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Santa Ana Political Chismes: Tom Daly to run for the 69th A.D.

Posted on August 10, 2011 by Editor Posted in 2012 Elections, Anaheim, Democratic Party, Elections, Jose Solorio, Michele Martinez, Politics, Santa Ana 13 Comments

The chisme has it that Orange County Clerk-Recorder Tom Daly is going to run for the 69th Assembly District, a seat currently held by Assemblyman Jose Solorio, who if memory serves correct employs Daly’s wife.

Daly is the former Mayor of Anaheim. I am told that “business interests” want him to run as they don’t like OC Labor Political Director Julio Perez, who like Daly hails from Anaheim.

Where does that leave Santa Ana Councilwoman Michele Martinez? She announced she was running this week. Continue reading→

Will the soccer haters apologize now that the Chivas are not coming to town?

Posted on August 10, 2011 by Editor Posted in Civic Affairs, Latino Leaders, Latinos, Miguel Pulido, Santa Ana, Soccer, Sports 12 Comments

Pictured: The Board of the Santa Ana Soccer and Business Association, with Miguel Pulido and Vince Sarmiento

The Voice of OC is reporting that we were right – the Chivas USA soccer team is NOT moving to Santa Ana after all. Will Santa Ana’s soccer-hating Usual Suspects now apologize for creating mass hysteria about the proposed move – which was really never more than a pipe dream?

The Voice of OC’s Adam Elmahrek interviewed Edgar Vasquez of the Santa Ana Soccer and Business Association. We first reported about Vasquez and his new organization way back in January of this year, when they met with Santa Ana Mayor Miguel Pulido. Continue reading→

Impounding of cars on Santa Ana Public Safety Committee meeting agenda

Posted on August 10, 2011 by Editor Posted in automobiles, Carlos Bustamante, Civic Affairs, Claudia Alvarez, immigration, Politics, Public Safety, Sal Tinajero, Santa Ana 2 Comments

The impounding of cars driven by immigrants, by the Santa Ana Police Department (SAPD), is on the agenda for the Santa Ana City Council’s Public Safety Committee meeting scheduled for today, August 10, at 6 pm.

SAPD Deputy Chief Carlos Rojas will be making a presentation about the car impounding to the Committee, which is comprised of Santa Ana Council Members David Benavides and Sal Tinajero and Mayor Pro Tem Claudia Alvarez.

The car impounding has taken place for years at the SAPD’s DUI checkpoints. Continue reading→

Irvine man convicted after burning church over masturbation disagreement

Posted on August 9, 2011 by Editor Posted in Churches and Religion, Courts, Crime, Fires, Public Safety, Santa Ana 7 Comments

TONY RACKAUCKAS, ORANGE COUNTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY PRESS RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Date: August 9, 2011
Susan Kang Schroeder, Office: 714-347-8408, Cell: 714-292-2718
Chief of Staff Farrah Emami, Spokesperson, Office: 714-347-8405, Cell: 714-323-4486

Case # 09HF1875: MAN CONVICTED OF HATE CRIME ARSON FOR SETTING CHURCH PROPERTY ON FIRE AFTER BECOMING DISGRUNTLED WITH ITS TEACHINGS AGAINST MASTURBATION

SANTA ANA – A man has been convicted of committing hate crime arson by lighting three fires at an Irvine church and attempting to set the church on fire because he was disgruntled with the church’s teachings regarding masturbation. Izad Chavoshan, 32, Huntington Beach, pleaded guilty to the court to three felony counts of arson, one felony count of attempted arson, and a hate crime sentencing enhancement. The defendant has a prior strike conviction for criminal threats in 1998. Continue reading→

Perez should drop out now that Martinez is running for the 69th A.D.

Posted on August 8, 2011 by Editor Posted in 2012 Elections, California, Democratic Party, Elections, Jose Solorio, Michele Martinez, Miguel Pulido, Politics, Sal Tinajero, Santa Ana, Vince Sarmiento 15 Comments

Santa Ana Councilwoman Michele Martinez made an interesting announcement this morning on her Facebook page, “Good Morning! I wanted to share some great news with all of you. In the next week or so I will officially declare my candidacy for the 69 Assembly District. Michele Martinez.”

