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Many Orange County children still suffer from dental disease and lack of preventative care

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OC Health Care Agency Releases Oral Health Strategic Plan and Launches ‘Smile Habits OC’ Website

(Santa Ana, CA) – The Orange County Local Oral Health Program (OC-LOHP) was established within the OC Health Care Agency (HCA) with funding from the California Department of Public Health last January. The group was tasked with conducting a comprehensive oral health needs assessment and engaging stakeholders to develop a strategic oral health plan, which is available today at www.ochealthinfo.com/oralhealth.

The plan builds on the expertise of stakeholders across Orange County such as health care providers and clinicians, CalOptima, educational institutions, community based organizations, local governmental agencies, local coalitions and collaboratives and takes into consideration existing programs, policies, best practices and environmental factors.

Key findings include: Continue reading→

The SAPD has arrested a suspect in yesterday’s fatal stabbing attack in north Santa Ana

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Santa Ana Police Department

Advisory: DETECTIVES MAKE ARREST 11/13/18 HOMICIDE – 1700 BLOCK OF N. WRIGHT

Victim: Esteban Daniel Andres (19) Santa Ana

On Tuesday, November 13, 2018, at 3:01 PM, SAPD officers responded to reports of a stabbing with a victim down in the area of 1700 North Wright Street. Officer located two victims with stab wounds, an adult male (19) and juvenile male (17). Orange County Fire Authority Paramedics treated both victims and transported them to a local trauma center. Attending physicians declared the adult victim deceased at 4:07 PM. The juvenile victim sustained non-life threatening wounds. Continue reading→

A woman from Fullerton went missing in Santa Ana on Oct. 1

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Lorena Gonzalez, a resident of Fullerton, has been missing since October 1. Her brother Alex Gonzalez reports that she is off her medication.

Gonzalez fell back into depression and was last seen around downtown Santa Ana in Orange County at 1 a.m. on Oct. 1. Continue reading→

An adult was fatally stabbed and a minor was injured yesterday evening in north Santa Ana

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Crime scene at 1441 E. 17th St.

We reported yesterday that the SAPD has responded to a crime scene at 1441 E. 17th St., in Santa Ana., in Santa Ana, at about 5 p.m.

Today the SAPD revealed that an adult was fatally stabbed and a minor was also stabbed in this incident, according to ABC News. Continue reading→

Supervisor Andrew Do joins the Metrolink Board

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Supervisor Do Joins Metrolink Board

Supervisor Andrew Do was recently appointed to represent Orange County on the Metrolink Board of Directors. His first meeting was Friday; so naturally, he took the train from Santa Ana!

“Southern Californians deserve frequent, safe, and reliable train service,” said Supervisor Do. “And we need it now more than ever as we face challenges including housing, long-distance commutes, and widespread traffic congestion.” Continue reading→

The 6th Annual Santa Ana Plaza Navideña event and Tree Lighting Ceremony is set for Nov. 17

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City of Santa Ana, Downtown Orange County

Advisory: KICK OFF THE HOLIDAY SEASON AT THE CITY OF SANTA ANA’S 6TH ANNUAL PLAZA NAVIDEÑA EVENT AND TREE LIGHTING CEREMONY

SANTA ANA – The City of Santa Ana will be hosting the 6th Annual Plaza Navideña event and Tree Lighting Ceremony on Saturday, November 17, 2018 from 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. at Plaza Calle Cuatro on the corner of Fourth and French Street in Downtown Santa Ana.

This free event is open to the public and will include the annual tree lighting ceremony, live entertainment including mariachi and folklorico dancing, piñatas for children, and, of course, a special visit from Santa Claus! Along with the festivities, tasty treats will be available for purchase. Continue reading→

The SAPD is looking for a woman who assaulted a McDonald’s employee

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Santa Ana Police Department

Advisory: Detectives Requesting Media And Public Assistance In Identifying Female Assault Suspect

Location: McDonald’s – 1439 N Bristol St, Santa Ana, CA 92706

Suspect: Female, Hispanic, brown hair, approx. 20-25 years old, pink shirt and gray sweatpants.

