New Orange County Board of Supervisors Chairman John Moorlach has challenged “officials from the city of Santa Ana over his plans to use a defunct bus station in the midst of Santa Ana’s downtown to feed, and potentially house, homeless people,” according to the Voice of OC.
Our County government has done a poor job of [...]
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Moorlach wants to house the homeless in the old Santa Ana bus station
Posted by Admin on January 25th, 2012
Itzcoatl Ocampo charges and O.C. District Attorney’s remarks
Posted by Admin on January 17th, 2012
Contacts: Laura Eimiller, Spokesperson, FBI, LA Office, Office:310-996-3343
Susan Schroeder, Chief of Staff, OCDA, 714-347-8408, Cell:714-292-2718
Farrah Emami, Spokesperson, OCDA, 714-347-8405, Cell: 714-323-4486
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 17, 2012
OCDA FILES MULTIPLE MURDER CHARGES AGAINST FORMER MARINEFOR SERIAL THRILL-KILL SPREE OF FOUR HOMELESS MEN IN ONE MONTH
*Defendant was apprehended after mass multi-agency manhunt
SANTA ANA – The Orange County District Attorney’s (OCDA) Office has filed [...]
Posted in Courts, Crime, Orange County, Public Safety, Santa Ana 
Tags: charges, homeless, Itzcoatl Ocampo, killer, Orange County, press conference, tony rackauckas, yorba linda 
No Comments »Press conference regarding alleged homeless killer, Itzcoatl Ocampo, on 1/17
Posted by Admin on January 16th, 2012
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Date: January 16, 2012
Susan Kang Schroeder, Chief of Staff, Office: 714-347-8408, Cell: 714-292-2718
Farrah Emami, Spokesperson, Office: 714-347-8405, Cell: 714-323-4486
ORANGE COUNTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY TONY RACKAUCKAS: MEDIA ADVISORY
WHO: Orange County District Attorney (OCDA) Tony Rackauckas, and representatives from the Federal Bureau of Investigations, Orange County Sheriff’s Department, Anaheim Police Department, Placentia Police Department, and Brea/Yorba Linda Police Department.
WHAT: Will [...]
Have Orange County’s politicians forgotten the homeless?
Posted by Admin on December 24th, 2011
It has been getting quite cold at night. Of course most of us are sheltered from the cold. We live in heated homes with warm beds and snug pajamas. But as comfortable as most of us in Orange County are, there are many who suffer in the elements. They are the homeless and those of [...]
County of Orange to open Armory Emergency Shelters on Dec. 1
Posted by Admin on November 29th, 2011
The County of Orange has announced the opening of the Armory Emergency Shelter Program, which provides up to 400 beds for homeless families and individuals, on Dec. 1, 2011.
The homeless are also provided with a warm shower, a nutritious meal, a safe and warm place to sleep, warm clothes, a wide variety of services and [...]
Posted in Charities, Fullerton, homeless, Orange County, Santa Ana Tags: armories, emergency shelters, fullerton, homeless, Orange County, Santa Ana No Comments »Southwest Community Center to host a Thanksgiving meal for the needy
Posted by Admin on November 23rd, 2011
[ November 24, 2011; 11:00 am to 3:00 pm. ]
Santa Ana’s Southwest Community Center is hosting a free Thanksgiving Day Dinner Dinner for the needy on Nov. 24. It will be served from 11:00 am – 3:00pm. Volunteer Hours run from 8:00am—5:00pm. Set-Up runs from 8:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. The Dinner Service will run from 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. And clean up [...]
O.C. Human Relations to launch a homelessness and mental health task force
Posted by Admin on October 19th, 2011
[ October 20, 2011; 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm. ]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: October 19, 2011
Contact: Rusty Kennedy, Phone: (714) 567-7465
City of Fullerton Striving to Improve System of Care Launches the Fullerton Task Force on Homelessness and Mental Health Services, on Thursday, October 20, 4:00 pm @ the Fullerton Public Library
In the aftermath of the Kelly Thomas tragedy, the City of Fullerton is working to [...]
Posted in Charities, Entertainment, Fullerton, Health and Medical, homeless, housing, Mental Health, Orange County, Santa Ana Tags: fullerton, homeless, kelly thomas, mental health, Santa Ana, task force 1 Comment »Rep. Sanchez recognizes first annual O.C. Veterans Stand Down
Posted by Admin on September 15th, 2011
Congresswoman Loretta Sanchez, Representing California’s 47th Congressional District
PRESS RELEASE, FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: September 15, 2011
MEDIA CONTACT: Adrienne Watson 202-309-0825
REP. SANCHEZ RECOGNIZES FIRST ANNUAL O.C. STAND DOWN
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congresswoman Loretta Sanchez (CA-47), senior member of the House Armed Services Committee, today submitted the following statement to the record recognizing Orange County’s First Annual Stand Down. The event will provide [...]
