California Highway Patrol officials are investigating a crash involving a police officer and his K-9 companion in Santa Ana that happened on Broadway Street and 18th Street on Saturday at around 6 pm, according to ABC News. Continue reading
Category Archives: Santa Ana
There were 26 crimes reported in Santa Ana on Saturday, Nov. 16
There were 26 crimes reported in Santa Ana on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2013, by our friends at CrimeMapping.
Here is our latest Daily Santa Ana Crime Report: Continue reading
Free acupuncture this Sunday at Blue Heart Acupuncture in Orange
Do you love the idea of making acupuncture more accessible to everyone? Do you enjoy supporting a local social business? Are you curious about acupuncture?
Join Blue Heart Acupuncture this Sunday, November 17, 2013, for their Grand Opening from 2-6pm for free treatments, refreshments, face painting and all around good fun! You are welcome to invite friends and family who might benefit, too. Continue reading
Konsept Art and Music Festival set for Dec. 7 in Downtown Santa Ana
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Konsept presents Art and Music Festival
The festivities continue for Konsept as they celebrate their two year anniversary on December 7, 2013 in their first Art and Music Festival. The event will take place in the Plaza Santa Ana found on 305 E 4th Street, Santa Ana, CA 92701 from 2pm-10pm.
With admission free of charge, curious wanderers of all ages may enter the festival to feel a sense of what Downtown Santa Ana Artist Village is all about and to see why Konsept was awarded the 2013 Best Art Collective in Orange County by OC Weekly. Although music is the main focus of this event, our artists, designers and even balloon makers will be sharing the plaza for an unforgettable celebration. Continue reading
2.4 M earthquake strikes in Orange at 3:42 pm
Did you feel that? A 2.4 magnitude earthquake struck in Orange, CA, at 3:42 pm today, according to the U.S.G.S.
This quake was felt in nearby cities, including Santa Ana, Anaheim and Irvine.
Here are links to informative sites about earthquake preparedness and safety courtesy of the American Red Cross: Continue reading
O.C. Clerk-Recorder’s offices open on Saturdays, today and on 12/14
By: Orange County Supervisor Todd Spitzer
After the Board of Supervisors appointed Hugh Nguyen as Orange County Clerk-Recorder in April, Nguyen implemented a series of changes ranging from fiscal accountability reforms to stronger personnel oversight. Part of the changes include better customer service for the people of Orange County. The Clerk-Recorder’s office is now open one Saturday a month to accommodate Orange County residents.
“I am so proud that over the past several months, our new Clerk-Recorder has acted swiftly to produce not only responsible government, but also responsive government,” Supervisor Todd Spitzer said. “These special Saturday openings allow working families to get the critical documents they need.” Continue reading
Welcome breakfast for new SAUSD Superintendent Dr. Miller set for 11/21
THE EVENT: Santa Ana Unified School District Board of Education together with Santa Ana Public Schools Foundation are holding a Welcome Breakfast for New District Superintendent Dr. Rick Miller. The event will take place on Thursday, November 21, 2013 from 7:00 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. at Godinez Fundamental High School.
Proceeds from this event are to benefit the SAPSF Scholarship fund, music and art programs, and the Educator Make a Difference Grant programs. Please post on your community calendar and consider providing coverage for this community event that will bring state, county, and city elected officials and business and community leaders of Orange County together to support the students and staff of the Santa Ana Unified School District community. Continue reading
Battle of the SAUSD’s High School Marching Bands set for Nov. 20
Battle of the Bands – SAUSD’s Annual Marching Band Showcase
THE EVENT: Santa Ana Unified School District (SAUSD) is bringing the rhythm of feet and the sound of drums to Segerstrom High School Wednesday, Nov. 20. SAUSD will host its Annual Marching Band Showcase starting at 7 p.m. Admission is free.
The event will feature marching bands from Century, Godinez Fundamental, Saddleback, Santa Ana, Segerstrom, and Valley High schools. Continue reading
The SAUSD and the City to celebrate new community center at Garfield Elem.
