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Free food distributions coming up in Santa Ana

Posted on October 23, 2020 by Editor Posted in Charities, Churches and Religion, Food, Santa Ana Leave a comment

Free food is available for the public at several locations through October in Santa Ana:

• Oct. 24 – Sikh Center of Orange County drive-through food pantry, 8:30 to 11 a.m. at 2530 W. Warner Ave. Enter on South Greenville Street.
• Oct. 27 – Drive-through food pantry, 6-7 p.m. at Calvary Church, 1010 N. Tustin Ave., Santa Ana. Hosted by Vineyard Anaheim.
• Oct. 31 – Sikh Center of Orange County drive-through food pantry, 8:30 to 11 a.m. at 2530 W. Warner Ave., Santa Ana. Enter on South Greenville Street.
• Oct. 31 – Power of One Foundation (POOF) drive-through food distribution, 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Calvary Chapel, 3800 S. Fairview St., Santa Ana. The line begins off Fairview Street beginning at 7 a.m. Free COVID-19 testing from the City of Santa Ana.

Find more food pantries in Santa Ana and Orange County at: http://ocfoodhelp.org/orange-county-free-food-map/

Learn more about food and financial assistance, free COVID-19 testing for Santa Ana residents, and other pandemic resources at www.santa-ana.org/CARES.

Distribuciones de Comida Gratis en Santa Ana

Comida gratis está disponible para el público en varios sitios en octubre. Las distribuciones de alimentos en Santa Ana:

• 24 de octubre – Dispensa de comida al carro de Sikh Center of Orange County, 8:30-11 a.m. en 2530 W. Warner Ave. Entrada por South Greenville Street.
• 27 de octubre – Dispensa de comida al carro, 6-7 p.m. en Calvary Church, 1010 N. Tustin Ave., Santa Ana. Organizado por Vineyard Anaheim.
• Oct. 31 – Dispensa de comida al carro de Sikh Center of Orange County, 8:30-11 a.m. en 2530 W. Warner Ave. Entrada por South Greenville Street.
• Oct. 31 – Power of One Foundation (POOF) dispensa de comida al carro, de 8 a.m. a las 12 p.m. en Calvary Chapel, 3800 S. Fairview St., Santa Ana. La fila empieza por Fairview Street a partir de las 7 a.m. Free COVID-19 testing from the City of Santa Ana.

Encuentre más dispensas de comida en Santa Ana y el Condado de Orange en:
http://ocfoodhelp.org/orange-county-free-food-map/

Aprenda más sobre comida y asistencia financiera gratis, pruebas de COVID-19 gratuitas para los residentes de Santa Ana, y otros recursos pandémicos en www.santa-ana.org/CARES.

Free groceries and COVID testing on Oct. 17 at Calvary Chapel

Posted on October 16, 2020 by Editor Posted in Charities, Churches and Religion, Civic Affairs, Food, Santa Ana Leave a comment

The Power of One Foundation (POOF), in partnership with the City of Santa Ana, is offering free drive-through food distribution on Saturday, October 17, 2020, at Calvary Chapel in Santa Ana.

The City of Santa Ana also will be providing free COVID-19 testing at the location. No insurance is required and you don’t need to have COVID-19 symptoms to get a test.

Where: Calvary Chapel, 3800 S. Fairview St., Santa Ana
When: Oct. 17, 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. (noon); the line begins off Fairview Street beginning at 7 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.

Learn more about free testing and financial assistance for Santa Ana residents at www.santa-ana.org/CARES.

Comida Gratis, Pruebas de COVID el 17 de Octubre en Calvary Chapel

Power of One Foundation (POOF), en colaboración con la Ciudad de Santa Ana, está ofreciendo distribución gratuita de alimentos en carro el sábado 17 de octubre de 2020 en Calvary Chapel en Santa Ana.

La Ciudad de Santa Ana también va a proporcionar pruebas de COVID-19 gratis en el sitio. No se requiere seguro y no es necesario tener síntomas de COVID-19 para hacer la prueba.

Donde: Calvary Chapel, 3800 S. Fairview St., Santa Ana.
Cuando: 17 de octubre, de las 8 a.m. a las 12 p.m. (mediodía); la línea comienza en Fairview Street a partir de las 7 a.m.

Por favor, quédese en su automóvil con las ventanas cerradas cuando reciba alimentos. Asegúrese de que la cajuela 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.

Aprenda más sobre las pruebas gratis y asistencia financiera para los residentes de Santa Ana en www.santa-ana.org/CARES.

Free groceries and COVID Testing today at Calvary Chapel

Posted on October 10, 2020 by Editor Posted in Charities, Churches and Religion, Food, Santa Ana Leave a comment

The Power of One Foundation (POOF), in partnership with the City of Santa Ana, is offering free drive-through food distribution on Saturday, October 10, 2020, at Calvary Chapel in Santa Ana.

The City of Santa Ana also will be providing free COVID-19 testing at the location. No insurance is required and you don’t need to have COVID-19 symptoms to get a test.

