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Burglar who targeted a medical group arrested in Irvine

Posted on August 3, 2020 by Editor Posted in Crime, Fountain Valley, Huntington Beach, Irvine 1 Comment

Fountain Valley, July 30 – On July 22, 2020, Fountain Valley Police Department Officers responded to Memorial Care, located in the 17900 Block of Brookhurst Street, where they took a report reference a commercial burglary.

The initial investigation revealed a male suspect, later identified as Mitchell Starbuck, a 36-year-old resident of Huntington Beach, pried a door leading to the IT Department.

Once inside, Starbuck ransacked the interior and stole the following: 44 Apple iPad Pro’s, 2 Apple MacBook’s, 2 Apple iPhones, and several other electronics valued at over $50,000.

A records search revealed Starbuck was on active parole and had an outstanding no bail warrant.

On July 28, 2020, FVPD Detectives located Starbuck in the City of Irvine while driving the same vehicle used in the commission of the burglary.

During a subsequent search of the vehicle, FVPD Detectives located 32 of the stolen iPads, MacBook’s, iPhones, and several other stolen electronics all belonging to Memorial Care.

The recovered items in the vehicle were valued in excess of $41,000.

Starbuck was arrested and booked into the Orange County Jail for numerous felony charges including commercial burglary, grand theft, conspiracy, possession of stolen property, and the no bail warrant. (DR# 20-23494).

Over $1 billion granted to over 3.6 million Californians via tax credits

Posted on August 3, 2020 by Editor Posted in Santa Ana 1 Comment

Over $1 billion goes back into the pockets of more than 3.6 million Californians and their families, through the California Earned Income Tax Credit and Young Child Tax Credit

Nearly half a million families with children under the age of six benefit from the new Young Child Tax Credit

Governor ensures working Californians will receive scheduled minimum wage increase in 2021, up to $14 per hour

SACRAMENTO — Governor Gavin Newsom today announced that over $1 billion has gone back into the pockets of more than 3.6 million working Californians and their families through the California Earned Income Tax Credit (CalEITC) and Young Child Tax Credit (YCTC). He also announced that Californians will get the raise they deserve, by declining to use his authority to suspend the scheduled minimum wage increase in 2021, up to $14 per hour.

The COVID-19 recession has not only dealt a swift and broad-based blow to California’s economy – it has taken a disproportionate toll on low-income Californians, worsening income disparities that predate the pandemic. The expansion of the CalEITC and the creation of the YCTC have provided much-needed financial relief to millions of Californians, especially families with young children.

As of Monday, more than 3.6 million filers claimed the CalEITC and YCTC, providing over $1 billion back to hardworking Californians.

“The CalEITC is providing critical relief for millions of low-income Californians and their families, many of whom were struggling before the COVID-19 pandemic and have been hit especially hard during this time,” said Governor Newsom. “The CalEITC and the new Young Child Tax Credit are helping families make ends meet.”

CalEITC-eligible families with children under the age of six can also receive up to $1,000 more by claiming the YCTC, established through the budget signed by Governor Newsom last year. Of the over $1 billion distributed through CalEITC and YCTC, $370 million was credited to 409,000 taxpayers who claimed the Young Child Tax Credit. This means money back in the pockets of almost half a million California families to help relieve their economic strain and address childhood poverty, building stronger, brighter futures.

Last year, Governor Newsom significantly expanded CalEITC, investing $1 billion to help Californians become more financially secure. He expanded the program so Californians making up to $30,000 per year now qualify, and added a new Young Child Tax Credit for families with children under the age of six.

“The CalEITC is an important investment in California’s families and our future,” said First Partner Jennifer Siebel Newsom. “I am grateful to the countless community organizations and volunteers who partnered with our Administration to ensure this benefit reached those who need it most, particularly California’s kids.”

