The Forum Press
is pleased to announce the
1st Southern California Book Signing Event for:
Steven Greenhut
author of
PLUNDER!
How Public Employee Unions are Raiding Treasuries, Controlling our Lives and Bankrupting the Nation
Thursday, December 10, 2009, 6:00 PM
791 S. Main Street
Orange, CA 92821
714-871-7148
The [...]
Chase Arthur, Picture Courtesy of the O.C. Register
Santa Ana External Affairs Director Jill Arthur was in the news today as the O.C. Register revealed that an anonymous donor stepped up to help pay for her son Chase Arthur’s first year of college, at the [...]
The Heritage Park Library Bookstore, in neary Irvine,  is having a huge book sale this Saturday. Click here to learn more about it.
 It is one of their biggest and best sales events. Here are the prices: Â
The Heritage Park Friends of the Library Book Sale
December [...]
The students at Santa Ana College have come up with a novel way to raise money, so they can save the classes that are in danger of being cut. Here is an explanation of this new fundraising program, from Alex Flores, the President of the Associated Students [...]
Santa Ana Mayoral Candidate Alfredo Amezcua and State Senator Lou Correa
State Senator Lou Correa’s Holiday Party was a big hit today. The party was held at the board room of the Rancho Santiago Community College District. A Correa staffer estimated that over 500 [...]
Paul and Manjeet Ghuman are opening their new 7-Eleven store on Saturday, Dec. 19. They will offer raffle prizes, free samples and meal deals!  The Ghumans are supporters of their local community want to continue their involvement. They are currently the sponsors for the Westminsters Founders Day [...]
Iams Home 4 the Holidays (IH4TH) needs your help to place 1.5 million pets into loving homes by January 4, 2010!
With nearly 8 million homeless animals in the U.S. today, and almost half scheduled to be euthanized this year alone, our help is needed now more than ever. You can [...]
Support your local businesses! Support your Community! The 3/50 Project tells of a simple way to take matters into your own hands:
3 – Think about which three independently owned businesses you’d miss most if they were gone. Stop in and say hello. Pick up [...]
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Rather than print thousands of cards this year, Congresswoman Loretta Sanchez will instead make donations to Orange County non-profits in need by sponsoring a holiday donation competition, according to her campaign website.
Your favorite non-profit could benefit – click here to apply [...]
Sat, Dec. 5th
3rd Annual
“Una Noche De Milagros”
Fundraiser
with
La Santa Cecilia
&
Mad Marionettes
Doors Open @ 6:30 PM
511 E. Santa Ana Blvd., Santa Ana, CAÂ
google map
RSVP Call:
Tel. 714-600-0129
$20 Presale
$25 at the Door
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact:
November 30, 2009 Ryan Drabek at ryan.drabek@occr.ocgov.com or (714) 935-7107
KatieIngramatkatie.ingram@occr.ocgov.com or (714) 935-6194
Coalition of OC Animal Groups Promote Adopting a Pet for the Holiday Season
(Orange, CA) OC Animal Care, along with other local Orange County Shelters, non-profit animal rescue organizations, and animal advocacy groups [...]
Art sale at Santa Ana College . . this week only!
The art sale features lots of ceramic pieces by local artist Connie Major.
Dec. 1 & 2, 2009
10:30am to 4:00pm and 6:00am to 9:00pm
Dec. 3, 2009
10:00am to 3:00pm
Connie Major, A Ceramic Artist – Clay is clean dirt [...]
The Santa Ana Historical Preservation Society invites you to our annual holiday open house at the Dr. Willella Howe-Waffle House and Medical Museum; 120 Civic Center Drive, West (corner of Civic Center and Sycamore); Santa Ana.
Enjoy refreshments and view Santa Ana’s Victorian gem, all decked out [...]
The GOP is so unpopular in Santa Ana that a Latina candidate who is challenging Congresswoman Loretta Sanchez is running as an independent, although her views appear to be somewhat Republican in nature. Her name is Cecilia “Ceci” Iglesias.
Iglesias has already found out that running for office can expose [...]
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 RodrĂguez 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 [...]
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 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:Â Â Â 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 [...]
State Senator Lou Correa & Paul Rodriguez (Photo Courtesy of Allan H. Woo)
State Senator Lou Correa’s “Taste of Orange County” fundraiser on Tuesday, Oct. 27, was a huge success. Comedian Paul Rodriguez drove down from the San Joaquin Valley to talk about the [...]
This Sunday, November 1, the Bowers Museum will be presenting a “Day of the Dead” Festival, starting at 12 noon. Here is their schedule of events:
MEXICAN DAY OF THE DEAD FAMILY FESTIVAL
12:00 PM
Revel in one of Mexico’s oldest traditions by honoring the [...]
FROM FILE: State Senator Lou Correa (center) with members of the California Senior Legislature: From left to right: Senior Senator Joseph Murphy, Senior Senator Joanna Kim-Shelby, Sherry Jenkins, Executive Secretary, and Senior Senator Vernon Uecker.
For Immediate Release
October 29, 2009Contact:
Lina [...]
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