Santa Ana Voter Guide for the June, 2022 Primary Election

Posted on May 20, 2022 by Editor Posted in 2022 Elections, Elections, Orange County, Politics, Santa Ana Leave a comment

Attorney General of California – The incumbent, Rob Bonta, a Democrat, was appointed by Gov. Gavin Newsom. He has been a pro-criminal disaster. We recommend Nathan Hochman, who served as Assistant U.S. Attorney for the Central District of California and Assistant Attorney General of the United States Department of Justice. Hochman is a Republican.
46th Congressional District – We recommend the incumbent, Lou Correa, who has consistently put the people of his district first. Correa is a Democrat who is pro-business and supports law enforcement.
U.S. Senate – the incumbent, Alex Padilla, should win easily. There are a ton of challengers from all parties. The California Republican Party has endorsed Mark Meuser.
California Governor – The incumbent, Gavin Newsom, has been inconsistent and financially irresponsible and has refused to suspend the gas tax. The California Republican Party has endorsed Senator Brian Dahle.
Lt. Governor of California – The incumbent is Eleni Kounalakis, a Democrat. The California Republican Party has endorsed Angela Underwood Jacobs, the Deputy Mayor of the City of Lancaster.
California Secretary of State – The incumbent is Shirley Weber, a Democrat. There are three Republicans running but none are endorsed by their party. Rachel Hamm, one of the Republicans, is a best-selling author, speaker, and the host of The Rachel Hamm Show.
California Treasurer – the incumbent is Fiona Ma, a Democrat. She made headlines this year for trying to help the boss of the Santa Ana Police union to pad his pension. We recommend Andrew Do, a Republican who serves on the O.C. Board of Supervisors.
California Controller – Malia Cohen is endorsed by the California Democratic Party. Lanhee Chen is endorsed by the California Republican Party.
California Superintendent of Public Instruction – the incumbent, Tony Thurmond, is a Democrat. Lance Christensen is endorsed by the California Republican Party. Thurmond is not very supportive of charter schools.
California Commissioner of Insurance – The incumbent, Ricardo Lara, is a Democrat. There are two Republicans in the race but neither has their party’s endorsement. One of the Republicans is Greg Conlon, a perpetual candidate for various state offices. Conlon is a CPA and was a senior partner in a Big Five accounting firm for nearly three decades. The other is Robert Howell, who personally owns and operates an electronics firm in the Silicon Valley. We are not fans of Lara who has over-politicized the office.
California State Senate District 34 – the incumbent is Tom Umberg, who we support. He is opposed by a Republican, Rhonda Shader, who is endorsed by her party.
California State Assembly District 68 – the incumbent, Tom Daly, is retiring. His Chief of Staff, Avelino Valencia, is running for the seat. Valencia is also a member of the Anaheim City Council. Both Daly and Valencia have been supported by the same political cabal in Anaheim that is currently in hot water for various shenanigans involving the Mayor, Harry Sidhu, and the sale of part of the Angels Stadium. We are supporting Mike Tardif, a Republican from Santa Ana who has a long history of community and neighborhood involvement. He is also endorsed by the California Republican Party.
Orange County District Attorney-Public Administrator – We are supporting the incumbent, Todd Spitzer, a Republican. He has many issues but is consistently tough on criminals. His main opponent, Pete Hardin, a Democrat, is similar to the L.A. District Attorney, George Gascon in that he is generally in support of the criminals, not the general public.

Who do you support for the O.C. Board of Supervisors in District 2?