On 10/27/18 at approximately 11:00 PM, the suspect entered the McDonald’s restaurant from the employee back door and asked for ketchup. When the store manager said she could not be in the building, the suspect became combative. The suspect pushed, punched, and choked the victim.

If you have any information as to the identity of this individual, please contact PIS L. Delisle at (714)245-8647 or Orange County Crime Stoppers at 1-855-TIP-OCCS. Continue reading→

14 Santa Ana residents were displaced after two homes caught fire this morning

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A fire damaged two homes at the 400 block of N. Laurel St., in Santa Ana, this morning just past 9 a.m., according to the OCFA.

High winds downed a power line that came into contact with trees near the houses. The fire spread to the roofs of the homes and then grew. Continue reading→

A woman was shot and killed early this morning at W. 1st St. and Pacific Ave.

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Santa Ana Police Department

Advisory: SANTA ANA PD DETECTIVES INVESTIGATING HOMICIDE- W. 1ST STREET AND N. PACIFIC AVENUE

On Monday, November 12, 2018, at 1:40 AM, an unidentified male caller reported to 911 dispatchers that his friend was shot in the area of West 1st Street and N. Pacific Avenue. Shortly thereafter, an unidentified male dropped off an unidentified female at a local hospital. The male fled prior to officers arrival. The adult female had a gunshot wound to her upper body. The attending physician declared the female deceased at 2:00 AM. Continue reading→

A man was shot to death near Jerome Park on Sunday afternoon

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SANTA ANA PD DETECTIVES INVESTIGATING HOMICIDE – 1600 BLOCK OF WEST WISTERIA PLACE

On Sunday, November 11, 2018, at 4:16 PM, SAPD Officers responded to reports of a shooting at the 1600 block of West Wisteria Place. Officers located an unresponsive adult male suffering from gunshot wounds on the grass parkway. Orange County Fire Authority paramedics responded, treated, and transported the victim to a local trauma center. The attending physician declared the victim deceased at 5:10 PM. Continue reading→

Who will Santa Ana’s new City Council Members appoint to the Planning Commission?

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Four Santa Ana Planning Commissioners have terms that are expiring this December. And we have three new City Council members getting sworn in at the same time. Now is our best opportunity to seat Planning Commissioners that will stand up to crooked apartment developers who are aiming to overdevelop our City of Santa Ana.

Here are the Planning Commissioners whose terms are set to expire in December: Continue reading→

Who will take over in Santa Ana when Mayor Pulido retires in two years?

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I saw mayoral candidate Sal Tinajero speak at several campaign events leading up to the Nov. 6 General Election. Every time I heard him he was incredibly nasty – and his diatribes were at best filled with half-truths. The voters, needless to say, didn’t buy his act and Santa Ana Mayor Miguel Pulido beat him convincingly.

But Pulido is going to term out in two years. What will happen then? Continue reading→

This week’s Cochino List includes El Paraiso Place and the Riverview Golf Course

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The OC Health Care Agency has released a list of the eateries (including restaurants, caterers and even school kitchens) that they inspected and shut down for the week of Nov. 1 to Nov. 9, 2018. Most of these eateries reopen pretty quickly after the health inspectors determine their issues have been resolved. Here is the list:

  • El Paraiso Place, 1411 E. First St., Santa Ana, Closed: Nov. 8, Reason: Cockroach infestation
  • River View Golf Snack Shop, 1800 W. 22nd St., Santa Ana, Closed: Nov. 7, Reason: Rodent infestation, Reopened: Nov. 7
  • Update: New Taste at 608 E. First St., Tustin, closed Oct. 29 because of plumbing in disrepair, reopened Nov. 2

Continue reading→