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Wrong way collision kills one, hurts three, at McFadden and Mohawk Drive

Posted on November 16, 2013 by Art Pedroza Posted in Accidents, Santa Ana Leave a comment

Picture courtesy of KTLA News

Santa Ana Police Department Advisory: Fatal Traffic Collision – Mc Fadden/Mohawk one fatal, three additional persons injured

On Saturday, November 16th, 2013 at 1:48 am, patrol officers responded to a report of a two-vehicle traffic collision at the intersection of McFadden Avenue and Mohawk Drive. The officers located one vehicle that had three trapped/injured occupants and requested the assistance of OCFA and Medics. The vehicles involved were a ’89 silver Nissan Sentra and a ’06 black Chevrolet Silverado 2500 pickup truck. Firefighters were required to utilize heavy equipment to extricate the three male adult occupants. Continue reading→

Baker Fire in Silverado Canyon 80% contained according to the OCFA

Posted on October 8, 2013 by Art Pedroza Posted in Fires, OCFA, Orange County Leave a comment

The Orange County Fire Authority (OCFA) has announced a Baker Fire Update at 9 am: 80% contained, estimated acres is 40, expected containment October 10, 1 barn damaged. There are 7 fire engines, 5 fire hand crews, 6 bulldozers, 2 excavators, 7 water tenders, with a total of 270 personnel on scene.

All residents are cleared to re-enter the area by 6 pm tonight. Additional Information: Fire information is available at www.ocfa.org or at (714) 573-6200. The OCFA also regularly updates their Facebook page. Continue reading→

Orange County Fire Authority’s Open House set for 10/12

Posted on October 4, 2013 by Art Pedroza Posted in irvine, OCFA, Orange County, Santa Ana Leave a comment

How often do you get to watch live fire demonstrations, put out pretend fires and try on firefighter gear?

Orange County families will be able to do all that and learn about fire safety during the Orange County Fire Authority’s eighth annual Open House on Saturday, Oct. 12, 2013. Continue reading→

Santa Ana cosmetics company goes up in flames early this morning

Posted on August 28, 2013 by Art Pedroza Posted in Business, Fires, Santa Ana Leave a comment

Crews from multiple fire departments knocked down a four-alarm blaze that erupted early Wednesday outside at a Santa Ana warehouse belonging to the La Rosa Company, located at the 2100 block of South Anne Street. Emergency personnel responded to the fire at about 1:15 a.m. after multiple callers reported the fire, which threatened at least four buildings, according to the KTLA.

The warehouse contained metal containers with corrosive materials, said Orange County Fire Authority spokesman Steve Concialdi. The structure did not burn, but chemicals stored outside the warehouse burned under an awning, fire officials said, according to NBC. 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→

Cops allegedly made anti Mexican statements as they arrested a 17 year old

Posted on November 30, 2012 by Art Pedroza Posted in Crime, Public Safety, Santa Ana 17 Comments

By now you have read about the ruckus in Santa Ana yesterday when there was a “after a confrontation between a large crowd and police officers Wednesday evening, in the area of West Camille Street,” according to the O.C. Register.

Shortly after 6 p.m. Wednesday, an Orange County Fire Authority crew responding to a medical call in the 3300 block of West Camille Street requested police assistance, telling dispatchers that two men were harassing them while they were trying to attend to a patient, Cmdr. Steve Colon said. As a result, three men and a juvenile were arrested, said Santa Ana police Cpl. Anthony Bertagna.