Orange County Superintendent of Schools – the incumbent is Al Mijares, a former SAUSD Superintendent. He is opposed by Stefan Bean, an independent. Bean was born in Vietnam and lost his wife to breast cancer. He is the Superintendent of the Aspire Public Schools, in Los Angeles. Mijares is paid $441,213.00 a year, which is ridiculous. As such we are voting for Bean.
Orange County Assessor – the incumbent, Claude Parrish, is widely known to be a few sandwiches short of a picnic. We are supporting Larry Bales, He has worked in the Assessor’s office and most importantly is not Claude Parrish, who we feel might be one of the most ridiculous office holders in Orange County. Rick Foster is the candidate endorsed by the Democratic Party of Orange County. He does not appear to have any relevant experience but his website noted that he has worked in both the finance and mortgage sectors and obtained residential real estate and broker licenses.
Orange County Auditor-Controller – the only candidate on the ballot is Andrew Hamilton, an independent with many Republican endorsements. He is a CPA.
Orange County Clerk-Recorder – we support the incumbent, Hugh Nguyen, who has cleaned up the mess left behind by his predecessor, Tom Daly, who overly politicized the office. Nguyen is endorsed by the Republican Party of Orange County. Nguyen has found many ways to improve services while reducing his office’s budget.
Orange County Sheriff-Coroner – the incumbent, Don Barnes, is running unopposed. He is endorsed by the Orange County Republican Party.
Orange County Treasurer-Tax Collector – the incumbent, Shari Freidenrich, an independent, is unopposed.
California State Board of Equalization District 4 – the incumbent, Mike Schaefer, is a Democrat. We do not like two of the Republicans who are running, Dennis Bilodeau and Matthew Harper. We are supporting Erik Peterson, also a Republican, mostly because he is not Bilodeau or Harper. Peterson serves on the H.B. City Council.
Orange County Board of Supervisors, District 2 – The Democratic Party of Orange County has endorsed Vicente Sarmiento, who is the current Mayor of Santa Ana. We are not fans of Sarmiento. If voting for a Democrat is important to you we recommend Kim Bernice Nguyen, who serves on the Garden Grove City Council. Nguyen has the support of several Santa Ana City Council Members including David Penaloza, Thai Viet Phan and Nelida Mendoza. There are two Republicans in the race including Jon Dumitru, a member of the Orange City Council, and former Santa Ana City Council Member Ceci Iglesias. Of those two we prefer Iglesias. Another former Santa Ana City Council Member, Juan Villegas, is also running. He has worked in law enforcement for over 25 years. If addressing crime is important to you he is the one to vote for. We support both Iglesias and Villegas for this seat.
OC Superior Court Judge, Office #5 – Remember former Santa Ana City Councilwoman Claudia Alvarez? She has been a prosecutor at the OCDA for years and is now running for this judicial seat. She is a Democrat but is very pro law enforcement, in fact she has the support of popular OC Sheriff Don Barnes, a Republican. She is also endorsed by many judges and by Congressman Lou Correa. We are supporting Alvarez as she is most likely to be tough on criminals. Her opponents include Daniel Espinosa, who is endorsed by former L.A. District Attorney Gil Garcetti; and Kimberly La Salle, who is endorsed by about a dozen judges. She has has served as both a former Deputy District Attorney and Deputy Public Defender, which is unique.
OC Superior Court Judge, Office #9 – Christopher Duff is backed by the Orange County Republican Party. The other candidate is Joe Dane, an independent.
OC Superior Court Judge, Office #11 – Shawn Nelson is backed by the Orange County Republican Party. Marc Gibbons is backed by the Democratic Party of Orange County. Nelson has our support.
OC Superior Court Judge, Office #21– Ray Brown is backed by the Democratic Party of Orange County. The other candidate is Erin Beltran Rowe. We support Rowe as she is a prosecutor who will be tough on criminals.
OC Superior Court Judge, Office #22 – Brahim Baytieh served as a Senior Assistant District Attorney but was fired during an evidence scandal. Fred Fascenelli is an attorney and has his own firm however he has no experience in prosecution. Craig E. Kleffman has prosecuted more than 70 jury trials. His website notes that Bayieh was fired from the OCDA’s office.
OC Superior Court Judge, Office #28 – Jessica Cha ran for the Santa Ana City Council a few years ago against then Councilman Vicente Sarmiento. Cha is endorsed by the Democratic Party of Orange County. Eric Scarbrough is her opponent. He is an O.C. Senior Deputy District Attorney who has tried more than eighty (80) cases to verdict including a case against a serial killer. Cha’s background is in family law. We like her but suspect Scarbrough will be more focused on trying and sentencing criminals.
OC Superior Court Judge, Office #30 – Peggy Huang is backed by the Orange County Republican Party. Michele Bell is endorsed by the Democratic Party of Orange County. We support Huang for this seat.
OC Superior Court Judge, Office #33 – Steve McGreevy is backed by the Orange County Republican Party. McGreevy has tried 115 jury trials, 42 homicides and currently heads the Orange County District Attorney’s Homicide Unit. Thomas E. Martin is an attorney who co-founded American Legal Technology Awards Gala and is the CEO and Founder at LawDroid, Intelligent Automation for the Legal Industry and ABA Legal Rebel. Brett Wiseman has been with Madison Law, APC since 2016. His practice focuses on construction law, employment law, and complex civil litigation.

Resources:

An O.C. volleyball player’s Olympic medal was stolen from her car

Posted on May 27, 2022 by Editor Posted in Anaheim, Crime Leave a comment

On Wednesday, May 25, 2022, an Olympic Gold Medal belonging Team USA Volleyball player Jordyn Poulter was stolen from inside her vehicle in the 1500 block of E. Lincoln Ave. She left the medal in her vehicle for a short time after showing it to others.

Detectives working on this case are looking for additional leads, any suspect information, witnesses or surveillance footage.

If you have information regarding the theft, please contact our non-emergency dispatch at 714-765-1900 or OC Crime Stoppers at 1-855-847-6227.

The OCDA is trying to keep a self-identified school shooter behind bars

Posted on May 27, 2022 by Editor Posted in Crime, Guns, Irvine, OCDA Leave a comment

SANTA ANA, Calif. – Orange County District Attorney Todd Spitzer and the UCI Police Department have been aggressively trying to keep a former UCI student and self-identified school shooter behind bars but limitations in California law have already let him out of state prison once despite increasingly serious online threats he has made to commit a mass school shooting at UCI.

He is now facing additional charges after posting threatening social media posts shortly following his release from prison implying he would make good on his threats to carry out a Virginia Tech-like school shooting and that it would feel good to kill UCI students. But despite charging the case to the fullest extent under the law, he faces just a maximum sentence of 4 years and 4 months in state prison.

“This is someone who has repeatedly threatened to shoot up a college campus and has the weaponry and ammo to do it and I’m mad as hell that the state Legislature refuses to give me the tools to put him behind bars where he belongs for a very long time. When someone shows us who they are and what they are capable of doing we have to believe them – and do something about it,” said Orange County District Attorney Todd Spitzer. “We charged this individual not once but twice with everything we could possibly charge him with at the state level – and it’s not enough. He’s going to keep getting out and he’s going to keep making preparations to make good on his promises to carry out a Virginia Tech style shooting at UCI. We have to have a state legislature that is going to stand up and help us keep guns out of the hands of the mentally ill. We can’t wait until another tragedy.”

Sebastian Dumbrava, 30, was charged by the Orange County District Attorney’s Office in January 2020 with 24 weapons counts related to his unlawful possession of 22 extended magazines, including thirty-round rifle magazines, 1,199 rounds of .300 AAC Blackout rifle ammunition, and all the components required to assemble a functioning semi-automatic rifle. Dumbrava, who was expelled from UCI in 2019, was prohibited from possessing firearms and ammunition as a result of his commitment between March 30, 2019 and April 2, 2019 on a mental health hold. Prior to discharging the defendant on April 2, 2019, a nurse advised him that he was prohibited from possessing a firearm and ammunition.

