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Northbound 57 Fwy. to close nightly from 9/23 to 9/25 at Lincoln Ave.
September 22, 2020 - Anaheim, Traffic - No Comments

For three nights, starting on Wednesday, 9/23/20 through Friday, 9/25/20 from 11:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m. each day, there will be a full closure of the Northbound SR-57 Freeway between Lincoln Avenue and SR-91. Additionally, both the Eastbound and Westbound Lincoln On-ramps to Northbound SR-57 will also be closed. The detour to access Northbound SR-57…

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State and Federal eviction moratoriums to replace the City of Santa Ana’s
September 22, 2020 - Housing, Real Estate, Santa Ana - No Comments

Tenants who can’t pay their rent because of COVID-19 continue to have protections against eviction. The City of Santa Ana’s moratorium on evictions due to non-payment of rent related to financial impacts from COVID-19 will expire on Sept. 30, 2020. However, a new California law enacted a statewide eviction moratorium for residential tenants, and the…

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A male victim was shot dead across the street from King Elementary School on Monday night
September 22, 2020 - Crime, Santa Ana, SAPD - No Comments

On Monday, September 21, 2020, at approximately 11:25 PM, SAPD police officers responded to reports of a shooting in the area of 900 S. Bristol Street and Brook Street, right across the street from King Elementary School. Upon arrival, Officers located an adult male down in the parking lot suffering from multiple gunshot wounds, according…

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The bones recently found in Santa Ana were from a Native American
September 21, 2020 - Native Americans, OCTA, Santa Ana, Transportation - No Comments

Remember the human remains that were found by a construction crew last week as they worked on the O.C. Streetcar project  at 2008 W. 5th St.? Turns out the bones belonged to an indigenous person, though unknown if male or female, and would be turned over to a Native American organization, according to the O.C.…

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OC Streetcar construction alert

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Preparation work for the O.C. Streetcar track installation is ongoing in Segment 2. Preparation work requires full lane and parking closures on Santa Ana Boulevard from Raitt Street to Shelton Street.

  • Full closure of the north side of Santa Ana Boulevard
  • Full parking closure along the north side of Santa Ana Boulevard
  • Shift of a single lane of eastbound traffic to the south side of Santa Ana Boulevard
  • Westbound traffic is detoured north or south starting at Bristol Street

Foundation installation for the poles necessary to carry the overhead wiring of the OC Streetcar will continue along the streetcar route.

  • Construction activities include excavation, trenching, concrete pours and road work and restoration
  • Tree trimming and tree removals may be necessary along the streetcar route. Crews will follow all necessary guidelines for monitoring possible bird nesting’s with an arborist
  • Temporary parking and lane closures may be in place

Water pipeline and storm drain work will continue along the streetcar route.

  • Construction activities include excavation, trenching, installation of water pipelines and storm drains, and road work and restoration
  • Temporary parking and lane restrictions may be in place

Access will be maintained for all residents and businesses. Construction activities are dependent on weather and resource availability.

For specific work activities in your area, see the segment overviews below. For daily updates, please download the OC Streetcar app available in the Apple Store and Google Play.

Si tiene alguna pregunta acerca del proyecto del OC Streetcar, llame a Robert Chevez al (909) 714-0172.

SEGMENT 1 CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITIES

Intersection of Harbor Blvd. and Westminster Ave. to Raitt St.

Over the next two weeks, Segment 1 construction activities will include:

  • Preliminary work at the site of the future Maintenance Storage Facility
  • Storm drain installation within the PEROW
  • Water pipeline installation at Harbor Boulevard
  • Santa Ana River Bridge construction
  • Westminster Avenue Bridge construction

Water pipeline work will require temporary detours as well as lane closures at Harbor Boulevard near the PEROW.

SEGMENT 2 CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITIES

Raitt St. to Parton St.