But hold the presses. The community is fighting back. Apparently the 17 year old who was arrested, Sergio Galan, is a 4.0 student who speaks English quite well. But the cops who beat him up and arrested him did not know that as they allegedly made anti-Mexican statements. Continue reading→

Santa Ana City Council to sign pact with the O.C. Fire Authority tonight

Posted on March 5, 2012 by Art Pedroza Posted in Civic Affairs, Entertainment, Fires, Labor, Miguel Pulido, Orange County, Public Safety, Santa Ana Leave a comment

City of Santa Ana, Downtown Orange County
Contact: Captain Marc Stone, PIO at (714) 319-4657, Sergeant Jose Gonzalez, City of Santa Ana PIO at (714) 822-4415

Advisory: Historic Contract Signing Event Commemorating the Partnership between the City of Santa Ana and the Orange County Fire Authority for Fire
Subject: Historic Contract Signing Event Commemorating the Partnership between the City of Santa Ana and the Orange County Fire Authority for Fire and Emergency Medical Services

Who: Santa Ana Mayor Miguel Pulido and Orange County Fire Authority (OCFA) Board Chair Mark Tettemer will sign the contract and officially merge the Santa Ana Fire Department and OCFA. Plans and training are now underway for the 192 firefighters and 12 civilian personnel that are transitioning. Continue reading→

Santa Ana could save over $10,500,000 annually with switch to O.C. Fire

Posted on December 4, 2011 by Art Pedroza Posted in Civic Affairs, Fires, Orange County, Santa Ana 4 Comments

The City of Santa Ana could save over ten million dollars a year by signing on with the Orange County Fire Authority, according to a proposal submitted to our city manager by OCFA Fire Chief Keith Richter.

According to the proposal, “OCFA will be offering a Division Chief position to the current Santa Ana Fire Chief, who will be instrumental in the transition process for the City. The Division Chief provides a level of local control for the City Council and staff by participation on relevant public safety committees, participation at city staff meetings and attendance at city council meetings. The option also includes the transition of 192 sworn personnel and 141 non-sworn personnel*.” Continue reading→

Check out what might be Santa Ana’s new fire department, this Saturday

Posted on October 4, 2011 by Art Pedroza Posted in Entertainment, Fires, irvine, Orange County, Santa Ana 7 Comments

The City of Santa Ana is considering outsourcing their fire department to the Orange County Fire Authority (OCFA), to help reduce our budget deficit – which may be over thirty million dollars.

As luck would have it, the OCFA is hosting their annual Open House on Saturday, October 8, 2011 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Here is your chance to see what the OCFA has to offer to Santa Ana. Continue reading→

O.C. Fashion Association casting call on July 28, in Downtown Santa Ana

Posted on July 14, 2011 by Art Pedroza Posted in Arts and Culture, Entertainment, Fashion, Santa Ana, Youth Activities Leave a comment

The Orange County Fashion Association (OCFA) is hosting a Designer SHOW & TELL: OPEN CAST CALL for OC FASHION WEEK, on July 28, from 4:30 pm – 10:00 pm. Bring your collections, look books, scketches and other visuals. Grids to hang up items already available. First come, first served. Continue reading→

Navigating public policy in Orange County

Posted on February 22, 2011 by Art Pedroza Posted in Entertainment, Orange, Orange County, Politics Leave a comment

Navigating Public Policy in Orange County

A two day institute of major leaders for currently serving elected officials who wish to be effective policy leaders, on Feb. 24 and 25, from 8 am to 5 pm each day.

The event will be held at the Care Ambulence Facility, at 1517 West Braden Court, in Orange.

Earn credit towards the ACC-OC Public Policy Academy Certification!

Presentations by Orange County Agencies:

OCTA, OCBC, SCAG, OCCOG, LAFCo, MWDOC, OCWD, BIA, OC Tax, OCFA, AQMD, OC Waste & Recycling, OC Sanitation, County of Orange, Urban Land Institute and OC Children’s & Families Commission

Workshops include:

Bond Financing, Leadership and Public Finance, Working with your City Clerk, Bargaining Unit Basics, Pensions Panel, Redevelopment Agencies plus AB1234 Training.

Featured presenters:

Blake Anderson, Tom Mauk, Dave Morgan, Tim Shaefer, Shalice Tilton, representatives from UBS and TIA Creft, Peter Buffa, Lucy Dunn, Will Kempton, Reed Royalty, Michael Ruane and much more!

Free for ACC-OC Members

$100.00 for non-members

Register Today!

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