On January 1, 2020, the defendant posted a quote on his Twitter account from Seung-Hui Cho, who perpetrated the 2007 Virginia Tech school shooting and mass murder. That quote read: “You forced me into a corner and gave me only one option. The decision was yours. Now you have blood on your hands that will never wash off.”

UCI police uncovered the illegal ammunition, high capacity magazines and all of the necessary components to build an AR-15 while serving a search warrant on Dumbrava’s residence in January 2020 and arrested him.

While awaiting trial, prosecutors successfully fought back against Dumbrava’s attempts to be released on $0 bail as part of the Court’s emergency order to reduce the Orange County jail population during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Prosecutors argued Dumbrava’s online threats and the means to carry out those threats posed not only a significant public safety threat to the UCI community, but the community at large and asked his $1 million bail remain. Dumbrava has displayed severe emotional distress, fixation on violence – particularly gun violence, sophistication in circumventing background checks, escalating behavior, and stockpiling of ammunition and magazines. A judge agreed with prosecutors and Dumbrava remained jailed with bail set at $1 million.

Appellate court rulings in the middle of the court proceedings invalidating the ban on extended magazines forced a judge to dismiss the 22 counts of possession of an illegal magazine, reducing Dumbrava’s maximum possible sentence from 17 years to 3 years and 8 months in state prison. He was convicted of unlawful possession of a firearm and possession of ammunition by a prohibited person and sentenced to the maximum 3 years and 8 months in state prison.

Dumbrava filed a civil lawsuit against the UCI Police Department alleging he had been wrongfully subjected to a mental health hold and threatened to shoot UCI students unless UCI paid him.
Dumbrava was released from prison on October 15, 2021 and place on supervised probation and ordered to wear a GPS monitor.

Dumbrava violated the terms of his probation and continued to post threatening social media posts targeting UCI. Authorities executing a search warrant found evidence to allow prosecutors to charge Dumbrava with buying five high capacity magazines and illegally bringing them into California along with attempting to extort money from the University of California regents.

There has been an increasing level of seriousness connected to the social media posts that has made since being released from prison. Dumbrava has made reference via Twitter to the deadliest mass shooting committed by an individual in United States history, the 2017 Las Vegas Route 91 Harvest music festival shooting that left 58 dead. He has made reference to content related to Usama bin Ladin, an international terrorist leader who was responsible for the September 11, 2001 attack on the New York World Trade Center. He posted a quote from Timothy McVeigh, an American domestic terrorist responsible for the 1995 Oklahoma City bombing of an FBI federal building.

Dumbrava has shown the ability to travel out of state and obtain firearms parts, ammunition, and magazines, despite being a prohibited person. Dumbrava via social media the malicious intent associated with the acquisition of these items. In a sworn declaration, a UCI police officer wrote the amount of ammunition loaded into large capacity magazines at his residence, as well as, the specific examples of mass casualty events posted by Dumbrava leads him to believe that “if Dumbrava were to commit an act of violence, the result would have multiple victims.”

Dumbrava has been charged with of felony count of sending a threatening letter for extortion, one felony count of attempted extortion by threat, and five felony counts of bringing a large capacity magazine illegally into California.

Last week a judge ruled there was enough evidence to hold Dumbrava over for trial on all seven counts. Dumbrava remains in custody on $1 million bail.

The Santa Ana Cemetery Memorial Day event returns on May 30 after a two-year hiatus

Posted on May 27, 2022 by Editor Posted in Santa Ana, Veterans Leave a comment

After a two-year hiatus due to the pandemic, Santa Ana Cemetery is once again hosting an in-person Memorial Day Program. The event will take place at the Soldier’s Monument by the gate off of Santa Clara Avenue and will start at 10:00 a.m. The event will take place rain or shine and attendees are encouraged to bring their own lawn chairs.

The observance is organized by the Tri-City Memorial Day Committee and includes participation from multiple organizations in Santa Ana, Tustin and Orange. The program includes a Parade of Flags, guest speakers, inspirational readings, a wreath presentation, special music by the Orange High School Chamber Singers and both Cannon and Honor Rifle Salutes. The Orange County Cemetery District wishes to thank all of the many volunteers who are making this program possible.

In honor of the holiday, flags will be placed on all of the Veterans graves.

A Tustin K9 police dog helped to stop a pair of catalytic converter thieves

Posted on May 27, 2022 by Editor Posted in automobiles, Crime, Tustin Leave a comment

A Tustin Police Department K9 officer sniffed out a suspicious occupied vehicle in the commercial area of Walnut and Franklin during nighttime hours.

After a curious conversation, it became apparent the two vehicle occupants were in the area for nefarious activities.

A search of the vehicle yielded a reciprocating saw, crowbars, a grinder, gloves, two-way radios, drugs, drug paraphernalia, and other contraband.

Both suspects were arrested for possession of burglary tools, conspiracy, and drug offenses.

Based on the circumstances, it appeared crimes such as vehicle theft, catalytic converter theft, and burglary were likely prevented by the proactive enforcement of the Tustin Police Officers.

OCFA firefighters rescued several kittens while putting out a fire in Santa Ana

Posted on May 27, 2022 by Editor Posted in OCFA, Pets, Santa Ana Leave a comment

Recently, OCFA firefighters put out a fire in a storm drain in Santa Ana. The storm drain had several surrounding trees that could’ve potentially caught fire.

The firefighters then noticed a kitten in a nearby planter. Firefighters suspected this kitten might be part of a litter. After a quick search, they discovered five more kittens and their mother.

The firefighters tended to the kittens while they waited for Santa Ana Animal Control.

Fortunately, all the kittens were in good health and meowing while with the fire crews. The firefighters suspected the kittens were saying thank you!