Over the next two weeks, Segment 2 construction activities will include:

  • Preparation for track installation on W. Santa Ana Boulevard from Raitt Street to Bristol Street
  • Manhole installation on Raitt Street
  • Tree trimming at city arborist approved locations along W. Santa Ana Boulevard from Raitt Street to Parton Street

Preparation work for track installation will require a full closure of the north side of W. Santa Ana Boulevard, eastbound traffic will be shifted to the south side of W. Santa Ana Boulevard. Westbound traffic will be detoured north or south at Bristol Street. Additionally, a parking closure on the north side of W. Santa Ana Boulevard will be in place.

SEGMENT 3 CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITIES

Ross St. to Mortimer St.

Over the next two weeks, Segment 3 construction activities will include:

  • Water pipeline installation on W. Santa Ana Boulevard and Bush Street
  • Storm drain installation on Broadway from 3rd Street to W. Santa Ana Boulevard
  • Storm drain installation on Main Street from 3rd Street to W. Santa Ana Boulevard
  • Tree trimming at city arborist approved locations along W. Santa Ana Boulevard from Ross Street to Mortimer Street

Storm drain and water pipeline installation will require temporary detours as well as lane and parking closures on Broadway, W. Santa Ana Boulevard and Main Street

SEGMENT 4 CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITIES

Ross St. to Mortimer St.

Over the next two weeks, Segment 4 construction activities will include:

  • Potholing for sewer pipeline installation on 4th Street between French Street and Mortimer Street
  • Sewer pipeline installation will require temporary detours as well as lane and parking closures on French Street and 4th Street

SEGMENT 5 CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITIES

Mortimer St. to SARTC

Over the next two weeks, Segment 5 construction activities will include:

  • Fire service installation and testing on E. Santa Ana Boulevard at Minter Street and at Garfield Street
  • Water pipeline installation and testing on E. Santa Ana Boulevard and Santiago Street
  • Tree trimming at city arborist approved locations along E. Santa Ana Boulevard from Mortimer Street to SARTC

Water pipeline and fire service installation will require temporary detours as well as lane and parking closures on E. Santa Ana Boulevard and Santiago Street.

Safety of the crews and community is our top priority. Please slow down near work sites and follow pedestrian instructions.

Two-Hour Free Parking

The first two hours of parking are free in parking structures in Downtown Santa Ana.

About the Project

OC Streetcar is the first modern streetcar project to be built in Orange County and will serve Santa Ana’s historic and thriving downtown, which includes federal, state and local courthouses, government offices, colleges, an artists’ village and a thriving restaurant scene. Expected to begin carrying passengers in 2022, it will operate along a 4.15-mile route that connects the Santa Ana Regional Transportation Center (SARTC) and a new transit hub at Harbor Boulevard and Westminster Avenue in Garden Grove.

5 Freeway construction continues in Santa Ana this week

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The I-5 Central Corridor HOV Project is scheduled for nighttime construction to remove k-rail on I-5 between SR-55 and SR-57 for three nights, starting tonight: Monday, September 14th through Wednesday, September 16, 2020 from 8:30 p.m. to 6 a.m.

The following closures are scheduled during nighttime hours:

• Northbound I-5: Left lanes between First and Fourth streets and SR-22
• Northbound I-5 Grand Avenue/Santa Ana carpool lane off-ramp
• Southbound I-5: Left lanes between the SR-57 Connector and Fourth Street
• Southbound I-5: Grand Avenue/Santa Ana carpool on-ramp
• Northbound SR-55 Carpool Connector to Northbound I-5

During these times, drivers may avoid using the I-5 freeway between SR-55 and SR-22 in both directions and utilize the SR-55 and SR-22, instead, through Central Orange County.

Crews will continue daytime activities this week on Main Street including the removal of the temporary support structure that was used to construct the bridge barrier, sidewalk improvements, chain link fence installation, paving and traffic signal work. The work is on Main Street south of Walkie Way for the Northbound lanes (alternating 2-hour lane closures) and the Southbound Main Street right-most lane near Edgewood Road from 6 a.m. to 3 p.m. continuing on Thursday, September 17th and Friday, September 18, 2020. Only one of two lanes will be closed on Northbound I-5 to the Broadway off-ramp.

