The City of Santa Ana is closing its playgrounds, volleyball courts and tennis courts beginning Wednesday, April 1, in order to prevent gatherings and protect the public from COVID-19. The City has already shuttered its enclosed parks, recreation and other facilities and canceled all programs and classes except the take-out senior meals program. Those include:…
Effective March 30, Orange County Community Services has implemented a call center to meet the needs of businesses impacted by the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. The Economic & Business Recovery Call Center will offer information and resources to help Orange County businesses navigate the current economic climate. These resources will support businesses with challenges such…
The City of Santa Ana is offering a grant of $2,500 to $5,000 for Santa Ana-based microenterprises through the Santa Ana Small Business Incentive Program. Applicants must qualify for the Small Business Incentive Grant. Details are available at www.santa-ana.org/SBIP. Eligibility Qualifications The program provides a reimbursement grant for eligible businesses on a first-come, first-served basis. Grant…
The City of Santa Ana has created webpages in English, Spanish and Vietnamese to help residential and commercial tenants understand the City and State moratoriums on evictions and foreclosures during the COVID-19 pandemic. The webpages include frequently asked questions, a sample letter that renters can use to advise their landlord of their inability to pay…
ORANGE COUNTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY NEWS RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: February 9, 2018
Case # 14CF2383
FULLERTON, Calif. – A San Bernardino County man was sentenced to 20 years and eight months in state prison today for human trafficking, pimping, and pandering of several women.
Defendant: Ronald Preston Spurlock, 39, Grand Terrace
Found guilty by a jury on March 8, 2017, of the following felony counts: Continue reading
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Celebrating diversity, the Santa Ana Public Library and Santa Ana’s premier art house theater, Frida Cinema, are proud to present Forest of the Enchanted Drag Queens: All Ages Storytime and LGBTQ+ Youth Resource Fair. This special event is funded through a Library Services and Technology grant from the California State Library, the “Youth Know Social Innovation Project”. The event is FREE and will take place on Saturday, February 24, 2018 from 12:00pm-1:30pm at the Santa Ana Public Library. Continue reading
The same week that an Orange County Judge stopped the County of Orange from removing the homeless from the Santa Ana River trail, Marilyn Fajardo, a 26-year-old allegedly homeless woman was arrested in Santa Ana on suspicion of starting a fire that burned a tree, a storage container and two semi-truck trailers, according to the SAPD.
Witnesses told the SAPD that Fajardo had been seen at the scene at the fire, with a lighter. Continue reading
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Construction Technology Program is available for individuals that like working outdoors, using hand tools, and have an interest in the construction industry. The Construction Technology Program provides training in various apprenticeship construction trades, such as: Carpentry, Iron Worker, Electrical, Plumbing and many more.
Upon completion of the Construction Technology Program candidates will be interviewed by the Local Trade Unions, with opportunities to be placed in an apprenticeship to earn while you learn.
Information sessions will be available on the following dates and locations: Continue reading
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In honor of International Women’s Month, the Santa Ana Public Library is proud to present local author Sarah Rafael Garcia and her book SanTana’s Fairy Tales on Thursday, March 1, 2018 from 6:00pm to 7:30 pm. Garcia will share an art-talk about her childhood hometown, Santa Ana, as an inspiration for these modern-day fairy tales.
There will be musical accompaniment by artist Ruby Castellanos. After the talk and readings from the book, there will be a Q&A with the author and a book signing. Sarah Rafael Garcia is a writer, editor, community educator and traveler. Since publishing her first book Las Niñas in 2008, she founded Barrio Writers and Libromobile. Continue reading
City of Santa Ana
Community: Down Payment Funds Available Now / Fondos De Pago Inicial Disponibles Ahora
The City of Santa Ana offers assistance to first-time home buyers – up to $40,000 with 0% interest rate.
The requirements for down payment assistance include the following: Continue reading
SAPD police officers are working a fatal vehicle vs pedestrian collision this morning at First Street & Bristol Street, according to the SAPD’s Facebook page.
