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Santa Ana Mayor Miguel Pulido’s State of the City address will be held on Thursday, June 3, at noon, at the Doubletree Hotel , located at 201 E. MacArthur, in Santa Ana.
For more information, call 714-541-5353 ext. 102
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Com Link meeting on May 27 to focus on graffiti
The Communication Linkage Forum is hosting a meeting on Thursday, May 27th at 7 p.m. with an agenda focusing on Graffiti. Guest speakers from Orange County Courts, Probation and the DA’s Office.
Social time starts at 6:30 p.m., meeting starts at 7:00 p.m., at the Santa Ana Police Department, located at 60 Civic Center Plaza.
Click here for additional details. A monthly Arts and Culture Report prepared by Com-Link is also available by clicking here.
Spurgeon Intermediate to hold a Career Day on May 28
Dear Career Day Speakers:
Spurgeon staff would like you to participate in our Career Day on May 28, 2010 from 8:00 am to 12 pm. It is of great importance that our students come in contact with you and your career. Your presence at Spurgeon will give our students a wealth of information for future opportunities.
Please plan for a 30-35 minute presentation, with a 5 minute period for student questions. You may bring artifacts, pamphlets or informational displays. You may include in your presentation, but are not limited to the following question: Who was an influential in your life? How did you decide on your respective career? What are the requirements for a post secondary education for your career? What skills are necessary for the career? What are your primary job responsibilities? How much do you make? What is a typical day for you? What is the best and the worst thing(s) about your career? In addition, what are the goals for continued growth?
Thank you for your consideration in helping our students see the possibilities of their future careers.
There will be 3 sessions: Continue reading
Second striker arraigned after sexual assaults on two girls under 14
Picture Courtesy of KTLA
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Case # 10CF1242
May 20, 2010
| Contact: | Cpl. Anthony Bertagna, Public Information Officer, Santa Ana Police Department | Susan Kang Schroeder, Chief of Staff, Orange County District Attorney | Farrah Emami, Spokesperson, Orange County District Attorney |
| Office: | 714-245-8029 | 714-347-8408 | 714-347-8405 |
| Cell: | 714-709-2043 | 714-292-2718 | 714-323-4486 |
SECOND STRIKER TO BE ARRAIGNED ON CHARGES SURROUNDING FOUR RESIDENTIAL BURGLARIES AND SEXUAL ASSAULTS ON TWO GIRLS UNDER 14
* Defendant was linked through DNA to the sexual assault of Jane Doe #1
SANTA ANA – A second striker will be arraigned today on charges surrounding four residential burglaries and sexual assaults on two girls under the age of 14. Roberto Jacobo Reyes, 47, Santa Ana, is charged with one felony count of forcible lewd act on a child under 14, one felony count of lewd act upon child under 14, and two felony counts of first degree residential burglary with sentencing enhancements and allegations for committing lewd acts during the commission of residential burglaries and committing lewd acts on multiple victims. The defendant also faces enhancements for a prior strike conviction and prison prior from a 2003 residential burglary (Case #02CF3324). If convicted, he faces a sentence of 115 years and eight months to life in state prison. The People will be requesting that the defendant be held on $1 million bail at his arraignment scheduled for today, Thursday, May 20, 2010, in Department CJ-1, Central Jail, Santa Ana. The time is to be determined. Continue reading
Villa Fundamental’s Education First Festival is on Saturday
Villa Fundamental’s Education First Festival
The 2010 Education 1st Festival will be held at Villa Fundamental on Saturday, May 22nd from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Over 90 organizations will unite to bring services and entertainment to families in Santa Ana.
Sports celebrity appearances by Strikeforce Lightweight Champion Gilbert Melendez along with Anaheim Angels player Jay Johnstone and Chivas USA.
Visual arts performances will highlight Latin Grammy performers from the Pacifico Dance Company. The live band stage, hosted by The Beat 92.3, will feature The Latin Blues Project, Mahootie, Wonder Wheel, Los Del Centro, The Alter Billies, and The Faculty. Other special exhibits will include Exotic Bird Shows from Rainforest Disney and Reptiles expo from Prehistoric Pets on stage 3. Continue reading
Justice Reform Committee meeting will feature top candidates for O.C. Sheriff
Anaheim Deputy Chief of Police Craig Hunter
Meet Orange County Sheriff candidates Craig Hunter, who is the Deputy Chief at the Anaheim Police Department, and Bill Hunt, who is a private investigator, at this Saturday’s ‘Justice Reform Committee’ meeting. Here are the details:
Guest Speaker(s): Sheriff Candidates Craig Hunter and Bill Hunt, Sheriff Sandra Hutchens will be unable to attend.
Date: Saturday, May 22nd, 2010
Time: 1 PM
Location: New Spirit Baptist Church, located at 701 S. Sullivan Street, in Santa Ana. Continue reading
All night specials tonight at Geisha House
Come by Geisha House, at the CityPlace in Santa Ana, tonight for “Good Fridays.” Drink specials all night. Geisha House is located at 2773 North Main St., across from the MainPlace Mall.