OCTA and Caltrans construction team has been expediting this work while traffic demand has been a lower from COVID-19 impacts. Should you have questions or issues with the construction please call (800) 724-0353 or e-mail central5fwy@octa.net.

When fully completed, this project will add an additional carpool lane in each direction on I-5 between SR-55 and SR-57 to reduce traffic congestion, bottlenecks, encourage ride-sharing and improve traffic flow. Construction is expected to be completed in early 2021. To sign up for construction alerts or for more information, visit www.octa.net/i5Central.

Dates and times are subject to change if there is inclement weather or if there are unforeseen construction constraints.

The Tustin Police seized several guns, drugs and cash from gang suspects on Sunday

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The Tustin Police Department’s Gang Reduction and Directed Enforcement (GRADE Unit) stopped a vehicle on Sunday and searched a related hotel room, according to their Facebook page.

The police officers recovered a loaded AR-15 rifle, a loaded 9mm handgun, a shotgun, 5.5 pounds of methamphetamine, 23 grams of heroin, drug paraphernalia, and a large amount of cash.

Two suspects were arrested for what the Tustin Police said were “many” charges and booked into jail.

The GRADE Unit was formed on February 19, 2018. GRADE is combination of the department’s former Special Enforcement Detail (SED) and Gang Unit.

The GRADE unit’s focus is suppressing gang activity and addressing identified Crime and Traffic Analysis and Policing Strategies (CTAPS) issues with self-initiated and proactive problem solving enforcement through a combination of high visibility uniformed patrols and plainclothes surveillance.

Free COVID testing and masks at Santa Ana parks including today at Memorial Park

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The Santa Ana CARES Mobile Resource Center will be at Memorial Park today and Delhi Park on Wednesday from 4-7 p.m. Free COVID-19 testing for Santa Ana residents, free masks, information on rental assistance, and other resources.

These are all of the upcoming park visits:
Sept. 14 – Memorial Park, 2102 S. Flower St.
Sept. 16 – Delhi Park, 2314 S. Halladay St.
Sept. 21 – El Salvador Park, 1825 W. Civic Center Drive
Sept. 23 – Rosita Park, 706 N. Newhope St.
Sept. 28 – Pacific Electric Park, 401 E. McFadden Ave.
Sept. 30 – Windsor Park, 2915 W. La Verne Ave.
Oct. 5 – Mabury Park, 1801 E. Fruit St.
Oct. 7 – Cesar Chavez Campesino Park, 3311 W. 5th St.
Oct. 12 – Prentice Park, 1801 E. Chestnut Ave.
Oct. 14 – Lillie King Park, 500 W. Alton Ave.

For other free testing sites and more information: www.santa-ana.org/covid19/free-covid-19-testing-santa-ana-residents

Pruebas y mascarillas gratis: Hoy en Memorial Park, 9/16 in Delhi

El Centro Movil de Santa Ana CARES va a estar en Memorial Park hoy y en Delhi Park el miércoles de las 4-7 p.m. Pruebas de COVID-19 gratis, mascarillas gratis, información sobre asistencia de renta, y otros recursos.

Estos son las fechas de los visitas a los parques que vienen:
Sept. 14 – Memorial Park, 2102 S. Flower St.
Sept. 16 – Delhi Park, 2314 S. Halladay St.
Sept. 21 – El Salvador Park, 1825 W. Civic Center Drive
Sept. 23 – Rosita Park, 706 N. Newhope St.
Sept. 28 – Pacific Electric Park, 401 E. McFadden Ave.
Sept. 30 – Windsor Park, 2915 W. La Verne Ave.
Oct. 5 – Mabury Park, 1801 E. Fruit St.
Oct. 7 – Cesar Chavez Campesino Park, 3311 W. 5th St.
Oct. 12 – Prentice Park, 1801 E. Chestnut Ave.
Oct. 14 – Lillie King Park, 500 W. Alton Ave.

