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Senator Correa helps launch new Lee’s Sandwiches in Santa Ana

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Lou Correa at Lee's Sandwiches

State Senator Lou Correa celebrates the opening of the new Lee’s Sandwiches in Santa Ana

It is a big deal when a new business opens up in Santa Ana, particularly during the awful economic crisis our nation is currently undergoing.  Perhaps that is why so many local politicians showed up at the new Lee’s Sandwiches in Santa Ana yesterday to celebrate the opening of this new franchise.

State Senator Lou Correa enjoyed an iced coffee while touring the new restaurant.  Other local elected officials who attended included State Assemblyman Jose Solorio, Santa Ana Councilman Vince Sarmiento, and a representative from Supervisor Janet Nguyen’s office.  Orange County Clerk-Recorder candidate Hugh Nguyen was also there.

The new Lee’s is located at 3350 South Bristol St. in Santa Ana.  Click here for a map of this new location. It is located in the Target shopping center, with frontage on Bristol St.  Continue reading→

New Lee’s Sandwiches opening in Santa Ana today

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grilledchicken

UPDATE: The Lee’s Sandwiches in Santa Ana is opening today! They are having a grand opening at 9:30 am, with free samples.  Go try their delicious $3 sandwiches!

They are located at 3350 South Bristol St. in Santa Ana,” according to the O.C. Register.  Click here for a map of this new location.

Lee’s Sandwiches are served on fresh baked 10-inch baguettes.  The bread is simply unbelievable.  My wife’s favorite is the chicken, which is pictured above.  That one includes thinly sliced jalapeno and cilantro.  Santa Ana residents are going to really love these sandwiches!

And these sandwiches cost far less than Subway’s offerings, usually about $3 to $4 each.  Other products include delicious iced coffees, pastries and products imported from Vietnam and other Asian countries.

Here is more information about Lee’s Sandwiches, from their corporate website: Continue reading→

Foreclosure Prevention Workshop in Santa Ana

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Home Foreclosure

Foreclosure Prevention Workshop in Santa Ana

Dec 17, 2009, 6:00pm to 7:30pm

Also Available Every Tuesday Morning, from 8:30am—10:30am

LIMITED SEATING!  To Reserve Your Seat Please Call 714.547.2227.

Consumer Credit Counseling Service of Orange County.  Located at 1920 Old Tustin Avenue, in Santa Ana. Continue reading→

Free dinner with Bad Santa at the Memphis at the Santora, tonight!

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Memphis

Dinner with Dave, at the Memphis at the Santora, on Wednesday, December 9th!

It’s the return of Bad Santa photos!

Join us for Dinner with Dave this Wednesday for an evening of holiday festivities and Free Dinner starting at 10pm!

Allensworth will be playing at 10pm with the anticipated arrival of last years unforgettable Bad Santa! Continue reading→

Artesia-Pilar presents La Posada this Friday, Dec. 11

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Las Posada

The Neighborhood Housing Services of Orange County, El Salvador Park and Recreational Center and the Artesia-Pilar Neighborhood Association cordially invite you to attend  La Posada, on Friday, December 11, 2009.  The event starts at 5:30 p.m. and ends at 8:00 p.m., at El Salvador Park and Recreational Center, located at 1825 W. Civic Center Drive.

The Posada procession will promptly begin at 6:00 p.m.  Local entertainment will follow.  Food for Sale will benefit the after-school Adventures Program and the Artesia Pilar Neighborhood Association.

An expensive night out with Congresswoman Loretta Sanchez

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Loretta Sanchez

An expensive date: Congresswoman Loretta Sanchez

Residents of Santa Ana have a median income of $41,050 per family, according to Wikipedia.  That works out to $789 a week. 

Congresswoman Loretta Sanchez, who represents Santa Ana in the 47th Congressional District, is having a reception on Monday, December 14, from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm, at Antonello Ristorante, located at 3800 South Plaza Drive, in Santa Ana.

Check out the suggested contributions:

Santa Ana’s Road Less Travelled features green products and more

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Road Less Travelled Store

Have you been to Santa Ana’s The Road Less Traveled Store?  The Road Less Traveled is an environmentally & human conscious store dedicated to bringing alternatives to every aspect of life.

Here is what they are up to this month:

Truffles: Simple & Sinful – $35
December 13 (sun), 11am-2PM
Learn how to make decadent chocolate treats from C-Salt Gourmet owner, Courtney. Create a number of yummy flavors and make decorative boxes.

Kids Beading – $25
December 13th (sun), 3-5PM
All you need to know to make earrings, bracelets & necklaces! Easy step by step instruction, how to booklet & all materials included! Continue reading→

Free screening of Memorias de un Mexicano at the Bowers Museum on Dec. 10

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Memorias de un Mexicano

The Mexican Consulate in Santa Ana invites you to their “Mexican Festival of Cinema,” at the Bowers Museum, on Thursday, Dec. 10, from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.

