Orange County Supervisor Andrew Do is seeking volunteers to help promote early childhood education and health programs by serving on the First 5 Orange County Children and Families Commission. “By providing early access to proper health and education, we can have a profound and meaningful impact on a child’s life,” said Supervisor Andrew Do, who…
COSTA MESA – Earlier today Gov. Gavin Newsom announced that he intends to use Fairview Developmental Center in Costa Mesa as a site to house the homeless. This announcement comes on the heels of his State of the State address on Wednesday in which he discussed the need to solve California’s growing homelessness crisis. In…
SACRAMENTO – A day after meeting with officials from cities across California on the front lines of the homelessness crisis, Governor Gavin Newsom today highlighted the 286 state-owned properties available to local governments to use for homelessness solutions. The Governor called on local leaders to review the sites available in their regions and invited officials to work with…
The first in a series of events at The Frida Cinema funded through the City of Santa Ana’s Investing in the Artist grant program will take place on Sunday, Feb. 23. The Breath of Fire Latina Theater Ensemble will present a free screening and performance of “Home for Mom,” a digital musical series about three…
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Connect-to-Council’s Santa Ana Urban Leadership Forum 2010
Hello! If you have not yet registered for the Santa Ana Urban Leadership Forum 2010, there is still time!
When: Saturday, May 1, 2010, 9 am-2 pm, no cost to attendees (lunch included)
Where: Rancho Santiago College District Office, Board Room, located at 2323 N Broadway, Santa Ana, CA, 92706
Who: Neighborhood leaders and those wanting to make a difference Continue reading
Photo by Jorge Rivera Reyes
Reports are starting to come in from Mexicali, which was hit by a massive 7.2 earthquake today.
“Emergency services in both the U.S. and Mexico scrambled to assess the extent of casualties and damage, including fallen buildings, buckled roads, cracked water canals, fires and telephone and electrical outages. It appeared that most of the damage was in the twin border cities of Calexico, Calif., and Mexicali, Mexico, where at least one person was reported killed and several injured,” according to the L.A. Times.
This earthquake was as strong as the one that hit Haiti. Continue reading
A 6.9 earthquake struck Mexicali, Mexico, a few minutes ago. We felt it here in Santa Ana for what seemed an entirety. It felt like a series of rolls here. Reports indicate that it was a lot stronger in Mexico and my relatives in Riverside said it felt much stronger there as well.
A 4.4 earthquake also just hit Sacramento moments ago, according to this source.
A number of aftershocks are being reported both in Northern and Southern California.
A lot of our residents here in Santa Ana have relatives in Mexico and are no doubt worried about them. If you cannot reach them by phone try sending them a text message with your cell phone. Continue reading
First Baptist Church of Santa Ana, 1010 W. 17th St., Santa Ana. 9 am – Traditional Service. 10 am – FREE BREAKFAST. 10:15 am – Easter Egg Hunt and Story. 11 a.m. – Contemporary Service.” Spanish service at 11:30 a.m.; Korean service at 12:30 p.m. (714) 547-2557. www.fbcsa.us.
Trinity United Presbyterian Church, 13922 Prospect Ave., Santa Ana. 8 a.m., 9:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. services. Sermon: “The Easter Story is Not Over,” by Pastor Dennis Tarr. (714) 544-7850 or www.trinityconnection.org.
St. Joseph. 7 N. Minter Street, Santa Ana. Sunday, April 4 7:00am (Spanish), 9:00 and 11:00am (English), 1:00 and 7:00pm (Spanish). http://www.stjosephsa.org/
First Presbyterian. 600 N. Main St., Santa Ana. Pancake Breakfast, 8:30 a.m. Breakfast will be held in McFarland Hall cooked by our very own FPCSA men! A suggested donation of $3 is appreciated. Please contact Bob Schneider if you would like to participate in the preparation. Sunday Worship, 10:00 a.m. Celebrate the risen Christ! New members will be presented during this combined service. Youth will be playing a special Easter song and communion will be available. http://www.fpcsa.org/ Continue reading
“A downtown celebration honoring Mexico’s bicentennial that was initially set to kick off Sept. 11 and sparked a firestorm of protests has been moved to the following weekend. The date change came at the request of the festivities’ promoters, Santa Ana City Manager Dave Ream said Thursday,” according to the O.C. Register.
Ream and his administrators were the ones who chose this date in the first place. Alejandra Garcia Williams, who currently serves as the Consul of Mexico in Santa Ana, asked Ream to change the date.
Kudos to Garcia Williams for defusing the ridiculous racist protest against this event. Why Ream chose Sept. 11 for this event in the first place is a real mystery.
This year’s Fiestas Patrias is going to be very special as the entire country of Mexico is currently celebrating 200 years of independence (200 años de independencia). Click here for more information. Continue reading
Santa Ana’s Relampago del Cielo is having a Menudo Breakfast Fundraiser on Sunday, April 18, from 9 am to 12 pm, at the Mexicanisimo Restaurant, located at 2325 First St., in Santa Ana. A donation of $5 is requested.
Dancers will be performing, from the regions of Yucatan and Veracruz, at 11 am. There will also be door prizes, including a Las Vegas getaway valued at $500 and a performance of Relampago del Cielo valued at $250.
