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Celebrate Halloween with a free comic book from a local comic book shop

Posted on October 20, 2013 by Art Pedroza Posted in Arts and Culture, Entertainment, Santa Ana, Youth Activities Leave a comment

Halloween ComicFest

Celebrate Halloween at Comic Book Shops!

Visit a participating local comic book store this weekend, Oct. 26 and 27, and get one of 22 free comic books – including Batman, Spider-Man Thor and Sesame Street – at Halloween ComicFest 2013.

Your local comic book specialty shop is a great destination for the latest Halloween and horror pop-culture products and merchandise: from comics and graphic novels to costumes, toys and more! Plus, each shop has great Halloween events planned, so make sure you find your closest destination and come in and see what haunts your local comic book shop!

Local participating comic book stores include: Continue reading→

Anaheim soccer referee convicted of sexually molesting three boys

Posted on October 16, 2013 by Art Pedroza Posted in Anaheim, Crime, Huntington Beach, OCDA, Soccer Leave a comment

Orange County District Attorney Press Release

For Immediate Release, Case # 13NF9292: October 16, 2013

YOUTH SOCCER REFEREE CONVICTED OF ENGAGING IN ORAL COPULATION WITH UNDERAGE TEENAGE BOY AND COMMITTING LEWD ACTS ON TWO ADDITIONAL BOYS

FULLERTON – A youth soccer referee was convicted yesterday of engaging in oral copulation with a teenage boy and molesting two additional boys. Jorge Diosdado Serafin, 31, Anaheim, pleaded guilty yesterday, Oct. 15, 2013, to three felony counts of oral copulation of a minor under 16 years old, one felony count of lewd act on a child, and one felony count of lewd act on a child under 14 years old. Serafin faces a maximum sentence of 10 years and eight months in state prison and mandatory lifetime sex offender registration at his sentencing Nov. 15, 2013, at 8:00 a.m. in Department N-12, North Justice Center, Fullerton.

At the time of the crimes, Serafin was a referee for Oakview Soccer League in Huntington Beach. Continue reading→

Public safety agencies showcase comm equipment and mobile command posts

Posted on October 2, 2013 by Art Pedroza Posted in Anaheim, Orange County, Public Safety Leave a comment

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contacts: Lt. Jeff Hallock (714) 647-7042/Gail Krause, (714) 647-1840

Public Safety Agencies Showcase Communications Equipment and Mobile Command Posts

WHAT: The California Statewide Interoperability Executive Committee will be hosting a “Radio Rodeo”. The purpose of this event is to test the interoperability of radio communications equipment inside mobile command post vehicles. It will also provide a venue for first responders and emergency management employees to view the resources available in Orange County.

WHEN: Tuesday, October 8, 2013 Continue reading→

O.C. Sheriff’s attempt to identify Stanton suspect who murdered an Anaheim man

Posted on September 17, 2013 by Art Pedroza Posted in Anaheim, Bars, Crime, Orange County Leave a comment

Orange County Sheriff’s Department

NEWS, FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contacts: Lt. Jeff Hallock, (714) 904-7042/Gail Krause, (714) 647-1840

Attempt to Identify Homicide Suspect

STANTON, CA – (September 17, 2013) – On Sunday, September 15, 2013, an altercation occurred in front of the Oasis Bar which led to the fatal shooting of Francisco Salgado Torres, 48 years old of Anaheim. The suspect fatally shot Torres multiple times and fled the scene on foot. Continue reading→

Man convicted for pimping and pandering woman he met on online chat site

Posted on September 13, 2013 by Art Pedroza Posted in Anaheim, Courts, Crime Leave a comment

Orange County District Attorney Press Release

For Immediate Release, Case # 13NF0278: September 13, 2013

PIMP SENTENCED TO FOUR YEARS IN PRISON FOR PIMPING AND PANDERING WOMAN HE MET THROUGH INTERNET CHAT SITE

SANTA ANA – A pimp was sentenced to four years in state prison yesterday for pimping and pandering a woman he met through an Internet chat site. Dandre Darnell Atkinson, 27, Lakewood, pleaded guilty yesterday, Sept. 12, 2013, to a court offer of one felony count each of pimping and pandering by procuring. Atkinson has a prior prison conviction for an armed robbery in Los Angeles County in 2006. Continue reading→

Protest against War in Syria set for this Sunday, Sep. 1, in Anaheim

Posted on September 1, 2013 by Art Pedroza Posted in Anaheim, Military, Politics, War Leave a comment

A Protest against War in Syria has been set for this Sunday, September 1, 2013, at 11 am, at Pearson Park, in Anaheim.

