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Santa Ana named among the top 10 best American cities for techies to live in

Posted on June 20, 2016 by Art Pedroza Posted in Housing, Santa Ana, Technology 1 Comment

City of Santa Ana

Community Alert: Santa Ana Named Among Top 10 Best American Cities for Tech Professionals to Live

Real estate site Homes.com recently ranked Santa Ana as the 7th best city in the U.S. for technology professionals in their New Tech City Index 2016. The study ranks emerging cities from all over the country that are creating opportunities for the growing number of U.S. tech workers.

“We’re delighted to be recognized as a premier location for technology professionals to live, work, and be part of our vibrant community” said City Manager David Cavazos. “The index shows that Santa Ana has the ideal mix of good-paying technology jobs, home affordability, and housing growth.” Continue reading→

The SAUSD joins the League of Innovative Schools, which focus on digital learning

Posted on October 19, 2015 by Art Pedroza Posted in Education, Rick Miller, Santa Ana, SAUSD, Technology 1 Comment

Digital Promise Professional Services Launches the Leadership Coaching Program

Santa Ana Unified School District will participate in the first cohort of the Leadership Coaching Program

Santa Ana, CA | October 19, 2015 ¬– Santa Ana Unified School District is one of 22 school districts accepted today into the League of Innovative Schools, a national coalition of forward-thinking school districts organized by Digital Promise, an independent, bipartisan nonprofit organization authorized by Congress to accelerate innovation in education.

Santa Ana Unified School District was selected from a competitive and national pool of applicants based on its leadership, evidence of results, innovative vision for learning, and commitment to collaboration. Continue reading→

Did the SAUSD hire the right Superintendent in Dr. Rick Miller?

Posted on September 24, 2013 by Art Pedroza Posted in Education, Rick Miller, Santa Ana, SAUSD, Seniors 8 Comments

The Santa Ana Unified School District (SAUSD) has finally settled on a new Superintendent, hiring a guy in his 60’s, Dr. Rick Miller, away from the smaller Riverside Unified School District.

So what do we know about Miller? According to his official bio, he only worked at the Riverside Unified School District since 2009. How long before he ditches the SAUSD – after forty years in education he is surely going to spike his pension at our expense! Keep in mind the fact that he ditched the Oxnard School District after only four years too, according to his LinkedIn Page. And he only lasted two years at the Kelseyville Unified School District! Continue reading→

Learn how to re-invent yourself at the Santa Ana Public Library

Posted on March 6, 2013 by Art Pedroza Posted in Literature, Santa Ana, Technology, Youth Activities Leave a comment

City of Santa Ana, Downtown Orange County Community Alert: NEED TO RE-INVENT YOURSELF? Start at the Santa Ana Library!

SANTA ANA, CA (March 6, 2013) – If you haven’t been to the Santa Ana Public Library recently, you might be surprised at all that is going on there. Yes, the Santa Ana Public Library still lends out books. We still provide traditional library services, with access to wonderful resources like DVDs, CDs and audio books. However, did you know the Santa Ana Public Library is a starting place for whatever you want to be next?

Where do people start to master new technology? The Santa Ana Public Library is a source of free computers, internet access, and guides about new technology and computer software. Did you know the library even provides computer classes and a technology support desk for one-on-one computer assistance? Continue reading→

Rep. Sanchez to lead discussion of growing technology sector on 9/1

Posted on August 30, 2011 by Art Pedroza Posted in Entertainment, Jobs, Loretta Sanchez, Science Leave a comment

Congresswoman Loretta Sanchez, Representing California’s 47th Congressional District

MEDIA ADVISORY: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE, August 30, 2011

MEDIA CONTACT: Adrienne Watson 202-309-0825

SANTA ANA: SANCHEZ TO LEAD ROUNDTABLE DISCUSSING GROWING TECHNOLOGY SECTOR

Santa Ana – On Thursday, September 1, at 8:30 a.m. PST, Congresswoman Loretta Sanchez (CA-47), founder and co-chair of the Small Business Information Technology Caucus, will lead the dialogue at TechAmerica’s inaugural High-Tech Political Advisory Roundtable. Sanchez and Orange County’s technology leaders will discuss the creation and promotion of business-friendly policies and federal initiatives to drive innovation and job growth. Continue reading→

Forum about helping our communities succeed set for Nov. 17, at the Delhi Center

Posted on November 7, 2010 by Art Pedroza Posted in Education, Energy, Entertainment, Green, Latinos, Santa Ana, Working Families Leave a comment

Cordially Invites You to Join Us at a Community Forum “ENLACES: Helping Our Communities Succeed”

Wednesday, November 17, 2010, from 8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

DELHI COMMUNITY CENTER, 505 E. Central Avenue, Santa Ana, CA 92707

Free parking. Complimentary breakfast and lunch.

LEARN MORE ABOUT:

How nonprofits and faith-based organizations can earn money while helping clients
Small Business Rebates
Getting help paying SCE bills
Discounted rate and economic assistance programs
Saving energy and money
How to apply for grants and sponsorships
Business assistance programs
SCE’s Supplier Diversity programs and contracting opportunities
SCE Advanced Technology: Smart Meters, Solar, Plug-In Electric Vehicles

PROGRAM AGENDA:

7:30 a.m. – 8:00 a.m. Registration & Continental Breakfast
8:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. SCE Panel Discussions and Question & Answer Sessions
11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Lunch & Community Panel Discussion
1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. Networking Opportunities – SCE staff available to help customers and organizations sign up for programs

RSVP DEADLINE: Monday, November 15, 2010. Southern California Edison – Elizabeth Canadas (626) 302-1156 or elizabeth.canadas@sce.com.