Where: Calvary Chapel, 3800 S. Fairview St., Santa Ana
When: 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. (noon); the line begins off Fairview Street beginning at 7 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.

Learn more about free testing and financial assistance for Santa Ana residents at www.santa-ana.org/CARES.

Comida Gratis, Pruebas de COVID el 10 de Octubre en Calvary Chapel

The Power of One Foundation (POOF), en colaboración con la Ciudad de Santa Ana, está ofreciendo distribución gratuita de alimentos en carro el sábado 10 de octubre de 2020 en Calvary Chapel en Santa Ana.

La Ciudad de Santa Ana también va a proporcionar pruebas de COVID-19 gratis en el sitio. No se requiere seguro y no es necesario tener síntomas de COVID-19 para hacer la prueba.

Donde: Calvary Chapel, 3800 S. Fairview St., Santa Ana.
Cuando: De las 8 a.m. a las 12 p.m. (mediodía); la línea comienza en Fairview Street a partir de las 7 a.m.

Por favor, quédese en su automóvil con las ventanas cerradas cuando reciba alimentos. Asegúrese de que la cajuela 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.

Aprenda más sobre las pruebas gratis y asistencia financiera para los residentes de Santa Ana en www.santa-ana.org/CARES.

The SAPD is searching for a man who vandalized a local church

Posted on October 8, 2020 by Editor Posted in Churches and Religion, Crime, Santa Ana, SAPD Leave a comment

On 08/23/2020, at approximately 7:59AM, Archangel Michael Coptic Church was conducting an outside mass near the entrance of the church. During mass, the parishioners heard several loud “bangs” against the wall on the south side of the church. Parishioners saw Suspect 1 walk west on Edinger passed them.

Surveillance cameras captured the suspect throwing unknown solid objects, such as rocks/pieces of concrete, at the church’s glass doors and window, shattering the glass.

On 10/05/2020, at approximately 3:10AM, Suspect 2 approached the church on foot walking west on Edinger. The church’s surveillance camera captured the suspect stop on the south side of the church, retrieve several solid objects such as rocks/pieces of concrete, and throw them at the church’s glass doors. The suspect then fled east on Edinger.

At this time, there is no indication that these two separate incidents are hate crimes. The investigation is ongoing.

Anyone with information identifying the wanted suspects in this case is asked to contact Detective R. Wilson at (714) 245-8551 or RashadWilson@santa-ana.org.

Free food distribution at Calvary Chapel on Oct. 3

Posted on October 2, 2020 by Editor Posted in Charities, Churches and Religion, Food, Santa Ana Leave a comment

The Power of One Foundation (POOF) is offering free drive-through food distribution on Saturday, October 3, 2020, at Calvary Chapel in Santa Ana.

Calvary Chapel, 3800 S. Fairview St., Santa Ana, 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. (noon); the line begins off Fairview Street beginning at 7 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 3 de Octubre en Calvary Chapel

The Power of One Foundation (POOF) está ofreciendo distribución gratuita de alimentos en carro el sábado 3 de octubre de 2020 en Calvary Chapel en Santa Ana.

Calvary Chapel, 3800 S. Fairview St., Santa Ana, de las 8 a.m. a las 12 p.m. (mediodía); la línea comienza en Fairview Street a partir de las 7 a.m.

Por favor, quédese en su automóvil con las ventanas cerradas cuando reciba alimentos. Asegúrese de que la cajuela 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.

Victory Outreach will be giving away free groceries on Sep. 26 in Santa Ana

Posted on September 10, 2020 by Editor Posted in Charities, Churches and Religion, Food, Food & Health, Santa Ana Leave a comment

Victory Outreach is conducting a free grocery distribution event on Sep. 26, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 1932 W. 17th St. in Santa Ana. Bagging food will be from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m.

The first 100 cars will receive groceries. Each car must place the number they will get on their dashboard. Please do not line up before 11 a.m. Families will be told to come back.

Victory Outreach is an international, church-oriented Christian ministry called to the task of evangelizing and discipling the hurting people of the world, with the message of hope and plan of Jesus Christ. This call involves a commitment to plant and develop churches and training centers, in strategic cities of the world.

Former South O.C. pastor arrested for multiple counts of child molestation

Posted on August 27, 2020 by Editor Posted in Churches and Religion, Cochino Alert, Crime, OC Sheriff 2 Comments

Editor’s Note – We are posting this in case the suspect also allegedly molested anyone from the Santa Ana area.

MISSION VIEJO, Ca. (August 27, 2020) – Orange County Sheriff’s Department Special Victims Detail investigators arrested a man yesterday suspected of committing multiple lewd acts on an underage girl beginning in 2010.

The man, Jose Andres Lopez, 67, of Mission Viejo, was arrested in San Juan Capistrano on suspicion of multiple counts of felony child molestation. Lopez previously volunteered as a pastor at Pacific Hills Calvary Chapel in Aliso Viejo between 2003 and 2005. He also volunteered at Compass
Bible Church in Aliso Viejo between 2012 and 2020.