The California State Assembly approves a bill to ban toxic PFAS in cosmetics

Posted on May 26, 2022 by Editor Posted in California, Environment, Santa Ana Leave a comment

SACRAMENTO, Calif. – Today, a bill to ban intentionally added toxic “forever chemicals” known as PFAS from cosmetics sold in California passed the state Assembly.

“Exposure to PFAS compounds, even in very low doses, has been linked to serious health problems,” said Assemblymember Laura Friedman (D-Glendale), who introduced Assembly Bill 2771. “I’ve authored this bill because Californians shouldn’t have to worry that they’re putting their health, or the health of their loved ones, at risk by doing something as routine as applying lotion or wearing makeup.

“Prohibiting the sale of personal care products that contain these forever chemicals is a critical step toward reducing unnecessary exposure,” Friedman added.

A.B. 2771 is co-sponsored by the Environmental Working Group, Breast Cancer Prevention Partners and CALPIRG.

“It’s long past time to prohibit PFAS from being added to products Californians apply to their hair and skin every day,” said Susan Little, EWG’s senior advocate for California government affairs. Two years ago, California led the nation when it banned 13 PFAS from use in personal care products.

“These chemicals are ubiquitous. Concerns are mounting throughout the world about the toxicity and environmental persistence of PFAS chemicals. To tackle PFAS pollution of our bodies and the environment, all nonessential uses of PFAS must be restricted immediately,” Little added.

PFAS are called “forever chemicals” because they do not break down in the environment and they build up in our blood and organs. They are among the most persistent toxic compounds in existence.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, fluorinated chemicals contaminate the bodies of nearly all Americans, but cosmetics face little federal oversight.

Very low doses of PFAS in drinking water have been linked to increased risk of cancer, reproductive and immune system harm and liver and thyroid disease. PFAS exposure is also linked to interference with vaccines and is associated with an elevated risk of breast cancer, increased cholesterol and other serious health concerns.

Despite their well-documented risks, PFAS chemicals are added to many consumer products, including beauty and personal care products.

Why are PFAS in cosmetics?

In 2018, EWG scientists scoured the Skin Deep® database, which provides ingredient lists and safety ratings for more than 85,000 cosmetics and personal care products, to see which contained PFAS. Researchers identified 13 types of PFAS in more than 300 products among more than 50 brands. PTFE – a type of PFAS better known as Teflon – was the most commonly found ingredient, used in more than 200 different products.

“PFAS chemicals that are linked to breast cancer, pollute our drinking water and persist in the environment forever are too big a price to pay for beauty,” said Janet Nudelman, director of Breast Cancer Prevention Partner’s Campaign for Safe Cosmetics. “Women living with breast cancer shouldn’t have to wonder or worry if their daily use of a favorite lipstick or lotion is increasing their risk of a recurrence of this devastating disease.”

Forever chemicals are used in products like dental floss, lotions, cleansers, shaving cream, lipstick, eyeliner and mascara to improve durability and texture, and to condition or smooth skin or make it appear shiny. Cosmetics with the highest levels of PFAS are often marketed as waterproof, wear-resistant or long-lasting.
Last year, University of Notre Dame researchers tested 231 cosmetics for PFAS. More than half the products tested contained PFAS, but most did not list any on their ingredient labels. The study found more than three-quarters of waterproof mascaras, nearly two-thirds of foundations and liquid lipsticks, and more than half of eye and lip products had high fluorine concentrations, indicating the likely presence of PFAS.
Putting health at risk

Absorption of PFAS through skin is likely not a major route of exposure, but applying products containing these compounds around the eyes and lips can increase the absorption risk.

Some PFAS have been linked to a higher risk of harm to the immune system, such as reduced vaccine efficacy; harm to development and the reproductive system, such as reduced birth weight and impacts on fertility; increased risk of certain cancers; and effects on metabolism, such as changes in cholesterol and weight gain.

“Products we use on our bodies every day shouldn’t contain toxic ingredients that put our health at risk,” said Jenn Engstrom, state director of CALPIRG. “Yet every morning, many Californians are covering ourselves with toxic PFAS chemicals because they’re currently permitted – and in – our cosmetics and personal care products. We applaud the California State Assembly for advancing this important legislation to make sure what we put on our bodies is toxic-free.”

Regulation of forever chemicals

The U.S. cosmetics industry is notoriously underregulated. For more than 80 years, Congress has neglected to increase the Food and Drug Administration’s authority over cosmetics, limiting the agency’s ability to ensure the safety of personal care products.

But some federal lawmakers are hoping to spur FDA action. In 2021, Rep. Debbie Dingell (D-Mich.) and Sen. Susan Collins (R-Maine) introduced the House and Senate versions of the No PFAS in Cosmetics Act. They would require the FDA to issue a proposed rule within 270 days of enactment to ban the intentional use of PFAS as an ingredient in cosmetics, with a final rule due 90 days later.

But states are not waiting for Congress or the FDA to act.

In September 2020, California enacted a landmark law banning 24 of the most harmful chemicals in personal care products, including 13 PFAS compounds. In June 2021, Maryland enacted a similar law.

In July 2021, Maine also adopted a law that will ban the unnecessary use of PFAS in all products, including cosmetics. Although the law takes a phased approach over the next few years, it will ban the sale of new products that contain intentionally added PFAS starting January 1, 2030, unless a company can prove they are essential.
In May 2022, the Colorado legislature passed a bill to ban “intentionally added” PFAS in a wide range of consumer products, including cosmetics. The bill awaits Colorado Gov. Jared Polis’s signature. That law would go into effect on January 1, 2024.

Six other states have introduced bills to ban PFAS in personal care products, and Friedman’s bill would apply this prohibition in California, which is the largest cosmetics statewide market and the sixth biggest economy in the world.

