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County and Discovery Science Center present 2014 Eco Challenge Poster Contest

Published on March 5, 2014 by in anaheim, Baseball, Orange County, Santa Ana, Youth Activities

Eco Challenge Poster Contest

County of Orange and Discovery Science Center Present 2014 Eco Challenge Poster Contest

Celebrate Orange County’s 125th anniversary. Step up to bat for a sustainable Eco Future!

The challenge invites boys and girls between the ages of eight and fourteen (8-14) to use their imagination and get creative in designing a unique eco-themed poster. In celebration of the 125th anniversary of the County of Orange, the County is looking for young artists to create artwork demonstrating what the next 125 years will look like if we take the Eco Challenge and work toward a sustainable future.

“The County was pleased to introduce the Eco Challenge poster contest last year and the winners were thrilled with the Angels Bat Kid experience. This year, we’re excited about the theme that focuses on the future in honor of the County’s past,” said First District Supervisor Janet Nguyen. “I look forward to seeing the talent of our local youth.” Read more…

 
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Free household waste collection for Santa Ana residents

Published on March 5, 2014 by in Entertainment, Santa Ana, Waste
March 8, 2014
8:00 amto2:00 pm

Household waste

City of Santa Ana, Downtown Orange County

Community Alert: Free Household Hazardous Waste Collection for Santa Ana Residents

SANTA ANA, CA (March 5, 2014) – On Saturday, March 8, 2014, the City of Santa Ana is sponsoring a free Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) collection event at Saddleback High School. Residents may transport up to 15 gallons or 125 pounds of waste per visit. Proof of residency is required utilizing a California driver’s license, water bill, or utility bill. HHW materials are toxic. Please transport them carefully and refer to the attached graphic for a list of accepted items.

HHW Collection Event Info: Read more…

 
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Second suspect in felon hit and run at SAC arrested

Published on March 5, 2014 by in Crime, Santa Ana

Amanda Aie Sananikone

Santa Ana Police Department

Advisory: Second suspect in felony hit and run arrested

On Monday March 3 at 4:10 PM a 14-year-old girl was crossing against the red traffic signal and tried to run between two vehicles at the intersection of Bristol Street at 17th Street. She was hit by two vehicles, and both drivers left the scene. Adan Camacho (32) Santa Ana, the driver of a truck who first struck the victim never stopped to render aid. Officers eventually arrested and booked Camacho for felony hit-and-run, thanks to a Good Samaritan who followed the suspects truck and directed officers to the vehicle. Read more…

 
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SAUSD principal votes to slash OC Lutheran schools’ funding

Published on March 5, 2014 by in Development, Education, Planning, Santa Ana, sausd

Patrick D.Yrarrázaval-Correa

Patrick D.Yrarrázaval-Correa

Planning commissioners have moved forward with a plan to build houses on the old Sexlinger property, and to save the century-old farmhouse and to preserve 10 orange trees of the more than 200 on the property, according to the O.C. Register.

But one Planning Commissioner voted against the compromise.  Patrick Yrarrazaval, a Principal at the SAUSD’s Valley High School, spoke in favor of the conservancy’s 50/50 alternative as he voted against the compromise.

“I ask the question to the applicants, how much money do the two schools need to fulfill the desires of Martha Sexlinger?” Yrarrazaval said. Read more…

 
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Former Santa Ana firefighters in hot water over insensitive t-shirt

Published on March 5, 2014 by in OCFA, Santa Ana

A group of 15 former Santa Ana firefighters who now work for the OC Fire Authorityat Station 45 in Rancho Santa Margarita designed a t-shirt to raise funds for a memorial was intended to express pride in their own team, but now it’s being criticized as insensitive, according to ABC News.

The T-shirt shows Fire Engine 45 surrounded by figures with baggy clothing, a pit bull, a tamale stand, with a caption that reads: “There goes the neighborhood,” with “Rancho Santa Ana” written on top. Read more…

 
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Job Fair at Goodwill in Santa Ana set for today

Published on March 5, 2014 by in Business, Entertainment, jobs, Santa Ana
March 5, 2014
9:00 amto12:00 pm

Goodwill job fair

A Job Fair will be conducted today, Wednesday, March 5, from 9 am to 12 noon, at Goodwill of Orange County, located at 410 N. Fairview, in Santa Ana.

Goodwill is looking for honest, friendly, customer service minded individuals, committed to representing them in the cmmunity.  They are looking for courteous individuals who are able to work independently  and able to perform daily tasks related to retail sales operations, including processing donations and merchandise from the community and having the ability to operate a cash register. Read more…

 
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Kids at Carr Intermediate will shave their heads to conquer cancer on 3/18

Published on March 4, 2014 by in Charities, Entertainment, Health and Medical, Santa Ana, sausd
March 18, 2014
8:30 amto10:30 am

Carr Intermediate

Contact: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Deidra Powell, Chief Communications Officer
(714) 558-5555 Office
(714) 673-4995 Mobile

Media Advisory: Carr Intermediate children to shave their heads to conquer childhood cancers! March 18, 2014

Event: Students and teachers will BRAVE the SHAVE and go BALD during their Fourth Annual St. Baldrick’s Foundation Fundraising event. The St. Baldrick’s Foundation sponsors head-shaving events around the world by asking the simple question: How much money would you donate to conquer kids’ cancers to see me shave my head? Volunteer barbers donate their time and participants raise funds and then sit back and have their heads shaved in solidarity with kids who have been diagnosed with cancer. Read more…

 
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Native Plant Food and Medicine Workshop set for March 22

