This Sunday afternoon, May 4, 2014, get ready for some Cinco De Mayo high flying action at the Yost Theater! All ages welcome. Doors open at 1pm.
Featuring: High Flying Lucha Libre Wrestling Continue reading
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Early Cinco de Mayo campaign reception for 34th S.D. candidate Jose Solorio
Celebrate an Early Cinco de Mayo with State Senate Candidate Jose Solorio and his Democratic Party supporters today at noon.
HOSTED BY:
- Senate Pro Tem Darrell Steinberg
- Next Senate Pro Tem Kevin De León
- Senator Ricardo Lara
- Senator Lou Correa
- Assemblyman Tom Daly
- Assemblywoman Sharon Quirk-Silva
- Dan Jacobson
WHEN: Friday, May 2, 2014, from 12:00 pm — 1:30 pm Continue reading
Santa Ana to host two Building Safety Month events
City of Santa Ana, Downtown Orange County
Community: SANTA ANA TO HOST TWO “BUILDING SAFETY MONTH” EVENTS
SANTA ANA, CA (May 1, 2014) – To help raise awareness of building safety, the City of Santa Ana proudly celebrates “Building Safety Month” during May. Building Safety Month is a public safety awareness campaign to help individuals, families and businesses understand what it takes to create safe, resilient, affordable and energy-efficient homes and buildings.
“Getting a building permit and a field inspection is the only way to ensure that the construction being done at your home or business is safe and complies with all building codes,” said Gerald Caraig, the City’s Building Official. “It also ensures that any improvements you make can legally be counted toward the value of your property if you wish to sell it in the future. It’s a win-win all the way around.” Continue reading
The SAUSD celebrates outstanding educators of the year
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Josie Amador, 714-558-5555
SANTA ANA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT CELEBRATES OUTSTANDING EDUCATORS OF THE YEAR
SANTA ANA, CA — May 1, 2014 – Six deserving educators will be honored at the annual “Educator of the Year” ceremony for the Santa Ana Unified School District on May 8, 2014. The event, to be held at Santa Ana High School, celebrates all school site teachers and support services educators, as well as the six district-wide educators.
The “Educator of the Year” program is an opportunity to recognize outstanding teachers for their commitment and for the difference they make in the classroom. During the week of May 5 – 9, 2014, educators will be celebrated with a variety of programs and activities as part of the National Teacher/Support Staff Appreciation Week. Continue reading
Santa Ana residents get into the Discovery Science Center free on May 6
Check out DSC free day (for Santa Ana residents) at the Discovery Science Center this Tuesday May 6, 2014, from 10:00 am – 5:00 pm, at 2500 North Main Street Santa Ana, 2500 North Main Street, in Santa Ana. Main Number: 714-542-CUBE.
Santa Ana residents receive up to 4 free admissions per address with valid ID (proof of residency) on the first Tuesday of every month. Cannot be combined with any other discount or offer. Excludes special events and ticketed exhibitions or shows.
Be sure to check out Animal Grossology:
Ever wonder why dogs sniff each other’s rear ends, why cows need four stomachs to digest their food, or why cats spit up hair balls? You can find out the answers to all these nasty questions and more at Animal Grossology! Get up close and personal with some of the slimiest, stinkiest and downright yuckiest creatures on Earth through hands-on, interactive displays. Continue reading
Get a free comic book this Saturday at Biggy’s Comics in Santa Ana
Free Comic Book Day is coming up this Saturday, May 3, 2014. Free Comic Book Day takes place the first Saturday in May each year – when participating comic book shops across North America and around the world give away comic books absolutely FREE* to anyone who comes into their stores.
Locally you can visit Biggy’s Comics and Games, located at 5110 Westminster Ave., Suite F, in Santa Ana, for your free comic book, this Saturday. New comic books are always 10% off at Biggy’s and they are happy to pull your subscriptions and give you 20% off on these titles as well. Continue reading
Real Men Grill Festival set for May 10 at Jerome Park in Santa Ana
The Real Men Grill Festival™ is set for Saturday, May 10, 2014, from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. at Jerome Park, located at 726 S. Center St., in Santa Ana. The event’s mission is to strengthen our community through positive role models in the home.Real Men Grill Festival™ is a community outreach event of Brown Temple and its ministry partners in Orange County CA.
The activities are as follows:
- Cook off (Contestants will compete for best bar-b-que)
- Kids Zone
- Contemporary Christian and Gospel Music Concert
- Orange County School of the Arts Jazz Concert
- Antique and Classic Car Show
TSA Pre✔ Application Center opens at John Wayne Airport’s Terminal C
Press Office, U.S. Department of Homeland Security
TSA Press Release: April 29, 2014
Media Contact: Nico Melendez, 310-387-8127
TSA Pre✔™ Application Center Opens at John Wayne Airport Terminal C;
More Options to Apply for Expedited Screening
TSA Expanding to More Than 300 Sites Across the Country
IRVINE, Calif. – The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) opened an application site for its TSA Pre✔™ Application Program in Terminal C at John Wayne Airport (SNA) this week.