Given the serious impact of PFAS on public health and the environment, these chemicals should be banned from the beauty and personal care products for sale in California. Eliminating PFAS from personal care products will also reduce the amount of these compounds washed down drains or tossed into landfills.

California lawmakers know these chemicals pose a serious threat to public health and have banned the use of PFAS in food packaging, firefighting foam and children’s products.
In the meantime, consumers who want to limit their PFAS exposure should avoid most products marketed as waterproof, grease-resistant or long-lasting. They also should look for a
“PFAS free” label on products. People also can use EWG’s Skin Deep database and Healthy Living app to find, and avoid, products that may contain PFAS.

The Environmental Working Group is a nonprofit, non-partisan organization that empowers people to live healthier lives in a healthier environment. Through research, advocacy and unique education tools, EWG drives consumer choice and civic action.

Breast Cancer Prevention Partners is the leading national science-based, policy and advocacy organization focused on preventing breast cancer by eliminating our exposure to toxic chemicals and radiation. Learn more at www.bcpp.org

Full closure on Main Street between 5th Street and 3rd Street on May 27

Posted on May 26, 2022 by Editor Posted in Civic Affairs, Public Works, Santa Ana, Traffic Leave a comment

There will be a full closure to through traffic on Main Street between 5th Street and 3rd Street on Friday, May 27, 2022, in order to accommodate construction work in the area. The closure will be from 1 a.m. to 10 a.m. on Friday morning.

The southbound lanes on Main Street between Santa Ana Boulevard and 5th Street will also be closed with the northbound lanes open to traffic. Access to businesses will be maintained at all times. Please follow detour signage.

We recommend using alternate routes or plan for possible delays since this closure on Main Street will impact traffic flow. We apologize for any inconvenience and thank you for understanding.

Cierre total en Main Street

El viernes 27 de mayo de 2022 habrá un cierre total para el tráfico en Main Street entre 5th Street y 3rd Street, para acomodar los trabajos de construcción en el área. El cierre será de 1 am a 10 am el viernes por la mañana.

Los carriles hacia el sur en Main Street entre Santa Ana Boulevard y 5th Street también estarán cerrados y los carriles hacia el norte estarán abiertos al tráfico. El acceso a las empresas se mantendrá en todo momento. Siga la señalización de desvío.

Recomendamos usar rutas alternativas o planificar posibles demoras ya que este cierre en Main Street afectará el flujo de tráfico. Pedimos disculpas por cualquier inconveniente y gracias por su comprensión.

Đóng cửa hoàn toàn trên Phố

Sẽ đóng cửa hoàn toàn giao thông trên Phố Chính giữa Phố 5 và Phố 3 vào Thứ Sáu, ngày 27 tháng 5 năm 2022, để phục vụ cho công việc xây dựng trong khu vực. Thời gian đóng cửa từ 1 giờ đến 10 giờ sáng thứ Sáu.

Các làn đường đi về phía nam trên Đường chính giữa Đại lộ Santa Ana và Đường số 5 cũng sẽ bị đóng và các làn đường đi về phía bắc vẫn mở cửa cho xe cộ qua lại. Quyền truy cập vào doanh nghiệp sẽ được duy trì mọi lúc. Vui lòng đi theo bảng chỉ dẫn đường vòng.

Chúng tôi khuyên bạn nên sử dụng các tuyến đường thay thế hoặc lập kế hoạch cho sự chậm trễ có thể xảy ra vì việc đóng cửa này trên Phố Chính sẽ ảnh hưởng đến lưu lượng giao thông. Chúng tôi xin lỗi vì bất kỳ sự bất tiện nào và cảm ơn bạn đã thông cảm.

29th Annual Memorial Day event set for May 30 at Fairhaven Mortuary

Posted on May 26, 2022 by Editor Posted in Military, Santa Ana, Veterans Leave a comment

Santa Ana, CA — On Monday, May 30 from 10:30-12pm Fairhaven Memorial Park & Mortuary
will host its 29th Annual Memorial Day Remembrance Ceremony in front of the Historic
Mausoleum in Fairhaven Memorial Park.

This event typically draws over 3,000 people to Fairhaven Memorial Park. We gather to
remember and celebrate the United States Military men and women who gave their lives in
service to our country.

“Honoring Our Heroes” will feature military speaker, United States Army Chief Warrant Officer
Tom Murphy along with the Invocation and Benediction by Retired Army Commander, Chaplain
George Fessler. The Blue Eagles Honor Guard, a total force honor guard comprised of
personnel from Edwards AFB and March AFB will be presenting the colors and performing a
“21 Gun” riffle salute.

Congressman Lou Correa will be leading the Pledge of Allegiance; Orange County District
Attorney Todd Spitzer and Santa Ana Mayor Vicente Sarmiento will be presenting
proclamations to recognize Retiring Master of Ceremonies, Reverend Lou Carlson. Senator
Tom Umberg will be speaking; there will be an honorary wreath laying by the Orange Elks
Lodge #1475 and a Moment of Silence for our fallen soldiers.

The National Anthem (complete with a streamer release) will be performed by Diana Chu, who
is this year’s “Star-Spangled Contest Winner” a 38 year old Mission Viejo resident who was
chosen from multitude of video submissions. There will be a fly-over by vintage WW2 T-6
Texans, a parade of Military Flags set to the sounds of an Armed Forces Salute played by the
Orange County Concert Band, patriotic-inspired musical performances by The Southern
California Children’s Chorus and a white dove release.

The Park will display “America’s Wars” a series of Life Size Photo Essays, Antique Cars,
themed props provided by RWB and lunch will be served to all of our guests

No street sweeping in Santa Ana on Memorial day, May 30

Posted on May 26, 2022 by Editor Posted in Civic Affairs, Santa Ana, Street Sweeping, Waste Leave a comment

Santa Ana City Hall will be closed on Monday, May 30, 2022, in observance of Memorial Day.