Governor Newsom also announced that although current economic conditions authorize him to suspend the scheduled increase in the minimum wage for 2021, he will move the increase forward as reflected in the 2020 state budget. The minimum wage will increase on January 1, to $13.00 per hour for businesses with 25 or fewer employees, and to $14.00 per hour for businesses with more than 25 employees.

“As we continue our efforts to slow the spread of COVID-19, we must also ensure that as our economy recovers, all Californians can benefit in its growth,” said Governor Newsom. “Not allowing this increase to go forward will only make life harder for those Californians who have already borne a disproportionate share of the economic hardship caused by this pandemic. Many of them are on the front lines of the pandemic, providing child care, working in our hospitals and nursing facilities and making sure there’s food on grocery store shelves.”

SAUSD school employees endorse Contreras for Supervisor

Posted on August 2, 2020 by Editor Posted in 2020 Elections, Democratic Party, Elections, Labor, Orange County, Politics, SAUSD, Sergio Contreras Leave a comment

WESTMINSTER, CA — Exemplifying the wide-ranging support from students, teachers, and faculty for his campaign for the Orange County Board of Supervisors First District, today Westminster City Councilmember Sergio Contreras garnered the endorsement of the California School Employees Association (CSEA) Santa Ana Chapter 41.

In a statement released with the announced endorsement, CSEA Chapter 41 President Eddie Leon remarked:

“As a former School Board member, Sergio has key insight into the importance of a quality education and understands that providing such an education also requires addressing the needs of faculty and school employees. Throughout his career, Sergio has fought to ensure that school employees have fair wages and the benefits they were promised, and his work to update facilities and improve safety made it easier for our members to do their jobs. We know he will be a champion for students, teachers, and faculty on the Board of Supervisors, and are excited to support him.”

In response to the announced endorsement, Contreras commented:

“I am honored to receive this support from CSEA Chapter 41. From my work on the Westminster School Board, I learned that in order for schools to succeed and students to thrive, we must support school employees. Their contributions are immeasurable and crucial. I am grateful to have their support.”

Last week, Contreras earned powerful endorsements from the Coast Federation of Educators, American Federation of Teachers (AFT) Local 1911 and Santa Ana Unified School District Board Member John Palacio.

Recently, Contreras’s campaign announced that he has by far the most net cash-on-hand of anybody in the race, with $78,862 after debts. Incumbent Supervisor Andrew Do has $60,345 more in debt than cash-on-hand, while Contreras’s main Democratic opponents Miguel Pulido and Kim Nguyen have $25,706 and $6,972 cash-on-hand after debts, respectively.

Previously, Councilmember Sergio Contreras announced the following endorsements:

Organizations:
- Democratic Party of Orange County
- Orange County Labor Federation (OCLF)
- California Nurses Association (CNA)
- SEIU – USWW
- SEIU 2015
- SEIU Local 721
- Coast Federation of Educators, American Federation of Teachers (AFT) Local 1911
- California School Employees Association (CSEA) Santa Ana Chapter 41
- American Federation of State, County, Municipal Employees (AFSCME) District Council 36
- American Federation of State, County, Municipal Employees (AFSCME) United Domestic Workers (UDW) Local 3930
- American Federation of State, County, Municipal Employees (AFSCME) Local 2076
- American Federation of State, County, Municipal Employees (AFSCME) Local 1734
- Laborers International Union of North America (LiUNA) Local 652
- International Union of Operating Engineers (IUOE) Local 12
- International Union of Operating Engineers (IUOE) Local 501
- National Union of Healthcare Workers
- United Union of Roofers, Waterproofers & Allied Workers Local 220
- Painters & Allied Trades District Council 36
- UNITE HERE Local 11
- Ironworkers Local 433
- Ironworkers Local 416
- UFCW Local 324
- Community Action Fund of Planned Parenthood of Orange and San Bernardino Counties
Elected Officials:
- U.S. Congressman Alan Lowenthal
- U.S. Congresswoman Linda Sanchez
- U.S. Congresswoman Loretta Sanchez (Ret.)
- California State Senator Lena Gonzalez
- California State Assemblymember Sharon Quirk-Silva
- California State Assemblymember Cottie Petrie-Norris
- California Assemblymember Patrick O’Donnell
- California State Senator Josh Newman (Ret.)
- Garden Grove School Board Trustee Walter Muneton
- Garden Grove School Board Trustee Teri Rocco
- Garden Grove Councilmember Kris Beard (Ret.)
- Westminster School Boardmember Jamison Power
- Westminster School Boardmember Amy Walsh (Ret.)
- Costa Mesa Mayor Katrina Foley
- Costa Mesa Councilman Manuel Chavez
- Rancho Community College Trustee Lawrence Labrado
- Santa Ana Unified School District President Valerie Amezcua
- Santa Ana Unified School District Board Member John Palacio
- Santa Ana Councilmember Sal Tinajero (Ret.)
- Santa Ana Councilmember David Benavides (Ret.)
- Santa Ana School Board Trustee Alfonso Alvarez
- Anaheim Elementary School Boardmember Juan Gabriel Alvarez
- Anaheim Elementary School Boardmember Ryan Ruelas
- Anaheim Elementary School Boardmember Dr. Jose Pablo Magcalas
- Anaheim Elementary School Boardmember D.R. Heywood (Ret.)
- Anaheim Union High School District Clerk of the Board, Annemarie Randle-Trejo
- Huntington Beach Union High School District Trustee Duane Dishno
- Fullerton School Boardmember Aaruni Thakur
- Oceanview School District Vice President Gina Clayton-Tarvin
- Midway City Sanitary District Director Margie L. Rice

The first Supervisorial District includes the cities of Garden Grove, Santa Ana, Westminster, the unincorporated community of Midway City, and parts of Fountain Valley. The first Supervisorial District is 42% Democratic and 24% Republican by registration – making it one of the most flippable major local offices in California.

Sergio Contreras, a husband, father, homeowner, and registered Democrat, has served on the Westminster City Council since 2012, where he successfully championed the largest upgrade to Westminster’s park system since 1996, encompassing 22 park facilities and representing a $10.4 million investment in the community. Contreras oversaw the city’s first general plan update in decades. He also placed emergency call boxes in all Westminster parks to enhance public safety, and fought to place outdoor exercise equipment in local parks to improve public health.

Contreras previously served on the Westminster School Board from 2004 to 2012, including serving as president of the board in 2012. On the School Board, Contreras helped pass a $130 million school bond to modernize Westminster’s school facilities and make them safer. In that role, he established an all-day kindergarten system, making Westminster School District the first in Orange County to provide day-long kindergarten at all school sites. Contreras also increased access to music and arts programs districtwide, while expanding after-school programs.

Now, Contreras works as the Senior Director of Education and Healthy Schools for the Orange County United Way where he creates strategic community partnerships to empower students from disadvantaged socio-economic backgrounds. Contreras lives in Westminster with his wife Adriana, where their children Sergio III and Chloe attend local schools.

Recently, Contreras’s upbringing and life’s story was featured in the OC Weekly, which you can find here.

For more information visit: https://www.sergiocontrerasforsupervisor.com

Community Message: The City of Santa Ana is immediately hiring COVID-19 relief workers

Posted on August 2, 2020 by Editor Posted in Jobs, Santa Ana Leave a comment

The City of Santa Ana is immediately hiring COVID-19 relief workers to provide community outreach and customer service.

This is a part-time at-will limited duration assignment utilizing State and Federal COVID-19 relief funding. The anticipated assignment will last 90 days, or less, depending on funding availability. Must be bilingual in English AND Spanish or Vietnamese.

