Updated: Saying goodbye to Andrea Hernandez
UPDATE: Andrea's mother, Claudia, is trying to get a VISA so she can come from Mexico to participate in her daughter's funeral service. Getting a VISA is no easy task…
Outsourcing to the Friends of the Santa Ana Zoo may be a bad idea after all
A membership renewal drive for the Friends of the Santa Ana Zoo had revenues of $15,279, of which the organization got $2,433, or less than 16 percent," according to the O.C. Register. The Friends of…
Will Fisher Park residents keep blocking the Santiago Creek bike trail?
The Santiago Creek bike trail ends in the Fisher Park Neighborhood A possible creekside bike trail proposed by some residents in north Santa Ana is generating controversy in an adjacent…
Back to Natives Restoration celebrates grand opening of greenhouse at Santiago Park
***FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE*** Contact:Reginald Durant, Director of Restoration, Back to Natives Restoration, (949) 335-8655 Back to Natives Restoration Celebrates Grand Opening of Greenhouse at Nursery at Santiago Park City of…
Circle Painting comes around to the Great Park
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: OCTOBER 11, 2011 CONTACT: JENN STARNES, 949-724-6574 Circle Painting Comes Around to the Great Park Community art project will connect all ages in a fun and artistic way. IRVINE…
The world’s largest photograph debuts at the Great Park on Nov. 5
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: OCTOBER 27, 2011 CONTACT: JENN STARNES, 949-724-6574 The Great Picture: The World’s Largest Photograph & The Legacy Project Opens November 5 The Legacy Project members in front of the Great…
So. Cal. Edison to build a Showcase Zero Net Energy home at the Great Park
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: OCTOBER 20, 2011 CONTACT: JENN STARNES, 949-724-6574 Southern California Edison Selects Great ParkTo Showcase Zero Net Energy Home Building will demonstrate the latest in energy-efficiency IRVINE –…
When will Santa Ana act to keep sex offenders out of our local parks?
Men lurking at dusk at Santa Ana's Santiago Park UPDATE: The City of Mission Viejo is also considering a new ordinance banning registered sex offenders from their parks, at their…
Free day today at the Santa Ana Zoo, for Santa Ana residents
Santa Ana residents can get into the Santa Ana Zoo, for free today, Sunday, Oct. 16, with proof of I.D. or a utility bill. Santa Ana Zoo is located at Prentice…
Free ghostly encounters Friday night campfire at Santiago Park on Oct. 21
At Santiago Nature Reserve Center Presents: Friday Night Fire Series “Ghostly Encounters,” on Friday, October 21, from 7:30 pm-9:30 pm. Join us at Santiago Park Nature Reserve for a Halloween play performed by Teen…
Free food demonstration by Chef Jenny Ross at the Great Park on 10/15
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: OCTOBER 10, 2011 CONTACT: JENN STARNES, 949-724-6574 What’s Cooking at the Great Park? Free workshops show you how to grow your own produce and create fresh, healthy meals. IRVINE…
Chairman of First American Financial Corp. to speak at the Heritage Museum
Parker Kennedy Presentation on Sunday, October 9, 2011, 4:00-5:30 pm at the Heritage Museum of Orange County. Parker S. Kennedy, Executive Chairman of First American Financial Corporation, will speak at Heritage…
Wicked Bugs author to speak and sign books on Sunday at the Heritage Museum
Amy Stewart Presentation & Book Signing on Sunday, October 8, 2011 – 12:00 pm, at the Heritage Museum of Orange County. Join author Amy Stewart for a darkly comical look at…
O.C. Acorn Day at O’Neill Regional Park on Sunday, Oct. 9
OC Parks Newsroom, by Kristi Bergstrom, Staff Assistant Acorn Day at O’Neill Regional Park - The free event will take place Sunday, October 9 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Acorn Day…
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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…