Para otros sitios de pruebas de COVID-19 y más información: www.santa-ana.org/covid19/free-covid-19-testing-santa-ana-residents

Loretta Sanchez, Sal Tinajero and Brett Franklin all vying for the RSCCD College Board this November

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Loretta Sanchez must surely regret walking away from a safe House seat a few years ago, when he ran instead for the U.S. Senate and got trounced by Kamala Harris, who beat Sanchez by over 2.5 million votes. How galling it must be for Sanchez to now watch Harris run for Vice President while Sanchez has continued to lose. Sanchez moved from Santa Ana to Orange and ran against Don Wagner for the 3rd O.C. Supervisorial District in 2019. He beat her by 4,000 votes.

Sanchez will however be back on the ballot this November as she vies for Area 7 of the Rancho Santiago Community College District. Sanchez is running against another Democrat, Tina Arias Miller, who is a Community College Director. Read Miller’s candidate statement here. You can also check out her campaign website here. Read the Sanchez candidate statement here.

Miller’s Linkedin Page shows that she currently works for the North Orange County Community College District and she previously worked at Santa Ana College.

As for Sanchez, her Linkedin Page shows she has done nothing of import since unwisely leaving the House of Representatives.

Sanchez may have a tough time in her latest campaign as Area 7 includes Villa Park and most of the City of Orange. There are a lot of conservative voters in that Area and they won’t likely be moved to vote for Sanchez.

Ironically former Santa Ana City Councilman Sal Tinajero is also running for the Rancho Santiago Community College District, in Area 3. It is ironic because he was the one who coached Sanchez for her televised debate with Kamala Harris. It was Tinajero who allegedly advised Sanchez to dab during her presentation. Well that did not work out well for Sanchez, who was ridiculed nationally for dabbing. You can read Tinajero’s candidate statement here. Tinajero forgot to mention in his statement that he was the architect of the failed Santa Ana Measure X sales tax increase that accomplished nothing for Santa Ana, except for paying old debts and giving the police union a huge raise.

Sal Tinajero at an Angels Game

Tinajero, like Sanchez, lost his last campaign, in 2018, when he ran for Mayor of Santa Ana. The incumbent, Miguel Pulido, won by less than a thousand votes. Pulido terms out this year and he lost his race for the O.C. Board of Supervisors in this year’s March Primary Election.

Curiously neither Sanchez nor Tinajero are publicizing their respective campaigns for the Rancho Santiago Community College District’s Board of Education. Neither has a campaign website up and both have failed to launch a Facebook campaign page as well. Perhaps they are assuming victory? That is a dangerous play as the voters have choices and may opt to vote for their opponents.

Tinajero is running against the very successful Santa Ana businessman Mike Gonzalez, who has operated a security guard business for many years while also operating a number of local restaurants and nightclubs. Read Gonzalez’ candidate statement here. He has a personal connection to Santa Ana College as he took coursework there when he was younger that later helped him as he started to open his own businesses.

Former Santa Ana City Councilman and successful businessman Brett Franklin is also running for the Rancho Santiago Community College District this November, in Area 5, which extends through north Santa Ana all the way to Euclid and includes the Floral Park Neighborhood and part of the Park Santiago Neighborhood. Click here to read Franklin’s candidate statement.

Brett Franklin and his family at the Grand Canyon

As a two-term City Councilman and Mayor Pro Tem, Brett oversaw a balanced city budget in each of 8 years. He’s also been a strong supporter of the museums, arts and culture movement and helped spearhead the Reading City literacy program, which is now a model nationwide.

Franklin grew up in Santa Ana. His dad was a Marine Corps jet pilot and his mom was a Registered Nurse. Franklin graduated from Santa Ana public schools, including Santiago Elementary, Willard Intermediate, and Santa Ana High. He earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Business from Westmont College.