The SAPD advised that the intersection is currently closed in all directions and residents should use alternative routes. Continue reading
The OC Health Care Agency has released a list of the eateries they inspected and shut down for the week of Jan. 26-Feb. 2. Most of these eateries reopen pretty quickly after the health inspectors determine their issues have been resolved. Here is the list:
In January 2016, a police investigation began after the Laguna Beach Corporation suffered a grand theft totaling over $80,000, according to the Laguna Beach Police Department.
The investigation led to Nhora Tellez, a 38-year-old Costa Mesa woman who was the victim’s office manager and bookkeeper. Having access to the victim’s financial information allowed Tellez to use this information to her advantage. Continue reading
SANTA ANA, CA (February 2, 2018) – The City of Santa Ana has launched a new webpage highlighting information, resources and efforts the City is undertaking to address and reduce homelessness. This new webpage consolidates helpful information and resources on this important issue in one convenient place. The link to the webpage can be found here: http://www.santa-ana.org/homelessness. Continue reading
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Community: Amazon Hiring Event on Tuesday, February 6, 2018 from 12:30 pm – 5:00 pm
Part-time, and night shift opportunities available with Amazon. Requirements: (1) Must be at least 18 years old, and (2) High School Diploma or equivalent. Continue reading
Santa Ana Police Department
Advisory: The SAPD will be conducting a DUI / Driver’s License checkpoint on Saturday, February 3rd
SANTA ANA POLICE STEP UP DUI ENFORCEMENT
The SAPD will be conducting a DUI/Driver’s License checkpoint on Saturday, Feb. 3, 2018 from 9:30 p.m. to 2:30 a.m. at 2400 W. 5th St.
The primary purpose of a DUI Checkpoint is to deter impaired driving, not to increase arrests. All too often, members of our community are senselessly injured or killed on local roadways by impaired drivers. This DUI / Driver’s License checkpoint is an effort to reduce those tragedies, as well as ensuring drivers have a valid driver’s license. The DMV reports that unlicensed drivers are 4.9 times more likely to cause a fatal crash than a licensed driver. Continue reading
CELEBRATE THE YEAR OF THE DOG AT MAINPLACE MALL’S LUNAR NEW YEAR FESTIVAL
Community Invited to Enjoy Free Festivities & Live Entertainment on February 3!
SANTA ANA, California (January 26, 2018) – It’s the year of the dog, and MainPlace Mall is celebrating with a HUGE Lunar New Year Festival on Saturday, February 3 from noon to 3pm! A free event and fun for the whole family, the entire community is invited to join in the festivities including nonstop cultural entertainment, live performances, activities for the kids, giveaways, and tons of photo opportunities with MainPlace’s stunning Lunar New Year décor as the backdrop! Beginning at noon, the first 500 attendees will receive a $2 bill placed in a traditional red envelope, symbolizing good luck, with the first of ten live performances to commence at 12:30 pm. Visit MainPlace Mall’s website for complete Lunar New Year Festival details. Continue reading
Superior Grocers Fined for Workers’ Comp Violations, Second Investigation by the State of California Ongoing
Janitorial watchdog uncovers massive wage theft at Southern California grocery chain
LOS ANGELES—The state of California has cited and fined Superior Grocers and its janitorial subcontractor for violating a workers’ compensation law and a second investigation into wage theft is ongoing.
Investigators for the Maintenance Cooperation Trust Fund, a janitorial industry watchdog that has found $70 million in unpaid wages in the past 20 years, first uncovered rampant and systemic wage theft at the Southern California grocery chain that has 45 stores. Continue reading
County of Orange Social Services Agency Warns of Facebook Phishing Scam
Orange County, CA – The County of Orange Social Services Agency (SSA) is warning residents of a phishing scam on Facebook that attempts to obtain cardholder information of CalWORKs, CalFresh, and General Relief clients throughout California.
The California Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) Cardholder Call Center has received complaints that “someone” posted a comment on Facebook advising cardholders to call a scam phone number – (877) 449-7795 – and provide their card number and PIN so that their benefits could be posted right away. This is a phishing attempt to obtain cardholder information. Continue reading