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The Art Institute of O.C. wants to give away two major scholarships

Posted on October 22, 2009 by Editor Posted in Arts and Culture, Education, Fashion, Santa Ana, Youth Activities Leave a comment

Do you know any high school students who have a passion for fashion? The Art Institute of Orange County, located at 3601 West Sunflower Avenue in Santa Ana, is going to give a way two full scholarships – and a load of other prizes.

Here is their official information about this contest:

Recognition is a beautiful thing…and so is an exciting future in the fashion industry. You can find both at The Art Institutes Passion for Fashion Competition 2010. Now open for entries, this competition challenges high school seniors to create the best original design in two categories: fashion design and fashion marketing, merchandising or retail management. The excellent part? Two grand prize winners will have the opportunity to earn a full tuition scholarship to study fashion at an Art Institutes school, as well as tour Seventeen magazine’s offices, have lunch with a style pro, indulge in a $500 shopping spree, attend New York City Fashion Week — and blog about the experience on Seventeen.com. Continue reading→

Senator Lou Correa to host a Domestic Violence Town Hall Meeting on Monday

Posted on October 22, 2009 by Editor Posted in Civic Affairs, Education, Lou Correa, Women Leave a comment

Correa Domestic Violence Workshop

State Senator Lou Correa is joining with Westminster Mayor Margie Rice and Westminster Police Chief Andy Hall to present a Domestic Violence Town Hall Meeting on Monday, October 26, from 6 pm to 7:30 pm.

The meeting will take place at the Westminster Rose Center, located at 14140 All American Way, in Westminster.

The program will include testimonials, panel discussion, and information on community resources, to prevent and address domestic violence & and opportunity to give input on domestic violence legislation. Continue reading→

Santa Ana High School Chemistry teacher speaks out again about dangerous overcrowding

Posted on October 20, 2009 by Editor Posted in Education, Public Safety, Santa Ana, Youth Activities 1 Comment

Santa Ana High School chemistry teacher Gary Reynolds spoke again to the SAUSD school board last week, on Oct. 13, about the response of Asso. Superintendent Juan Lopez to the accusation of dangerous overcrowding of science labs.

Reynolds waited four hours to speak, at around 10 pm, when most folks had gone home, but his comments were recorded and put up on YouTube. (You can see the video above).

That is board member Rob Richardson in the background trying to get Reynolds to stop as he was concluding.

O.C. Register reporter Fermin Leal picked up on Reynold’s earlier talks about this issue, at previous school board meetings, and apparently contacted Juan Lopez, who gave the same response to Leal that Reynolds later called irrational, “If it’s not illegal, it must be safe.”

Here are a few excerpts from Leal’s article: Continue reading→

Senator Lou Correa and Local Law Enforcement Agencies to Promote National Teen Driver Safety Week

Posted on October 20, 2009 by Editor Posted in Education, Lou Correa, Public Safety, Santa Ana 1 Comment

Lou Correa talks to the students

For Immediate Release
October 19, 2009Contact:
Martha Lopez (714) 558-4400

Senator Lou Correa and Local Law Enforcement Agencies to Promote National Teen Driver Safety Week

SANTA ANA, CA – California State Senator Lou Correa is partnering with the California Highway Patrol (CHP), Santa Ana Police Department (SAPD) and Police Services of the Santa Ana Unified School District (SAUSD) to present an October 20 student assembly at Godinez Fundamental High School in Santa Ana in observance of National Teen Driver Safety Week.

According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), motor-vehicle injuries are the leading cause of death and the fourth leading cause of injury-related emergency department visits among teens aged 15-19 years in the country. National Teen Driver Safety Week, which runs from October 18 through 24, 2009, raises awareness about the tragedy of teen vehicle crashes. The goal is to spark communication among teenagers, their parents and civic leaders about the causes of and solutions to teen crashes. Continue reading→

Free screening of movie about the expulsion of Mexicans from the U.S. in the 1930’s

Posted on October 18, 2009 by Editor Posted in Arts and Culture, Education, Latinos, Santa Ana Leave a comment

“Former Santa Ana College student Vicente Serrano returns to screen his documentary “A Forgotten Injustice” on Monday, October 19,” according to the Anaheim Examiner.

The first screening starts at 11:00 a.m. in Santa Ana College’s Phillips Hall.

Here’s a few excerpts about the movie and Serrano, from the Anaheim Examiner: Continue reading→

New Santa Ana Court of Appeals includes student murals

Posted on October 18, 2009 by Editor Posted in Arts and Culture, Courts, Orange County, Santa Ana Leave a comment

Mendez Family Mural at Court of Appeals

Picture courtesy of the L.A. Times

Santa Ana is known for its art – but did you know that our new Court of Appeals building features murals and paintings representing historic Orange County legal cases?