Franklin met his wife Rossette while attending language school in Costa Rica. She worked as a teacher’s aide for disabled children in the SAUSD and they raised their son and daughter here in Santa Ana. Rosette attended Santa Ana College, where she learned English and earned an AA degree before moving on to Vanguard University where she completed her degree in psychology.

Franklin is opposed this November by two political neophytes, David Crockett and Samuel Ulloa. While Crockett bought a candidate’s statement and has a campaign website, Ulloa did not. Crockett says he is an Affordable Healthcare Manager. Ulloa’s Facebook page says that “Samuel Ulloa is a 1st generation American and 1st generation college graduate focused on making sure our community colleges are safe, affordable, and providing quality education.”

The incumbents on the Rancho Santiago Community College District’s Board of Trustees have piled on vast amounts of debt via multiple bond measures in the past few years then have squandered much of that money on union-only Project Labor Agreements. We hope that the businessmen and other candidates running for this Board in November will prevail and bring with them increased fiscal prudence and better oversight of taxpayer proceeds.

Santa Ana man gets 7 years in prison after a fatal stabbing in Orange

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Vidal Almazan Jr., a 23-year-old Santa Ana man, was sentenced to seven years in prison in connection with a deadly assault in a bar in Orange, after he pleaded guilty on Friday, Sept. 11.

An additional murder charge wa dismissed after Almazan Jr. accepted the plea deal, according to the O.C. Regsister. Almazan has been held in jail since July 30, 2018.

There are also two do-defendants in this case. Co-defendant Antonio Jesus Brito, 21, faces the same charge as Almazan. A murder charge against Brito was also dismissed on June 23. He is next due in court on Dec. 11.

Co-defendant Daniel Almazan is currently a fugitive. He is charged with murder and assault with force likely to produce great bodily injury with a sentencing enhancement for inflicting great bodily injury.

The three suspects are accused in connection of killing 25-year-old Nicholas Glynn of Orange, after a bar fight on July 29, 2018, at the District Lounge, located at 223 W. Chapman Ave., just west of the Orange Circle.

The bar fight apparently had something to do with a disagreement involving a woman, that ultimately involved the three suspects, the victim and his friends.

When the fight broke out at the District Lounge, the suspects, the victim and his friend were all kicked out. Glynn and his friend were walking down the street when the suspects drove by and then got out of their car and attacked them, stabbing Glynn fatally in the process.

Daniel Almazan allegedly stabbed Glynn while Brito and Almazan allegedly beat up the other victim, who ended up needing 44 stitches in his face, according to the Prosecutor.

Grants available for Santa Ana artists and arts nonprofits

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The deadline is near for the first round of Arts Relief Grants for local artists and arts-related nonprofit organizations provided by the Santa Ana CARES program. Apply by Sept. 16!

Santa Ana-based arts nonprofits can receive grants of up to $50,000, and individual artists who live in Santa Ana can receive a grant of $1,000.

These grants are for artists and arts-related organizations whose primary mission is artistic in nature. They must demonstrate that they were financially impacted by COVID-19 and be able to receive federal funding.

For arts-related businesses with 25 or fewer full-time employees (including owners), please apply to the Santa Ana CARES Small Business Assistance Grant for up to $10,000.

For the full list of requirements and to apply, go to https://charitableventuresoc.org/city-of-santa-ana-covid19-relief-program/.

Find more information on all of the Santa Ana CARES assistance programs at www.santa-ana.org/CARES.

Subvenciones para Artistas y Organizaciones Artísticas Sin Fines de Lucro

Se acerca la fecha límite para la primera ronda de Subvenciones de Ayuda para las Artes para artistas locales y organizaciones sin fines de lucro relacionadas con las artes proporcionadas por el programa CARES de Santa Ana. ¡Presente su solicitud antes del 16 de septiembre!

Las organizaciones artísticas sin fines de lucro con sede en Santa Ana pueden recibir subvenciones de hasta $50,000, y los artistas individuales que viven en Santa Ana pueden recibir una subvención de $1,000.

