Santa Ana Political Chismes
Back in the day I used to publish a regular column over at the Orange Juice blog called "Santa Ana Political Chismes." It was hugely popular so we are bringing…
Council members Martinez and Benavides to host a city manager forum on 7/28
Santa Ana Council Members Michele Martinez and David Benavides are going to host a community forum on Thursday, July 28, from 6 pm to 8 pm, at the Southwest Senior…
Branford Marsalis playing at the Great park Flights and Sounds Summer Festival
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: JULY 27, 2011 CONTACT: JENN STARNES, 949-724-6574 Branford Marsalis, Lucinda Williams and Preservation Hall Jazz Band Headline 2011 Flights & Sounds Summer Festival IRVINE –Grammy Award winning…
Has the City of Santa Ana suspended its city manager search?
Several sources in and around Santa Ana's City Hall are reporting that the City of Santa Ana has suspended their search for a new city manager. I am told that…
O.C. District Attorney to oppose parole of man who murdered a mother
Picture courtesy of the U.S. Marshals TONY RACKAUCKAS, District Attorney ORANGE COUNTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Date: July 27, 2011 Susan Kang Schroeder, Office: 714-347-8408, Cell: 714-292-2718…
O.C. Parks wins national awards
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 27, 2011 MEDIA CONTACT: OC Parks PIO Marisa O’Neil (714) 973-6870, marisa.oneil@ocparks.com OC PARKS WINS NATIONAL AWARDS County parks association also recognizes Irvine Company Chairman Donald…
O.C. Supervisors appoint Frank Ospino to be Interim Public Defender
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 27, 2011 Contact: Howard Sutter, 714.834.6203 office, Howard.Sutter@ocgov.com Orange County Board of Supervisors Appoints Interim Public Defender (Santa Ana, CA) — The Orange County Board of…
Three Democratic events in the O.C. this Wednesday, July 27
FSCNPX2863WQ If you are a Democrat, there is a lot going on this Wednesday, July 17, here in Orange County, including: Wednesday, July 27, 6-8:30pm, Fountain Valley: Democratic Club of…
Public Safety Committee to consider Velvet Lounge C.U.P. and bail bonds
The Santa Ana City Council's Public Safety Committee is meeting on Tuesday, July 26, and the meeting promises to be an interesting one. The topics on the agenda, which is…
ESPN says that Mexican soccer fans are the best sports fans in the U.S.A.
Fans of the Mexican National Soccer Team, known as "El Tri," are the best sports fans in the U.S.A., according to a new column in ESPN Magazine. These fans travel…
Patrick Henry Democratic Club of America to meet in Santa Ana on July 26
The Patrick Henry Democratic Club of America is meeting on Tuesday, July 26, at 7pm, in Santa Ana, at the Marie Callenders located at 1821 N. Grand. Come join the Patrick Henry Democratic…
Rep. Sanchez urges President Obama to continue to protect Medicare
Congresswoman Loretta Sanchez, Representing California’s 47th Congressional District PRESS RELEASE, FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 25, 2011 MEDIA CONTACT: Adrienne Watson 202-309-0825 REP. LORETTA SANCHEZ URGES PRESIDENT TO CONTINUE TO PROTECT…
Why didn’t Supervisor Nguyen submit a redistricting plan proposal?
The Voice of OC blog reported this week that "Supervisor Janet Nguyen's hopes of changing draft maps of proposed new supervisorial districts were blocked Friday by aides of her colleagues,…
Debunking the lies being spread by Santa Ana’s soccer-hating Usual Suspects
The anti-soccer haters here in Santa Ana are actually very few in number - but like noisy chihuahuas they are a pain in the rear - and the media has…
La Casa Garcia Classic Car Show today, in Anaheim
Thee Artistics is having their La Casa Garcia Car Show today, July 24, from 10 am to 3 pm, at 2232 S Harbor Blvd in Anaheim (the old Toys R'…