The Orange County Bar Foundation is hosting a Health Fair on Saturday, March 9, 2013 at 313 N. Birch St. 2nd Floor, in Santa Ana, from 11 am-2 pm.
This is a free event for the community including: Continue reading
Tag Archives: Santa Ana
Council leaning towards returning $54 million to the State of California
It looks like our Santa Ana City Council is beginning to wave the white flag as the State of California continues to demand the return of millions of dollars of redevelopment funds.
“Santa Ana City Council members Tuesday night in a closed-door meeting decided to freeze payments to affordable housing developers depending on funds central to a $54-million standoff between city officials and the state Department of Finance. The move reverses a defiant stance council members took last December to continue paying the developers, despite the threatened use of “clawback” measures allowed under the redevelopment dissolution bills that empower Sacramento to withhold sales and property tax revenue. Such a punitive move could cripple the city’s already fragile financial position,” according to the Voice of OC. Continue reading
Santa Ana’s Fairhaven Memorial Park honors Gloria Zambrano
ORANGE RESIDENT GLORIA ZAMBRANO HONORED WITH FAIRHAVEN’S OLIVER HALSELL CARE AWARD
SANTA ANA, Calif. – February 21, 2012 – For Orange resident Gloria Zambrano, caring for seniors is a proud family tradition. The daughter of a senior care nurse, Gloria accompanied her mother to work as a young girl where she would participate in activities with residents and do whatever she could to bring joy to their day. As she grew, so did her passion for service, leading her to an 18-year career in senior care.
Zambrano, resident services director for Fountain Senior Assisted Living is being honored as the February recipient of Fairhaven’s Oliver Halsell Care Award. Fairhaven, an Orange County mortuary and memorial park with locations in Santa Ana and Mission Viejo, created the recognition program in 2012 to pay tribute to individuals who have demonstrated exceptional care in their profession, community and the world at large. Continue reading
The Council is paying Walters over $700K and O’Rourke is getting $22K a month
” The City of Santa Ana will pay out more than $700,000 under the severance agreement struck with former city manager Paul M. Walters,” according to the O.C. Register.
The Voice of OC asked Santa Ana Mayor Pro Tem Sal Tinajero if the council majority miscalculated? “A miscalculation is the car’s running at 50 miles per hour and you think you can get across before you get hit,” Tinajero said. “But if the car speeds to 110 miles per hour, that’s not a miscalculation, someone just changed the rules on you.” Continue reading
Santa Ana man killed wife when she tossed him due to gambling and cheating
Orange County District Attorney Press Release
For Immediate Release, Case # 10CF2088: February 20, 2013
Contacts: Susan Kang Schroeder, Chief of Staff, Office: 714-347-8408, Cell: 714-292-2718; Farrah Emami, Spokesperson, Office: 714-347-8405, Cell: 714-323-4486
MAN FACES TRIAL FOR MURDERING WIFE AFTER MARITAL DISCORD OVER HIS GAMBLING AND CHEATING
SANTA ANA – A man faces trial today for murdering his wife after she asked him to move out of their home for gambling away $100,000 in pension money and learning of his extra-marital relationship. Agustin Armaraz Espinoza, 58, Santa Ana, is charged with one felony count of murder and faces a maximum sentence of 25 years to life in state prison if convicted. Opening statements are expected to begin this afternoon, Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2013, in Department C-44, Central Justice Center, Santa Ana. The time is to be determined. Continue reading
Artist Jennifer McGrath featured at John Wayne Airport
‘Hoodoo’ by Jennifer McGrath. More images can be seen here.
John Wayne Airport News Release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: February 20, 2013
Contact: Jenny Wedge, Office: (949) 252-5182, jwedge@ocair.com
ARTIST JENNIFER MCGRATH FEATURED IN COMMUNITY FOCUS SPACE PROGRAM AT JOHN WAYNE AIRPORT
SANTA ANA, Calif. – A selection of photographs by Orange County photographer Jennifer McGrath are on exhibit from February 7, 2013, through March 20, 2013, in the Thomas F. Riley Terminal as part of John Wayne Airport’s Community Focus Space Program. McGrath’s photography can be seen on the Departure (upper) Level near the security screening areas in Terminals A, B and C and on the Arrival (lower) Level adjacent to Baggage Carousels 1 and 4. Continue reading
Santa Ana man sentenced for sexually assaulting 2 women and a 12-year-old
Orange County District Attorney Press Release
For Immediate Release, Case # 11CF3116: February 19, 2013
Contacts: Susan Kang Schroeder, Chief of Staff, Office: 714-347-8408, Cell: 714-292-2718; Farrah Emami, Spokesperson, Office: 714-347-8405, Cell: 714-323-4486
SANTA ANA – A man was sentenced to 10 years and eight months in state prison and mandatory lifetime sex offender registration today for victimizing two women and sexually assaulting a 12-year-old girl, who all lived on the same street in Santa Ana. Leonel Santana Cervantes, 44, Santa Ana, pleaded guilty to two felony counts of first degree residential burglary of an inhabited dwelling, one felony count of lewd acts on a child under 14, and one misdemeanor count of peeking. Continue reading
Statement from Supervisor Spitzer regarding Orange County shootings
Supervisor Todd Spitzer, Press Release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: February 19, 2013
CONTACT: Justin Glover714-834-3330 (office)714-980-2031
(Orange County, CA) — Supervisor Todd Spitzer gave the following statement following the tragic shootings in Orange County this morning. Spitzer represents the third supervisorial district, which includes the cities of Tustin, Orange and Villa Park. Continue reading
Has Council Member Michele Martinez declared war on the SAPD?
