Three teenagers are among eight suspects arrested in connection with a violent melee that followed the U.S. Open surf contest in Huntington Beach, police announced Monday, according to NBC News. those arrested included men from Anaheim and Santa Ana. here is the list of the men arrested and the charges they are facing, courtesy of the Huntington Beach Police Department: Continue reading
Category Archives: Santa Ana
Council Member Angie Amezcua MIA in Ward 3
We reviewed Santa Ana Councilman David Benavides’ official city calendar, for the month of June, 2013, yesterday. Today we are taking a look at Council Woman Angelica “Angie” Amezcua’s city calendar – and boy is it empty. Amezcua represents Ward 3 on the City Council.
While Benavides has spent 90% of his time outside of his Ward, Amezcua has done almost nothing in her own Ward.
Let’s have a look at Angie’s calendar (note that I did not include the City Council meetings as she has to attend those): Continue reading
Daily Santa Ana Crime Report – 29 new crimes on Monday, July 29
Santa Ana’s Police Department got busy on Monday, July 289, 2013, as 29 new crimes were committed in town, according to our friends at CrimeMapping. The crimes ranged from DUIs to Domestic Violence to Thefts from Cars. It was a bad day overall.
Here is our latest Daily Santa Ana Crime Report: Continue reading
OC Sheriff and OC Dept. of Ed. partner to strengthen school safety
NEWS RELEASE
Contacts: Arthur Cummins, Ed.D., Administrator, Orange County Department of Education, 714-327-1071
Lt. Jeff Hallock, Public Information Officer, Orange County Sheriff’s Department, 714-904-7042
Orange County Law Enforcement Agencies and Educators Partner to Strengthen School Safety
COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA (July 29, 2013) – In response to the Sandy Hook tragedy and other incidents of violence in the nation, there has been a call to protect children and create safer school climates. Proposed solutions include, hiring additional school resource officers, counselors, and mental health professionals, and promoting collaboration between schools and law enforcement in developing comprehensive emergency plans, which includes hands-on training. Continue reading
Council Member David Benavides is barely representing Ward 4
It would appear that Santa Ana Councilman P. David Benavides has forgotten which Ward he was elected to serve. He is supposed to be representing Ward 4 – but let’s take a look at his official June calendar and see what he was really up to last month:
- On June 1, he did hold his regular community office hours – but then he went to theLatino Health Access “Green Heart Families Park & Community Center” Grand Opening – according to the O.C. Register that park is on 4th St., in Downtown Santa Ana – that happens to be located in Ward 2 – which is represented by Council Member Michele Martinez. Continue reading
Daily Santa Ana Crime Report – 27 new crimes on Sunday, July 28
There were 27 new crimes committed on Sunday, July 28, 2013, according to our friends at CrimeMapping. These crimes included four DUIs and four Disorderly Conducts/Drunk. Remember that our City Council recently passed an ordinance making it easier to open more bars in our downtown area!