I have been tracking this story for weeks. For awhile it looked like Councilman Vince Sarmiento was going to run but his wife put the kibosh on that. Then it looked like Councilman Sal Tinajero was going to run – but now it is Martinez who is going to run for Assemblyman Jose Solorio’s 69th Assembly District, when he terms out in 2012. Continue reading→

Edible landscaping with Back to Natives on August 13, at Santiago Park

Posted on August 8, 2011 by Editor Posted in Entertainment, Food, Green, Parks and Recreation, Santa Ana Leave a comment

Join Brian Maddock from Back to Natives this Saturday, August 13, from 1-4PM, to learn about creating an edible landscape using Native Plants and other non-invasive foodplants that compliment Natives. Participants will learn about the biological relationship between plants, microorganisms, and soil; and discover how to create a harmonious system that recycles waste and adds nutrients to the soil. Homeowners that understand these systems possess the ability to maintain a sustainable food source in their own back yard. Continue reading→

How and why I ended up helping Pulido to defeat Amezcua last year

Posted on August 7, 2011 by Editor Posted in 2010 Elections, Alfredo Amezcua, Carlos Bustamante, Claudia Alvarez, Dave Ream, David Benavides, Elections, Michele Martinez, Miguel Pulido, Politics, Sal Tinajero, Santa Ana, Sean Mill, Vince Sarmiento 10 Comments

Former Santa Ana City Manager Dave Ream was not a fan of the Orange Juice blog

I have taken a lot of heat over the past couple of years because I ended up supporting Santa Ana Mayor Miguel Pulido for Mayor last year – and I was retained by his consultant to design his campaign blog. This left a few of my friends scratching their heads.

I fought Pulido and his allies for over fifteen years – and flayed them onthe political blog I created, the Orange Juice. The Orange Juice blog changed Santa Ana politics. It broke down the barriers built up by now retired Santa Ana City Manager Dave Ream. We went after him and his allies with such a vengeance that they monitored our site all day long. Continue reading→

The Yost Theater opens in grand style but Gustavo can’t let go of the past

Posted on August 7, 2011 by Editor Posted in Arts and Culture, Business, Music, Santa Ana 14 Comments

The historic Yost Theater finally reopened for business last night, an hour late, to a large crowd that patiently lined up outside while getting their I.D. bracelets.

I stopped by at about 9:30 pm and had a chance to speak with Dave Leon, one of their owners. Leon has been working on opening not only the Yost but also the Velvet Lounge. I thought he might be quite frazzled, having spent all Saturday trying to get everything done to the satisfaction of the City of Santa Ana’s Planning Department. But Leon was just relieved, more than anything else, and he had to be happy to see how many folks came to the Yosts’ grand opening. Continue reading→

So. Cal. Datsun Roadster owners bring rare cars to the Lyon Air Museum

Posted on August 7, 2011 by Editor Posted in Airplanes, Cars, Entertainment, Historical, Japanese, Orange County Leave a comment

SANTA ANA, Calif., August 1, 2011—Lyon Air Museum, a premier Southern California showcase for vintage military aircraft and automobiles, will host members of the Southern California Datsun Roadster Owners Club (SoCalROC) at its “Cars & Cockpits” event scheduled for Sun., August 7, 2011, from 10:00-11:30 a.m. at the facility, located on the west side of the runway at John Wayne Airport in Orange County. (NOTE: Weather permitting). Continue reading→

The Artists Village Art Walk extends into Santa Ana’s East End

Posted on August 7, 2011 by Editor Posted in Arts and Culture, Business, Fashion, Food, Music, Restaurants, Santa Ana Leave a comment

The East End promenade featured a musical celebration last night that succeeded in attracting those who were hanging out at the Santa Ana Artists Village Art Walk. You can see a few pictures of the Art Walk above and a few pictures of the East End event below.

This is the first time I can remember that the Art Walk has been successfully extended to the East End. Continue reading→

Tonight’s Santa Ana Art Walk to feature altar of man killed by Fullerton P.D.

