Updated: Martinez now facing two opponents in Ward 2 this November
Santa Ana Councilwoman Michele Martinez has drawn another competitor for her Council seat, in Ward 2. A fellow named Gilad Salmon has pulled papers to run for her seat. You…
Mayor Pulido pulls papers to run for office again this November
Miguel Pulido, mayor of Santa Ana for the past 20 years, this week moved a step closer to ending speculation about his political future when he picked up the paperwork…
Mike Gonzalez announces his campaign for Ward 6 on the Santa Ana City Council
Miguel "Mike" Gonzalez has announced his campaign for Ward 6 on the Santa Ana City Council. That seat is currently held by Santa Ana Mayor Pro Tem Sal Tinajero, who…
The OC Fair 2014 welcomes celebrity chefs Carla Hall, Roy Choi and Kelsey Nixon
The OC Fair 2014 Welcomes Celebrity Chefs Carla Hall, Roy Choi and Kelsey Nixon Demonstrations & autograph signings are free with OC Fair admission Costa Mesa, Calif. (July 16, 2014) – The 2014…
Gov. Brown appoints two Santa Ana lawyers to the O.C. Superior Court
Governor Jerry Brown 7-16-2014 GOVERNOR BROWN APPOINTS TWO TO ORANGE COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT SACRAMENTO – Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. today announced the appointment of Thomas A. Delaney and Nancy…
Fundraiser for Ward 2 candidate Mirna Velasquez set for July 17
Mirna Velasquez, a candidate for Ward 2 on the Santa Ana City Council, is having a fundraiser on Thursday, July 17, 2014, at 7 pm, at Super Antojitos Mexican Grill,…
Three Anaheim men charged facing gang-related felony charges
Orange County District Attorney Media Advisory For Immediate Release: July 15, 2014 MEDIA ADVISORY: Case # 14NF2935 WHO: Jose Luis Segura, 20, Bryan Alexander Segura, 18, Eriberto Lua, 21, all from Anaheim WHAT:…
Newport Beach man charged with firing a gun at a police officer
Orange County District Attorney Media Advisory For Immediate Release: July 15, 2014 Media Advisory: Case # 14HF1963 WHO: Scott Jay Abraham, 43, Newport Beach WHAT: Was charged today with two felony counts…
Man charged with negotiating bail bonds without a bail bonds license
Orange County District Attorney Press Release For Immediate Release: July 16, 2014 Case # 14CF2042 MAN TO BE ARRAIGNED FOR NEGOTIATING BAIL BONDS WITHOUT HAVING BAIL BONDS LICENSE SANTA ANA – A…
OC Supervisors approve plan to build a year-round homeless shelter in Santa Ana
The Orange County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a plan Tuesday to spend $3.6 million for a Santa Ana warehouse that will be converted into a year-round shelter, according to…
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The Santa Ana City Council runs for cover as they reject their own raise proposal
The Santa Ana City Council unanimously rejected their own ballot measure proposal, which was Agenda Item # 65A, to give themselves what amounted to a 700% pay raise. We have…
Morale at the understaffed Santa Ana Police Department at an all time low
[caption id="attachment_45838" align="aligncenter" width="229"] SAPD Police Chief Carlos Rojas[/caption] There has been a drop in police officers on the streets in Santa Ana since the last city budget was adopted. Reports from…
Simon Kidgits Club bounce house event set for 7/19 at the Westminster Mall
BOUNCE INTO FUN AT WITH THE KIDGITS CLUB AT WESTMINSTER MALL Event to feature bounce house, crafts and giveaways WESTMINSTER, Calif., July 14, 2014 – Get ready to jump up…
Entertainment schedule for the 2014 OC Fair’s first full week, from July 16-20
2014 OC Fair First Full Week Features Performances by Karmin, Monster X Tour and Bad Religion Plus Free Activities and Family Fun July 16-20 Plus the OC Fair will salute…
Upgrades headed to Orange County’s busiest bus stops
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 14, 2014 FOR MORE INFORMATION: Joel Zlotnik (714) 560-5713; Eric Carpenter (714) 560-5697 Upgrades Headed to Busiest Bus Stops in Orange County OCTA Board approves funding to improve…