There will be no street sweeping. Trash pickup will be delayed one day. Regular City Hall hours will resume on Tuesday, May 31, 2022.

For more details about street sweeping & holidays visit https://www.santa-ana.org/street-sweeping/.

Cierre del Ayuntamiento el 30 de mayo

El Ayuntamiento de Santa Ana estará cerrado el lunes 30 de mayo de 2022, en observancia del Día de los Caídos.

No habrá barrido de calles. La recolección de basura se retrasará un día. El horario regular del Ayuntamiento continuará el martes 31 de mayo de 2022.

Para más información sobre el barrido de calles y días festivos, visite https://www.santa-ana.org/street-sweeping/.

Lễ Memorial, Không Quét Đường 30/5

Tòa Thị Chính Thành Phố Santa Ana sẽ đóng cửa vào Thứ Hai, Ngày 30 Tháng Năm, 2022 do Lễ Tưởng Niệm Chiến Sĩ Trận Vong.

Sẽ không có quét đường. Việc thu gom rác sẽ bị hoãn một ngày. Tòa Thị Chính sẽ mở cửa làm việc bình thường vào Thứ Ba, Ngày 31 Tháng Năm, 2022.

Để có thêm thông tin về việc quét đường & nghỉ lễ, hãy truy cập https://www.santa-ana.org/street-sweeping/.

The updated Santa Ana General Plan goes into effect today

Posted on May 26, 2022 by Editor Posted in Civic Affairs, Santa Ana Leave a comment

The updated General Plan of the City of Santa Ana will go into effect on Thursday, May 26, 2022, the first time it has been comprehensively updated in 40 years. The Santa Ana City Council approved the General Plan update on April 19, 2022.

The Santa Ana General Plan provides long-term policy direction to guide the physical development, quality of life, economic health, and sustainability of the city through 2045. Informed by a comprehensive public engagement process, the General Plan establishes a shared vision of the community’s aspirations as the world-class capital of Orange County that celebrates diversity, neighborhoods, and cultural heritage. The Santa Ana General Plan is meant to help every decision maker, stakeholder, business, and resident take the steps necessary to realize this vision.

The City Council and Planning Commission use the General Plan when considering land use and planning-related decisions, and City staff use the General Plan in administering land use and development activities. Residents can reference the General Plan to understand the City’s approach to development.

Read the updated General Plan at https://www.santa-ana.org/general-plan-documents/.

El Plan General Actualizado entra en vigor el 26 de mayo

El Plan General Actualizado de la Ciudad de Santa Ana entrará en vigor el jueves 26 de mayo de 2022, la primera vez que se actualiza exhaustivamente en 40 años. El Ayuntamiento de Santa Ana aprobó la actualización del Plan General el 19 de abril de 2022.

El Plan General de Santa Ana provee una dirección de póliza a largo plazo para guiar el desarrollo físico, la calidad de vida, la salud económica y la sustentabilidad de la ciudad hasta 2045. Informado por un proceso integral de participación pública, el Plan General establece una visión compartida de las aspiraciones de la comunidad como la capital de clase mundial del Condado de Orange que celebra la diversidad, los vecindarios y el patrimonio cultural. El Plan General de Santa Ana está destinado a ayudar a cada tomador de decisiones, empresas y residentes a dar los pasos necesarios para hacer realidad esta visión.

El Concejo Municipal y la Comisión de Planificación usan el Plan General cuando consideran el uso de terrenos y las decisiones relacionadas con la planificación, y empleados de la Ciudad usan el Plan General para administrar el uso de terrenos y las actividades de desarrollo. Los residentes pueden leer el Plan General para comprender el enfoque de desarrollo de la Ciudad.

Lea el Plan General actualizado en https://www.santa-ana.org/general-plan-documents/.

Kế Hoạch Tổng Thể Có Hiệu Lực

Kế Hoạch Tổng Thể được cập nhật của Thành Phố Santa Ana sẽ có hiệu lực từ Thứ Năm, Ngày 26 Tháng Năm, 2022, đây là lần đầu tiên bản kế hoạch được cập nhật toàn diện trong 40 năm. Hội Đồng Thành Phố Santa Ana đã chấp thuận việc cập nhật Kế Hoạch Tổng Thể vào Ngày 19 Tháng Tư, 2022.

Kế Hoạch Tổng Thể Santa Ana đưa ra phương hướng cho chính sách dài hạn để hướng dẫn việc phát triển trên thực tế, chất lượng cuộc sống, kinh tế lành mạnh, và sự bền vững của thành phố đến năm 2045. Được cung cấp thông tin bởi quy trình kết nối với công chúng toàn diện, Kế Hoạch Tổng Thể thiết lập sự chia sẻ tầm nhìn theo nguyện vọng của cộng đồng là trở thành thủ phủ tầm cỡ thế giới của Quận Orange và đề cao sự đa dạng, các khu dân cư, và di sản văn hóa. Kế Hoạch Tổng Thể của Santa Ana có mục đích hỗ trợ cho mỗi người đưa ra quyết định, các bên có liên quan, doanh nghiệp, và cư dân trong việc thực hiện các bước cần thiết để nhận ra tầm nhìn này.

Hội Đồng Thành Phố và Ủy Ban Kế Hoạch sử dụng Kế Hoạch Tổng Thể khi xem xét việc sử dụng đất và các quyết định liên quan đến việc lập kế hoạch, và nhân viên của Thành Phố sử dụng Kế Hoạch Tổng Thể khi quản lý việc sử dụng đất và các hoạt động phát triển. Cư dân có thể tham khảo Kế Hoạch Tổng Thể để hiểu về cách tiếp cận của Thành Phố trong việc phát triển.