The fun starts tonight at 10 p.m.
Click here to check out Geisha House on Facebook.
Free Spring Concert at Segerstrom High School on Friday, May 22
Don’t miss the Spring Concert at Segerstrom High School, this Friday, May 21, from 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm, at the Segerstrom Theater.
This will be an awesome concert by Band, Orchestra, & Percussion. It’s free and it’s best to arrive a little before 6:20 p.m.
Update from the Santa Ana Police Foundation
Mark your calendar for Thursday August 12, 2010 at 7:30am. Chief Paul Walters of the SAPD is conducting an an orientation meeting for the Santa Ana Police Foundation’s SA-BERT Training program.
ALSO, this Saturday, May 22, 2010, The Foundation and SA-BERT will participate at the Villa Fundamental Education First Festival. We NEED you! If you have graduated from BERT and/or participated in pour program, please respond today. We need help manning the booth at the Faire. Continue reading
Orange County Public Budget Workshop Set for Friday, May 28
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 20, 2010
Contact: Howard Sutter, 714.834.6203, Howard.Sutter@ocgov.com
Orange County Public Budget Workshop Set for Friday, May 28
(Santa Ana, CA) – Orange County residents are invited to attend the County’s annual Budget Workshop for an introduction to the County’s Fiscal Year 2010-11 budget. The workshop will begin at 10 a.m. on Friday, May 28 in the Board of Supervisors hearing room, County Hall of Administration, 333 W. Santa Ana Blvd., Santa Ana.
The free workshop will include an overview of OC Public Works’ energy conservation initiatives, John Wayne Airport improvements and the Probation Department’s GPS program and monitoring center. Continue reading
Join the Relay for Life in Santa Ana this weekend
Relay for Life of Santa Ana
The Relay for Life is the American Cancer Society’s signature event in communities around the country.
Relay for Life is a community event that brings people together for a couple of days, to raise awareness for the fight against cancer.
We depend on strong leaders from within the community to help make this happen, and volunteers from our schools and neighborhoods to put this event on. It’s an incredible experience to share with the people who surround you.
The 2010 Relay for Life of Santa Ana will be held on May 22 and 23, from noon Saturday til noon Sunday, at Santa Ana College. Continue reading
Birthday Celebration Fundraiser to Re-Elect RSCCD Trustee John Hanna
Birthday Celebration Fundraiser to Re-Elect RSCCD Trustee John Hanna!
Please join us for a Birthday Celebration Fundraiser for Rancho Santiago Community College District Trustee John Hanna’s Re-Election!
Date: Thursday, May 20, 2010
Time: 5:00pm – 8:00pm
Location: Memphis at the Santora, 201 N. Broadway, Santa Ana Continue reading
Video of protest at Al Amezcua’s office surfaces on YouTube
A video of a protest at Santa Ana Mayoral candidate Alfredo Amezcua’s law office has emerged on YouTube.
You can watch it above.
The protest was led by Latino rights activist Alex Vega.
Vega tells me that many in the community are upset about Amezcua’s handling of their legal cases. Vega has been promoting these “victims” in regular ads in a local Spanish language newspaper. Continue reading
Councilwoman Martinez Peddles a Healthy Message About Cycling
May 13, 2010
PRESS RELEASE: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Gail Deebes, Executive Assistant to Councilwoman Martinez, (714) 647-5200
Councilwoman Martinez Peddles a Healthy Message About Cycling
SANTA ANA – Later this month Santa Ana City Councilwoman Michele Martinez will practice what she preaches when she hits the streets of Orange County on her mountain bike and she invites her colleagues from other local municipalities to join her efforts.
On May 20 she will ride her bike from downtown Santa Ana to her job in Anaheim – a total of 20.8 miles – to help draw attention to Bike-to-Work Week, a national event that promotes cycling as a healthy and environmentally friendly alternative to driving. Continue reading
Orange County Green Fair to be held in Santa Ana on May 20
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 17, 2010
Contact: Jessica Good 714.834.6203 office Jessica.Good@ocgov.com
Green Fair to Spotlight Eco-Friendly Products
Student Art to Illustrate “Going Green” Campaign
(Santa Ana, CA)—Community members are invited to attend the first County of Orange Green Fair, a free event that will showcase eco-friendly products and services, to be held Thursday, May 20 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Santa Ana Civic Center, 333 W. Santa Ana Boulevard.
The Fair will feature displays from more than 50 vendors, whose sponsorships make it possible to stage the event at no expense to taxpayers while providing door prizes and other giveaway items to visitors. The County will also be unveiling its Going Green campaign, displaying pieces of art created by local students of all ages that illustrate “What Sustainability Means to Me.” Continue reading