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New artist in residence from Bogota, Columbia arrives at GCAC

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By GrandCentralArtCenter

 

Grand Central Art Center is proud to announce the arrival of Artist in Residence, Adriana Salazar from Bogota, Columbia.  Adriana will be in residence for the next two months as she develops two major site-specific installation – one in our main gallery and one that will take place at the Orange County Museum of Art. Both projects are part of the upcoming 2013 California-Pacific Triennial, being curated by Dan Cameron of OCMA. GCAC is proud to be a collaborate partner on this inaugural Triennial – part of our continued efforts to build community relationships and partnerships for mutually beneficial outcomes.  Continue reading→

Meet author and actress Miluka Rivera at Librería Martinez tonight

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A Mother’s Day Celebration & Conversation with laureate author, actress and historian Miluka Rivera at Librería Martinez de Chapman University, is set for this Saturday, May 11, from 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM.

This event is dedicated to pioneer legend Elena Verdugo (Marcus Welby). Please join us for a delightful evening of arts, poetry and the empowering history about the contributions of Latinos in cinema pre-dating silent era, with movie clips and a reception.

Critically acclaimed books of Miluka Rivera: Continue reading→

Seabreeze volunteers for Habitat for Humanity Leaders Build Day in Santa Ana

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Lisa Dale with Charles Antis, Antis Roofing & Waterproofing

Lisa Dale, CEO of Seabreeze Management Company and John Felder, Seabreeze’s director of property management, traded their smart phones for hammers and participated in Habitat for Humanity’s fifth annual Leaders Build Day on April 18 in Santa Ana. Seabreeze Management also sponsored the event for $2,500.

Leaders Build Day is an exclusive event where top executives and business leaders work together to build affordable homes for low-income families. The event creates an environment for corporate executives to network and forge new bonds that may lead to new business opportunities. Overall, leaders experience greater involvement with the mission of Habitat OC: transform lives and communities by helping families in need build and purchase or renovate their own homes. Continue reading→

Stage is set for Orange County’s Yeraz (Armenian Dance) performance

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PRESS RELEASE

Contact: houshig Arslanian, (714) 403-0875, shoarslan@aol.com

Stage is Set for Orange County’s Yeraz Performance

SANTA ANA – Forty young Armenian dancers ranging in age from four to 19 are holding their final rehearsals this month ahead of their Sunday, June 2nd performance at the Forty Martyrs Church hall.

Community organizer and head of the “Hamazkayin” Armenian Educational and Cultural Society Siamanto chapter Shoushig Arslanian says the upcoming Yeraz Armenian School of Dance show weaves the tale of a boy who falls asleep after a long day at school and dreams of traveling to Armenia. Continue reading→

O.C. anti-gang curfew sweep results in arrests of 29 juveniles

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Orange County District Attorney, Press Release

For Immediate Release: May 10, 2013

LAW ENFORCEMENT NET 29 JUVENILES IN 5TH ANNUAL OC GRIP CURFEW SWEEP

ORANGE COUNTY – Over 180 law enforcement officers from 19 agencies netted 29 juveniles in violation of city curfew laws last night in the 5th annual curfew sweeps by the Orange County Gang Reduction and Intervention Partnership (OC GRIP). OC GRIP aims to prevent juveniles from being victims of or participants in gang crimes by identifying at-risk youth, increasing school attendance, and decreasing gang activity. Continue reading→

Why Rocco’s misguided recall campaign against Mayor Pulido will fail

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Steve Rocco

We reported back on March 21, that Steve Rocco, the perennial candidate who appears to be a few sandwiches short of a picnic, had filed paperwork with the Santa Ana City Clerk to begin a petition to recall Santa Ana Mayor Miguel Pulido.

Now the Orange County Register has reported that Rocco’s paperwork has been approved, so he can start collecting signatures in order to try to put his Pulido recall on the ballot. Continue reading→

Santa Ana company is a finalist for the 2013 Entrepreneur Of The Year Awards

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Ernst & Young Announces Finalists for 2013

Ernst & Young Announces Finalists for 2013 Entrepreneur Of The Year® Awards in Orange County

Irvine, CA, May 8, 2013 – Ernst & Young LLP today announced 18 finalists for the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2013 Award in Orange County. The awards program recognizes high-growth entrepreneurs who demonstrate excellence and extraordinary success in such areas as innovation, financial performance and personal commitment to their businesses and communities. These finalists were selected from nearly 75 nominations by a panel of independent judges. Award winners will be announced at a special awards gala on Thursday, June 6, at the St. Regis Monarch Beach Resort in Dana Point. The 2013 finalists are: Continue reading→

OC law enforcement agencies to target gangs by conducting curfew sweeps

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LAW ENFORCEMENT MEDIA ADVISORY
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 8, 2013
*For planning purposes only

WHO: Over 20 Orange County law enforcement agencies

WHAT: Will conduct County-wide curfew sweeps for juveniles out past curfew as part of the Orange County Gang Reduction and Intervention Partnership’s ongoing effort to keep kids out of gangs. Continue reading→