Read the full job descriptions here:

COVID-19 Relief Worker (Field Assignment):
https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/santaana/jobs/2827305/covid-19-relief-worker-bilingual-spanish-or-vietnamese-field-assignment?pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs

COVID-19 Relief Worker (Office Assignment):
https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/santaana/jobs/2827173/covid-19-relief-worker-bilingual-spanish-or-vietnamese-office-assignment?pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs

This week’s Cochino List includes Mary’s Kitchen and El Toro Bravo

Posted on August 1, 2020 by Editor Posted in Disease, Food, Food & Health, Health, Health and Medical, Insects, OC Health Care, Orange County, Public Safety, Restaurants, Santa Ana Leave a comment

The O.C. 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 July 23 to July 31. Most of these eateries reopen pretty quickly after the health inspectors determine their issues have been resolved.

Mary’s Kitchen, 517 W. Struck Ave., Orange, Closed: July 30, Reason: Cockroach infestation, Reopened: July 31
El Toro Bravo, 562 W. 19th St., Costa Mesa, Closed: July 29, Reason: Rodent infestation, Reopened: July 29
Irvine Ranch Market, 2651 Irvine Ave., Costa Mesa, Closed: July 28, Reason: Rodent infestation, Reopened: July 30
Taqueria El Ranchito, 8142 Commonwealth Ave., Suite D, Buena Park, Closed: July 27, Reason: Fire or other disaster damage, Reopened: July 27
Thai Pepper, 18023 Beach Blvd., Huntington Beach, Closed: July 27, Reason: Cockroach infestation, Reopened: July 28
Seasalt Beachside Burger, 17851 Pacific Coast Highway, Huntington Beach, Closed: July 23, Reason: Rodent infestation, Reopened: July 24

You can find out more about local restaurant problems at iwaspoisoned.com.

The SAPD is searching for a teen who has been missing since 7/25

Posted on July 31, 2020 by Editor Posted in Santa Ana Leave a comment

Missing person Maria Garzon, age 17, last spoke to her mother 07/25/2020 at approximately 8 p.m.

During their conversation, Garzon advised she was with a friend, Jose Maria Rumbo-Salinas, age 51.

Additionally, Rumbo-Salinas was reported missing to the Anaheim Police Department on 07/30/2020, and has not been seen or heard from since 07/25/2020 at approximately 2 p.m.

Anyone with information on the whereabouts of Maria Garzon is asked to please contact Detective Corporal Padron at (714) 245-8545.

The OC Sheriff doubles their deployment of Naloxone for the fifth year in a row

Posted on July 31, 2020 by Editor Posted in Crime, Drugs, OC Sheriff, Orange County, Santa Ana Leave a comment

SANTA ANA, Ca. (July 30, 2020) – The Orange County Sheriff’s Department’s deployment of Naloxone, an opioid antagonist that can be effective in opioid overdose, has continued to increase dramatically since 2015, with the number of doses administered in the first half of 2020 setting the
stage for the Department to double every year since deputies began administering Naloxone.

Annual Department-Wide Deployments (Corrections and Field Operations)
	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020 YTD	Total
TOTAL INDIVIDUALS	3	9	20	38	66	52	188
TOTAL DOSES	3	10	24	58	111	92	298

Opioid misuse and addiction have increased dramatically across the nation, and Orange County continues to be no exception. In 2016, the first full year that OCSD deployed Naloxone department wide, only nine doses were administered. In comparison, between January and June of 2020,
deputies administered 92 doses of Naloxone to 52 individuals. Between April and June of 2020, 16 of the 30 Naloxone deployments resulted in the immediate reversal of an overdose.

Since the introduction of the program in 2015, OCSD has deployed a total of 298 doses. This year is tracking to exceed all previous years’ usage.

Naloxone, while effective, does not work every time. Between April and June of 2019 for example, the Coroner’s Division reported that 17 decedents had Naloxone in their system.

The Orange County Sheriff’s Department obtains Naloxone through the California Department of Health Care Services under the Expanded Access to Medicated Assistance Treatment (MAT) program. First awarded in March 2019, this grant has saved the Orange County Sheriff’s Department
$660,000 to date.

