Who knew that working for the City of Santa Ana could make you a rich man? The O.C. Register investigated what many of our local cities are paying to their retired city employees.
While most of us have a bankrupt Social Security program to [...]
“Mexican Consul Carlos Rodríguez y Quezada is retiring from his post in Santa Ana on Monday, his spokesman Agustin Pradillo Cuevas said today,” according to the O.C. Register.
Quezada has been controversial, to say the least. He replaced a Consul who was very popular, and who fought [...]
“Orange County Superior Court officials decided to put a Christmas tree back in the courthouse lobby today after receiving dozens of complaints from court staff,” according to the O.C. Register.
The tree – which was part of a solicitation of toy donations for needy children and [...]
Press Release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: CONTACT: Karen Roper (714) 480-2805, cell (714) 423-8315
COUNTY COLD WEATHER HOMELESS SHELTERS OPEN
November 25, 2009
(Santa Ana, CA) – The County of Orange announces the December 1, 2009 opening of the Cold Weather Armory Emergency Shelter Program, the seasonal program that [...]
Latino Health Access is excited to announce their TAMALADA BENEFIT on December 8, 2009.
Join them for delicious healthy tamales, champurrado and live entertainment!!!
11am – 3 pm LUNCH
5 pm – 7 pm DINNER
$10.00 per person or table reservations available.
Bring your family, friends or make [...]
Bah humbug! The Christmas tree in the Orange County Courthouse is no more, according to the La Figa blog. Here are a few excerpts from their post:
For twenty years during the holidays, there’s been a decorated tree in the lobby of the Orange [...]
The Democratic Party of Orange County is offering a free candidate training workshop! If you are planning on running for local office or will be working on a campaign, we strongly encourage you to attend this all day training.
Learn what it takes to run a successful [...]
State Assemblyman Jose Solorio cordially invites you to attend the Assembly District’s 3rd Annual Holiday Party
Thursday, December 10, 2009
5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
2400 E. Katella Ave., Suite 640, Anaheim, CA 92806
(Just west of the Katella exit off the 57 [...]
1st Annual Santa Ana International Music Festival 2009
Casas Guanajuato – Santa Ana, El Centro Cultural de Mexico and Fundacion Yanga Veracruz
Title Sponsor – Downtown Inc.
Where: Downtown Santa Ana 4th Street, Sycamore, Artist Village, Fiesta Marketplace, Yost Theater
When: Saturday November 21, 2009, noon [...]
Relámpago del Cielo’s Ritmos de la Costa Tropical concert will be held this Saturday, November 21, 2009 at 7:00 PM at Santa Ana High School.
Tickets are selling fast! Contact the office to reserve tickets: (714) 836-8715.
Relámpago del Cielo Inc. (RDC) [...]
The Orange County Human Relations Commission is having their annual Holiday Wassail on Dec. 10, in Santa Ana. Below are the details about this fun event:
Wassail with Us!
December 10th, 4-6pm
at OC Human Relations, at 1300 S. Grand Ave. Bldg. B, Santa Ana CA, 92705
Every year [...]
Senator Correa played Santa Claus last year when he delivered toys to the kids at the Multicultural Center at St. Anselm’s
State Senator Lou Correa is hosting a “Holiday Open House,” on Thursday, December 3rd, 2009, from 4:00 – 6:30 pm, at 2323 [...]
Join us for the first Community Movie Night at the THINK Together Building in Santa Ana. The address is 2100 East Fourth Street, Santa Ana, CA 92705. Event start time is at 6:30 PM until 8:30 PM. The movie is an 1hr and 30 minutes. There [...]
Has Santa Ana Mayoral candidate Alfred Amezcua landed Antonio Villaraigosa’s campaign consultant?
A source has reported to us tonight that Santa Ana Mayoral candidate Alfredo Amezcua has hired Parke Skelton to be his campaign consultant. Reportedly Mr. Skelton came highly recommended by several legislators who are friends [...]
The Lacrosse Music Tour is coming to Santa Ana, on Nov. 21. This is an all day event, with many entertaining activities including: lacrosse games, auditions for athletic actors, contests, and a concert featuring 3OH!3 and DRAKE. This definitely has the potential [...]
Gingerbread houses coated with sweets
Drizzled with gumdrops and holiday treats
They come in all shapes, structures and sizes
Creative, colorful and competing for prizes
Each year Discovery Science Center holds a Gingerbread Competition as part of our annual Science of Gingerbread exhibition. Organizations, groups [...]
Longtime community and civic leader Alfredo Amezcua has decided to run for Mayor of Santa Ana. Below is an invitation to his upcoming campaign fundraiser.