Lopez was known to the female victim, who was under the age of 10 when the molestation began.

Sheriff’s investigators were initially contacted when the victim reported the sexual assault on August
23, 2020.

Due to Lopez having continued access and contact with children over the past 17 years and his role with the church, investigators believe there may additional victims.

Please contact the Special Victims Detail at (714) 647-7419 if you have any information. Anonymous information may be provided through Orange County Crime Stoppers at 1-855-TIP-OCCS.

Supervisor Do is hosting a drive through food bank at Mile Square Park on 8/12

Posted on August 10, 2020 by Editor Posted in Andrew Do, Charities, Churches and Religion, Food, Fountain Valley, Santa Ana Leave a comment

Saddleback Church and First District Supervisor Andrew Do will be giving away free groceries at Mile Square Park, at 16801 Euclid Street, in Fountain Valley, on Wednesday, August 12, 2020 from 8a.m. – 11:30a.m. (while supplies last). Use the FREE ENTRANCE at Euclid.

Saddleback Church currently provides free food to families and people
in need at our community “pop-up” Grocery Distributions. We supply
fresh produce, dairy products, bread/desserts, protein, and canned
goods. You can drive thru or if you are walking, please bring a wagon
for us to fill you up.

Saddleback Church proporciona comida gratis a las familias y
personas necesitadas en nuestras distribuciones de comestibles “popup” de nuestra comunidad. Proveemos productos frescos, productos
lácteos, pan/postres, proteínas y productos enlatados. Puede conducir
o si está caminando, por favor traiga un carrito para que lo llenemos.
Miercoles, 12 de Agosto 2020 de 9a.m. – 11a.m. (mientras
duren las reservas)

Mile Square Park
16801 Euclid St.
Fountain Valley, CA 92708

ENTRADA GRATUITA por Euclid

The Sikh Center of Orange County has stepped up during the pandemic to feed local residents

Posted on July 26, 2020 by Editor Posted in Charities, Churches and Religion, Food, Santa Ana Leave a comment

The Sikh Center of Orange County has been putting on a food drive every Saturday to help the community, and they will continue to do so through August. Read about that here.

While the Sikh make up a tiny population in our community, they took it upon themselves to do this incredible work.

Congressman Lou Correra and other politicians and SAPD police officers have also stopped by to help.

Sikhs are people associated with Sikhism, a monotheistic religion that originated in the 15th century in the Punjab region of the Indian subcontinent, based on the revelation of Guru Nanak. The term Sikh has its origin in the Sanskrit, meaning ‘disciple’ or ‘student’, according to Wikipedia.

The core beliefs of Sikhism, articulated in the Guru Granth Sahib, include faith and meditation on the name of the one creator; divine unity and equality of all humankind; engaging in seva (‘selfless service’); striving for justice for the benefit and prosperity of all; and honest conduct and livelihood while living a householder’s life.

The mission of the Sikh Center of Orange County, in following the tradition and teaching of our honorable Guru Nanak Dev Ji, is to provide accurate, reliable and complete religious, social and cultural teachings and understanding of Sikhism and the people who practice it.”Sikhcenter.org focuses on promoting the messages of the 10 Guru’s, starting from Guru Nanak Dev Ji to Guru Gobind Singh, and the Shri Guru Granth Sahib Ji, our living Guru. Through the use of digital communication, via the internet, Sikhcenter.org is designed to enrich the lives of practicing Sikh’s around the world, by providing accurate, reliable, and complete religious, social and cultural teachings and understanding of Sikhism.”

Orange County malls, gyms, churches and more must close indoor operations again

Posted on July 14, 2020 by Editor Posted in Bars, Business, California, Churches and Religion, Disease, Emergencies, Gavin Newsom, Health and Medical, OC Health Care, Orange County, Public Safety, Restaurants, Santa Ana Leave a comment

California Gov. Gavin Newsom today announced statewide closures of many indoor operations and closures of additional indoor operations in counties on the State’s monitoring list, including Orange County.

Effective today, July 13, 2020, Orange County and other counties that have remained on the State’s COVID-19 County Monitoring List for 3 consecutive days are required to shut down the following industries or activities unless they can be modified to operate outside or by pick-up:

• Fitness centers
• Worship services
• Protests
• Offices for non-essential sectors
• Personal care services, like nail salons, body waxing and tattoo parlors
• Hair salons and barbershops
• Malls

ALL counties must close indoor operations in these sectors (Orange County was already required to do this):

• Dine-in restaurants
• Wineries and tasting rooms
• Movie theaters
• Family entertainment centers (for example: bowling alleys, miniature golf, batting cages and arcades)
• Zoos and museums
• Cardrooms

Additionally, bars, brewpubs, breweries, and pubs must close all operations both indoor and outdoor statewide. For more information about the new State rules, visit https://covid19.ca.gov/roadmap-counties/

Everyone should follow the State requirement that masks be used in indoor public locations and outside when social distancing can’t be maintained. By doing this and following other health recommendations such as social distancing, we hope to flatten the COVID-19 curve and reopen our economy soon.