THE PLAN: We will meet up at 11am at Pearson Park, by the gazebo on the Harbor/Sycamore side. Make signs.

Then we will march to Lincoln and Harbor. Continue reading→

Support grows for the OCDA’s Anti-Prostitution Rally and Concert

Posted on August 30, 2013 by Art Pedroza Posted in Anaheim, music, OCDA, Orange County, Santa Ana Leave a comment

Orange County District Attorney Press Release

For Immediate Release: August 30, 2013

ONE WEEK TO GO AS SUPPORT KEEPS GROWING FOR “KEEP CALM AND BEAT H.E.A.T. ROCKING & RALLY”

SANTA ANA – Just over one week to go and the support keeps growing as new sponsors sign on to stand up against human exploitation and trafficking for the Orange County District Attorney’s Office (OCDA) “Keep Calm and Beat H.E.A.T. Rocking & Rally.” The event will be held Sept. 9, 2013, from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Twila Reid Park, 3100 West Orange Avenue, Anaheim. There will be police patrol cars, informational booths, food trucks, free frozen yogurt, and a rock concert. Continue reading→

Son of OC Firefighter charged with arson for setting fires in Anaheim and Y.L.

Posted on August 27, 2013 by Art Pedroza Posted in Anaheim, Crime, Fires, OCDA, OCFA, Orange County, Santa Ana Leave a comment

Gabriel Michael Castillo

Orange County District Attorney Press Release

For Immediate Release, Case # TBA: August 27, 2013

MAN CHARGED WITH ARSON FOR SETTING FIRES IN YORBA LINDA AND ANAHEIM

SANTA ANA – A man was charged today with arson for setting fires in Yorba Linda and Anaheim. Gabriel Michael Castillo, 19, Anaheim, (editor’s note: Castillo is the son of an OC Fire Authority Firefighter) is charged with five felony counts each of arson of forest, three felony counts of arson of another’s property, and one felony count of receiving stolen property. If convicted on all counts, Castillo faces a maximum sentence of 13 years and eight months in state prison. The People will request the defendant be held on $100,000 bail at his arraignment today, Aug. 27, 2013, in Department CJ-1, Central Jail, Santa Ana. The time is to be determined. Continue reading→

Support growing for the OCDA’s anti-prostitution rally, on Sep. 9

Posted on August 23, 2013 by Art Pedroza Posted in Anaheim, Crime, Entertainment, music, OCDA, Santa Ana Leave a comment

Heat Rocking and Rally

Orange County District Attorney Press Release

For Immediate Release: August 23, 2013

SUPPORT GROWS FOR “KEEP CALM & BEAT H.E.A.T. ROCKING & RALLY”

SANTA ANA – Support is growing for the Orange County District Attorney’s Office (OCDA) “Keep Calm and Beat H.E.A.T. Rocking & Rally” on Sept. 9, 2013, from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Twila Reid Park, 3100 West Orange Avenue, Anaheim. There will be police patrol cars, informational booths, food trucks, free frozen yogurt, and a rock concert. Continue reading→

Rep. Sanchez to participate in Latino vote panel moderated by Eva Longoria

Posted on August 23, 2013 by Art Pedroza Posted in Anaheim, Democratic Party, Entertainment, Loretta Sanchez, Politics 3 Comments

Eva Longoria and Barack Obama and some old dude

Congresswoman Loretta Sanchez, Representing California’s 46th Congressional District

ADVISORY – FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: August 23, 2013

REP. LORETTA SANCHEZ TO DISCUSS LATINO VOTE ON PANEL MODERATED BY EVA LONGORIA

ANAHEIM, Calif. – Congresswoman Loretta Sanchez (CA-46) will discuss the importance of the Latino vote on a panel moderated by Eva Longoria at the National Association of Hispanic Journalists Conference at 10:30 a.m. on Sunday, August 25, at the Anaheim Marriott Hotel, Platinum 1 Conference Hall, 700 West Convention Way, Anaheim, CA. Continue reading→