The new 4th District Court of Appeal building in Santa Ana features “a mural depicting Westminster vs. Mendez, the 1947 ruling originating in Orange County that put an end to segregated schools for Mexican children. It was painted by students from Otto A. Fischer School, which serves residents of juvenile hall,” according to the L.A. Times.

The art work was spearheaded by appellate Justice Eileen Moore, who was assigned the task of finding artwork – but given no budget. Continue reading→

New Santa Ana Public Works Director an Oakland import

Posted on October 18, 2009 by Editor Posted in Civic Affairs, Santa Ana Leave a comment

The new Santa Ana Public Works Director, Raul Godinez II, served in a similar capacity in the City of Oakland for five years.

Godinez replaced Jim Ross, who was the Public Works Director in Santa Ana for many years.

Click here to read a news article about Godinez, who apparently was good at his job and was appreciated by the people he served in Oakland.

While the City of Santa Ana has not trumpeted Godinez’ hire, I did find a blog post that corroborated this story. Continue reading→

John Adams Elementary Students and Staff Celebrate Newly Redesigned Library

Posted on October 17, 2009 by Editor Posted in Education, Santa Ana Leave a comment

John Adams Elementary school library

Picture Courtesy of the O.C. Register

On Friday this week, “students, families and staff from John Adams Elementary School, along with The Heart of America Foundation® and Target Volunteers, celebrated the unveiling of its newly renovated library. As part of the Target Volunteers School Library Makeover program, Adams Elementary, of the Santa Ana Unified School District, received a complete transformation this summer, including 2,000 new books, technology, paint, lighting, carpet, shelving, customized wall art and murals, as well as reading corners – all just in time for the new school year. In addition, every student walked away with seven new books to add to their own at-home reading collection,” according to the SAUSD.

Here is the full press release about the new library opening, from the SAUSD: Continue reading→

Smart investor buys prime Santa Ana property at a 62% discount

Posted on October 16, 2009 by Editor Posted in Development, Real Estate, Santa Ana Leave a comment

Macarthur Place

Picture courtesy of the L.A. Times

“Los Angeles real estate investor Highridge Partners bought a Santa Ana office building Wednesday as it launched a program to purchase $500 million worth of commercial properties in California,” according to the L.A. Times.

Highridge paid New York developer and landlord Tishman Speyer Properties $31 million for 3 MacArthur Place, an 11-story building completed in 1991 in the master-planned MacArthur Place development. Tishman Speyer paid $83 million for the building near the top of the real estate peak in 2007.

Will Highridge, which is owned by John Long, buy more Santa Ana properties? Might they be interested in the land that developer Mike Harrah was going to use for the One Broadway Plaza office tower? Most experts don’t think that tower will ever be built. Continue reading→

State Senator Lou Correa named “Legislator of the Year”

Posted on October 15, 2009 by Editor Posted in Business, Lou Correa, Santa Ana Leave a comment

Lou Correa is the Legislator of the Year

California State Senator Lou Correa receiving “Legislator of the Year Award from California Small Business Association President, Betty Jo Toccoli

Congratulations to State Senator Lou Correa, who was named “Legislator of the Year” today by the California Small Business Association and California Small Business Roundtable.

“Senator Correa has continually worked as an advocate for the small business community,” said Betty Jo Toccoli, President California Small Business Association, “The Senator’s extensive knowledge has allowed him to make careful decisions on specific legislation and weigh their impacts on the small business community and job market overall. Senator Correa’s skills and careful decision making have set him apart.”

Here is the full press release from Senator Correa’s office: Continue reading→

A Taste of O.C., benefiting Senator Lou Correa, coming up on Oct. 27

Posted on October 15, 2009 by Editor Posted in Elections, Lou Correa, Santa Ana Leave a comment

Taste of Orange County

Don’t miss the “Taste of Orange County,” which will benefit the Lou Correa for State Senate 2010 campaign, coming up on Tuesday, Oct. 27, at 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm at Santa Ana’s Delhi Center, located at 505 East Central Ave. Tickets are only $100 each – and that will get you a great dinner featuring Orange County’s diverse cuisines, and a fun evening with special guests including comedian Paul Rodriguez, and State Senate President Pro Tem Darrell Steinberg!

You can get the details in the graphic above, or RSVP to Connie Sanders Emerson at 916-456-4098, or click here to send her an email. Continue reading→

Premier of John Woo’s new movie, Red Cliff, in Santa Ana tomorrow!