The City of Santa Ana recognizes that these closures are a difficult and frustrating step to take after many businesses only recently reopened. In response, the City has made it easier for businesses to operate outdoors. Helpful resources for businesses, non-profits and independent contractors are below.

$10,000 BUSINESS GRANT:

Applications are now being accepted for $10,000 grants to help small businesses, nonprofits and independent contractors in the First District of the Orange County Board of Supervisors who have been negatively impacted by COVID-19. This includes Santa Ana.

The deadline to apply is Friday, July 31, 2020, at 5 p.m.

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.

RESTAURANTS & RETAILERS CAN EXPAND OUTDOORS:

Under an executive order of the City Manager, licensed restaurants, food establishments and retail businesses in Downtown Santa Ana may temporarily expand dining and retail operations onto sidewalks and parking spaces on City roads or parking lots.

All licensed restaurants, food establishments and retail businesses citywide may temporarily expand dining and retail operations on private commercial property by utilizing up to 50 percent of the off-site private parking spaces servicing the property. The businesses don’t need a permit to operate in these outdoor spaces, but must follow new City guidelines included with the executive order.

The order will remain in effect while California is in Stage 2 or Stage 3 of the pandemic reopening plan, unless modified by the City.

The executive order is at www.santa-ana.org/sites/default/files/2020/05/covid_eo5_20200528.pdf

The City’s Guide for Expanded Restaurant + Retail Space is at
www.santa-ana.org/sites/default/files/2020/05/covid_eo5_exhibit_20200528.pdf

U.S. SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION FUNDING:

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has loan programs and other funding for small businesses experiencing financial challenges due to COVID-19 or civil unrest. Those resources include:
• Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) – extended through Aug. 8, 2020
• Disaster assistance for California businesses and residents affected by civil unrest
• Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDL)

For more information, please visit www.sba.gov.

The Orange County/Inland Empire District Office will be hosting daily Zoom calls at 2 p.m. to provide information on these resources. Please register in advance.

Go to https://score.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_-_Hw3bVMT0Ko2Tu0pZ1OqA?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery

BUSINESS CONSULTATIONS AND MORE INFORMATION:

For FREE individualized business consultations, please contact the Orange County Small Business Development Center at (714) 564-5200 or visit https://orangecountysbdc.org.

Please stay connected with the latest news and information from the City of Santa Ana by subscribing to Santa Ana email updates on Nixle at https://local.nixle.com/city/ca/santa-ana/ and following us on social media @CityofSantaAna. Businesses can also view a comprehensive list of business resources and other COVID-19 information on the City’s website at www.santa-ana.org/covid19.

Centros Comerciales, Gimnasios, Lugares de Culto y Más en el Condado de Orange Deben Cerrar las Operaciones Interiores

El Gobernador de California Gavin Newsom anunció hoy el cierre a nivel estatal de muchas operaciones interiores y el cierre de operaciones interiores adicionales en los condados de la lista de monitoreo del Estado, incluido el Condado de Orange.

A partir de hoy, 13 de julio de 2020, se requiere que el Condado de Orange y otros condados que hayan quedado en la Lista de Monitoreo del Condado COVID-19 del Estado por 3 días consecutivos cierren las siguientes industrias o actividades a menos que puedan modificarse para operar fuera o por recoger:

• Gimnasios
• Servicios religiosos
• Protestas
• Oficinas para sectores no esenciales
• Servicios de cuidado personal, como salones de uñas, depilación corporal y salones de tatuajes
• Peluquerías
• Centros comerciales

TODOS los condados deben cerrar las operaciones en interiores en estos sectores (el Condado de Orange ya estaba obligado a hacer esto):
• Restaurantes para cenar
• Bodegas y salas de degustación
• Cines
• Centros de entretenimiento familiar (por ejemplo: boleras, minigolf, jaulas de bateo y arcadas)
• Zoológicos y museos
• Salas de cartas

Además, los bares, cervecerías y antros deben cerrar todas las operaciones tanto en interiores como en exteriores en todo el estado. Para obtener más información sobre las nuevas normas estatales, visite https://covid19.ca.gov/roadmap-counties/

Todos deben seguir el requisito del Estado de que las máscaras se usen en lugares públicos interiores y exteriores cuando no se pueda mantener el distanciamiento social. Al hacer esto y seguir otras recomendaciones de salud como el distanciamiento social, esperamos aplanar la curva COVID-19 y reabrir nuestra economía pronto.

La Ciudad de Santa Ana reconoce que estos cierres son un paso difícil y frustrante después de que muchas empresas reabrieran recientemente. En respuesta, la Ciudad ha facilitado que las empresas operen al aire libre. Otros recursos útiles para empresas, organizaciones sin fines de lucro y contratistas independientes están abajo.