Estas subvenciones son para artistas y organizaciones relacionadas con las artes cuya misión principal es de naturaleza artística. Deben demostrar que se vieron afectados financieramente por COVID-19 y poder recibir fondos federales.

Para empresas relacionadas con las artes con 25 o menos empleados a tiempo completo (incluidos los propietarios), solicite la Subvención de Asistencia para Pequeñas Empresas CARES de Santa Ana por hasta $10,000.

Para obtener la lista completa de requisitos y solicitar, vaya a https://charitableventuresoc.org/city-of-santa-ana-covid19-relief-program/.

Encuentre más información sobre todos los programas de asistencia CARES de Santa Ana en www.santa-ana.org/CARES.

Uber driver charged with kidnapping and assaulting a passenger in Santa Ana

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Man also charged with strangling second woman and threatening her

SANTA ANA, Calif. – A 30-year-old Uber driver has been charged with kidnapping and sexually assaulting a 51-year-old woman who hired him to take her to work. He is also facing felony charges for assaulting and threatening a second woman.

Jason Humberto Rodas, of Garden Grove, has been charged with one felony count of kidnapping to commit rape, one felony count of assault with intent to commit a sexual offense, one felony count of attempted forcible rape, two felony counts of assault with force likely to produce great bodily injury, and one felony count of criminal threats against two victims.

He faces a maximum sentence of life plus seven years in state prison if convicted on all charges. Rodas is currently being held at the Orange County Jail on $1 million bail. His arraignment was continued until October 2, 2020.

On September 9, 2020, a 51-year-old woman called an Uber at 4 a.m. to take her to work. Rodas is accused of picking the woman up and taking her to a dark cul-de-sac instead of her destination. The woman ran from the vehicle, but Rodas is accused of grabbing her, strangling her and attempting to sexually assault her. She managed to escape and run to here workplace.

In August of 2020, Rodas is accused of strangling a woman after he threatened to strangle her. On September 4, 2020, he is accused of threatening to kill the woman. Jane Doe then contacted police to report the threats and the strangling.

“Rideshare services offer a valuable service that provides impaired drivers an alternative to getting behind the wheel and an option for transportation for people who otherwise do not have transportation,” said Orange County District Attorney Todd Spitzer. “Anyone who uses rideshare services should not have to live in fear that they will be sexually assaulted or otherwise victimized. Violence under any circumstance is not acceptable and will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law.”

Deputy District Attorney Kristin Bracic of the Sexual Assault Unit is prosecuting this case.

OC Sheriff’s Deputies busted for allegedly faking military reserve duty

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SANTA ANA, Ca. (Sept. 11, 2020): In January 2020, the Orange County Sheriff’s Department identified a potential discrepancy with military orders submitted by a Deputy Sheriff. The deputy, who is assigned to custody operations, is also an Army Reservist. An internal investigation began immediately. It was discovered that the orders were not legitimate and are suspected to have been fraudulently created. The deputy was placed on administrative leave.

After this discovery, the Sheriff directed a review of all orders submitted by United States Armed Forces reservists. Several employees were believed to have created fraudulent documents allowing them to have military leave.

The Orange County Sheriff’s Department conducted criminal investigations into the actions of six additional employees who are suspected of submitting fraudulent military orders. These fraudulent orders, once submitted to the Department, allowed these employees paid time off from their work assignment with the belief that they were serving their county as military reservists.

Due to the nature of the allegations, the Orange County Sheriff’s Department criminal investigations have been referred to the proper federal authorities for investigation.

To date, one deputy sheriff was released on probation, and six additional employees have been placed on administrative leave pending a criminal investigation and subsequent internal investigation.

“Especially today, as we commemorate the actions of courageous men and women of the armed services on Patriot’s Day, it is a dishonor that these members of our organization took advantage of military service for their own personal gain,” said Orange County Sheriff Don Barnes. “The actions of these seven individuals do not represent the values of this organization and absolutely do not reflect upon the contributions and sacrifices of the men and women who have courageously served our country as members of our armed forces.”

