: 949-533-4254
MEXICAN CONSUL MARIO CUEVAS, SUPERVISOR ANDREW DO FORM FAST FRIENDSHIP TO SERVE ORANGE COUNTY
Santa Ana, California— Mario Cuevas has barely had time to unpack his bags.
But, since arriving at his new post in June, the newly appointed Consul of Mexico has already formed a fast friendship and strong partnership with Orange County Supervisor Andrew Do. The two officials are working together to serve the Latino community in Orange County.
“We’re so privileged to have Consul Cuevas in Orange County,” Supervisor Andrew Do said after a recent breakfast meeting at the Mexican Consulate in Santa Ana. “It’s vital that Orange County work with our partners at the Mexican Consulate to assist new immigrants with necessary public services.” Continue reading
O.C. Supervisor Andrew Do’s lunch with U.S. Ambassador to Vietnam Ted Osius
For Immediate Release: Contact: Brian Probolsky
July 15, 2015 Cell: 949-533-4254
SUPERVISOR ANDREW DO TALKS TRADE, HUMAN RIGHTS WITH U.S. AMBASSADOR TO VIETNAM
On first trip to Little Saigon, Ambassador Ted Osius stops for lunch with Supervisor Andrew Do
Santa Ana, California — Orange County Supervisor Andrew Do welcomed U.S. Ambassador to Vietnam Ted Osius to town on Monday, hosting a private lunch meeting with the diplomat during his first trip to Little Saigon.
The two leaders discussed trade, human rights and other ways to strengthen ties between the Southeast Asian nation and Orange County, which is home to the largest Vietnamese population outside Vietnam. Continue reading