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Thugs attacked SAPD police officers with bottle rockets during the latest 4th of July Purge

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SAPD police officers responding to a report of a teen boy who had been injured by fireworks on the 4th of July were attacked by a group of thugs with bottle rockets late Wednesday night in Santa Ana, according to CBS News.

SAPD police officers responded to the scene which was an apartment building at the 700 block of South Lyon Street at about 11 p.m. when they were called to assist OCFA firefighters on a call regarding a 17-year-old boy who had been hurt when an explosive device blew up in his hand, according to the SAPD. Continue reading→

Where you can buy safe and sane fireworks in Santa Ana this year

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Santa Ana is one of a very few cities in Orange County where safe and sane fireworks are permitted on the 4th of July, which is coming up this week on Wednesday. Fireworks are on sale now! The City of Santa Ana has provided us with a list of the non-profit organizations that are selling fireworks this year in Santa Ana and their fireworks booth locations: Continue reading→

Will the SAPD finally crack down on illegal fireworks this year?

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In the last two weeks, the Costa Mesa Police Department has seized 1,300 pounds of illegal fireworks. The City of Costa Mesa is a zero-tolerance city. Selling illegal fireworks is a felony, and possession/use of illegal fireworks is a misdemeanor punishable by up to $1000 fine and/or jail time.

Selling illegal fireworks in Santa Ana also can result in a minimum fine of $1,000 and even up to one year in jail. However will the SAPD actually get serious about illegal fireworks this year?  Continue reading→

Enjoy a free fireworks show at Santa Ana’s 8th Annual 4th of July Celebration

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City of Santa Ana

Community: Santa Ana’s 8th Annual 4th of July Celebration – La 8ª Celebración Anual del 4 de Julio en Santa Ana

SANTA ANA, CA – The City of Santa Ana’s 8th Annual Fourth of July Celebration will be taking place on Wednesday, July 4, 2018 from 4:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at Centennial Park. This annual event celebrates Independence Day with a festive patriotic program, live music, tasty food, a History Walk, youth sports zone, kids play zone, face painting, children’s opportunity drawing and a spectacular fireworks finale.
Hosted by a grassroots community committee, the History Walk is an educational, interactive display inviting guests to take a walk through America’s rich history. Guests will have the opportunity to visit with Abraham Lincoln, George Washington, Benjamin Franklin and many other historical figures as they stop at each character’s’ booth to hear about their important role in our nation’s beginnings. Continue reading→

Does lighting fireworks on the 4th of July make you a patriot?

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When I grew up in the 70’s safe and sane fireworks were legal just about everywhere. Today they are only legal in a few cities here in Orange County, including Santa Ana, Garden Grove, Anaheim and Huntington Beach. If you have lived in Santa Ana for at least a year then you know that the 4th of July is insane here in town – with a plethora of illegal mortars and bottle rockets.

I would like to believe that the folks who fire off illegal fireworks in my city are patriots but I don’t think so. I think they are anarchists. They clearly don’t have much regard for the law. And that is not what the 4th of July is all about. Continue reading→

Free fireworks show and patriotic program set for July 4 at Centennial Park

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City of Santa Ana

Community: Take a Walk through America’s History at the Annual Fourth of July Celebration / Celebración Anual del Cuatro de Julio

The City of Santa Ana’s 7th Annual Fourth of July Celebration will be taking place on Tuesday, July 4, 2017 from 4:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at Centennial Park. This annual event celebrates Independence Day with a festive patriotic program, tasty food, a History Walk, youth sports zone, kids play zone, face painting, children’s opportunity drawing and a spectacular fireworks finale. The scheduled program will include live entertainment, recognition of our Armed Forces, and a field artillery demonstration of civil war cannons. Continue reading→

A reminder that only safe and sane fireworks are allowed in the City of Santa Ana on the 4th of July

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Community: Only “Safe and Sane” Fireworks are Permitted in the City of Santa Ana / Solo Se Permite “Safe and Sane” Fuegos Artificiales

SANTA ANA, CA – As Independence Day approaches, we would like to remind our community that only fireworks bearing the “Safe and Sane” seal are permitted to be used within the City limits, during the following days and hours only:

• Saturday, July 1, 2017 – 12:00 pm (noon) to 10:00 pm
• Sunday, July 2, 2017 – 10:00 am to 10:00 pm
• Monday, July 3, 2017 – 10:00 am to 10:00 pm
• Tuesday, July 4, 2017 – 10:00 am to 9:00 pm Continue reading→

Santa Ana to host a free 4th of July Fireworks show at Centennial Park on Monday

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City of Santa Ana

Community Alert: Fourth of July Celebration & Fireworks Show at Centennial Park / Celebración Anual del Cuatro de Julio en el Parque Centennial

Take a Walk through America’s History at the City of Santa Ana’s 6th Annual Fourth of July Celebration!

The City of Santa Ana’s 6th Annual Fourth of July Celebration will be taking place on Monday, July 4th, 2016 from 4:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at Centennial Park. This annual event celebrates Independence Day with a festive patriotic program, tasty food, historical interactive displays, youth sports zone, kids play zone, face painting, children’s raffle and spectacular fireworks finale. The scheduled program will include musical talent from Santa Ana schools, recognition of our Armed Forces, a field artillery demonstration of civil war cannons, and a special presentation from guests of the event’s History Walk. Continue reading→

The Santa Ana City Council has approved a $1K fine for use and possession of illegal fireworks

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The Santa Ana City Council unanimously approved a $1,000 fine for the use and possession of illegal fireworks in our city, on the Fourth of July, according to the O.C. Register.

