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O.C. School of the Arts violin teacher arrested for alleged sexual misconduct

Posted on May 17, 2018 by Art Pedroza Posted in Crime, Education, irvine, music, Santa Ana 2 Comments

Irvine Police Department Arrests Violin Teacher Accused of Sexual Misconduct

Irvine, Calif. (May 16, 2018) – The Irvine Police Department has arrested a violin teacher who is accused of felony sexual misconduct with a child from 2005-2007. Peter Kwon, 32, was taken into custody Wednesday at 11:55 a.m. outside his Irvine home.

At the time of the crimes, Kwon taught violin lessons out of his home. His victim, Jane Doe, was an 8-year-old student when the abuse began. Jane Doe came forward to Irvine Police detectives last month and an investigation was initiated. Kwon was arrested for lewd acts with a child under age 14 and digital penetration of a child under age 10. Police believe there is at least one other victim. Continue reading→

The OC School of the Arts was locked down today due to a nearby fatal shooting

Posted on February 23, 2018 by Art Pedroza Posted in Arts and Culture, Crime, Education, Santa Ana, SAPD Leave a comment

An unidentified man was shot multiple times in the chest this morning, Feb. 23, in an alley at 15th Street, which compelled officials at Orange County School of the Arts, a few blocks away, to lock down their school until 12:30 p.m., according to the O.C. Register.

The victim was shot when he was between Broadway and Durant Street and then he ran to 15th and Broadway, where he collapsed, according to the SAPD. Continue reading→

There is a lot to love about Santa Ana despite the ongoing gang war

Posted on January 11, 2016 by Art Pedroza Posted in Arts and Culture, Civic Affairs, Crime, Education, Family, Food, Restaurants, Santa Ana, Working Families, Youth Activities 2 Comments

I get a little tired about the constant bashing of Santa Ana. Yes the ongoing gang war sucks but there is still a lot to love about our city, such as:

$3 movies at the MainPlace Mall

When a new movie comes out my kids and I will quickly label it as either a “must-see” or a “$3 movie.” Most films are in the latter category (and a lot of them end up on our Redbox and Netflix list). While I would love it if there was a first run movie theater in Santa Ana I really like being able to go to the Picture Show at the MainPlace Mall to see movies that have been out for a few weeks, if not months, for only $3 (and only $2 on Tuesdays).

The MainPlace Mall

I really dislike South Coast Plaza. Who can afford what the stores there have to offer? But the MainPlace Mall is just the ticket with a decent array of stores and anchors and a great food selection that now includes wood-fired pizza at Blaze Pizza and bbq ribs at the new Lucille’s. There is ample parking and two frozen yogurt places – plus my eye doctor. The previous owners of the MainPlace Mall, Westfield, just sold the shopping center to a group of developers. I hope they don’t mess it up! Continue reading→

Grand opening of OCSA’s new Dance, Music and Science Center Building set for 8/16

Posted on July 12, 2015 by Art Pedroza Posted in Arts and Culture, Dance, Education, Santa Ana Leave a comment

Graphic courtesy of John Sergio Fisher and Associates

The Orange County School of the Arts is hosting a Grand Opening Celebration/Ribbon Cutting Celebration of their new studios at their new 60,000 square foot Dance, Music and Science Center Building on Sunday, August 16, 2015.

The new building contains 8 science classrooms, 3 music rehearsal halls and 14 dance studios. The existing 300 seat recital hall was renovated and photo engraved scrims depicting arts every 5 years were added to the the main street facade. The new building includes:

The Marybelle Musco Dance Center
The Hal & Jeanette Segerstrom Family Music Center
OCSA’s Science Center

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