A group of local students led by Emmanuel Gonzalez, a Beckman High School student, has organized a protest in Santa Ana against the murder of 43 students who went missing Sept. 26 after a confrontation with police in Iguala, 80 miles southwest of Mexico City.
There are allegations that the Mayor of Iguala and his wife conspired with the police and drug gangs to kill the 43 students who had come to town to collect money and had commandeered buses. Continue reading
Governor Jerry Brown announced yesterday that he had declined to sign State Senator Lou Correa’s SB 928 – a bill that would have required the Governor’s Office of Economic and Business Development to open an international trade and investment office in Mexico.
In Brown’s veto message he wrote that he agreed that trade with Mexico is of significant importance. Brown mentioned that he traveled to Mexico in August of this year and he hosted the President of Mexico in Sacramento shortly thereafter. Continue reading
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: September 9, 2014
Contact: Jeff Corless 714-676-8878
O.C. woman co-produces new film, ‘Frontera’
Tina Aldatz didn’t anticipate co-producing a movie about illegal immigration and its ramifications on a small border town.
But the successful entrepreneur and Laguna Hills resident couldn’t resist once she read the script to “Frontera,” which hits theaters Friday in Beverly Hills, New York and Scottsdale, Ariz. The film will be released Sept. 12 in Orange County (AMC Orange 30), Palm Desert and other U.S. locations. It’s on demand on cable systems now. Continue reading
City of Santa Ana
Community Alert: Thousands Expected at 36th Annual Fiestas Santa Ana Weekend Event & Parade on September 12-14
SANTA ANA, CA (September 9, 2014) – Thousands are expected to converge on the City of Santa Ana for the 36th Annual Fiestas Santa Ana Weekend Event & Parade on Fourth Street. The festivities begin on Friday, September 12 at 5:00pm with carnival rides provided by Christian Amusements. The street fair will be held on Saturday and Sunday starting at noon with great food, information booths and cultural products for sale.
Entertainers include Banda Arkangel R-15, El Dasa, Banda Tierra Explosiva, Marisa Ronstandt-Mendoza, Los Chicos de la Calle, and Adriana La Morenita. Continue reading
Family Mortuary Works With Mexican Consulate to Ship Loved Ones to Mexico
Mexican Consulate Honors Family Mortuary Employee for Work with Latino Community
SANTA ANA, Calif., Aug. 26, 2014 – For 19-year-old Giovanni Lopez* from Santa Ana, losing his stepmother was an unexpected tragedy. Recently married and already caring for his younger brother, gathering the information to fulfill his stepmother’s dying wish to be buried in her native country was overwhelming for Lopez. Wanting to ensure a smooth process to allow his family to grieve, Lopez sought support from Family Mortuary in Santa Ana. Several days later, Lopez’s stepmother arrived safely in Mexico, thanks to the experts at Family Mortuary who worked with the Mexican Consulate in Santa Ana to compile the documents to meet all legal requirements for shipping a deceased loved one to another country.
For more than 17 years, Family Mortuary in Santa Ana has served Orange County families from a variety of cultures and religions. Along with its parent company Fairhaven Memorial Park, Family Mortuary continues the long tradition of providing customized funeral plans both at the time of need and through advanced planning. Continue reading
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: August 20, 2014
CONTACT: Damon Conklin (Senator Lou Correa), 916-651-4034, Bill Bird (Senator Bob Huff), 916-651-4029
Bi-Partisan Legislation to Reopen Trade Office in Mexico Passes Final Legislative Test
SACRAMENTO, CA: Legislation to help boost California’s exports to Mexico cleared its final legislative hurdle today, passing off the Senate Floor with unanimous support.
SB 928, authored by Senators Lou Correa (D-Santa Ana) and Bob Huff (R-Diamond Bar) would direct the Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development (“GO-Biz”) to establish a California trade office in Mexico City by January 1, 2016. Continue reading
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: August 12, 2014
CONTACT
Victor Payan
Latino Audience Engagement Specialist
714-567-3645
vpayan@bowers.org
BOWERS MUSEUM FEATURES GREAT LATINO PROGRAMS IN AUGUST
Lineup includes Lecture about Buenos Aires, Spanish Masters Presentation and Lalo Guerrero Doc
The Bowers Museum is proud to present a number of wonderful Latino programs in August, which showcase the diversity of the Latino community. The Bowers Museum is located at 2002 N. Main St. in the heart of Santa Ana. All events take place in the Norma Kershaw Auditorium. Student tickets are only $5.
On Thursday, August 14, join award-winning lecturer Jacqueline Hahn for An Evening in Buenos Aires: The “Good Air,” the Paris of South America. Madame Hahn will take you on a delightful trip to Buenos Aires. Explore the rich history, geography, architecture, sprawling avenues, parks, museums, and cafés of this enchanting city. Attendees will receive a free, autographed textbook from Ms. Hahn. The presentation begins at 7pm. Continue reading
Picture from the Santa Ana CopWatch Facebook page
Santa Ana residents apparently got pretty riled up over Mexico’s World Cup victory against the Croatians. According to the Santa Ana CopWatch Facebook page at least 30 Santa Ana Police Department cars showed up at Bristol and McFadden and started closing up streets in reaction to the spontaneous victory celebration.