The SAUSD will be serving free meals to kids under 18 years old starting this Monday

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Starting this Monday the SAUSD will be serving free meals to any child under 18 years old from Sep. 14 to Dec. 18.

Additional pick up times have also been added in the morning, afternoon and evening.

See the flyer above for details and locations or click here.

A partir de este lunes, el SAUSD estará sirviendo comidas gratis a cualquier niño de 1 a 18 años desde Sep. 14 a Dec. 18.

También se han agregado horarios de recogida adicionales por la mañana, la tarde y la noche.

Consulte el volante anterior para obtener detalles y ubicaciones o haga clic aquí.

A pedestrian was struck by a vehicle on W. 1st St. and killed this morning

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On Friday, September 11, 2020 at 11:19 AM, the Santa Ana Police Department received a call of a female down in the roadway at 2200 W. 1st Street. Officers responded to the area and found an adult female down in the roadway suffering major injuries. Orange County Fire Authority (OCFA) personnel responded and began to treat the female before she was transported by CARE Ambulance to a local area hospital where she was pronounced deceased.

The preliminary investigation has revealed the female pedestrian was crossing 1st Street east of Center when she was struck by a vehicle headed West on 1st Street. The vehicle involved in this collision remained at the scene and the driver was cooperative. Alcohol is not believed to have played a role in this collision. The cause of the collision remains under investigation.

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. W. Hadley at (714) 245-8216 or the Santa Ana Police Department’s Traffic Division at (714) 245-8200.

O.C. Deputy Sheriff arrested for suspected burglary of a dead elderly man’s residence

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SANTA ANA, Ca. (Sept. 10, 2020): Orange County Sheriff’s Deputy Steve Hortz has been booked into jail on suspicion of burglary.

The deputy, a 12-year veteran of the Department, responded to a call for service on July 20, 2020 at a Yorba Linda residence regarding a man in his 70s who died from apparent natural causes. On September 9, the Department was contacted by an attorney representing the family estate who reported items missing from the residence. The attorney provided home surveillance video that captured the deputy making unauthorized entrance to the residence on at least three separate occasions and exiting with stolen property.

In the first incident, the deputy returned to the residence on July 27. While in uniform, he broke into the unoccupied residence through the rear and left a short time later. It is unclear whether a theft occurred at that time.

The deputy returned to the residence in the early morning on August 10 and August 16 while in civilian clothes and removed items including weapon safes, ceiling fans, and cases containing unknown items. It is believed the home was unoccupied.

Upon learning of the burglaries, the Department launched an immediate investigation. The deputy was arrested the morning of September 10, 2020 and has been booked into the Santa Ana Jail on suspicion of burglary. He was also placed on administrative leave, and the Department will investigate prior calls handled by the deputy to determine if similar unreported instances have occurred.

“The suspected criminal actions of this deputy are a violation of public trust, are inexcusable and intolerable,” said Orange County Sheriff Don Barnes. “This deputy will be held accountable through a swift and thorough process including a full criminal and internal administrative investigation.

“These actions undermine the good work done every day by the men and women of the Orange County Sheriff’s Department. We have proudly served the community of Yorba Linda since 2013. As your Sheriff, I want you to know that these criminal actions by a member of my staff will not be tolerated and are not indicative of the service we provide to Yorba Linda, or any other contract city.

“I will hold accountable deputies who do not honor the oath they swore to uphold. It is imperative that we do everything in our power to ensure that the men and women who have the privilege to wear the badge humbly recognize the responsibility entrusted to them as a member of the Orange County Sheriff’s Department.”

The S. and N. SR-55 connectors to the S. I-405 will be closed this weekend

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The Southbound SR-55 Freeway Ramp Connector to I-405 will be closed for the entire weekend so that Caltrans crews can complete the Continuous Reinforced Concrete Pavement (CRCP) for this connector that ties-into Southbound I-405 and the Off-Ramp to the Orange County/Santa Ana Airport. Similarly, the Northbound SR-55 Freeway Ramp Connector to I-405 Southbound will also be closed to accommodate this work along with the Southbound SR-55 MacArthur Boulevard On-ramp that will also be closed from Santa Ana (use Bristol Street or MacArthur Boulevard at the I-405 for access instead).