SUBVENCIONES DE $10,000 PARA NEGOCIOS:

Se aceptan aplicaciones para subvenciones de $10,000 para ayudar a las pequeñas empresas, organizaciones sin fines de lucro y contratistas independientes dentro del Primer Distrito del Condado de Orange que han sido afectadas por COVID-19. Esto incluye Santa Ana.

El período de solicitud cierra el 31 de julio de 2020 a las 5 de la tarde.

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

RESTAURANTES Y TIENDAS MINORISTAS PUEDEN EXPANDIRSE AL AIRE LIBRE:

Bajo la Orden Ejecutiva No. 5-2020, los restaurantes con licencia, establecimientos de comida y negocios minoristas en el centro de Santa Ana pueden expandir temporalmente las operaciones de restaurantes y tiendas minoristas en las aceras y espacios de estacionamiento en las calles de la ciudad o en los estacionamientos.

Todos los restaurantes con licencia, establecimientos de comida y negocios minoristas en toda la ciudad pueden expandir temporalmente las operaciones gastronómicas y minoristas en propiedades comerciales privadas utilizando hasta el 50 por ciento de los espacios de estacionamiento privados fuera del sitio que prestan servicios a la propiedad. Las empresas no necesitan un permiso para operar en estos espacios al aire libre, pero deben seguir las nuevas pautas de la Ciudad incluidas con la orden ejecutiva.

La orden es efectiva de inmediato y permanecerá vigente mientras California esté en la Etapa 2 o Etapa 3 del plan de reapertura de la pandemia, a menos que la Ciudad lo modifique.

La orden ejecutiva se encuentra en www.santa-ana.org/sites/default/files/2020/05/covid_eo5_20200528.pdf

La Guía para el Espacio Ampliado de Restaurantes y Comercial está en: www.santa-ana.org/sites/default/files/2020/05/covid_eo5_exhibit_20200528.pdf

FINANCIACIÓN DE ADMINISTRACIÓN DE PEQUEÑAS EMPRESAS:

La Administración de Pequeñas Empresas de EE. UU. (SBA) tiene varios recursos de financiación para pequeñas empresas que experimentan desafíos financieros debido a COVID-19 o disturbios civiles, como se describe a continuación. Estos recursos incluyen:
• Programa de Protección de Cheques de Pago (PPP) – extendido hasta el 8 de agosto de 2020
• SBA ofrece asistencia por desastre a empresas y residentes de California afectados por disturbios civiles
• Se reabrió el portal de Préstamos por Desastre por Lesiones Económicas (EIDL) a TODAS las pequeñas empresas elegibles

Para obtener información detallada, visite: www.sba.gov.

La Oficina del Distrito del Condado de Orange/Inland Empire está organizando llamadas Zoom diarias a las 2 de la tarde para proporcionar información sobre los recursos. Regístrese con anticipación.

Para participar, visite: https://score.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_-_Hw3bVMT0Ko2Tu0pZ1OqA?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery

CONSULTAS PARA NEGOCIOS Y MÁS INFORMACIÓN:

Para consultas comerciales individualizadas GRATUITAS, comuníquese con el Centro de Desarrollo de Pequeñas Empresas del Condado de Orange al (714) 564-5200 o visite: https://orangecountysbdc.org.

Manténgase conectado con las últimas noticias e información de la Ciudad de Santa Ana suscribiéndose a Santa Ana Nixle: https://local.nixle.com/city/ca/santa-ana/. Las empresas también pueden ver una lista completa de recursos e información de negocios en el sitio web de la Ciudad: www.santa-ana.org/covid19.

California orders additional restrictions to slow transmissions of COVID-19

Posted on July 13, 2020 by Editor Posted in Business, California, Churches and Religion, Disease, Emergencies, Gavin Newsom, Health and Medical, Orange County, Public Safety, Restaurants, Santa Ana Leave a comment

New Action Includes Expanding Statewide Closure of Bars, Breweries and Pubs and of Indoor Operations in Restaurants, Wineries, Movie Theaters

Additionally, Counties on the County Monitoring List for Three or More Consecutive Days Must Close Indoor Operations of Additional Sectors

80 Percent of Californians Live in Counties Subject to New Closures

Businesses May Modify Operations to Provide Outdoor Services or Pick-up

SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom and the California Department of Public Health today expanded statewide its indoor closures for businesses that encourage mixing of individuals beyond immediate households and make physical distancing and wearing face coverings difficult. Affected businesses include restaurants, wineries and tasting rooms, movie theaters, family entertainment centers, zoos and museums and cardrooms. These sectors may modify operations to provide services outside or by pick-up.

The state is similarly expanding statewide its order for brewpubs, breweries, bars, and pubs to close, both indoors and outdoors, unless they are offering sit down meals outdoors and comply with guidance issued on June 28.

Today’s order is effective immediately and the closures will remain in effect until the State Public Health Officer determines it is appropriate to modify the order based on public health conditions.

