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Public Safety Committee to consider Velvet Lounge C.U.P. and bail bonds

Posted on by Posted in Arts and Culture, Bars, Civic Affairs, Claudia Alvarez, David Benavides, LGBT, Public Safety, Sal Tinajero, Santa Ana 1 Comment

The Santa Ana City Council’s Public Safety Committee is meeting on Tuesday, July 26, and the meeting promises to be an interesting one.  The topics on the agenda, which is below, include discussion about a proposed C.U.P. (Conditional Use Permit) for the gay bar called the “Velvet Lounge,” which is supposed to open soon, and a Bail Bond Solicitation update (we wrote about that awhile ago – bail bondsmen are illegally soliciting for bails outside our jail, and most of these guys don’t even have businesses in town). Continue reading→

ESPN says that Mexican soccer fans are the best sports fans in the U.S.A.

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Fans of the Mexican National Soccer Team, known as “El Tri,” are the best sports fans in the U.S.A., according to a new column in ESPN Magazine.  These fans travel – anywhere in the U.S.A. where they can watch their beloved “El Tri.”  You can see their effect on Facebook, where El Tri has almost 4,000 fans.

And big business has taken note.

Whom did Jerry Jones book to headline the inaugural sporting event at Cowboys Stadium? Mexico, which set a soccer attendance record in Texas in its 2009 Gold Cup quarterfinal against Haiti. And guess who kicked off the first full event at New Meadowlands Stadium the following year? Mexico again, in a friendly against Ecuador that was attended by 77,705 fans, according to ESPN. Continue reading→

Patrick Henry Democratic Club of America to meet in Santa Ana on July 26

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The Patrick Henry Democratic Club of America is meeting on Tuesday, July 26, at 7pm, in Santa Ana, at the Marie Callenders located at 1821 N. Grand.

Come join the Patrick Henry Democratic Club of America for the documentary, “Cancer is Curable Now,” Also join in the lively discussion about the budget and how to make our government more responsive to the people.

Debunking the lies being spread by Santa Ana’s soccer-hating Usual Suspects

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The anti-soccer haters here in Santa Ana are actually very few in number – but like noisy chihuahuas they are a pain in the rear – and the media has been paying attention to them, even though they hardly represent the overall population of Santa Ana.

Now they have even started a very lame little blog, using antiquated Blogspot software – and they have even infected the Washington Square Neighborhood. The good news is that now we can go about debunking their silly arguments.

Here are the half-truths and exaggerations that these folks are passing along as if they were facts (my answers follow each of their allegations): Continue reading→

Santa Ana Culture of Resistance workshops begin on July 25

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Santa Ana: Culture of Resistance, A Series of Workshops presented by Santa Ana Youth Movement, begin on July 25, 26, 28, 30, 31 Monday,Thursday 2-4pm; Saturday 6pm; Sunday 1pm, at El Centro Cultural de Mexico, in Santa Ana.

First workshops on 7/25 and 7/28: Stencil for Justice; bring a t-shirt to print. Plus, 7/30, Saturday at 6pm: Zapateado workshop. 7/31, Sunday at 1pm: Zapateado Practice.

To be scheduled, workshops on linoleum prints, street theater, puppet making and painting. Continue reading→

Radio Disney’s N.B.T., in concert today at the MainPlace Mall

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Radio Disney AM 1110 wants you to experience the “N.B.T” Next Big Thing artists in concert!

Radio Disney AM 1110 Los Angeles, invites families to a free performance by “N.B.T.” (Next Big Thing) artists Coco Jones & Amber Lily at Westfield MainPlace Mall, on July 23 at 1 pm.

Both artists were featured on Radio Disney’s “N.B.T.,” a daily multiplatform programming feature that puts the spotlight on young recording artists & provides them with national broadcast & online exposure. Continue reading→

SAUSD teacher starts a new blog

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A friend of mine who teaches at the Santa Ana Unified School District has started a new blog for local teachers.  The focus is on GATE training (gifted and talented education) but the scope is teaching in general.  Here are a few excerpts from her opening post:

The idea for this blog came about at a recent GATE training provided by the Santa Ana Unified School District.  At the training, teachers said they wished they had more opportunities to share, plan together, and process what they were learning.  Well, now we do – right here.  This blog was created by teachers for teachers – a place to discuss, reflect, get or give ideas, ask questions, encourage each other – you name it – this is the place.  And, it’s certainly not just for teachers of identified GATE students.  Many of the GATE strategies are good teaching for all our students. Continue reading→

L.A. Times focuses on effort to save the Sexlinger Orchard

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The L.A. Times published an article about the effort to save the Sexlinger Orchard this week.  Here are a few excerpts from the article:

A real estate company wants to build 24 single-family homes on the land, but opponents with the Save Our Orchard Coalition say the project, currently in the review stage with the city, would destroy valuable property that could be preserved and used as an educational center and community garden.