This application process allows U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents to directly enroll in TSA Pre✔™, an expedited screening program that allows travelers to leave on their shoes, light outerwear and belt, keep their laptop in its case and their 3-1-1 compliant liquids/gels bag in a carry-on, in select screening lanes.
“The application process increases the availability of TSA Pre✔™ benefits to a broader population of travelers nationwide,” said TSA Administrator John S. Pistole. “TSA Pre✔™ is enabling us to move away from a one-size-fits-all approach to transportation security, as we look for more opportunities to provide the most effective security in the most efficient way.” Continue reading
Mega march for immigration reform set for 5/1 at the Plaza Santa Ana
A Mega March for immigration reform, hosted by Los 32 de Mexico, is set for this Thursday, May 1, at 2 pm, at the Plaza Santa Ana, located at French and 4th St. in Downtown Santa Ana.
There are currently two immigrants on the Santa Ana City Council – Mayor Miguel Pulido and Councilman Vincent Sarmiento. The SAUSD School Board also features two immigrants – Ceci Iglesias and Jose Alfredo Hernandez. Continue reading
Fundraiser for OC Auditor-Controller candidate Mike Dalati set for 5/1
The Democratic Leaders of Southern California is hosting a fundraiser for Democratic candidate for OC Auditor-Controller Mike Dalati on May 1st, 2014 from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm at the Knowlwood Restaurant, located at 2107 East 17th St., in Santa Ana.
Tickets are being sold for $50. Call 714-561-5520 or click here to message on Facebook. Continue reading
Martial arts seminar set for this Sunday at the Wiseplace in Santa Ana
The Southern California Martial Arts Championship Kick-Off will launch with a martial arts seminar this Sunday, May 4, 2014, at the Wiseplace in Santa Ana, at 1411 North Broadway. There will be referee instructions for the current World Karate Federation tournament rules and regulations.
SEMINARS:
- Kumite (Sparring) Techniques for competeing at national and international level
- Kata (Forms) Learning the correct Focus, Stances, and Movement to demonstrate strong kata techniques
- Kobudo: (weapons) Basic concepts for using traditional Okinawan Weapons.
This event is open to the public and all are invited to attend and participate. Continue reading
Santa Ana cops to crack down on Cinco de Mayo cruising
Santa Ana Police Department
Advisory: Police Department – Cinco de Mayo (Monday, May 5th) cruiser enforcement
In an effort to provide a safe environment and minimize the impact on our local neighborhoods, the Santa Ana Police Department will be deploying extra police personnel to deal with the influx of cruiser activity experienced on Cinco de Mayo (Monday, May 5th).
In years past, the City of Santa Ana has contended with large crowds, congested roadways, criminal activity, and quality of life issues that affect our residents, businesses and visitors. Therefore, to mitigate these issues, an increased police presence, lane restrictions and road closures will be in effect in the areas of Bristol Street from 17th Street to Callen’s Common, Main Street from 17th Street to Dyer Road, Edinger Avenue from Main Street to Raitt Street and Harbor Boulevard between Westminster Avenue and Edinger Avenue. Continue reading
You could win a free bike at Bike to Work event on May 7
City of Santa Ana
SANTA ANA, CA (April 8, 2014) – The City & OCTA invite everyone to participate in Bike to Work Day on May 7th. The event begins at 7am at the Santa Ana Regional Transportation Center and will include a blessing of the bikes ceremony before biking to City Hall at 8am. This event is being held to encourage residents to be active, bike to work, and promote healthy living. We are very excited to have Jax Bicycle Center participate and partner with the City to give participants an opportunity to win prizes including two bicycles. Continue reading
High wind warning in effect through Thursday
City of Santa Ana, Downtown Orange County
The City of Santa Ana has experienced high winds with gusts reaching between 40-60 MPH since Tuesday, April 29, 2014, with a high wind warning in effect through Thursday evening. Since Tuesday, City of Santa Ana Public Works Staff have been continuously taking action to address the high volume of public service requests ranging from tree limbs and debris on roadways to providing traffic control.
Members of the public are encouraged to contact the Public Works Agency Dispatch Hotline at (714) 647-3380 to report windstorm related service requests such as but not limited to tree related debris on roadways and traffic signals not functioning. The Public Works Agency appreciates the public’s patience while they attentively provide service response and will continue to work through the week to address the hundred’s of service requests. Continue reading
2014 Santa Ana May Day March set for May 1 at Sasscer Park
The Santa Ana 2014 May Day March is set for May 1, 2013 with registration at 2 pm at the corner of 4th St. and Ross St., with the March starting at 3 pm, at Sasscer Park, located at 500 West Santa Ana Blvd., in Santa Ana.
May Day in Orange County!
Families Without Borders: Human Rights Not Broken Ties
SANTA ANA – The movement for social justice in Orange County will once again demonstrate its growing strength and diversity Thursday, May 1 in downtown Santa Ana. Hundreds of community members and allies will convene on this International Workers’ Rights Day to demand national and local solutions that expand human rights for all regardless of immigration status. Continue reading