Free Santa Ana Business Emergency Response class on Dec. 10
The Santa Ana Police Foundation is offering a FREE Business Emergency Response Team (BERT) class this Thursday, Dec. 10, starting at 7:10 a.m., to 8:45 a.m. at Temple Beth Sholom, which…
Independent Santa Ana Latina running against Congresswoman Loretta Sanchez
The GOP is so unpopular in Santa Ana that a Latina candidate who is challenging Congresswoman Loretta Sanchez is running as an independent, although her views appear to be somewhat…
Retired Santa Ana city workers often make over six figures a year!
Who knew that working for the City of Santa Ana could make you a rich man? The O.C. Register investigated what many of our local cities are paying to their…
Santa Ana’s dog barking ordinance needs to be revised
Sometimes the squirrels fight back! My dog really hates squirrels! And this year we have had a lot of them in our neighborhood. Today we received a letter from anonymous…
Christmas tree returns to the Orange County Courthouse!
"Orange County Superior Court officials decided to put a Christmas tree back in the courthouse lobby today after receiving dozens of complaints from court staff," according to the O.C. Register.…
County cold weather homeless shelters open
Press Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: CONTACT: Karen Roper (714) 480-2805, cell (714) 423-8315 COUNTY COLD WEATHER HOMELESS SHELTERS OPEN November 25, 2009 (Santa Ana, CA) - The County of Orange…
The Christmas tree at the Courthouse is no more…
Bah humbug! The Christmas tree in the Orange County Courthouse is no more, according to the La Figa blog. Here are a few excerpts from their post: For twenty years…
Did Al Amezcua hire Antonio Villaraigosa’s political consultant?
Has Santa Ana Mayoral candidate Alfred Amezcua landed Antonio Villaraigosa's campaign consultant? A source has reported to us tonight that Santa Ana Mayoral candidate Alfredo Amezcua has hired Parke Skelton…
Former College Trustee Al Amezcua to run for Mayor of Santa Ana
Longtime community and civic leader Alfredo Amezcua has decided to run for Mayor of Santa Ana. Below is an invitation to his upcoming campaign fundraiser. Dear Colleagues and Friends… By…
Santa Ana Veterans Day Memorial & Flag Retirement Ceremony
UPDATE: For 2010 Veterans Day events click here. Veterans Day Memorial & Flag Retirement Ceremony Boys Scouts of America, Troop 28 of Santa Ana, would like to welcome you to…
Labor unions to protest layoffs at tonight’s Santa Ana City Council meeting
November 2, 2009 Contact: Jeff Rogers 323-627-0256 Layoffs in Santa Ana's City Workforce Threaten Public Safety While Hurting Spanish-Speakers and Economic Recovery City Workers rally at City Hall with supporters…
Senator Lou Correa to host a Domestic Violence Town Hall Meeting on Monday
State Senator Lou Correa is joining with Westminster Mayor Margie Rice and Westminster Police Chief Andy Hall to present a Domestic Violence Town Hall Meeting on Monday, October 26, from…
New Santa Ana Public Works Director an Oakland import
The new Santa Ana Public Works Director, Raul Godinez II, served in a similar capacity in the City of Oakland for five years. Godinez replaced Jim Ross, who was the…
City of Santa Ana votes to organize and produce 2010 Fiestas Patrias
State Senator Lou Correa and friends walk in the Fiestas Parade "The City Council voted last week to organize and produce official Fiestas Patrias gatherings in town next year, including…
Mayor Pro Tem Claudia Alvarez led the charge against the MWD pension spike
Santa Ana Mayor Pro Tem Claudia Alvarez I finally got an update about last night's Santa Ana City Council meeting, specifically about the 85a item that Mayor Pro Tem Claudia…