This Thursday’s film is “Memorias de un Mexicano,” which was filmed in 1950.  The remastered, edited version of Salvador Toscano’s film about the Mexican Revolution will be screened. Continue reading→

Free Santa Ana Business Emergency Response class on Dec. 10

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H1N1 Business Preparation

The Santa Ana Police Foundation is offering a FREE Business Emergency Response Team (BERT) class this Thursday, Dec. 10, starting at 7:10 a.m., to 8:45 a.m. at Temple Beth Sholom, which is located at Tustin Ave. & Fairhaven, at 2625 N. Tustin Ave., in Santa Ana.

If your business is willing to host a future event please let the foundation know by clicking here. 

Also, please RSVP by clicking here.

Session one: “What do YOU need this year?”

Bill Cunningham will lead a working session to identify the specific training YOU need for YOUR business. We have a powerful outline of sessions available to us already, and this session will fill in the blanks with specifics as you describe them to us. CLICK HERE to see the sessions in place.

**Please sign up now** Continue reading→

Senator Lou Correa’s 9th Annual Santa Ana Zoo event this Sunday

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Lou Correa at the Santa Ana Zoo

State Senator Lou Correa greets local residents at his Santa Ana Zoo event

State Senator Lou Correa will be hosting his 9th Annual Santa Ana Zoo event this Sunday, Dec. 6, from 10 am to 2 pm.

Correa is offering free admission to the Zoo, and free food too!

Correa and his staff will be collecting canned food and unwrapped toys for needy families.

The Santa Ana Zoo is located at Prentice Park, at 1801 E. Chestnut Ave., in Santa Ana, nearby First St. and the 5 Freeway.  Click here to get directions and to see a map to the zoo, or see the graphic below. Continue reading→

Jill Arthur’s son receives a $25K donation for college, from Judge Jim Gray

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Chase Arthur

Chase Arthur, Picture Courtesy of the O.C. Register

Santa Ana External Affairs Director Jill Arthur was in the news today as the O.C. Register revealed that an anonymous donor stepped up to help pay for her son Chase Arthur’s first year of college, at the exclusive Santa Clara University.

The donor’s name was revealed when Jill had to file paperwork with the state FPPC (Fair Political Practices Commission) due to her job and that of her husband, Craig Arthur, an Orange County Superior Court Commissioner (that means he is essentially a judge).

The donor is my good friend Jim Gray – a retired Orange County Superior Court Judge who is well known for his books about legalizing drugs.  He is also a Libertarian and he has run for Congress.  Today he writes a column for a local newspaper. Continue reading→

Santa Ana College students raising money by selling parking spaces

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SSRF Parking Red

The students at Santa Ana College have come up with a novel way to raise money, so they can save the classes that are in danger of being cut.  Here is an explanation of this new fundraising program, from Alex Flores, the President of the Associated Students at Santa Ana College:

As students, we are taking action by circulating petitions and raising our voices to the Legislature on how these cuts are impacting us. But at the end of the day, we know there will be substantial cuts, no matter how much we protest—at least in the short term. That is why the Associated Student Government is taking the lead to address the problem locally in partnership with the SAC Foundation by initiating a fundraising campaign to generate a new revenue source for student priorities. For every $4,500 we are able to raise, a class section can be restored which will benefit 30 students. Our goal is to raise enough money to restore as many class sections as possible. We recognize this as a local problem that requires a local solution. Continue reading→

State Senator Lou Correa’s Holiday Party was a big hit!

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Alfredo Amezcua and Lou Correa

Santa Ana Mayoral Candidate Alfredo Amezcua and State Senator Lou Correa

State Senator Lou Correa’s Holiday Party was a big hit today.  The party was held at the board room of the Rancho Santiago Community College District.  A Correa staffer estimated that over 500 people attended throughout the evening.

Correa recognized his Young Senators – a group of high school students that Correa mentors.  Their families and friends were in attendance along with many elected officials and political candidates.

There were quite a few Republicans in attendance, including former state legislator Todd Spitzer; Anaheim Councilman Harry Sidhu; OC GOP Hispanic Outreach Coordinator Manny Padilla; former Santa Ana Councilman John Acosta and his wife; and past Assembly candidate Otto Bade. Continue reading→

7-Eleven celebrates the grand opening of its newest store in Santa Ana

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7-11 logo

Paul and Manjeet Ghuman are opening their new 7-Eleven store on Saturday, Dec. 19.  They will offer raffle prizes, free samples and meal deals!  The Ghumans are supporters of their local community want to continue their involvement. They are currently the sponsors for the Westminsters Founders Day Parade, and the Fountain Valley Tree Lighting Ceremony. They also donate products for the Riverview West Neighborhood Association Meetings, Santa Anita Neighborhood Association Meetings, and the Path of Hopes Thanksgiving Dinner.

Here is the press release announcing their grand opening celebration and ribbon-cutting ceremony:

The Sign of Convenience Opens its Doors in Santa Ana

7-Eleven Celebrates the Grand Opening of its Newest Store with Fun-Filled Events, Music and Refreshments

WHAT: 7-Eleven will celebrate the opening of its newest location in Santa Ana on Saturday, December 19th with a grand opening celebration. The festivities will include a ribbon cutting ceremony to commemorate the opening as well as an appearance by a DJ, as well as free samples, meal deals and raffle prizes for the community. Continue reading→