Hãy xem Kế Hoạch Tổng Thể được cập nhật tại https://www.santa-ana.org/general-plan-documents/.

The SAPD will conduct a DUI / Driver’s License checkpoint tonight

Posted on May 26, 2022 by Editor Posted in Alcohol, Crime, Drugs, Santa Ana, SAPD Leave a comment

The Santa Ana Police Department will be conducting a DUI / Driver’s License checkpoint on Thursday, May 26th, 2022. It will begin at 7:00 PM and is scheduled to conclude at 2:00 AM.

The primary purpose of a DUI Checkpoint is to deter impaired driving, not to increase arrests. All too often, members of our community are senselessly injured or killed on local roadways by impaired drivers. This DUI / Driver’s License checkpoint is an effort to reduce those tragedies, as well as ensuring drivers have a valid driver’s license. The DMV reports that unlicensed drivers are 4.9 times more likely to cause a fatal crash than a licensed driver is.

The checkpoint will be staffed by officers trained in the detection of alcohol and drug impairment to provide on-the-spot assessments of drivers suspected of alcohol or drug impairment. All checkpoints are conducted in accordance with the guidelines for DUI checkpoint operations outlined in the California Supreme Court decision, Ingersoll v. Palmer.

All vehicles may be checked and drivers who are under the influence of alcohol and / or drugs will be arrested. Our objective is to send a clear message to those who are considering driving a motor vehicle after consuming alcohol and / or drugs – Drunk Driving, Over the Limit, Under Arrest. The public is encouraged to help keep roadways safe by calling 911 if they see a suspected impaired driver. Funding for this operation is provided by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety, through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

Two men attacked an Orange liquor store employee, stole booze and fled in a Mercedes-Benz

Posted on May 26, 2022 by Editor Posted in Alcohol, Crime, Orange Leave a comment

On 05/22/22, at approximately 7:45 p.m., two suspects entered a liquor store in the 400 block of west Lincoln Ave. Once inside, the two suspects picked out numerous bottles of alcohol and started to leave the store without paying.

An employee attempted to stop the suspects as they were exiting the store. The suspects assaulted the employee, threw him to the ground, and fled in a silver Mercedes-Benz.

If you can identify the suspects, please contact Detective Ray at 714-744-7521.

Orange County releases the FY 2022-23 recommended budget

Posted on May 26, 2022 by Editor Posted in Orange County, Santa Ana Leave a comment

Santa Ana, Calif. (May 25, 2022) – Today the County of Orange released its Fiscal Year (FY) 2022-23 Recommended Budget, making it available for review by the Board of Supervisors and the public at: https://cfo.ocgov.com/budget.

The total County base budget is $8.8 billion, of which $4.8 billion is the General Fund budget with $975M in discretionary funding. The Recommended Budget is consistent with the County’s long-term strategic priorities identified through the County’s five-year Strategic Financial Plan process.

A Citizens’ Guide to the FY 2022-23 Budget was developed, and is also available online, to provide members of the public with an overview of the FY 2022-23 Budget including General Fund revenue sources and uses, timeline, department requests, and key initiatives the County is prioritizing and funding including OC CARES strategic priorities focusing on serving individuals in the County’s various systems of care.

The County’s OC CARES initiative links the various systems of care in the County to provide full care coordination and services for individuals to address immediate and underlying issues with the goal of attaining self-sufficiency. Significant achievements have been made in implementing the OC CARES 2025 Vision, including various initiatives in the FY 2022-23 Recommended Budget. Additional information on the OC CARES 2025 Vision can be found at: https://ceo.ocgov.com/government-community-relations/orange-county-criminal-justice-coordinating-council.

Over the last two fiscal years, the County leveraged the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act funding in its public health response and to support small businesses, restaurants, hospitals, cities, community clinics, skilled nursing facilities, childcare facilities and food banks. The County is now leveraging American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding for the continued response to COVID-19 and programs and projects that serve the community and facilitate the County’s recovery to pre-pandemic conditions. The County took into consideration the feedback provided by the public during the public comment period (February 1 through March 11, 2022) in its recommended use of the ARPA funds. The County remains committed to moving forward on many initiatives benefiting the community throughout all stages of the COVID-19 pandemic. The County received the first tranche of $308.4 million in ARPA funding in FY 2020-21 and anticipates the second tranche of the same amount before the end of the current fiscal year. Additional ARPA information can be found at: https://cfo.ocgov.com/resources/arpacares-act-reports.

The County Executive Office looks forward to presenting the FY 2022-23 Recommended Budget to the Board of Supervisors during the Public Budget Hearings scheduled for June 14, 2022.

The Board of Supervisors is scheduled to adopt the FY 2022-23 Annual Budget at their June 28, 2022 meeting.

The County of Orange will offer a Public Budget Workshop on Wednesday, June 1, 2022 from 3:00 to 4:00 p.m. in the Board of Supervisors Hearing Room. Staff will provide a high-level overview of the County’s FY 2022-23 Recommended Budget for those in attendance and online. The workshop will be livestreamed via the County’s Facebook and YouTube channels along with Network Television Time (NTT) broadcasting.

The FY 2022- 23 Recommended Budget, Budget Augmentation Requests, Transmittal Letter, Key Budget Message, Department Contact List and Citizens’ Guide can be found online at https://cfo.ocgov.com/budget.

The County also invites members of the public to explore additional budgetary and financial information online through the OpenOC data tool, the Strategic Financial Plan and budget reports. These helpful resources can be found at the links above and: http://ocgov.com/about/openoc/.