The Orange County Sheriff’s Department continues to be committed to interrupting the supply of drugs in our county. A recent seizure by OCSD Investigators yielded approximately 400 grams of carfentanyl, an odorless white powder ultra-potent synthetic opioid used as a large-animal
tranquilizer. Carfentanyl is 100 times more potent than fentanyl, and a grain of sand size amount can be lethal.

“By working collaboratively to increase enforcement against illicit drugs, coupled with education and prevention efforts to reduce drug demand, we can keep Orange County a safe and drug-free community,” said Sheriff-Coroner Don Barnes.

Orange County announces a second round of funding for small businesses impacted by COVID-19

Posted on July 31, 2020 by Editor Posted in Business, Orange County, Santa Ana Leave a comment

SANTA ANA, Calif. (July 31, 2020) – In partnership with the Orange County Workforce Development Board (OCWDB), the County of Orange is launching the second round of funding for the OCWDB COVID-19 Layoff Aversion Support Program.

Through the OCWDB COVID-19 Layoff Aversion Support Program, eligible businesses can receive up to $10,000 in grant funds. This funding is intended to help local small businesses mitigate layoffs and adhere to “social distancing” provisions established by state and federal public health entities.

The first round originally announced in May awarded approximately $444,000 of the $700,000 in Workforce Innovation Opportunity Act (WIOA) funds received from the California Employment Development Division (EDD), leaving OCWDB approximately $256,000 to award in this upcoming second round to support local small businesses impacted by COVID-19.

Businesses must submit an application on the Orange County One-Stop Centers website at oconestop.com/covid-19-layoff-aversion-program to be considered for the grant funding. Eligible applications will be processed on a first-come, first-served basis until all available funds have been committed.

Due to the overwhelming response to the first round of funding, businesses are strongly encouraged to review the application requirements and process in advance. Applications will open beginning August 3, 2020, at 9 a.m. PST and are scheduled to close on August 6, 2020, at 5 p.m. PST or when the maximum number of applications are received, whichever comes first. First-round funding was allocated within one hour of the application going live, and a similar level of interest is anticipated in the second funding round.

To be eligible for this grant funding, businesses must be in Orange County, have a workforce of 500 or fewer employees, and be up to date on Unemployment Insurance (UI) taxes and in good standing with the State of California. Other general criteria employers must meet to be considered for local funding include:

Priority consideration will be given to Small Businesses located within the Orange County Workforce System (Application will be considered for small businesses operating in the Santa Ana and Anaheim Workforce Systems)
May only apply for one-site or location in Orange County
Only one application may be submitted per organization
Must pay employees minimum wage or more
Must use the funds to help avert imminent layoffs or furloughs as a result of the COVID-19 economic crisis
Must be able to demonstrate a need for layoff aversion support due to the impacts of COVID-19
Must be able to enter into an agreement with Orange County that includes the conditions outlined in the application
Must be able to complete quarterly reports for up to one year after the award

Businesses can visit the Orange County One-Stop Center website for full details on eligibility requirements for the Layoff Aversion Support Program, including allowable activities and prohibited costs.

For more information on Orange County One-Stop Centers, visit oconestop.com or call the Economic and Business Recovery Call Center at (714) 480-6500.

The OC Health Care Agency launches a campaign to promote COVID-19 safety practices

Posted on July 31, 2020 by Editor Posted in Disease, Health and Medical, OC Health Care, Orange County, Public Safety, Santa Ana Leave a comment

Messaging reminds the harder-to-reach to wear a face covering, wash hands and stay 6 feet apart

(Santa Ana, CA) – The OC Health Care Agency (HCA) today announced a new advertising and community outreach campaign to encourage Orange County residents to be vigilant in helping to slow the spread of COVID-19 by protecting themselves and others.