Dear Colleagues and Friends…
By now you know that after overwhelming encouragement from many of you, I have decided to run [...]
Military Salute, Now – Nov. 26
Knott’s Berry Farm pays tribute to past and present U.S. armed forces personnel during Veteran’s Month with free park admission for them and a guest November 1-26 only. Up to six additional tickets can be purchased for only $15 each. Military ID or DD214 [...]
The Rancho Santiago Community College Trustees want to spend $57K to find their next Chancellor
(From left to right): Clerk Brian E. Conley, M.A.; John R. Hanna; Mark McLoughlin; Lisa Woolery, APR, M.A.; President R. David Chapel, Ed.D.; Phillip E. Yarbrough; Vice President Lawrence R. “Larry” Labrado [...]
For Immediate Release
Nov. 10, 2009
For More Information Contact:
Carol Chamberlain – Office: (916) 319-2069
Cell: (916) 804-5355
Solorio Applauds Governor for Signing Historic Water Bond Bill
Assemblyman’s Dedication to Water Issue Resulted in Key Votes
SACRAMENTO – Assemblyman Jose Solorio (D-Anaheim), a vigorous supporter of legislation to [...]
“NAHREP OC Homeownership Fair”
With Support From State Senator Lou Correa
Saturday, November 14, 2009, from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm
FREE Workshops in English and Spanish Face Painting, Music, Raffle Prizes Assistance for first time homebuyers Low down payment programs Free credit reportsEvent located at 2323 N. Broadway, Santa Ana, [...]
State Senator Lou Correa is conducting a free conference for current high school students and their parents. The Pathways to Higher Education Conference will take place on Saturday, Nov. 21, 2009, from 9 am to 1 pm, at Coastline Community [...]
Come enjoy an evening of art and music at the Santiago Art District Art Walk starting at 7:00 PM on Saturday, November 21st. Visit the twenty plus galleries that exhibit fantastic works by local artists. Also, this will be a great opportunity to start your [...]
Veterans Day Memorial & Flag Retirement Ceremony
Boys Scouts of America, Troop 28 of Santa Ana, would like to welcome you to our Annual Veteran’s Day Memorial this November 11, 2009. Our Boy Scouts will also lead a Flag Retirement Ceremony. Bring your tattered American [...]
The Yost Theater is ready to rock again!
Dennis Lluy has been working hard to clean up and beautify Santa Ana’s historic Yost Theater – and apparently his task is at last done. Here is a message from Lluy about the NEW Yost Theater:
Hello friends,
For [...]
Donate Life’s 2010 Rose Parade float entry
CONTACT: Elena de la Cruz, OneLegacy, (213) 479-4704
Lisa Bernfeld or Rivian Bell, JDI Communications, (310) 556-3227
Western Medical Center Santa Ana honors organ and tissue donors with dedicated roses to be placed on Donate Life float [...]
Dennis Eastman, Nova Academy principal and Assemblyman Jose Solorio
Santa Ana’s Nova Academy held a very successful Career Day on Oct. 27. Assemblyman Jose Solorio stopped by to make opening remarks. Then the students heard from numerous professionals in breakout sessions leading up to lunch.
Nova’s [...]
Santa Ana Girls Softball League
*Home of the 2009 10U C State Champions*
2010 Spring Season Registration Recreational and Instructional Softball
Girls Ages 4-16 and Boys Ages 4. No Experience Needed.
Thursdays Nov. 5th,12th, 19th from 6pm-8pm at Round Table Pizza on Bristol and Segerstrom
*Monday Nov. 23rd from [...]
Attention Mobilehome Residents:
Senator Lou Correa, Chair, Senate Select Committee on Manufactured Homes and Communities, invites all mobilehome owners and renters to attend the Orange County Mobilehome Conference
Friday, November 6, 2009, from 9 am to 12 pm, at:
Rancho Santiago Community College District Building, located [...]
November 2, 2009
Contact: Jeff Rogers 323-627-0256
Layoffs in Santa Ana’s City Workforce Threaten Public Safety While Hurting Spanish-Speakers and Economic Recovery
City Workers rally at City Hall with supporters to highlight effects of service cuts
SANTA ANA-Emergency calls placed to the Santa Ana Fire Department [...]
Don’t miss this month’s Orange County Hispanic Chamber of Commerce mixer, on Tuesday, Nov. 3, from 6 to 8 pm, at the OCHCC Courtyard, located at 2130 E. 4th St., in Santa Ana. The cost if free to members or just $10 for non-members.
The mixer [...]
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