O.C. Primary Election vote centers will begin to open up on May 28

Posted on May 26, 2022 by Editor Posted in 2022 Elections, Elections, OC Voter Registrar, Orange County, Politics, Santa Ana Leave a comment

SANTA ANA, CA – May 26, 2022 – Starting this Saturday, May 28, Orange County voters will have expanded options for casting a ballot in the June 7 Statewide Direct Primary Election when the Registrar of Voters opens 43 Vote Centers throughout the county.

Voters may use a Vote Center to request a replacement ballot, vote in-person, drop off their voted mail ballot, update their registration, or take care of other voting needs. These same services have been available for this election at the Registrar of Voters’ Santa Ana office since May 9.

On June 4, an additional 138 Vote Centers will open across the county with all 181 Vote Centers remaining open through Tuesday June 7, 2022.

Vote Center Hours:

• May 28 – June 3, 2022 (8 am – 5 pm) select Vote Centers open
• June 4 – June 6, 2022 (8 am – 8 pm) additional Vote Centers open
• June 7, 2022 (7 am – 8 pm)

Vote Centers in Santa Ana include:

Delhi Center, Opens May 28, 505 E Central Ave, Btwn Halladay St & Orange Ave
Jerome Center*, Opens May 28, 726 S Center St, Off Monte Vista Ave
Orange County Registrar of Voters, Opens May 28,1300 S Grand Ave Bldg C, Corner of Mcfadden Ave
Albert D. Salgado Community Center, Opens June 4, 706 N Newhope St, Btwn Hazard Ave & 5th St
Church of the Foothills, Opens June 4, 19211 Dodge Ave, Corner of Newport Ave.
Digital Media Center, Opens June 4, 1300 S Bristol St, Btwn Wilshire Ave & Edinger Ave
El Salvador Community Center, Opens June 4, 1825 W Civic Center Dr, Btwn Fairview St & Raitt St.
Latino Health Access, Opens June 4, 450 W 4th St, Btwn Ross St & Broadway
Orange County First Assembly of God*, Opens June 4, 1440 E Santa Clara Ave, Btwn Grand Ave & Tustin Ave.
Orange County Musicians Union, Opens June 4, 2050 S Main St, Btwn St Andrew Pl & St Gertrude Pl
Roosevelt-Walker Community Center, Opens June 4, 816 E Chestnut Ave, Corner of Standard Ave
Sandalwood Moblie Home Park, Opens June 4, 507 S Euclid St, Btwn 1st St & Mcfadden Ave
Santa Ana College – Gym, Opens June 4, 1530 W 17th St, Enter off 17th St (Park in Lot 1)
Second Baptist Church, Opens June 4, 4300 Westminster Ave, Btwn Harbor Blvd & Newhope St.

* Drive-thru ballot drop off option

All Vote Center sites meet usable accessibility requirements unless otherwise noted.

Voters can find the Vote Centers in their neighborhood by visiting Voting Locations | OC Vote. The Registrar of Voters’ interactive mapping tool also shows the locations of the 120 ballot drop boxes in the county.

O.C. man arrested for cyber stalking a pro gamer and her family

Posted on May 26, 2022 by Editor Posted in Crime, FBI, Orange County Leave a comment

Evan Baltierra is a former L.A. Airport Police Officer

SANTA ANA, California – An Orange County man is expected to appear in federal court today after his arrest on a federal criminal complaint alleging that he stalked a professional online gamer during a multi-year harassment campaign.

Evan Baltierra, 29, of Trabuco Canyon, was arrested by FBI agents on Monday afternoon, and he is expected to make his initial appearance this afternoon in United States District Court in Santa Ana. Baltierra is a former L.A. Airport Police Officer.

According to an affidavit filed with the complaint, since July 2020, Baltierra has orchestrated a campaign of harassment targeting the victim, her boyfriend, her friends and her boyfriend’s family. The victim, a resident of Canada, is a prominent professional gamer in the community of “World of Warcraft,” a long-running and popular multiplayer online role-playing game.

In November 2019, the victim traveled to Anaheim to attend “Blizzcon,” an annual gaming convention that focuses on several video game franchises, including “World of Warcraft.” The victim met Baltierra in person at a meet-and-greet with her fans at the Anaheim Convention Center.

Following the convention, Baltierra allegedly asked the victim to be his “valentine.” In response, she politely told him she had a boyfriend. Baltierra then allegedly expressed a desire to visit the victim in Canada, an offer she declined.

After learning from an online friend in June 2020 that Baltierra was trying to find out where she lived because he wanted to visit her, the victim decided to remove Baltierra as moderator of her stream channel and block him from her social media.

Baltierra allegedly continued to contact the victim via direct message on various platforms, including Twitter, Instagram and Reddit, and also via email. He allegedly contacted the victim’s boyfriend and her colleague via the same online platforms. Many of these messages contained threats of violence toward the victim.

Baltierra also allegedly created fictitious online profiles that displayed photographs of the victim, including pornographic photographs where it appears that Baltierra photoshopped the victim’s face onto the photograph. He then sent the photoshopped pictures to the victim’s friends and family, and regularly posted the photographed pictures on various internet chat rooms, the affidavit alleges.

Despite obtaining a temporary restraining order against Baltierra in Orange County Superior Court in February 2021 and Baltierra signing an agreement in which he promised to end the harassment campaign, Baltierra allegedly continued to stalk the victim.

In March 2022, law enforcement executed a search warrant at Baltierra’s residence and seized several items, including a thumb drive that contained many photoshopped nude images with the victim’s face on them, and evidence on Baltierra’s iPhone of email accounts with which he used to send the victim harassing messages, the affidavit states.

A criminal complaint contains allegations that a defendant has committed a crime. Every defendant is presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt.

Baltierra is charged with one count of stalking. If convicted, Baltierra would face a statutory maximum sentence of five years in federal prison.

The FBI is investigating this matter.

Assistant United States Attorney Jake D. Nare of the Santa Ana Branch Office is prosecuting this case.