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The SAUSD announces their Classified Employees of the Year

Posted on February 14, 2014 by Art Pedroza Posted in Education, Santa Ana, SAUSD 1 Comment

The Santa Ana Unified School District (SAUSD) has announced their Classified Employees of the Year, as follows: Maintenance, Operations, and Facilities: Juan Guerrero – Plant Custodian at Community Day School; Office and Technical: Luis Prado – Computer Technician at Valley High School; Para-Educator and Instructional Assistance: Rosa Ramirez – Instructional Assistant Special Education at Diamond Elementary School; and Support Services and Security: Anne Le – Translator Interpreter for the English Learner Programs. Continue reading→

The SAUSD is seeking Measure G Bond Oversight Committee members

Posted on February 14, 2014 by Art Pedroza Posted in Education, Santa Ana, SAUSD Leave a comment

SAUSD Seeks Bond Oversight Committee Members

Notice is hereby given that the Board of Education for the Santa Ana Unified School District seeks applications to fill a total of six seats on the Bond Oversight Committee.The purpose of the Bond Oversight Committee is to oversee the expenditure of Measure G funds and to communicate its findings to the Board and the public in order to promote the proper expenditure of school bond funds as voters intended and the efficient completion of projects. Continue reading→

Alex Flores wants everyone to own a pair of his Unum Sunglasses

Posted on February 13, 2014 by Art Pedroza Posted in Business, Santa Ana 4 Comments

Santa Ana resident Alex Flores started his new business, Unum Sunglasses, almost on a whim when he realized he wanted to be able to say, when asked what he does, that he is a business owner. Recently Flores took another leap of faith, quitting his day job to be able to spend all his time selling Unum sunglasses.

Flores has a small office in Downtown Santa Ana. We met recently to talk about his business venture over coffee at the Gypsy Den Café. (My favorite is their Dirty Chai – a combination of Chai Tea and Espresso). Continue reading→

Things to do in and around Santa Ana on Valentine’s Day 2014

Posted on February 13, 2014 by Art Pedroza Posted in Santa Ana Leave a comment

Valentine’s Day Dinner and Show at the Green Parrot Villa, on Friday Feb. 14, from 6 pm to 10 pm. 3 Course Dinner & Show Featuring “Trio Los Brillantes” for $34.95 per person. Free Glass of Wine to pair with your entrée! And a special Dinner on Saturday, Feb. 15, from 5 pm to 9 pm. 3 Course Dinner: $29.95 per person. Free Glass of Wine to pair with your entrée! Call M-F 2pm-6pm for reservations (714) 569-1970.
Sexy Valentine’s Day Cocktails and Sweets at Diego’s Downtown, on Friday, Feb. 14. Karaoke from 8 pm to 12 am. Located at 224 E. 3rd St. in Downtown Santa Ana.
Romantic Valentines Dinner at Velvet Lounge – Valentines Day, February 14, at 5 pm. Continue reading→

Rep. Sanchez tries desperately to sign OC residents up for ObamaCare

Posted on February 13, 2014 by Art Pedroza Posted in Health and Medical, Orange County, Politics, Santa Ana 2 Comments

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

PRESS RELEASE, FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: February 13, 2014

MEDIA CONTACT: Barb Solish, 202-731-7627, Barb.Solish@mail.house.gov

REP. LORETTA SANCHEZ FOCUSES ON GETTING OC COVERED WITH IN PERSON ENROLLMENT

Garden Grove, Calif. – Congresswoman Loretta Sanchez (CA-46) today led a rally in Santa Ana launching “Countdown to Enroll OC,” her effort to connect Orange County residents with certified, in person bilingual health insurance enrollment services through Covered California.