Not only was Santa Ana Council Member Michele Martinez the driving force behind the ouster of Santa Ana City Manager Paul Walters – my sources are now telling me that she has apparently turned on the Santa Ana Police Department.
I am hearing that Martinez is trying to get rid of the SAPD Strike Force – the heroic police officers who helped stem the tide against gang violence and drug dealing in our city. She blames them, I am told, for the arrest of her half brother, a few years ago, during her failed campaign for Mayor. She blames Walters for that arrest too, I am told. Continue reading
Congresswoman Sanchez’ foreclosure prevention workshop set for 2/21
Congresswoman Loretta Sanchez is hosting a Home Foreclosure Prevention Workshop on: Thursday, February 21, 2013, from 4:00 pm-7:30 pm at the Delhi Community Center, located at 505 E. Central Ave., in Santa Ana.
This free workshop will provide homeowners with essential tools to avoid foreclosure. Knowledgeable lenders and helpful Housing and Urban Development (HUD)-approved housing counselors will be in attendance to answer questions and discuss the numerous programs that are available to assist homeowners. Continue reading
Santa Ana man gets 16 years to life for stabbing his mom’s houseguest
Orange County District Attorney Press Release
For Immediate Release, Case # 10CF2716: February 15, 2013
Contacts: Susan Kang Schroeder, Chief of Staff, Office: 714-347-8408, Cell: 714-292-2718; Farrah Emami, Spokesperson, Office: 714-347-8405, Cell: 714-323-4486
MAN SENTENCED TO 16 YEARS TO LIFE IN PRISON FOR STABBING-MURDER OF MOTHER’S HOUSEGUEST
SANTA ANA – A man was sentenced today to 16 years to life in state prison for murdering his mother’s houseguest by stabbing him in the chest with a pocket knife. Saul Jose Salazar, 29, Santa Ana, was found guilty by a jury Nov. 26, 2012, of one felony count of second degree murder with a sentencing enhancement for the personal use of a deadly weapon. Continue reading
Catch the President’s Day spirit with a live show at the Bowers on 2/18
The Bowers Museum is hosting a live performance, “Catch the Spirit!” this Monday, February 18, from 1:30 pm to 2:30 pm, in honor of President’s Day. The event will be held in their Norma Kershaw Auditorium. Fee: Free to members; free with paid admission; 8$ individual ticket.
Remember our schools are closed on Monday, but the Bowers is open! Catch the Spirit! A Patriotic President’s Day Celebration. Join us for an unforgettable President’s Day musical program by Celebration USA. Bowers will be open especially for this celebration! Continue reading
SAPD update on possibly gang-related shooting murder on West 3rd Street
Santa Ana Police Department Advisory: Update on Murder Investigation 2/14/13 1900 Block West 3rd Street
On 02/14/13, at 1718 hours officers responded to the 1900block of W. 3rd St. on a report of a shooting with two subjects down. Upon arrival, they found two males, ages 18 and 19, with gunshot wounds to their upper body. Paramedics transported the both victims to a local hospital where the 19-year-old was pronounced dead. The 18-year-old is in stable but serious condition. Continue reading
2nd Annual O.C. Women Business Owners Conference set for 3/22
Rancho Santiago Community College District
For Immediate Release: February 14, 2013
Contact: Judy Iannaccone, Director, Communications, Phone: (714) 480-7503, E-mail: iannaccone_judy@rsccd.edu
Orange County SBDC, IWE, SCORE, and SBA Host 2nd Annual Women Business Owners Conference on March 22
*Fast Forward Growth: Strategies to Increase Your Sales in Today’s World*
(Santa Ana)—Women are starting more and more businesses every year, according to studies conducted by American Express and The Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation. In fact, in the last 15 years, the number of women-owned companies has increased by 54 percent and their revenue has increased by 58 percent. According to the U.S. Census, there are more than 27 million small businesses nationwide, and more than 28 percent are owned by women. Nevertheless, only two percent of women-owned businesses bring in more than $1 million in annual revenue, versus five percent of all firms. Continue reading
SAPD to conduct a DUI checkpoint on 2/16 at 1200 N. Harbor Blvd.
Santa Ana Police Department Advisory: Police Department conducting a DUI/Drivers License checkpoint 2/16/13 7:30PM-1:30AM in the area 1200 N. Harbor Boulevard.
SANTA ANA POLICE STEP UP DUI ENFORCEMENT
The Santa Ana Police Department will be conducting a DUI/Drivers License checkpoint on Saturday, February 16th, 2013. It will begin at 7:30PM and is scheduled to conclude at 1:30AM. It will be conducted in the area of 1200 N. Harbor Boulevard, in the City of Santa Ana. Continue reading