Why the SAPD shot Jason Hallstrom remains a real mystery

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Jason Hallstrom at dinner with the Nunley family

Jason Hallstrom, pictured on the right

Many weeks have passed since Jason “Hoss” Hallstrom was shot dead by the SAPD, after he and his friend Travis Mock pulled into the parking lot at the Target on Grand and 17th, in Santa Ana.  We are still waiting for the report from the Orange County District Attorney, which has to investigate all police shootings in Orange County.  But some of the pieces of this sordid puzzle have been put together by Hallstrom’s friend, Tiffany Nunley.  Here is her story:

Travis Mock appeared in West Court, the morning of the shooting, for the case he was currently out on bail for. He never told this to anyone previously.  This appears to debunk the SAPD’s story about a car chase due to a stolen car. Continue reading→

OC art legend Emigdio Vasquez to be honored at OCCCA on May 25

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Emigdio Vasquez

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 7th 2013

Contact: Alicia Rojas – UASA, info@unitedartistsofsantaana.org, or 714-907-5468

OC ART LEGEND EMIGDIO VASQUEZ TO BE HONORED IN ARTISTS VILLAGE ARTIST TO RECEIVE LAN MAESTRO AWARD MAY 25 AT OCCCA

Emigdio Vasquez, one of the most prolific and famous artists to come out of Orange County, has been selected for the prestigious “Maestro” award from the Latino Arts Network (LAN), a California association of Latino Museums and Cultural Centers in partnership with the California Arts Council. The award & reception will take place Saturday, May 25 from 11am-4pm. Hosting the event will be local arts leader United Artists of Santa Ana (UASA) and Orange County Center for Contemporary Art (OCCCA) who wcvill exhibit Mr. Vasquez’ work in March of 2014. Continue reading→

SAPD seeks commercial burglary suspects who broke into a church

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SAPD Robbery Suspect

SAPD Community Alert:

Police request media and public assistance identifying suspects involved in series of commercial burglaries in Santa Ana

LOCATION: Forty Martyrs Armenian Church 5315 W. McFadden Ave., Santa Ana

SUSPECT #1: Male, White, 30-35 yrs., short brown hair, clean shaven, thin build, wearing a black baseball cap with “Sox” logo, black jacket with orange liner, white/black striped polo shirt, blue shorts and white/black tennis shoes Continue reading→

May Day at the Santa Ana City Council meeting on May 6

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Join the OC May Day Coalition this Monday night, at 5:30 pm, at the Santa Ana City Council meeting, as they come together to share their stories and demand that the Council Members and Mayor Miguel Pulido stop the contract between the police department and ICE.  Their message is to stop deportations!

There are only two immigrants left on our City Council today – Mayor Miguel Pulido and Councilman Vince Sarmiento.  David Benavides, Michele Martinez and Roman Reyna are however fluent in Pocho. Continue reading→

The Green Parrot Villa is reopening, with a Mother’s Day special

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Green Parrot

Good food news to report – Santa Ana’s Green Parrot Villa is opening for lunch and dinner after several years of being used strictly as a banquet facility.  They are having a little pre-opening preview party today, May 5, from 3 pm to 5 pm, with free samples of their delicious food.

The Green Parrot Villa is located at 2035 N. Main St., across from the Bowers Museum.  There is a large free public parking lot just north of them, on the east side of Main St., just south of the 5 Freeway.  They plan to be open Monday through Thursday with a Buffet Lunch from 11 am to 2 pm.  They will also offer a Happy Hour daily from 4 pm to 8 pm, with Dinner service as well.   Continue reading→

Woman convicted for killing a man while pretending to sell fruit

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Alejandro Romero and Gladys Romero

Orange County District Attorney Press Release

For Immediate Release, Case # 10CF2917: May 3, 2013

WOMAN CONVICTED OF ROBBERY-MURDER OF MAN AFTER PRETENDING WITH BROTHER TO BE DOOR-TO-DOOR FRUIT SALESMEN

SANTA ANA – A woman was convicted yesterday of the robbery and murder of a Santa Ana man with her brother by gaining entry into his home by pretending to be fruit salesmen. Gladys Romero, 35, Santa Ana, was found guilty by a jury May 2, 2013, of one felony count of special circumstances murder during the commission of robbery and burglary with an additional sentencing enhancement for the personal discharge of a firearm causing great bodily injury and death. A sentencing date will be set May 10, 2013, at 1:30 p.m. in Department C-30, Central Justice Center, Santa Ana. Continue reading→

OCDA to host a booth at the Santa Ana Cinco de Mayo weekend festival

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Orange County District Attorney Press Release
For Immediate Release: May 3, 2013

OCDA TO HOST INFORMATION BOOTH AT CINCO DE MAYO FESTIVAL THIS WEEKEND TO CELEBRATE MEXICAN HERITAGE

SANTA ANA – The Orange County District Attorney’s Office (OCDA) is proud to participate in the 14th Annual Cinco de Mayo Celebration this Sunday, May 5, 2013, starting at 11:00 a.m. This family festival will be held in downtown Santa Ana on 4th Street between Main Street and French Street. Continue reading→