“Covered California’s enrollment deadline, March 31st, is a big day that’s less than fifty days from now,” said Rep. Sanchez. “That’s why I’m launching the Countdown to Enroll OC. From now until March 31st, I will be doing everything I can to connect Orange County residents with in person, bilingual enrollment support. We are putting the emphasis on signing up in person, right here, right now.” Continue reading→

Deadline to comment on the City’s 5-Year Strategic Plan set for 2/14

Posted on February 13, 2014 by Art Pedroza Posted in Santa Ana Leave a comment

City of Santa Ana

Community Reminder: Deadline to Submit Comment on 5-year Strategic Plan Draft is Friday, 2/14/14 at 5 PM

SANTA ANA, CA (February 13, 2014) – The Santa Ana Mayor and City Council are in the process of developing a comprehensive 5-year strategic plan to guide our city towards the future. A copy of the draft document has been posted online. In order to better serve our community, the draft document is available for review in English, Spanish, and Vietnamese. Everyone is encouraged to read the document and to provide comment online at http://www.santa-ana.org/strategic-planning/community-overview/comments.asp. Continue reading→

SigAlert issued on Eastbound 17th after a lady drives into a tree and dies

Posted on February 13, 2014 by Art Pedroza Posted in Accidents, Santa Ana Leave a comment

Not the same incident but this was a similar one

At 11:16 AM, SAPD officers were dispatched to a possible fatal traffic collision near the intersection of 17th and Newhope, according to an SAPD press release.

The collision involved a single vehicle being driven by a female adult (60’s) which struck a tree in the center median.

The SAPD has issued a SigAlert for Eastbound 17th street Newhope to Harbor Blvd until further notice. Continue reading→

Boys and Girls Club’s Youth of the Year wins a scholarship and recognition

Posted on February 12, 2014 by Art Pedroza Posted in Charities, Education, Santa Ana, Youth Activities Leave a comment

Liz Cruz, Jesse Barrios, and Martha Trejo and Daisy Monjaras

Every year, the Boys and Girls Club of Santa Ana sets out to find a well-respected, well-rounded, morally strong, and academically focused Club member to represent the organization as their Youth of the Year.

The stakes were high this year, their panel of judges had to choose only one winner from the five highly qualified teen finalists.

They are proud to announce Daisy Monjaras, a 17-year-old Club member, who has a great moral compass, strong communication skills, and a passionate heart, was selected as this year’s Youth of the Year! Continue reading→

OCDA to oppose parole of man who killed a Santa Ana grandma in a drive-by

Posted on February 10, 2014 by Art Pedroza Posted in Crime, Gangs, OCDA, Santa Ana 1 Comment

Orange County District Attorney Press Release

For Immediate Release: February 10, 2014

OCDA TO OPPOSE PAROLE OF INMATE CONVICTED OF KILLING 67-YEAR-OLD WOMAN IN 2000 DRIVE-BY SHOOTING

SANTA ANA – Orange County District Attorney (OCDA) Tony Rackauckas is opposing the parole of a man convicted of murdering a 67-year-old Santa Ana woman in a drive-by shooting in 2000. Carlos Eduardo Sanchez, 30, is currently being held at Calipatria State Prison, Calipatria. Sanchez was sentenced Sept. 20, 2002, to 15 years to life in state prison after he was found guilty of one felony count of second degree murder. The case was originally prosecuted by Senior Deputy District Attorney Sonia Balleste. Sanchez is scheduled for a parole hearing tomorrow, Feb. 11, 2014, at 8:30 a.m. at the prison before the Board of Parole Hearings, California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation.

Senior Deputy District Attorney Rebecca Olivieri will appear at the hearing to oppose Sanchez’s parole. Continue reading→

Rep. Sanchez to host an ObamaCare/Covered California rally on Feb. 13

Posted on February 10, 2014 by Art Pedroza Posted in Entertainment, Health and Medical, Loretta Sanchez, Santa Ana Leave a comment

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

ADVISORY, FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: February 10, 2014

MEDIA CONTACT: Barb Solish, 202-226-8373, Barb.Solish@mail.house.gov

REP. LORETTA SANCHEZ TO HOST COVERED CA RALLY LAUNCHING ‘COUNTDOWN TO ENROLL OC’

WASHINGTON – Congresswoman Loretta Sanchez (CA-46) will host a rally with Covered California’s Executive Director Peter Lee launching “Countdown to Enroll OC,” her effort to connect Orange County residents with certified, in person bilingual health insurance enrollment services through Covered California this Thursday, February 13, 2014, at 2:00 p.m. PST at the Santa Ana Regional Transportation Center (SARTC), 1000 East Santa Ana Boulevard, Santa Ana, CA 92701-2690. Continue reading→