Contact: Deidra Powell, Chief Communications Officer, Deidra.powell@sausd.us, (714) 558-5555
SAUSD AND CITY CELEBRATE GARFIELD COMMUNITY CENTER OPENING WITH RIBBON CUTTING CEREMONY
SANTA ANA, CA (November, 15, 2013) – An innovate approach to provide a new Community Center to students and area residents will have its ribbon cutting ceremony on Monday, November 18, 2013 at 11:30 a.m. at James A. Garfield Elementary School, located at 850 Brown Street in Santa Ana.
A 2-story, 10,000 square foot Community Center has been built in order to be jointly operated between the Santa Ana Unified School District and the City of Santa Ana. This partnership will add much needed benefits to both the students and families from the surrounding neighborhoods. The concept for this project was made by a coalition of residents that identified a need for a local community center. Continue reading
There were 26 crimes reported in Santa Ana on Friday, Nov. 15
There were 26 crimes reported in Santa Ana on Friday, Nov. 15, 2013, by our friends at CrimeMapping.
Here is our latest Daily Santa Ana Crime Report: Continue reading
Wrong way collision kills one, hurts three, at McFadden and Mohawk Drive
Picture courtesy of KTLA News
On Saturday, November 16th, 2013 at 1:48 am, patrol officers responded to a report of a two-vehicle traffic collision at the intersection of McFadden Avenue and Mohawk Drive. The officers located one vehicle that had three trapped/injured occupants and requested the assistance of OCFA and Medics. The vehicles involved were a ’89 silver Nissan Sentra and a ’06 black Chevrolet Silverado 2500 pickup truck. Firefighters were required to utilize heavy equipment to extricate the three male adult occupants. Continue reading
Exclusive – Mayor Pulido responds to latest unfair VOC slam on him
OCEA boss Nick Berardino has a grudge with Mayor Pulido
The Voice of OC is reporting that Santa Ana Mayor Miguel Pulido voted for a $1.35-million no-bid city contract with a local auto parts firm just over a year after he and members of his family purchased a home from the store owner for $230,000 less than its fair market value.
As usual when the VOC attacks Pulido you have to dig a little deeper to figure out how contrived these attacks are. I spoke to Mayor Pulido and he was happy to explain what happened. Continue reading
Villa Park wrestling coach facing felony count of child abuse and battery
Orange County District Attorney Media Advisory
For Immediate Release, Case # TBA: November 15, 2013
WHO: Emmanuel Hugo Hernandez, 26, Orange
WHAT: Will be arraigned today on one felony count each of child abuse and battery causing serious bodily injury. The defendant is accused of being a walk-on wrestling coach at Villa Park High School and putting a 17-year-old student in a wrestling choke hold, causing the victim to go unconscious. Hernandez is accused of punching the unconscious victim twice in the side of the head and then fleeing the scene. If convicted, he faces a maximum sentence of six years in state prison. He is being held on $100,000 bail. Continue reading
Doctor to be charged with felonies for crash that killed two Santa Ana men
Orange County District Attorney Press Release
For Immediate Release, Case # 13HF3347: November 15, 2013
NEWPORT BEACH – A doctor is scheduled to be arraigned Monday for killing two men in a high-speed crash while driving into oncoming traffic on the highway. Robert McFarland Pettis, 48, Laguna Beach, is charged with two felony counts of vehicular manslaughter with gross negligence, one felony count of driving the wrong way on a divided highway causing death, and sentencing enhancements for inflicting great bodily harm. If convicted, he faces a maximum sentence of nine years and eight months in state prison. He is scheduled to be arraigned Monday, Nov. 18, 2013, at 8:30 a.m. in Department H-1, Harbor Justice Center, Newport Beach. Continue reading
Developmentally disabled adult missing in Stanton area
Orange County Sheriff
MISSING PERSON BULLETIN – Developmentally Disabled Adult
On November 14, 2013, at approximately 1:10 pm, Fowziya Omar Igalle walked away from family members in the area of Cerritos and Gilbert in the city of Stanton, California. Ms. Igalle has the mental capacity of a 4-year-old child. She does not speak English and speaks very little of her native language. She was wearing a black headdress, a green dress, and yellow sandals. Continue reading