Relámpago del Cielo Inc. (RDC) , a 501(c)3 non-profit organization is celebrating it’s 35th Anniversary. Enthralled by the music and movement learned in classes taught by Ms. Rosie Peña at Santa Ana College, a handful of her students resolved to join forces in expanding their newly discovered appreciation of the folklore of Mexico. Continue reading
Eleventh Annual “Por Tu Familia” – (For your Family) Health Fair
Who: The American Diabetes Association, Orange County Chapter
What: The American Diabetes Association will host the 11th Annual For your Family – Por tu Familia Health Fair. The event will feature approximately 60 exhibitors. Services will include: free diabetes risk assessments for children and adults, foot and vision screenings, as well as educational seminars, health information and entertainment.
When: Sunday April 4th, 2010 from 10:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m.
Where: The event will take place on 3rd Street, West of Broadway, Between Bush and Spurgeon, in the City of Santa Ana. Continue reading
Bring your family and friends to enjoy a fun filled day of crafts and a scavenger hunt this Saturday, April 3.
At 12 noon, the OC Historical Commission is sponsoring a screening of “Catch Me If You Can”, starring Leonardo DiCaprio and Tom Hanks, which was filmed at the Old Orange County Courthouse.
The OC Archives will be open for research and staff will be offering behind-the-scenes tours. Next door the Dr. Willella Howe-Waffle House will also be open for tours (please check-out their website for ticketing information). See you on April 3rd!
Price: Free (free parking) Continue reading
Architectural Walking Tour and OC Courthouse Downtown Architectural Walking Tour
Join us for an information-filled tour of historic downtown Santa Ana and learn more about our city. These tours coincide with our Open House events (noon to 4:00 pm) and are also a perfect prelude to the “first Saturday” arts openings at the downtown Artist Village on the same evenings.
Docents will lead small groups to view the exteriors of many of Santa Ana’s most interesting old buildings, including the Old Orange County Courthouse, the Masonic Temple Building, old City Hall, the Spurgeon Building, and the Santora Building. More info, please visit http://santaanahistory.com/events/wtour/walkingpictures1.html. Continue reading
Easter Eggs, Authors, and History With the Santa Ana Historical Preservation Society
Join us for a special spring Open House and book signing at the Dr Willella Howe-Waffle House on Saturday, April 3rd from noon to 4:00. Included with your tour of this 1889 Victorian gem is a display of vintage Easter cards and eggs, delicious tea and Easter sweets, and a Victorian Easter themed bookmark to take home.
Local Orange County authors including Rob Richardson, Phil Brigandi, Chip Martin, Christine Salts, Michael Barry, Roberta Reed and Alison Young will be on hand to sign their works, ranging from books on local history to an exciting suspense novel.
And while you tour the House and browse through books, kids can join an Easter egg hunt in our beautiful garden at 1:00, 2:00, and 3:00!
Adults $5, Seniors and Members $4, Students K-12 $3 Continue reading
Dear Irvine Park Railroad Friends:
To celebrate Spring break, the following activities will be OPEN DAILY at 10:00 am through Sunday, April 11th: Hay rides, Easter egg hunts, face painting, Easter cookie decorating, moon bounce, carnival games and the train.
The Easter Eggstravaganza is open DAILY at 10:00 am through April 3rd, 2010.
Weekday Hours: 10:00 am – 4:00 pm. Weekend Hours: 10:00 am – 5:00 pm.
All Easter eggs are filled with candy or a prize!
The last day to meet the Easter bunny, is Saturday, April 3rd. Continue reading
It figures. Supervisor Janet Nguyen, who Chairs the Orange County Board of Supervisors, is opposing the use of social media to enhance the way the County agencies communicate with the public, according to the Voice of O.C.
Nguyen has a lot of beefs about social media, including the sentiment that “Considering the intensity of political blogs in Orange County, Nguyen said county staff could be spending a ton of time monitoring blog comments.”
They already are doing so Chairman Janet! Take a look at the graphic above. Your henchmen are on our Orange Juice blog ALL DAY LONG!
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I have gotten a hold of an email from the Santa Ana Police Department indicating that they are planning a major crackdown on Santa Ana’s Easter Cruisers. The note appears below in its entirety.
The crackdown includes numerous street and lane closures and over 100 police officers!
I don’t get it. Our city is flat broke. How is the SAPD paying for this and why are they doing this?
And why is the O.C. Register railing against the Easter cruising? Here is what they reported, “Several law enforcement agencies, including the Santa Ana Police Department and the California Highway Patrol, are hoping to stop what has become an unwanted tradition, as visiting family members and revelers hit the streets.”
Needless to say, the Neighborhood Association busy-bodies and the Usual Suspects are up in arms over the Easter cruising.
Here is the actual email from the SAPD explaining what they intend to do to stop the Easter Cruisers: Continue reading
This just in, from Santa Ana Councilman Sal Tinajero:
You are invited to a fundraising reception in honor of Sal Tinajero
With Special Guest and Master of Ceremony Actor Tony Plana, the Co-Founder East LA Classic Theatre, Leading Role in ABC’s Ugly Betty.
When: Tuesday, April 27 2010 Continue reading
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 1, 2010
Contact: Howard Sutter 714.834.6203 office
April 1st is Census Day – Have You Returned Your 2010 Census Form?
(Santa Ana, CA) — April 1st is Census Day, as the effort to gain a complete count of the Orange County population reaches a critical point.
“For every 100 people who don’t return their Census form, the Commerce Department estimates that Orange County may lose $1.3 million in funding for vital services over the next ten years,” said Janet Nguyen, Board Chair and First District Supervisor. “In these difficult economic times, it is more important than ever that people return their Census forms to ensure that Orange County receives its fair share of Federal funding.” Continue reading