Posted on October 14, 2009 by Editor Posted in Arts and Culture, Chinese, Entertainment, Santa Ana Leave a comment

“Chinese master action film director John Woo, who achieved cult status with Dip huet seung hung (The Killer) before taking on Face/Off, Mission: Impossible II and other American projects, makes a special appearance at the West Coast premiere of his new film Chi bi (Red Cliff) Thursday night at Regency South Coast Village Theatre,” according to the OC Weekly.

This is the West Coast premiere of Red Cliff. The screening takes place on Thursday, October 15th, 2009 – 8:00pm, at the Regency South Coast Village Theatre, located at 1561 W. Sunflower Ave, in Santa Ana.

The film screening will be followed by a Q&A session with director John Woo. The vent is free to Orange County Film Society members. Only $10 for non-members. Tickets available here. Click here for complete details. Continue reading→

Senator Lou Correa announces informational townhall on veterans issues

Posted on October 14, 2009 by Editor Posted in Lou Correa, Santa Ana, Veterans Leave a comment

Lou Correa and U.S. Veterans

State Senator Lou Correa is hosting an information townhall meeting this Friday, Oct. 16, about Veterans Issues, at the Rancho Santiago Community College District’s Building Boardroom located at 2323 N. Broadway in Santa Ana.

Participating offices and organizations include the US Department of Veterans Affairs, Orange County Veterans Services Office, Veterans First, Orange County Community Services Agency, Orange County Health Care Agency, Disabled American Veterans, Orange County Veterans Court, California Employment Development Department and California Small Business Development Center.

Veterans and the public are invited to participate and learn more about issues facing veterans and their family members. For additional information or to RSVP, please call Senator Correa’s district office at (714) 558-4400.

Here is the press release for this event: Continue reading→

State Senator Correa applauds approval of legislation to prevent loan modifications scams

Posted on October 13, 2009 by Editor Posted in Lou Correa, Real Estate, Santa Ana Leave a comment

Lou Correa at work

State Senator Lou Correa, who represents Santa Ana and Anaheim, is quite pleased about the passage this week of SB 94, which “will protect vulnerable and distressed home owners from becoming victims of predatory mortgage scams,” according to a press release which I am enclosing below.

“The bill abolishes the common practice in the loan modification sector of collecting advance fees prior to completing any loan modification services,” according to PR Web.

The merican Mitigation Law Group has established a California SB 94 fact page designed to educate homeowners. The information can be reached via the company’s home loan modification website at http://www.amlawgroup.net. Click “Resources” and then select “California SB 94” from the drop down. Continue reading→

Kogi BBQ trucks coming to Santa Ana this week!

Posted on October 12, 2009 by Editor Posted in Business, Koreans, Latinos, Restaurants, Santa Ana Leave a comment

Kogi Korean Short Rib Taco

The famous Kogi Korean Short Rib Taco

The popular and beloved Kogi BBQ food trucks are coming to Santa Ana!

“Kogi said it would soon start making five nightly stops a week in Orange County. With the birth of Naranja truck (the Los Angeles trucks are called Verde and Azul), regular food stops begin this week in the cities of Santa Ana, Costa Mesa, Anaheim and Orange,” according to the O.C. Register.

Kogi is a fusion of Mexican, American and Korean foods, spun into tantalizing creations, such as their incredible Korean Short Rib Tacos. “These signature tacos include the best trimmings of short ribs in their own special marinade, chopped up nice and small so the flavors dance on your taste buds. On the grill, the fat melts off & the sugars caramelize to create that soft tender texture and deep savory flavor. This is the Kogi crowd favorite,” according to the Kogi website. Continue reading→

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The Art Institute of O.C. wants to give away two major scholarships

Senator Lou Correa to host a Domestic Violence Town Hall Meeting on Monday

Santa Ana High School Chemistry teacher speaks out again about dangerous overcrowding

Senator Lou Correa and Local Law Enforcement Agencies to Promote National Teen Driver Safety Week

Free screening of movie about the expulsion of Mexicans from the U.S. in the 1930’s

New Santa Ana Court of Appeals includes student murals

New Santa Ana Public Works Director an Oakland import

John Adams Elementary Students and Staff Celebrate Newly Redesigned Library

Smart investor buys prime Santa Ana property at a 62% discount

State Senator Lou Correa named “Legislator of the Year”

A Taste of O.C., benefiting Senator Lou Correa, coming up on Oct. 27

Premier of John Woo’s new movie, Red Cliff, in Santa Ana tomorrow!

Senator Lou Correa announces informational townhall on veterans issues

State Senator Correa applauds approval of legislation to prevent loan modifications scams

Kogi BBQ trucks coming to Santa Ana this week!