OCDA to host a free anti-prostitution rally and concert in Anaheim on Sep. 9

Posted on August 15, 2013 by Art Pedroza Posted in Anaheim, Entertainment, OCDA 2 Comments

The Orange County District Attorney’s Office is taking a stand against exploitation and trafficking of humans at their first KEEP CALM AND BEAT H.E.A.T Rally and Concert, on Monday, September 9, 2013, from 5:00 pm until 8:00 pm, at Twila Reid Park, located at 3100 W. Orange Avenue, in Anaheim.

Join elected officials and uniformed Orange County law enforcement to rally against exploitation and human trafficking. Concert immediately following. Continue reading→

DACA Art Show Fundraiser for local artist Carlos Mendoza set for 8/16

Posted on August 14, 2013 by Art Pedroza Posted in Anaheim, Arts and Culture, Education, Entertainment, Santa Ana Leave a comment

Carlos Mendoza is a recent high school graduate from Anaheim High School, and is an incredibly talented artist. He has participated in various art workshops, entered art contests and has been recognized for his artistry in the community.

Please join us in celebrating his talent as well as fundraise for his DACA (Deferred Action for childhood Arrivals) application. Join us for a night of art, food, drinks, friends and fun, on Friday, August 16, 2013, at 6 pm, at 2212 N. Main St. #1, in Santa Ana. Continue reading→

Fullerton firefighter who lives in Anaheim among those arrested for rioting in H.B.

Posted on July 30, 2013 by Art Pedroza Posted in Anaheim, Crime, Fullerton, Huntington Beach, Public Safety, Santa Ana Leave a comment

Michael John Lytle, 30, of Anaheim, a Fullerton firefighter, was among those arrested on suspicion of participating in the Huntington Beach riot over the weekend, authorities said Tuesday. He was arrested on suspicion of disorderly conduct and resisting arrest, Fullerton city officials said. He has been placed on administrative leave, according to NBC News.

He was off-duty at the time of the incident but has been placed on paid administrative leave. Lytle was hired as a firefighter by the city of Fullerton on Feb. 11, 2008, according to the City of Fullerton. Continue reading→

Enter to win a trip to San Juan Capistrano, Anaheim, Pasadena or San Clemente

Posted on July 10, 2013 by Art Pedroza Posted in Anaheim, Metrolink, OCTA, Santa Ana, Transportation Leave a comment

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 10, 2013
FOR MORE INFORMATION: Joel Zlotnik (714) 560-5713, Laura Scheper (714) 560-5697

Metrolink Helps Residents Win Big With A Weekend Getaway

Enter for a chance to win trips to San Juan Capistrano, Anaheim, Pasadena and San Clemente

ORANGE – The Orange County Transportation Authority and Metrolink are teaming up to offer residents a chance to win a relaxing and traffic-free weekend getaway for two at Orange County and Los Angeles destinations.

A winner will be chosen every two weeks from July 19 to Aug. 30 for four trips. The destinations, accommodations and drawing dates include: Continue reading→

Man sentenced for raping and robbing women in Anaheim and Santa Ana

Posted on June 27, 2013 by Art Pedroza Posted in Anaheim, Courts, Crime, Santa Ana Leave a comment

Orange County District Attorney, Press Release

For Immediate Release, Case # 82CF00450: June 27, 2013

MAN SENTENCED TO SIX YEARS AND EIGHT MONTHS FOR SEXUALLY ASSAULTING, RAPING, AND ROBBING TWO WOMEN HE MET THROUGH PENNYSAVER ADS IN 1980S

SANTA ANA – A man was sentenced today to six years and eight months in state prison and mandatory lifetime sex offender registration for sexually assaulting, raping, and robbing two women whom he met through PennySaver advertisements for apartment rental and furniture sales in the 1980s. James Michael Camp, 59, Anaheim, pleaded guilty June 17, 2013, to two felony counts of rape by force or violence and one felony count of grand theft. Continue reading→