Counties on the County Monitoring List for three or more consecutive days – currently 29 counties accounting for 80 percent of the state’s population – must close indoor operations for additional activities including:

Gyms and Fitness Centers
Places of Worship
Indoor Protests
Offices for Non-Critical Infrastructure Sectors as identified at covid19.ca.gov
Personal Care Services (including nail salons, massage parlors, and tattoo parlors)
Hair Salons and Barbershops
Malls

The 29 counties impacted by todays order include:

Colusa
Contra Costa
Fresno
Glenn
Imperial
Kings
Los Angeles
Madera
Marin
Merced
Monterey
Napa
Orange
Placer
Riverside
Sacramento
San Benito
San Bernardino
San Diego
San Joaquin
Santa Barbara
Solano
Sonoma
Stanislaus
Sutter
Tulare
Ventura
Yolo
Yuba

“Due to increased COVID-19 transmissions statewide and rising hospitalization numbers in many communities, we are taking more actions today to slow transmissions of the disease,” said Governor Newsom. “Each of us has the power to slow the spread of the virus. Here’s how you can help: Avoid mixing with people who are not in your household. If you can’t avoid it, wear a mask, move indoor activities outside, stay physically distant and wash your hands.”

Community spread of COVID-19 continues to be a concern for counties on the County Monitoring List. Further, rates in counties not on the list have also been increasing at an alarming rate, supporting this expanded state action. As community spread increases, vulnerable populations, including older Californians and those who have chronic conditions or compromised immune systems, are at higher risk of becoming seriously ill due to the virus. Higher cases counts can also threaten the state’s care delivery system capacity.

“Moving outside when you’re at a restaurant, winery or gym is a key step to helping reduce the risk for yourself and others, but that doesn’t mean your actions don’t matter. Letting your guard down around people who don’t live with you, even a family member or close friend, puts you at risk,” said Dr. Sonia Angell, State Health Officer and Director of the California Department of Public Health. “When you go out, wear a face covering, keep physical distance, and wash your hands. The decisions we make today will determine how COVID-19 impacts our communities and families tomorrow.”

Sectors included in today’s announcement are all at higher risk of transmission because they promote mixing with others outside of one’s household. In addition, some of these sectors are centered on eating and drinking, compliance with face coverings is not possible for the full duration of time someone spends in these establishments. All industry or sector guidance documents that have been issued to date, including all infectious control measures outlined in those guidance documents, apply in outdoor settings, and must be adhered to. The state will work closely with counties to ensure businesses are complying with guidance and are modifying operations to reduce the risk of transmitting COVID-19.

California will continue to update and issue guidance based on the best available public health data and the best practices currently employed. More information about the state’s COVID-19 guidance is on the California Department of Public Health’s Guidance web page.

More information about reopening California and what individuals can do to prevent the spread of COVID-19, visit Coronavirus (COVID-19) in California.

The SAPD is investigating an early morning fatal shooting by Our Lady of the Pillar Church

Posted on June 29, 2020 by Editor Posted in Churches and Religion, Crime, Gangs, Santa Ana, SAPD Leave a comment

On Monday, June 29, 2020, at 1:49 AM, SAPD Officers responded to a report of a shooting with a victim down on the sidewalk in the 1700 Block of West 5th Street (near Our Lady of the Pillar Church). Officers arrived within minutes and located an unresponsive adult male suffering apparent gunshot wounds. Orange County Fire Authority paramedics pronounced the victim deceased at 2:06 AM.

SAPD Homicide Section detectives responded and assumed the investigation. The identity of the decedent is being withheld pending identification by the Orange County Coroner’s Division and notification of next of kin.

The motive for the attack is unknown at this time. Detectives encourage anyone with information regarding this incident to come forward and provide a statement.

Santa Ana Police Department Homicide Section (714) 245-8390

Orange County Crime Stoppers 1 (855) TIP-OCCS / 1 (855) 847-6227
https://occrimestoppers.org/

The O.C. Board of Supervisors declares churches to be essential

Posted on May 26, 2020 by Editor Posted in Churches and Religion, Michelle Steel, Orange County, Santa Ana Leave a comment

Today, The Orange County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved Chairwoman Michelle Steel’s resolution declaring houses of worship of all faiths as essential in Orange County. A large number of Orange County residents rely on their houses of worship for spiritual guidance in their lives and communion with those that share their faith. Yet while many businesses have been deemed essential by the state, faith communities have not. This resolution confirms that the Orange County Board of Supervisors stands with Orange County residents of all faiths in support of their First Amendment rights, and that these rights are non-negotiable.

“I believe this resolution is very important,” added Chairwoman Steel. “We begin each of our meetings with an invocation because we understand the importance of joining together in prayer. Orange County residents have gone without communal prayer for Easter, Passover and Ramadan, and our residents of all different faiths have missed their regular communal prayers for more than two months. This resolution is a statement that Orange County supports the right of our residents to practice their faith, and that we believe that right is essential.”

