The City of Irvine charges less for dog licenses than the City of Santa Ana does
Did you know that the wealthy City of Irvine charges less for a dog license than the City of Santa Ana? Santa Ana charges $24 for a dog license. Irvine charges…
Dog parks in Irvine and Costa Mesa are a huge success!
I visited Costa Mesa's Bark Park on Saturday, this weekend, and also visited the Irvine Central Bark Park. My goal was to find out how these facilities work, and whether…
2010 U.S. Census jobs now available
Hundreds of thousands are needed for temporary 2010 Census Jobs The U.S. Census Bureau is recruiting temporary, part-time census takers for the 2010 Census. These short-term jobs offer good pay,…
City of Santa Ana agrees to clean up graffiti at Santiago Park
I recieved an email response today from Gerardo Mouet, the Director of Parks and Recreation in Santa Ana, regarding my complaint about the explosion of graffiti at Santiago Park. Here…
Is it time for a dog park in the City of Santa Ana?
Wouldn't the Santa Ana Lawn Bowling Center make a nice Dog Park? Did you know that the City of Santa Ana has no dog parks? I called today and spoke…
Can a non-Latino become the next Mayor of Santa Ana?
Could Jim Walker become Santa Ana's next Mayor? When Santa Ana community activist Jim Walker ran against Santa Ana Councilman Vince Sarmiento, in 2008, he did so with very little…
SAPD working hard to stop lewd conduct at Santa Ana’s Santiago Park
Nine of these guys were arrested by the SAPD this week at Santiago Park I met today with Santa Ana Chief of Police Paul Walters and two of his police…
City of Santa Ana plans a high-rise district near the train station
There are big changes planned for the City of Santa Ana. City officials recently debuted their plans for the "Transit Zone" which was formerly called the Renaissance Plan area. "The…
2010 U.S. Census bus tour coming to Anaheim’s Little Arabia on Feb. 4
The 2010 Census Bus Tour is coming to Anaheim's "Little Arabia" this week, on Thursday, Feb. 4, at 6 p.m., at the Victory Restaurant and Bakery, located at 630 S.…
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The County of Orange appears to be negotiating to move into One Broadway Plaza
One Broadway Plaza has surfaced on today's County agenda under a supplemental portion. It appears the County of Orange is negotiating (or considering such) with developer Mike Harrah regarding One…
Comm Link meeting on Thursday regarding Santa Ana code enforcement
Santa Ana's Communication Linkage Forum strives to promote positive leadership, community participation, unity and pride in all neighborhoods by improving the quality of life in Santa Ana "block-by-block". The…
City of Santa Ana offers free business seminar on Jan. 28
Press Release, For Immediate Release Santa Ana Offers Action Plan to Help Businesses Cope With Economy, Changing Markets SANTA ANA, Calif., Jan. 19, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The City of…
Why do so many solitary men lurk at Santa Ana’s Santiago Park?
In a city with a terrible lack of park space, Santiago Park is a veritable oasis. The park is located in north Santa Ana, within easy walking distance of the…
Santa Ana Business Bank sold to a bank holding company in Los Angeles
The Directors of the Santa Ana Business Bank will now have more time on their hands for other activities The Santa Ana Business Bank celebrated their grand opening on Nov.…
Councilwoman Michele Martinez seeking support for 3rd Nutrition and Fitness Fair
Santa Ana Councilwoman Michele Martinez is working on her 3rd Nutrition and Fitness Fair. You can see the flier for the 2nd Fair, which took place in 2008, in the…