Here is our latest Daily Santa Ana Crime Report:
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Domestic Violence | 2013-20837 | 1300 BLOCK N DURANT ST | Santa Ana Police | 7/28/2013 11:14:00 PM | Map It |
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Disorderly Conduct/Drunk | 2013-20833 | 800 BLOCK S HARBOR BL | Santa Ana Police | 7/28/2013 10:37:00 PM | Map It |
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Vehicle Theft | 2013-20832 | 2900 BLOCK N BRISTOL ST | Santa Ana Police | 7/28/2013 10:36:00 PM | Map It |
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Domestic Violence | 2013-20831 | 800 BLOCK N GARFIELD ST | Santa Ana Police | 7/28/2013 10:13:00 PM | Map It |
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Disorderly Conduct/Drunk | 2013-20828 | 1000 BLOCK W BISHOP ST | Santa Ana Police | 7/28/2013 9:22:00 PM | Map It |
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Domestic Violence | 2013-20827 | 1500 BLOCK N SPURGEON ST | Santa Ana Police | 7/28/2013 8:46:00 PM | Map It |
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Domestic Violence | 2013-20826 | 4000 BLOCK W 5TH | Santa Ana Police | 7/28/2013 8:40:00 PM | Map It |
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Petty Theft | 2013-20824 | 600 BLOCK N ROSS ST | Santa Ana Police | 7/28/2013 7:43:00 PM | Map It |
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Domestic Violence | 2013-20820 | 400 BLOCK S SHELTON ST | Santa Ana Police | 7/28/2013 6:56:00 PM | Map It |
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Domestic Violence | 2013-20817 | 1400 BLOCK S TOWNSEND ST | Santa Ana Police | 7/28/2013 6:42:00 PM | Map It |
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Petty Theft | 2013-20809 | 3600 BLOCK W MCFADDEN AV | Santa Ana Police | 7/28/2013 6:42:00 PM | Map It |
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Domestic Violence | 2013-20810 | 300 BLOCK S FLOWER ST | Santa Ana Police | 7/28/2013 5:52:00 PM | Map It |
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Robbery/Person | 2013-20804 | 900 BLOCK W HIGHLAND ST | Santa Ana Police | 7/28/2013 4:11:00 PM | Map It |
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Domestic Violence | 2013-20794 | 1300 BLOCK N ROSS ST | Santa Ana Police | 7/28/2013 12:51:00 PM | Map It |
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Domestic Violence | 2013-20783 | 500 BLOCK S SULLIVAN ST | Santa Ana Police | 7/28/2013 8:30:00 AM | Map It |
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Burglary/Residential | 2013-20780 | 1300 BLOCK S SHAWNEE DR | Santa Ana Police | 7/28/2013 8:04:00 AM | Map It |
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Shooting At Occupied Dwelling | 2013-20775 | 2800 BLOCK W 1ST ST | Santa Ana Police | 7/28/2013 6:31:00 AM | Map It |
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SAMC Violations | 2013-20751 | 500 BLOCK W SANTA ANA BL | Santa Ana Police | 7/28/2013 3:07:00 AM | Map It |
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Domestic Violence | 2013-20773 | W MCFADDEN AV / S SHELTON ST | Santa Ana Police | 7/28/2013 2:58:00 AM | Map It |
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Disorderly Conduct/Drunk | 2013-20758 | N BROADWAY / W 1ST ST | Santa Ana Police | 7/28/2013 2:57:00 AM | Map It |
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Drunk Driver | 2013-20762 | 300 BLOCK S FAIRVIEW ST | Santa Ana Police | 7/28/2013 2:54:00 AM | Map It |
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Drunk Driver | 2013-20769 | 1100 BLOCK S GARNSEY ST | Santa Ana Police | 7/28/2013 2:54:00 AM | Map It |
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Robbery/Person | 2013-20771 | W 1ST ST / S SULLIVAN ST | Santa Ana Police | 7/28/2013 2:29:00 AM | Map It |
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Petty Theft | 2013-20766 | 3600 BLOCK W MCFADDEN AV | Santa Ana Police | 7/28/2013 2:23:00 AM | Map It |
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Drunk Driver | 2013-20763 | 500 BLOCK N JACKSON ST | Santa Ana Police | 7/28/2013 2:17:00 AM | Map It |
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Drunk Driver | 2013-20753 | N TOWNSEND ST / W 1ST ST | Santa Ana Police | 7/28/2013 12:37:00 AM | Map It |
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Disorderly Conduct/Drunk | 2013-20748 | 100 BLOCK S MAIN ST | Santa Ana Police | 7/28/2013 12:04:00 AM |
Daily Santa Ana crime report for Saturday, July 27 – 19 new crimes
There were 19 new crimes reported in Santa Ana on Saturday, July 27, 2013, by our friends at CrimeMapping. The crimes included three more DUIs.