Posted in Congresswoman Loretta Sanchez, homeless, Military, Orange County, Santa Ana, Veterans Tags: homeless, loretta sanchez, Orange County, stand down, Veterans No Comments »1st Annual Stand Down for homeless and at-risk Veterans on Sep. 17-18
Posted by Admin on August 14th, 2011
[ August 18, 2011; September 17, 2011; ]
Santa Ana- Veterans First is proud to announce the 1st Annual Stand Down for homeless and at-risk Veterans and their families. The Stand Down will take place on September 17-18, 2011 on the grounds of Santa Ana College in Santa Ana, CA.
The Orange County Stand Down will provide a one-stop shop for homeless and at-risk [...]
Posted in Charities, Entertainment, homeless, Santa Ana, Veterans Tags: 1st annual stand down for veterans, at-risk, homeless, veterans first No Comments »Find out how to help homeless O.C. youth on June 15, in Costa Mesa
Posted by Admin on June 12th, 2011
[ June 15, 2011; 4:30 pm to 6:30 pm. ]
Join Build Futures for a conversation on how to help 25,900 homeless youth in Orange County and the growing problem of homeless youth in Orange County, on Wednesday, June 15, from 4:30 to 6:30 pm, at the offices of Rutan and Tucker, at 611 Anton Blvd. Suite 1400, in Costa Mesa.
How you can work with Build [...]
Posted in Charities, Costa Mesa, Entertainment, homeless, housing, Santa Ana, Youth Tags: build futures, Costa Mesa, homeless, Orange County, rutan and tucker, Youth No Comments »Santa Ana’s Southwest Community Center rises from the ashes
Posted by Admin on January 30th, 2011
Santa Ana’s Southwest Community Center suffered a terrible fire last year, losing holiday food and gifts for the poor. Their structure had to be totally demolished.
Nine months later the Center has risen from the ashes, according to community activist Alan H. Woo, who posted the pictures in this post on his Facebook page.
You can help [...]
Posted in Charities, Civic Affairs, homeless, Santa Ana, working families Tags: fire, food, homeless, needy, poor, Santa Ana, shelter, southwest community center No Comments »Volunteer Center to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day with day of service
Posted by Admin on January 15th, 2011
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Volunteer Center Orange County Plans to Honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day with Annual Day of Service
MLK Day Activities Respond to both Local Needs and Supports Haiti Earthquake Victims
(Prior to OneOC’s September 15th Brand Launch)
SANTA ANA, Calif., Jan. 13, 2010 – A series of events to acknowledge the life and legacy of Dr. [...]
Posted in African Americans, Charities, Churches and Religion, homeless, housing, Santa Ana, working families Tags: children, day of service, dr. martin luther king jr. day, food bank, habitat, haiti, homeless, hunger, lemon aid stands, literacy, mlk day, one oc, Orange County, reading, volunteer center No Comments »Poll: What are the top ten issues in Santa Ana going into 2012?
Posted by Admin on January 1st, 2011
As the year 2011 draws to a close it is time to ponder the top ten issues facing the people of the City of Santa Ana, going into the New Year.
You can vote on your top ten issues here (my top ten follow the poll) – and remember that you can vote for up to [...]
Posted in 2012 Elections, Crime, Economy, Education, elections, Energy, Fiscal Sustainability, homeless, housing, jobs, Labor, mayor miguel pulido, Mayor Pro Tem Claudia Alvarez, Orange County, Paul Walters, Politics, Public Safety, Real Estate, redevelopment, Santa Ana, Supervisor Janet Nguyen, water Tags: 2012, budget, city council, Crime, Education, elections, foreclosures, homeless, Labor, outsourcing, parks, Public Safety, Santa Ana, tax increases, top issues, utilities, water rates 1 Comment »Orange County homeless emergency shelters to open
Posted by Admin on December 3rd, 2010
Press Release, FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: December 3, 2010
CONTACT: Karen Roper (714) 480-2805, cell (714) 423-8315
COUNTY HOMELESS EMERGENCY SHELTERS TO OPEN
(Santa Ana, CA) – The County of Orange Armory Emergency Shelter Program is scheduled to open at alternate sites on December 6, 2010 until the California National Guard Armory locations become available [...]
Posted in Charities, Fullerton, homeless, housing, Orange County, Santa Ana Tags: 2-1-1 Orange County, armory emergency shelter program, cold weather, fullerton, homeless, Mental Health Association of Orange County, Orange County, Orange County Health Care Agency, Orange County Rescue Mission, Orange County Social Services Agency, Public Law Center, salvation army, Santa Ana, Serving People In Need, shelter, Veteran’s First No Comments »More opportunities to help the needy in Orange County, this holiday season
Posted by Admin on November 24th, 2010
My son Joey spent the day helping to feed the needy at Santa Ana’s Salvation Army, along with many of his friends from Godinez High School. I am so proud of them! But when I got a call today from a reader looking for more opportunities to help the needy, I did not know where [...]
Posted in Charities, Churches and Religion, homeless, Santa Ana, Women, working families, Youth Tags: donations, garden grove, holiday, homeless, lou correa, needy, Orange, Orange County, Santa Ana, volunteer 2 Comments »
