SAUSD to host a Latino Achievement Gap Summit today
The Santa Ana Unified School District is hosting a "Closing the Latino Achievement Gap, Orange County 2011 Summit," on September 30, at Santa Ana College. Click here to see the event flier. Some…
Alvarez and Sarmiento lost money while serving on municipal boards
The Liberal OC blog's Chris Prevatt feels that it is an FPPC violation for Council Members to vote to appoint themselves to municipal commissions and boards that pay a stipend.…
DJDC to try to break the world record for longest DJ set, at the Yost
Starting Sunday, October 2nd, 2011 through October 8th, 2011 DJDC will attempt to play the world’s longest DJ set to date! He is prepared to spin for 150 hours straight…
Free mammogram sign-up at Northgate Market Santa Ana on 9/30
FOR YOU, FOR THEM. GET A MAMMOGRAM. Free mammogram sign-ups at Northgate Market to kick off Breast Cancer Awareness Month WHAT: Eligible women have the opportunity to sign up for free…
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Is FPPC complaint selectively targeting Latino officials?
[caption id="attachment_20686" align="aligncenter" width="180" caption="Glenn Stroud - Complainer in Chief"][/caption] When Santa Ana resident Glenn Stroud, at the urging of Liberal OC blogger Chris Prevatt, filed a complaint with the Fair…
Could alleged tampering with witnesses be Bustamante’s downfall?
The Voice of OC reported on Sep. 16, that Santa Ana Councilman and County of Orange Public Works Administrator Carlos Bustamante, "who first began working at the county in 2000,…
Santa Ana’s best kept secret – Niki’s Indian Food
I stopped eating meat about three weeks ago. I cook dinner most nights for my family - and now I also cook a vegetarian dish for myself as well. My…
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Could Tran defeat Supervisor Nguyen in 2012, if the County goes bankrupt?
The honeymoon might be over between Van Tran and Janet Nguyen If the County of Orange declares bankruptcy - again (due in part to Assemblyman Jose Solorio's vote to take…
Isn’t it time for Santa Ana to outsource the Neighborhood Associations?
2010 – 2011 Comlink Board Unless you’ve been in a coma or under a rock somewhere you are well aware of the fiscal crisis facing our community. Municipalities are being…
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Will the Chivas USA soccer team move to Santa Ana’s Willowick Golf Course?
The City of Santa Ana has entered into negotiations with the Chivas USA soccer team, with a goal of relocating them to the Willowick Golf Course - with perhaps a temporary…
OC Wine Week begins today, Sep. 25, includes three Santa Ana restaurants
OC Wine Week starts today, September 25. This two week event will take place at OC’s top restaurants and offer food, wine and beer aficionados fantastic dining options and really…
Free identity theft seminar on 9/28, in Santa Ana
Orange County’s Credit Union has once again teamed up with Consumer Credit Counseling Services of Orange County to bring awareness to identity theft month in October. They will be kicking…
Santa Ana Chamber of Commerce AT&T Golf Tournament is on 9/26
The Santa Ana Chamber of Commerce presents their annual AT&T Golf Tournament on Monday, September 26 at the Santa Ana Country Club, which is located at 20382 Newport Boulevard, in Santa Ana. Proceeds from this event will benefit…
Connect to Council’s next meeting is on 9/28, in Santa Ana’s Ward 6
Connect to Council is holding what they call a "Resource Event" on Wed., Sep. 28, at 6 pm., for the neighborhoods in Ward 6, which include: Riverview West Windsor Village…
Buy books for as low as 25 cents this Saturday at the main Santa Ana library
The Santa Ana Public Library "Children's Book Sale" continues this Saturday, September 24, 10 am - 3 pm. Refer to the attached FLYER for additional information. The Santa Ana Public Library, Main…