Posted on August 6, 2011 by Editor Posted in Arts and Culture, Bars, Entertainment, Music, Restaurants, Santa Ana 7 Comments

Fullerton P.D. victim Kelly Thomas will be remembered with an altar at the Art Walk on Saturday

Santa Ana’s Art Walk is going to go in a few new directions this Saturday, August 6. I am told that an altar to Kelly Thomas, the homeless man killed by the Fullerton Police Department, will be set up at the Santora Building. And, for the first time ever, there will be an effort to expand the Art Walk to the East End Promenade, which will be celebrating its grand opening on Saturday. The East End Promenade is on Spurgeon St. between 3rd & 4th Streets.

By the way, can anyone tell me why the media is not giving credit to the Friends for Fullerton’s Future blog for breaking the Kelly Thomas story? The OC Weekly and the Voice of OC have chimed in with accolades for what the editor of the FFF blog, Tony Bushala, did to keep this story alive – but the mainstream media has ignored him, for the most part, and at least one purportedly liberal blog not only ignored Tony they also gave credit to the wrong Fullerton Council Member. Tony’s ally on the Fullerton Council, Bruce Whitaker, was the first one to go after the Fullerton P.D. In fact Tony and his allies are now starting a recall to get rid of the retired cops on the Fullerton City Council, and maybe their lame Mayor, Dick Jones, too. Continue reading→

SAPD seeks community help to find alleged shooter in 7/22/11 murder

Posted on August 6, 2011 by Editor Posted in Crime, Public Safety, Santa Ana Leave a comment

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SANTA ANA POLICE SEEK THE HELP OF MEDIA AND COMMUNITY TO APPREHEND SHOOTER IN MURDER THAT OCCURRED 7-22-2011

Santa Ana Police Gang Homicide Detectives are seeking the public’s help with locating a suspect wanted in connection to a murder that occurred on 7-22-2011.

On 7-22-2011 at 2235 hours, officers were dispatched to 327 E. Washington Ave, for a shooting that had just occurred. Upon arrival, officers found a 16 year old who had been wounded by gunfire. Santa Ana Paramedics transported him to Western Medical Center, Santa Ana where he was pronounced dead upon arrival. Continue reading→

Yost Theater forced to move Friday’s show to another venue

Posted on August 5, 2011 by Editor Posted in Arts and Culture, Music, Santa Ana Leave a comment

Due to circumstances beyond our control the Focus event tonight with Doc Martin & Dj Heather has been moved to a new venue 3 blocks away from the Yost.

The Yost Theater won’t be open tonight after all, as the owners are still scrambling to comply with City of Santa Ana ordinances involving public safety, such as fire sprinklers and fire walls, according to the O.C. Register.

The show that was originally scheduled at the Yost, featuring Doc Martin and DJ Heather, will be moved elsewhere, according to this email I received tonight from the show’s promoter: Continue reading→

O.C.D.A. hosts annual summer youth education conference from August 8-12

Posted on August 5, 2011 by Editor Posted in Courts, Crime, Education, Orange County, Santa Ana, Youth Activities Leave a comment

TONY RACKAUCKAS, ORANGE COUNTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY PRESS RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Date: August 5, 2011
Susan Kang Schroeder, Office: 714-347-8408, Cell: 714-292-2718
Chief of Staff Farrah Emami, Spokesperson, Office: 714-347-8405, Cell: 714-323-4486

OCDA HOSTS 12TH ANNUAL SUMMER YOUTH EDUCATION CONFERENCE FOR STUDENTS INTERESTED IN LAW ENFORCEMENT

SANTA ANA – Local Orange County high school students will have the opportunity next week to get a behind-the-scenes look at what it’s like to be a prosecutor, defense attorney, police detective and judge during the 12th Annual Summer Youth Education Conference. Continue reading→

Santa Ana inmates face trial on Monday after killing an alleged molester

Posted on August 5, 2011 by Editor Posted in Courts, Crime, Lawyers, Orange County, Public Safety, Santa Ana Leave a comment

Case # 06CF3677; 08ZF0021: FIVE JAIL INMATES FACE TRIAL FOR BEATING-DEATH OF FELLOW INMATE BELIEVED TO BE IN CUSTODY FOR CHILD MOLEST Continue reading→

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