This campaign takes a “Stop, Drop and Roll” approach to help people remember the basics – “Face, Hands and Feet.” Featuring simple steps – Wear a FACE covering, Wash HANDS often and stay 6 FEET apart, the key message focuses on simple actions we can all take to care for ourselves and one another.

“Washing your hands, wearing a face covering, and keeping social distance, are essential to reducing the spread of COVID-19,“ said Orange County Board of Supervisors Chairwoman Michelle Steel, Second District. “This new messaging campaign is a compelling reminder that we must all do our part to keep our communities safe.”

Specifically focusing on harder-to-reach communities and people for whom English is not their first language, the Face, Hands and Feet campaign will use outdoor boards, transit shelters and digital and social advertising. Additionally, an intensive community outreach plan includes a partnership with Latino Health Access to employ the Promotora model to reach those in the Hispanic and Latinx communities – the hardest hit populations in Orange County.

“Defeating COVID-19 will take effort from each and every one of us,” said Vice Chairman Andrew Do, First District. “Our community partners, like Latino Health Access as well as the OC Asian and Pacific Islander Community Alliance, will help us provide a more culturally sensitive and resonant response to ensure public health efforts effectively enter the hardest to reach communities.”

Electronic Community Outreach Toolkits will be available in English, Spanish, Vietnamese, Chinese and Tagalog. Additionally, flyers and videos are available in multiple languages at www.ochealthinfo.com/protecteachother.

Third District Supervisor Donald P. Wagner said, “I’m looking forward to helping to promote this important campaign through social media assets available to our Board and any of our community partners who want to help spread the word. The www.ochealthinfo.com/protecteachother website has a downloadable Community Partners Toolkit with Facebook, Twitter and Instagram posts anyone can use.”

In addition to Hispanic/Latinx outreach, the campaign will focus efforts on the African American/Black community as well as Vietnamese, Filipino and Asian Pacific Islanders.

“I really like the simplicity of this new HCA campaign, said Fourth District Supervisor Doug Chaffee. “It provides an important healthy safety message that is easy to understand.”

Much of the community outreach tied to this campaign will be via phone calls and email given the current state of the pandemic and business closures. Faith-based and social service organizations, chambers of commerce, ethnic restaurants and businesses will be targeted.

Fifth District Supervisor Lisa A. Bartlett added, “Fliers in multiple languages are also part of the Community Partners Toolkit. They offer important information on how to help slow the spread of COVID-19 by wearing a face cover to protect yourself and those around you, as well as what to do if you test positive for COVID-19. We all need to step up and do everything we can to stop the chain of transmission of this disease.”

“I am so pleased that we are able to get out there with this really important health safety message thanks to CARES Act funding,” said Dr. Clayton Chau, Director of the OC Health Care Agency and Acting County Health Officer. “It’s a critical reminder that we do have some control over this virus – if we take important precautions to help stop it.”

To find out more about how we can all work together to slow the spread of COVID-19, go to www.ochealthinfo.com/protecteachother.

More Information:

OC Health Care Agency’s dedicated testing website, visit ochealthinfo.com/covidtest
Information and resources about COVID-19, please visit ochealthinfo.com/novelcoronavirus

The SAPD arrested two suspects after today’s racing related fatal collision

Posted on July 30, 2020 by Editor Posted in Crime, SAPD Leave a comment

On Thursday, July 30, 2020 at 11:43 AM, the Santa Ana Police Department (SAPD) received several calls of a traffic collision involving an overturned vehicle at the intersection of Bristol St. and Santa Clara Ave. Officers responded to the area and located the collision. Orange County Fire Authority personnel responded and began to treat both drivers. They were transported to an area hospital where one of the drivers was pronounced deceased by hospital staff.

The preliminary investigation has revealed two vehicles, a BMW and an Infinity were racing north on Bristol St. approaching Santa Clara Ave. A Ford truck was traveling south on Bristol St., making a left turn onto Santa Clara Ave. As the Ford made the left turn, it was struck by the BMW. The Infinity fled the scene after the collision. The license plate of the Infinity was provided by a witness.