Here is our latest Santa Ana Daily Crime Report: Continue reading
Updated: First Baptist of Santa Ana votes to sell to Newsong Church
Updated: It is a done deal. The members of First Baptist of Santa Ana voted today 42-17 to sell their church to Newsong Church. The Board of Directors of First Baptist will now work out the details with Newsong’s Board of Directors. The deal will total $4 million dollars with $100,000 to be paid up front and the balance to be in the form of a Promissory Note.
According to FBCSA Director Sandy Nalle, First Baptist had perhaps six months to go before becoming insolvent. This deal will ensure that First Baptist will remain a church. Continue reading
Daily Santa Ana Crime Report for Friday, July 26 – 23 new crimes!
It was another rough day in Santa Ana on Friday, July 26, 2013, with 23 new crimes reported by our friends at CrimeMapping. There were five more vehicle-related thefts!
Here is our latest Daily Santa Ana Crime Report: Continue reading
The FBI takes aim at the Orange County Supervisors
FBI Investigating Orange County Supervisors
WRITTEN BY CHRISS W. STREET
The FBI confirmed today that a Task Force has been assembled from the FBI, IRS, District Attorney and U.S. Attorney’s Office to investigate reports of political campaign corruption in Orange County, California. As America’s most Republican County, it is not surprising that a Democrat Attorney General under a Democrat Administration would put powerful Republican politicians in their cross-hairs. But with Orange County District Attorney Tony Rackauckas, a Republican and former Superior Court Judge, as part of the Task Force, my sources believe that over the next two months it is very likely the Supervisors homes will be raided and indictments will be issued for “pay to play” campaign corruption charges.
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Latino Health Access Wellness Corridor Logo Contest extended to 8/2
Description Attention Artists!
The Latino Health Access (LHA) Wellness Corridor Steering Committee is holding a contest to design the new logo for the downtown Santa Ana Wellness Corridor initiative!!
Please read the Call for Entries below and email your questions or entries to hildam_ortiz@hotmail.com by August 2! Continue reading
Free hands-on arts, writing, poetry and dance workshops at OCCCA
Free hands-on workshops in fine art; creative writing / poetry; dance and music will be offered at OCCCA (the Orange County Center for Contemporary Art) from July 10 to August 17, 2013. Workshops will be facilitated by professional artists and include the discussion and creation of artworks reflecting on themes of stigma, wellness and recovery. This experience will enhance the lives of participants, helping to reduce stigma, anxiety and stress and raise self-esteem, while providing a sense of joy and productivity derived from a positive access to their imagination and the healing process of creativity.
Download Workshop Schedule: http://occca.org/AES.html. 1st come 1st served basis: FREE! Continue reading
$30K worth of paintings stolen from the Santa Ana Artists Village
Joseph Hawa, an artist at the Santora Arts Building, in Downtown Santa Ana, since 1999, lost eight to 10 paintings in a burglary. Hawa said that he discovered the theft Wednesday, and guessed that it may have taken place on Monday night or Tuesday, according to the O.C. Register. He said the paintings were worth about $25,000 to $30,000.
Santa Ana artist Alicia Rojas posted this comment on Hawa’s Facebook page: Continue reading
Updated OC Bikeways Guide now available online from the OCTA
Updated OC Bikeways Guide Now Available
The OCTA has released the 2013 edition of the OC Bikeways Guide to help cyclists navigate every inch of Orange County’s 1,000 miles of bikeways.
The comprehensive guide includes: Continue reading
Man faces trial for beating murder of a toddler and abusing another child
Orange County District Attorney Press Release
For Immediate Release, Case # 11ZF0117: July 26, 2013
SANTA ANA – A man will face trial Monday for the beating-murder of his girlfriend’s sister’s 18-month-old daughter and abusing another child in a similar way in 2009. Juan Carlos Aguilar, 27, Santa Ana, is charged with one felony count of murder, one felony count of assault on a child with force likely to produce great bodily injury resulting in death, and two felony counts of child abuse. If convicted, he faces a maximum sentence of 31 years to life in state prison. Opening statements are expected to begin Monday, July 29, 2013, at 9:00 a.m. in Department C-29, Central Justice Center, Santa Ana. Continue reading