In support of this work, the I-405 Southbound #5 and #6 lanes between Bristol Street and MacArthur Boulevard will also be closed. However, access from Bristol Street to Southbound I-405 will be open along with the access to the Southbound I-405 to Northbound SR-55 Connector. Similarly, the I-405 Southbound MacArthur Boulevard Off-ramp will be open to access the Airport. These closures will be from Friday, September 11, 2020 starting at 10 p.m. until Monday, September 14, 2020 at 5 a.m.

These closures can be expected to cause delays to access the Orange County/Santa Ana Airport. The detour to access the airport from Southbound SR-55 is:
1. Take Southbound SR-55 to I-405 Northbound,
2. Exit Bristol Street,
3. Turn left on Bristol Street,
4. Turn right onto Southbound I-405 On-ramp, and
5. Continue south on I-405 and follow the signs to your destination. The Southbound I-405 MacArthur Boulevard Off-Ramp will be open.

The detour for Northbound SR-55 to Southbound I-405 is:
1. Take Northbound SR-55 to MacArthur Boulevard Exit,
2. Turn right onto MacArthur Boulevard and continue over the I-405 Freeway, and
3. Turn left onto the I-405 Southbound On-Ramp or continue straight to the airport.

For Southbound I-405 traffic, take the I-405 south and follow the signs to your destination. The Southbound I-405 MacArthur Boulevard Off-Ramp will be open. Please plan for delays and we appreciate your patience while this important work is completed.

Electronic Freeway Changeable Message signs will notify drivers and work updates are also available via Twitter, Facebook and Instagram using Caltrans handle: @CaltransOC

This schedule is subject to change due to traffic incidents, weather, availability of equipment and/or materials, and/or construction-related issues. For more information, you may contact the District 12 Public Information Office at (657) 328-6000.

For anyone with sensory disabilities requiring alternate formats (i.e. Braille, large print, sign language interpreter, etc.) and those needing information in a language other than English, please contact Angela Madison at (657) 328-6594 or TTY 711.

City of Santa Ana swimming pools closed due to poor air quality

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The City of Santa Ana closed all of its swimming pools today, Sept. 10, due to poor air quality caused by wildfires.

The City will be monitoring air quality reports and will reopen the pools when it is deemed safe to do so.

For the latest information on the status of the swimming pools, please visit pool operator Blueray Aquatics at https://blueraymgmt.com/city-of-santa-ana/ and on social media @BluerayAquatics.

The Facebook page is www.facebook.com/Blueray-Aquatics-155159104537629.

Las Albercas Están Cerradas Debido a la Mala Calidad del Aire

La Ciudad de Santa Ana cerró todas sus albercas hoy 10 de septiembre debido a la mala calidad del aire causada por los incendios forestales.

La Ciudad monitoreará los informes de calidad del aire y volverá a abrir las albercas cuando se considere seguro hacerlo.

Para obtener la información más reciente sobre el estado de las albercas, visite el operador de albercas Blueray Aquatics en https://blueraymgmt.com/city-of-santa-ana/ y en las redes sociales @BluerayAquatics.

La página de Facebook es www.facebook.com/Blueray-Aquatics-155159104537629.

Suspect wanted for knocking out a victim in Newport Beach

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The Newport Beach Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying a suspect in a felony battery investigation.

On September 6, 2020, at approximately 2:55 a.m., the Newport Beach Police Department was notified of a battery that had just occurred in the 2600 Block of Newport Blvd. The victim was attempting to leave the area in an Uber when the suspect struck him in the face multiple times rendering him unconscious.

The Newport Beach Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying any person in the photos.  Anyone who may be able to provide additional information on this case is encouraged to contact Detective Rick Henry at 949-644-3797 or rhenry@nbpd.org.