SAPD Officers located the Infinity and the driver, identified as Ricardo Tolento Navarro from Santa Ana, was arrested at the scene for vehicular manslaughter. He was booked at the Santa Ana Jail.

The driver of the BMW, identified as Louie Robert Villa from Santa Ana, was arrested at the hospital for felony vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated. He remains in custody at an area hospital.

The Santa Ana Police Department’s Collision Investigations Unit (CIU) is handling the investigation. Anyone possibly having information about this collision is asked to contact Cpl. D. Carrillo at (714) 245-8346 or the Santa Ana Police Department’s Traffic Division at (714) 245-8200.

Signal light outage at Bristol Street and Santa Clara Avenue

Posted on July 30, 2020 by Editor Posted in Santa Ana Leave a comment

The traffic signal lights at Bristol Street and Santa Clara Avenue are out in all directions due to a cabinet power outage caused by a traffic accident. The City of Santa Ana traffic signal maintenance contractor is currently working on the cabinet repairs. The signal lights are anticipated to be fully operating later today.

Please use alternate routes and plan for possible delays since the signal outage may impact traffic. We apologize for any inconvenience and thank you for understanding.

Fatal hit and run accident due to street racing shuts down part of Bristol

Posted on July 30, 2020 by Editor Posted in Accidents, Santa Ana, SAPD Leave a comment

Bristol Street is closed in all directions from Memory Lane to 17th Street, according to the SAPD’s Twitter account.

The SAPD is investigating what has turned out to be a fatal traffic collision involving street racing. One vehicle has fled the scene.

The SAPD has warned that live wires & fire are present at the scene. Stay clear of the area. Streets will remain close until further notice. Please keep away from this area.

SBA loans available for Santa Ana businesses damaged by looters and rioters

Posted on July 30, 2020 by Editor Posted in Business, Civic Affairs, Santa Ana Leave a comment

U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) disaster relief loans are available for Santa Ana businesses affected by civil unrest. The first deadline is Aug. 17. Please see attached fact sheets in English and Spanish.

More information on SBA loans is at www.sba.gov/funding-programs/loans.

Préstamos de la SBA para Empresas Afectadas por Disturbios Civiles

Los préstamos de ayuda por desastre de la Administración de la Pequeña Empresa de los EE.UU. (SBA) están disponibles para empresas de Santa Ana afectadas por disturbios civiles. La primera fecha límite es el 17 de agosto. Consulte las hojas de datos adjuntas en inglés y español.

Más información sobre los préstamos de SBA está en www.sba.gov/funding-programs/loans.

The deadline to apply for a Santa Ana $10,000 business grant is July 31

Posted on July 30, 2020 by Editor Posted in Business, Civic Affairs, Santa Ana Leave a comment

Applications are now being accepted for $10,000 grants to help small businesses, nonprofits and independent contractors in Santa Ana and other cities in Orange County’s First District who have been negatively impacted by COVID-19. The deadline to apply is Friday, July 31, 2020, at 5 p.m.

In total, $13 million in grant funding will be awarded by randomized computerized drawing to eligible applicants. Approximately $5.8 million of that will be awarded to Santa Ana businesses and nonprofits with 10 or fewer employees and to independent contractors.

For more information on the eligibility requirements, eligible expenses under the program, randomized computer drawing, and informational webinars in multiple languages, please visit
https://d1.ocgov.com/District1GrantProgram.

La Fecha Límite para Subvenciones de $10,000 para Negocios es el 31 de Julio

Se están aceptando solicitudes para subvenciones de $10,000 para ayudar a las pequeñas empresas, organizaciones sin fines de lucro y contratistas independientes en Santa Ana y otras ciudades dentro del Primer Distrito del Condado de Orange que han sido afectadas por COVID-19. El período de solicitud cierra el viernes 31 de julio de 2020 a las 5 p.m.