I have to give kudos to Councilman Roman Reyna for overruling the City Staff, which recommended a measly $250 fine. It was Reyna who suggested increasing the fine to $1,000. Continue reading→

55-year-old man dies after a fight at a Santa Ana 4th of July block party

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Santa Ana Police Department

Advisory: SAPD Homicide Detectives Investigate Man’s Death During July 4th Block Party

On 7-4-15, at approximately 9:40 p.m. Officers responded to 2500 Block of North Linwood Avenue (just south of Fairhaven Elementary School and West of Fairhaven Memorial Park and Mortuary) to assist OCFA personnel with a man identified as William Branch III, who was unresponsive in the street. Officers arrived to find OCFA personnel performing CPR on a 55 year old male. Branch was transported to Western Medical Center-Santa Ana where he was pronounced dead. Homicide detectives responded to the scene and are currently investigating the incident.

A preliminary investigation found that a fight occurred during a large neighborhood Fourth of July party. Branch was a participant in the fight. It is unclear if he sustained an injury from an assault or died of a medical condition. The cause of death is undetermined pending autopsy. Continue reading→

Santa Ana free public fireworks show set for July 4 at Centennial Park

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2015 Santa Ana 4th of July event

City of Santa Ana, Downtown Orange County

Community Alert: Nation’s Birthday Party Celebrated with a Bang! / Celebración del Día de la Independencia con Fuegos Pirotécnicos

Join the Mayor & City Council for family style fun and a spectacular fireworks show at the City of Santa Ana’s 2015 Independence Day Celebration at Centennial Park on Saturday, July 4, 2015 from 4:00 pm to 9:30 pm. “Santa Ana’s annual tradition on 4th of July is to have fun, show your patriotism, picnic at the park, enjoy great music, learn about history, and watch a spectacular fireworks show over the Centennial Park lakes,” said Santa Ana Council Member David Benavides.

The Independence Day celebration will feature live performances by the Full Spectrum Band and Santa Ana High School. The celebration will also feature a History Walk with costumed characters from our nation’s history educating children, a kid’s zone play area with three bounce houses and games, civil war cannons, and recognition of our Armed Forces. The fireworks show will begin at 9:00 pm. Bring a picnic basket or enjoy the various food vendors throughout the park. Admission is free and guests are encouraged to arrive early to find a spot in the park. Continue reading→

John Wayne Airport provides Fourth of July holiday travel tips

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John Wayne Airport

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 24, 2015
Contact: Jenny Wedge, (949) 252-5182, jwedge@ocair.com

JOHN WAYNE AIRPORT PROVIDES FOURTH OF JULY HOLIDAY TRAVEL TIPS

SANTA ANA, Calif. – Summer travel is underway at John Wayne Airport (JWA) and with the upcoming Fourth of July holiday, JWA anticipates a busy travel period from Friday, June 26 through Sunday, July 5. Passengers and visitors are encouraged to check construction alerts at ocair.com and plan ahead if visiting JWA during this time. Passengers are also reminded that fireworks are prohibited in or around the Airport.

“Independence Day is a time to celebrate our country’s independence and many travelers take to the skies during this holiday weekend,” said Board of Supervisors Chairman Todd Spitzer. “Our goal is to ensure you have a safe, secure and enjoyable holiday travel experience.” Continue reading→

Santa Ana’s 2014 free Fireworks show set for Friday, July 4

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2014 Santa Ana 4th of July at Centennial Park

The City of Santa Ana’s Parks and Recreation Agency is hosting their annual July 4th At Centennial Park on Fri, July 4, from 4:00 pm – 9:30 pm at 3000 W Edinger Ave, Centennial Park, in Santa Ana.

Enjoy family style fun and a spectacular fireworks show on Friday, July 4th at Centennial Park.  The fireworks show will begin at 9pm.  Bring a picnic basket or enjoy the various food vendors throughout the park. Admission is free and guests are encouraged to arrive early to find a spot in the park.

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Summer Jazz Series and more upcoming Santa Ana events

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Santa Ana Summer Jazz Series

City of Santa Ana

Community Alert: Summer Jazz Series & More Upcoming Events

Join us for the first night of our Summer Jazz Series. A different artist or group will be featured each week. Tonight’s artist is Peter Siebert. Jazz artists will perform every Thursday night from 5:30 to 7:30 pm starting on June 19, 2014 through August 28, 2014. Enjoy the City’s award winning restaurants and jazz music at the Artists Village Second Street Promenade tonight!

New Summer Hours for the Farmer’s Market

The Downtown Santa Ana Farmer’s Market was recently featured in Orange Coast magazine and has quickly created a buzz. Located in the East End promenade by the Yost Theater, the market takes place every Thursday from 4-8 pm during the summer. Continue reading→

Holiday Harbor Cruise for Wish Kids with life-threatening illnesses

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE, MEDIA ADVISORY

Contacts: Gail Krause, (714) 647-1840

Holiday Harbor Cruise for Wish Kids with Life-Threatening Illnesses

WHAT: This 4th of July holiday, the Orange County Sheriff’s Department will host approximately 220 local Make-A-Wish kids and their families for a special cruise around Newport Harbor. The wish kids, who are battling life-threatening illnesses, will board a triple-decker yacht provided by Electra Cruises and play games, dance, get their faces painted and make patriotic crafts. It is a day for them to forget about their illnesses and just have fun. Continue reading→