Published on March 4, 2014 by in Entertainment, Native Americans, Nature, Parks and Recreation, Santa Ana
March 22, 2014
10:00 amto12:00 pm

***FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE***

Contact: Reginald Durant, Executive Director, Back to Natives Restoration, (949) 509-4787

BACK TO NATIVES TO HOST NATIVE PLANT FOOD & MEDICINE WORKSHOP

Craig Torres, descendant of the indigenous Tongva, will demonstrate methods for using California’s native rose

SANTA ANA, Calif., March 4, 2014 – Back to Natives Restoration, a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit public charity, is hosting a native plant food and medicine workshop on March 22nd from 10 AM-12 PM. Craig Torres, a descendant of the Native American Tongva people who inhabited the Los Angeles Basin, will share his knowledge by demonstrating his methods for using native plants as food and natural remedies. Register and prepay at backtonatives.org, Read more…

 
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City announces the relocation of the Housing Authority

Published on March 4, 2014 by in Civic Affairs, Santa Ana

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City of Santa Ana, Downtown Orange County

Community Alert: City Announces Housing Authority Relocation to First Floor of City Hall

SANTA ANA, CA (March 4, 2014) – Effective March 3, 2014, the Santa Ana Housing Authority has been relocated to the first floor of City Hall. This relocation affirms the City’s commitment to enhancing customer service by centralizing the service location areas that are most commonly used by the public on the first floor of City Hall and the Ross Annex. Read more…

 
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Ash Wednesday service set for March 5 at Newsong’s 10Ten Church

Published on March 4, 2014 by in Churches and Religion, Entertainment, Santa Ana
March 5, 2014
6:30 pmto7:30 pm

Future Past

Santa Ana’s 10Ten Church, formally known as First Baptist of Santa Ana, is hosting an Ash Wednesday Service on March 5, at 6:30 pm.  This will be a combined service with the congregation from Irvine’s Newsong Church.

The Ash Wednesday Service will be a night of worship and prayer in preparation for the Lenten Season. Read more…

 
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Girl who crossed on red hit by two cars while walking to SAC

Published on March 4, 2014 by in Accidents, Santa Ana

A 14-year-old girl who darted across a Santa Ana street in front of traffic was hit by two vehicles, and both drivers left the scene. One of the drivers has been arrested, but police are still searching for the other driver, according to ABC News.

A witnessed followed him from the scene and called police; he was arrested. The driver was identified as Adan Camacho, 32, of Santa Ana. He was booked into jail for felony hit-and-run and driving without a valid license, according to KTLA News. Read more…

 
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Driver of fatal collision on Susan St. and Central identified

Published on March 4, 2014 by in Accidents, Santa Ana

SAPD

Santa Ana Police Department

Driver in fatal traffic collision has been identified as Brian Joseph McCarthy (61 year-old Placentia resident)

Details: On Monday, March 3rd, 2014 at 5:10 am, patrol officers responded to a report of a two-vehicle traffic collision at the intersection of Susan Street and Central Avenue. The vehicles involved were red 1992 Toyota single cab pickup truck and a 2010 International commercial tractor, pulling a loaded 37-foot trailer. The vehicles collided head-on. Read more…

 
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Pimp faces trial for trafficking a 14-year-old girl in Garden Grove

Published on March 4, 2014 by in Crime, garden grove, OCDA

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Press Release, For Immediate Release, Case #13WF0628: March 4, 2014

PIMP FACES TRIAL FOR HUMAN TRAFFICKING OF 14-YEAR-OLD GIRL IN FIRST ORANGE COUNTY PROPOSITION 35 CASE

*Co-defendant prostitute/recruiter has been convicted and sentenced in this case

SANTA ANA – A pimp faces trial today for trafficking a 14-year-old girl into prostitution in the first Orange County case of human trafficking of a minor under Proposition 35 (Prop 35). Chuncey Tarae Garcia, 33, is charged with one felony count each of human trafficking of a minor by force or fear, pimping a minor, and forcible rape, with sentencing enhancement allegations for forcible rape of a minor 14 years of age and prior prison convictions for possession for sale of cocaine in 2007 and transportation of cocaine in 2009. If convicted, Garcia faces a maximum sentence of 28 years to life in state prison. Opening statements are expected to begin today, Tuesday, March 4, 2014, at 10:00 a.m. in Department C-43, Central Justice Center, Santa Ana. Read more…

 
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City adds an extra garage sale weekend on March 8 and 9 due to rain

Published on March 4, 2014 by in Entertainment, Santa Ana
March 8, 2014
8:00 amto5:00 pm
March 9, 2014
8:00 amto5:00 pm

Santa Ana garage sale

Santa Ana, Orange County’s Downtown

Community Alert: Additional Garage Sale Weekend March 8 & 9

SANTA ANA, CA (March 4, 2014) – Though the rain last weekend was mostly welcome it may have put a damper on those residents who had planned to have a garage sale. Because of the rain the City has designated this coming weekend, March 8 & 9, as an additional garage sale weekend. All the other standard rules will apply. Hours for garage sales may be from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Read more…

 
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Free Health and Resource Fair set for 3/8 at Community Day Intermediate/H.S.

Published on March 3, 2014 by in Charities, Entertainment, Family, Health and Medical, Lawyers, Santa Ana
March 10, 2014 12:00 amtoMarch 14, 2014 12:00 am

Health and Resource Fair

A Health and Resource Fair will be hosted by the Orange County Bar Foundation on Saturday, March 8, from 10 am to 2 pm at Community Day Intermediate & High School, located at  840 N. Fairview, in Santa Ana.

This free event for the Community will include: Read more…

 
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