First elected to the Orange County Board of Supervisors in 2014, Michelle Steel represents the residents of the Second District, which includes, Costa Mesa, Cypress, Huntington Beach, La Palma, Los Alamitos, Newport Beach, Seal Beach, Stanton, the unincorporated area of Rossmoor, and portions of Buena Park and Fountain Valley. Steel, a successful businesswoman and renowned taxpayer advocate, previously served as Vice Chair of the State Board of Equalization where she represented more than eight million people in Southern California, including all of Orange County, as one of the state’s 12 constitutional officers.

California now allowing churches and retail stores to reopen

Posted on May 25, 2020 by Editor Posted in Business, California, Churches and Religion, Disease, Emergencies, Health and Medical, Public Safety, Santa Ana Leave a comment

SACRAMENTO – The California Department of Public Health today announced the statewide reopening of places of worship for religious services and in-store retail shopping. Modifications are required to keep Californians safe and limit the spread of COVID-19. Subject to approval by county public health departments, all retail stores can reopen for in-store shopping under previously issued guidelines. Under new guidance, places of worship can hold religious services and funerals that limit attendance to 25% of a building’s capacity – or up to 100 attendees, whichever is lower – upon approval by the county department of public health.

While the vast majority of large gatherings remain prohibited under the state’s stay-at-home order, the Department of Public Health has released guidelines for in-person protests and events designed for political expression. The guidance limits attendance to 25% of an area’s maximum occupancy – or up to 100 attendees.

“Together, our actions have helped bend the curve and reduce infections in our state. As sectors continue to open with changes that aim to lower risk, remember that COVID-19 is still present in our communities,” said Dr. Sonia Angell, State Public Health Officer and Director of the California Department of Public Health. “As more of us may be leaving our homes, keeping physical distance, wearing face coverings in public, and washing your hands frequently are more important than ever to help protect yourself and those around you.”

The new (PDF) guidance for religious services and cultural ceremonies encourages organizations to continue online services and activities, including to protect individuals who are most at risk for more severe COVID-19, including older adults and people with specific medical conditions.

To reopen for religious services and funerals, places of worship must:

Establish and implement a COVID-19 prevention plan for every location, train staff on the plan, and regularly evaluate workplaces for compliance.
Train employees and volunteers on COVID-19, including how to prevent it from spreading and which underlying health conditions may make individuals more susceptible to contracting the virus.
Implement cleaning and disinfecting protocols.
Set physical distancing guidelines.
Recommend that staff and guests wear cloth face coverings, and screen staff for temperature and symptoms at the beginning of their shifts.
Set parameters around or consider eliminating singing and group recitations. These activities dramatically increase the risk of COVID-19 transmission. For this reason, congregants engaging in singing, particularly in the choir, and group recitation should wear face coverings at all times and when possible, these activities should be conducted outside with greater than 6-foot distancing.

The existing (PDF) guidance for retailers, previously allowed for counties approved to advance in the reopening process, now applies statewide. Retail can now open for in-store shopping statewide. The guidelines help reduce the risk for workers and customers. Retail does not include personal services such as hair salons, nail salons and barbershops.

In 21 days, the Department of Public Health, in consultation with local departments of public health, will review and assess the impact of the religious services guidelines and provide further direction as part of a phased-in restoration of activities. This 21-day interval accounts for seven days for religious communities to prepare and reopen in addition to a 14-day incubation period of COVID-19.

More information about the state’s COVID-19 guidance is on the California Department of Public Health’s Guidance web page.

More information about reopening California and what individuals can do to prevent the spread of COVID-19, visit Coronavirus (COVID-19) in California.

Additional Resources

Cal/OSHA General Guidelines on Protecting Workers from COVID-19

CDC Guidance for Communities of Faith

CDC Guidance for Businesses and Employers

Los Condados de Todo el Estado Pueden Reabrir Lugares de Culto para Servicios Religiosos y Tiendas Minoristas

Modificaciones requeridas para proteger a los Californianos contra COVID-19

Los lugares de culto deberían limitar la asistencia al 25% de la capacidad total o un máximo de 100 asistentes

Guía de tiendas minoristas para compras en la tienda, ya en el lugar para ciertos condados, ahora se aplica en todo el estado

SACRAMENTO – El Departamento de Salud Pública de California anunció hoy la reapertura en todo el estado de los lugares de culto para servicios religiosos y compras minoristas en las tiendas. Se requieren modificaciones para mantener a los Californianos seguros y limitar la propagación de COVID-19. Sujeto a la aprobación de los departamentos de salud pública del condado, todas las tiendas minoristas pueden reabrir sus compras en las tiendas según las pautas emitidas anteriormente. Bajo una nueva guía, los lugares de culto pueden celebrar servicios religiosos y funerales que limitan la asistencia al 25% de la capacidad de un edificio, o hasta 100 asistentes, lo que sea menor, previa aprobación del departamento de salud pública del condado.