The plot, purchased by the Sexlinger family in 1913, is one of the region’s oldest unaltered orange groves. A Craftsman bungalow, built by the family in 1914, still stands.

The Save the Sexlinger Orchard supporters are going to be holding another demonstration, on Saturday July 23, from 10:00am – 2:00pm, at the entrance of the Sexlinger Orchard. Continue reading→

Open call for queer Latin@ writers, performers, & storytellers

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DeColores Queer Orange County in collaboration with Breath of Fire Latina Theater Ensemble, seek writers and performers to take part in a monologue showcase. They are searching for an array of stories and/or pieces that revolve around the Queer Latina/o experience in Orange County to be preformed as monologues for our upcoming fundraiser. No experience is necessary. There will be a series of workshops for those who would like to participate in the showcase.

  • First Writing Workshop – July 17th from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
  • Second Writing Workshop – July 24th from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
  • Performance Workshop – July 31st from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Continue reading→

Downtown Santa Ana Summer Concert Series begins tonight

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Downtown Inc’s Summer Concert Series launches on Friday, July 22, from 5 pm to 9 pm.  This series features 10 weeks of Friday night concerts with over 48 different music and entertainment groups.

Bring a lawn chair, relax and enjoy the music. Beer and wine garden accessible to 21+ with valid ID.  Continue reading→

Santa Ana anti-soccer Klan of Usual Suspects rally tonight

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Few folks today remember that the KKK was big in Santa Ana back in the late 1800’s.  But they were – in fact a fellow named Dr. Henry William Head lived in Santa Ana, where he served as the leader of the Santa Ana KKK, according to the OC Weekly.  But they didn’t wear the usual Klan clothing or even call themselves Klansmen because they were ordered to abandon those ways – so they wouldn’t get caught.

Years later the heritage of these haters lives on.  Today we call them Santa Ana’s Usual Suspects – and they gathered at a “rally” tonight, at 6 pm, at the home of XXXXX XXX, at XXX N. Heliotrope, to complain about the Chivas USA, a soccer team in Los Angeles that is very unlikely to move here to Santa Ana. Continue reading→

Composting workshop with Back to Natives at Santiago Park on July 23

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Composting Workshop with Back to Natives

Saturday, 7/23/11, 1-4PM

Join Brian Maddock from Back to Natives to learn the step by step process of decomposition and the conditions necessary for composting efficiently. Brian will discuss appropriate composting material and the importance of brown to green waste ratio. This class will explore the many techniques used to compost organic food/yard wastes including proper air flow, moisture levels, temperature, and compost material. Continue reading→

Ride the OC Fair Express to the Fair and save!

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Ride the OC Fair Express to the fair and save!

After a successful first weekend with more than 3,000 passengers carried, the OC Fair Express will return this weekend, providing direct, hourly service to the fair. Thanks to a special partnership, all OC Fair Express passengers will receive a coupon for $2 fair admission when they board! Are you planning to take the bus to the fair?

Here are some of this weekend’s planned activities: Continue reading→

Employee that ripped off Santa Ana company sentenced to four years in prison

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Photo Courtesy of the SAPD

TONY RACKAUCKAS, District Attorney

ORANGE COUNTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY PRESS RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Date: July 19, 2011

Susan Kang Schroeder, Office: 714-347-8408, Cell: 714-292-2718
Chief of Staff Farrah Emami, Spokesperson, Office: 714-347-8405, Cell: 714-323-4486

Case # 11CF1202: OFFICE MANAGER SENTENCED TO FOUR YEARS IN PRISON FOR STEALING $82,000 BY PAYING OFF CREDIT CARDS ONLINE USING COMPANY SAVINGS ACCOUNT Continue reading→