The fan reaction reportedly included marching up and down Bristol Street and cruising. The latter, in particular, is frowned upon by the SAPD. Continue reading
Congresswoman Loretta Sanchez, Representing California’s 46th Congressional District
STATEMENT, FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 5, 2014
MEDIA CONTACT: Barb Solish, 202-226-8373, Barb.Solish@mail.house.gov
REP. LORETTA SANCHEZ RELEASES STATEMENT ON CINCO DE MAYO
Garden Grove, Calif. – Congresswoman Loretta Sanchez (CA-46) today released the following statement in recognition of Cinco de Mayo, which commemorates the Battle of Puebla when the Mexican militia defended their country against the imperial French army in 1862.
“Cinco de Mayo means more than serving margaritas and chips at a party. Today we celebrate the rich history of our Mexican neighbors and of the millions of Mexican-Americans who have contributed so much to the United States. From classrooms to Congress, from boardrooms to the battlefield, Mexican-Americans are part of what makes our country so strong. I am proud to count myself among them and to represent such a vibrant Mexican-American community in Orange County.” Continue reading
Join El Centro Cultural de Mexico for their 5th Annual San Patricios commemorative and educational event.
They will have Keltic/Irish and Indigenous/Mexican food, folk music from both cultures and a documentary about the San Patricio struggle.
The Saint Patrick’s Battalion (Spanish: Batallón de San Patricio), formed and led by Jon Riley, was a unit of 175 to several hundred immigrants (accounts vary) and expatriates of European descent who fought as part of the Mexican Army against the United States in theMexican–American War of 1846-8. Most of the battalion’s members had deserted or defected from the United States Army.
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The Bowers Museum is hosting a special free holiday event – Las Posadas, on Saturday, December 21, 2013, from 5:00 – 7:00 PM at their North Parking Lot.
Las Posadas is a traditional Mexican Christmas Celebration re-enacting Mary and Joseph’s journey as they seek shelter in Bethlehem. This event will feature traditional music, dance and food and live entertainment by the Guitar ensemble of OCCTAC (Orange County Children’s Therapeutic Arts Center) and Cantamerica. Enjoy traditional Mexican hot chocolate and pan dulce (sweet bread). Continue reading
City of Santa Ana Community Alert
SANTA ANA, CA (November 6, 2013) – The Santa Ana Public Library is pleased to present the Mexican film, Macario, starring Ignacio López Tarso and Pina Pellicer. A black and white classic, Macario was directed by Roberto Gavaldón and will be shown in Spanish with English subtitles.
Set during México’s Viceregal era, Macario is the story of an impoverished woodcutter whose only desire is to have a turkey all to himself at least once in his lifetime. When he meets three apparitions, he makes a deal with Death, a decision that changes his life drastically. Continue reading
Hey Santa Ana Chivas fans – here is a great opportunity to go watch the Chivas USA battle the real Chivas team in Mexico:
Attention soccer fans! This season, State Farm® and Chivas USA have partnered up to provide you a memorable trip! Catch all the excitement of Chivas USA brother team Chivas Guadalajara live at the State-of-the art Omnilife Stadium in Mexico! Simply visit www.WinWithStateFarm.com for your chance to win a trip to Guadalajara Mexico including flight, hotel accommodations and tickets to a game! One lucky fan will be part of the electric stadium energy—why not you! Get to a Better State®… with State Farm and the Chivas Guadalajara Flyaway! Continue reading
Congresswoman Loretta Sanchez, Representing California’s 46th Congressional District
PRESS RELEASE, FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 31, 2013
MEDIA CONTACT: Barb Solish, 202-226-8373, Barb.Solish@mail.house.gov
REP. SANCHEZ INTRODUCES BORDER SECURITY BILL TO BOLSTER OUR BORDERS THE RIGHT WAY
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Representative Loretta Sanchez (CA-46), senior member on the House Committee on Homeland Security and former chairwoman of the Subcommittee on Border and Maritime Security, today introduced legislation in the House of Representatives that would bolster the country’s borders through holistic enforcement, comprehensive security strategies and up-to-date technologies. Continue reading
Orange County Sheriff’s Department
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE, NEWS
Suspect in 1992 Homicide Extradited to Orange County
SANTA ANA, California – (July 24, 2013) – Leonardo Pimentel-Sanchez, a fugitive who eluded law
enforcement for more than 20 years, was returned to Orange County on Tuesday, July 23, from Mexico City
where he had been held since his arrest in Tijuana on November 16, 2012.
Pimentel-Sanchez is a suspect in the murder of Cari Ann Parnes who was discovered deceased in an
orange grove in Irvine on March 26, 1992. Parnes’ cause of death was attributed to a skull fracture due to
blunt force trauma to the head. Continue reading