ObamaCare event to be held in Santa Ana on Feb. 11 at Latino Health Access

Posted on February 10, 2014 by Art Pedroza Posted in Entertainment, Health and Medical, Santa Ana Leave a comment

For Immediate Release: February 10, 2014

Media Contact: Press@BarackObama.com

OFA-CA Volunteers Holding Event to Encourage Local Community Members to “Be Covered on the 1st”

Millions of Americans Already Benefiting from Affordable Care Act

Santa Ana, CA – This Tuesday, February 11, local OFA volunteers will be taking part in a national day of action to make sure fellow community members have the tools and information they need to get enrolled in quality, affordable health insurance.

Millions of Americans are enrolling in health coverage through the new health insurance marketplace that fits their budgets and covers their needs, thanks to the Affordable Care Act. There is still time to sign up, and OFA is dedicated to having the one-on-one conversations with neighbors, friends and family members that help them get the information they need to enroll. Continue reading→

Details about the vicious murder of Kim Pham emerge at preliminary hearing

Posted on February 10, 2014 by Art Pedroza Posted in Crime, OCDA, Santa Ana, Vietnamese 21 Comments

Candace Brito, 27, and Vanesa Zavala, 25, appeared at a preliminary hearing as Pham’s family member wore buttons with the victim’s likeness. Both women had pleaded not guilty to murder, according to KTLA. A judge will decide if there is enough evidence to send two women to trial on charges they stomped and kicked a 23-year-old woman to death in a fight outside a popular California nightclub.

Patricia Navarro, a veteran Santa Ana homicide detective, said a witness reported seeing Vanesa Tapia Zavala, 25, join in a fight that started with a verbal altercation. Zavala and Candace Marie Brito, 27, both office workers from Santa Ana, have pleaded not guilty to murder charges, according to the OC Register. Continue reading→

Bingo Nights to support local artists set for Monday nights at Chapter One

Posted on February 9, 2014 by Art Pedroza Posted in Arts and Culture, Charities, Entertainment, Restaurants, Santa Ana Leave a comment

Chapter One: the Modern Local is hosting Bingo Nights on Mondays in February, in their Red Room, to benefit local artists. The next bingo night is set for Monday, February 10, 2014, at 7 pm. Gamble & Drink Beer knowing that you are giving back a part of what you spend to support community art in Santa Ana. Here’s your chance to contribute! Money well spent!

The Santa Ana Community Artist Coalition is the organizer of this event. Continue reading→

Snake Night at the Santiago Park Nature Reserve set for March 28

Posted on February 9, 2014 by Art Pedroza Posted in Entertainment, Nature, Parks and Recreation, Santa Ana 2 Comments

SNAKE NIGHT @ CITY OF SANTA ANA: SANTIAGO CREEK WILDLIFE AND WATERSHED CENTER, SANTIAGO PARK NATURE RESERVE

The Santiago Creek Wildlife and Watershed Center, at the Santiago Park Nature Reserve, is hosting a “Snake Night” on Friday, March 28, 2014, at 6 pm.

Have questions about local snakes? Watch a FREE educational presentation by Kevin Erbas-White, an Educational Specialist from the North American Field Herping Association (N.A.F.H.A.), “Using Satellites to Distinguish Rattlesnake Habitat Preferences.” Continue reading→

Bombazo Fandango IV set for tonight at the Epicospal Church of the Messiah

Posted on February 8, 2014 by Art Pedroza Posted in Churches and Religion, Entertainment, Latinos, Santa Ana 2 Comments

The Bombazo Fandango IV is set for tonight, February 8, 2014, from 7 pm to 11 pm, at the Epicospal Church of the Messiah, at 614 N Bush Street, in Santa Ana. Admission is only $5!

BOMBAZO FANDANGO in Santa Ana!!! Bomba is one of the traditional musical genres from Puerto Rico, characterized by barrel drums (barriles), a shaker (maraca), sticks (cuas), call and response of song and the dynamic conversation between dancer and lead drummer (primo/subidor).
Bombazo= bomba gathering/conviviencia. Continue reading→