Si bien la gran mayoría de las grandes reuniones siguen prohibidas bajo la orden estatal de quedarse en casa, el Departamento de Salud Pública ha publicado pautas para protestas en persona y eventos diseñados para la expresión política. La guía limita la asistencia al 25% de la ocupación máxima de un área, o hasta 100 asistentes.

“Juntos, nuestras acciones han ayudado a doblar la curva y reducir las infecciones en nuestro estado. A medida que los sectores continúan abriéndose con cambios que apuntan a reducir el riesgo, recuerde que COVID-19 todavía está presente en nuestras comunidades,” dijo la Dra. Sonia Angell, Oficial de Salud Pública del Estado y Directora del Departamento de Salud Pública de California. “A medida que más personas salgan de nuestras casas, mantener la distancia física, cubrirse la cara en público y lavarse las manos con frecuencia son más importantes que nunca para ayudarnos a protegernos a nosotros mismos y a quienes nos rodean.”

La nueva guía para servicios religiosos y ceremonias culturales (PDF) alienta a las organizaciones a continuar con los servicios y actividades en línea, incluso para proteger a las personas que corren el mayor riesgo de sufrir COVID-19 más grave, incluyendo los adultos mayores y las personas con afecciones médicas.

Para reabrir para servicios religiosos y funerales, los lugares de culto deben:

Establecer e implementar un plan de prevención COVID-19 para cada ubicación, capacitar al personal en el plan y evaluar periódicamente el cumplimiento de los lugares de trabajo.
Entrenar a los empleados y voluntarios sobre COVID-19, incluyendo cómo evitar que se propague y qué condiciones de salud subyacentes pueden hacer que las personas sean más susceptibles a contraer el virus.
Implementar protocolos de limpieza y desinfección.
Establecer pautas de distanciamiento físico.
Recomiende que el personal y los invitados usen mascarillas de tela y que revisen la temperatura y los síntomas del personal al comienzo de sus turnos.
Establezca parámetros o considere eliminar el canto y las recitaciones grupales. Estas actividades aumentan dramáticamente el riesgo de transmisión de COVID-19. Por esta razón, las congregaciones que participan en el canto, particularmente en el coro, y la recitación grupal deben usar mascarillas en todo momento y, cuando sea posible, estas actividades deben llevarse a cabo afuera con un distanciamiento mayor de 6 pies.

La guía existente para tiendas minoristas (PDF), previamente permitida para condados aprobados para avanzar en el proceso de reapertura, ahora se aplica en todo el estado. El comercio minorista ahora puede abrir para compras en la tienda en todo el estado. Las pautas ayudan a reducir el riesgo para trabajadores y clientes. El comercio minorista no incluye servicios personales como peluquerías y salones de manicura y pedicura.

En 21 días, el Departamento de Salud Pública, en consulta con los departamentos locales de salud pública, revisará y evaluará el impacto de las pautas de los servicios religiosos y proporcionará más orientación como parte de una restauración gradual de las actividades. Este intervalo de 21 días representa siete días para que las comunidades religiosas se preparen y vuelvan a abrir, además de un período de incubación de 14 días de COVID-19.

Para obtener más información sobre la guía COVID-19 del estado, visite la página web de orientación del Departamento de Salud Pública de California.
Más información sobre la reapertura de California y lo que las personas pueden hacer para prevenir la propagación de COVID-19 está disponible en Coronavirus (COVID-19) en California.

Recursos Adicionales

Cal/OSHA General Guidelines on Protecting Workers from COVID-19

CDC Guidance for Communities of Faith

CDC Guidance for Businesses and Employers

Santa Ana church fire deemed arson and remains under investigation

Posted on May 14, 2020 by Editor Posted in Churches and Religion, Fires, OCFA, Santa Ana, SAPD Leave a comment

Santa Ana, CA – May 13, 2020 – A four-alarm fire in the City of Santa Ana on Thursday, May 7, deemed arson, remains under investigation by Orange County Fire Authority and Santa Ana Police. Since the abandoned building, a former United Presbyterian church, was known to be frequented by transients, it was determined that a thorough search for any possible victims was needed.

Due to the extensive damage to the three-story building, the Orange County Fire Authority (OCFA) Type IV Urban Search and Rescue Task Force was deployed to help stabilize the structure and search through the rubble to ensure no one perished in the fire. The highly trained team utilized heavy equipment and rigging to remove large structural members and sections of the floor. During the three days of clearing, OCFA human remains detection canines continued to work the scene, in conjunction with Santa Ana Police Department (SAPD), and the Orange County Sheriff’s Coroner’s office.

Following an exhaustive search, it has been concluded that no one was lost in the fire.

In addition, fortunately, none of the 100 firefighters who battled this blaze in the 100 block of Santa Ana Boulevard that was reported at 2:27 a.m. was injured.

OCFA and SAPD investigators are continuing to work to identify the arson suspect(s) and make an arrest.