En total, se otorgarán $13 millones en subvenciones mediante un proceso de selección aleatorio basado en computadora. Se otorgarán aproximadamente $5.8 millones a pequeñas empresas y organizaciones sin fines de lucro con 10 empleados o menos y contratistas independientes de Santa Ana.

Para más información sobre los requisitos de elegibilidad, gastos elegibles bajo este programa, el proceso de selección aleatorio basado en computadora e información de seminarios web informativos en diferentes idiomas, por favor visite: https://d1.ocgov.com/District1GrantProgram

Hạn chót nộp đơn xin tài trợ kinh doanh 10.000 đô la là ngày 31 tháng 7

Hiện Quận Cam đang nhận đơn xin $10.000 tài trợ nhằm giúp các thương nghiệp nhỏ, tổ chức bất vụ lợi, nhà thầu độc lập ở Santa Ana và các thành phố khác ở Địa hạt 1 Quận Cam chịu ảnh hưởng tiêu cực do COVID-19. Hạn chót nộp đơn là 5 giờ chiều thứ Sáu ngày 31 tháng 7 năm 2020.

Tổng cộng, 13 triệu đô la tài trợ sẽ được trao bằng rút thăm ngẫu nhiên bằng máy tính để chọn ứng viên đủ điều kiện. Khoảng 5,8 triệu đô la trong số đó sẽ được trao cho các thương nghiệp và tổ chức bất vụ lợi với 10 nhân viên trở xuống và các nhà thầu độc lập ở Santa Ana.

Để biết thêm thông tin về các yêu cầu đủ điều kiện, chi phí đủ điều kiện theo chương trình, rút thăm ngẫu nhiên bằng máy tính và thông tin bằng nhiều ngôn ngữ, vui lòng truy cập
https://d1.ocgov.com/District1GrantProgram.

Free food on Saturday, Aug. 1, at the MainPlace Mall and at the OC Fairgrounds

Posted on July 30, 2020 by Editor Posted in Civic Affairs, Costa Mesa, Food, OC Fair, Public Safety, Santa Ana Leave a comment

The Power of One Foundation (POOF) is offering free drive-through food distributions on Saturday, Aug. 1, 2020, at MainPlace Mall in Santa Ana and at the OC Fair & Events Center in Costa Mesa.

Details:

• MainPlace Mall, 2800 N. Main St., Santa Ana, 8-10 a.m.; the line begins at MainPlace Drive and Main Street beginning at 7 a.m.

• OC Fair & Events Center, 88 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa, 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. (noon); line begins on Fairview Boulevard at Gate 3 beginning at 6 a.m.

Please stay in your car with the windows rolled up when receiving food. Make sure your vehicle trunk is empty so food can be placed in it.

For more information on POOF food events, visit www.powerofonefoundation.org.

Comida Gratis el Sábado 1 de Agosto en MainPlace Mall y OC Fair

The Power of One Foundation (POOF) está ofreciendo distribuciones gratuitas de alimentos en carro el sábado 1 de agosto de 2020 en MainPlace Mall en Santa Ana y OC Fair & Events Center en Costa Mesa.

Detalles:
• MainPlace Mall, 2800 N. Main St., Santa Ana, 8-10 a.m.; la línea comienza en MainPlace Drive y Main Street a partir de las 7 a.m.
• OC Fair & Events Center, 88 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa, de las 8 a.m. a las 12 p.m. (mediodía); la línea comienza en Fairview Boulevard en la Entrada 3 (Gate 3) a partir de las 6 a.m.

Por favor, quédese en su automóvil con las ventanas cerradas cuando reciba alimentos. Asegúrese de que el baúl de su vehículo esté vacío para que se puedan colocar alimentos adentro.

Para más información sobre los eventos de comida de POOF, visite www.powerofonefoundation.org.

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