Is the SAUSD scrambling to comply with School Improvement Grant mandates?
In March, the federal government sent representatives to three districts that received School Improvement Grants to see how the money was being spent. The visits revealed that many schools had not done what…
African-Americans targets of one third of Orange County’s hate crimes
A Fullerton Republican emailed this picture to her friends but was exposed by the OC Weekly Reports Shows Hate Crime Targeting African-Americans are One Third of all reported in 2010 OC…
The Santa Ana City Council could stop the SAPD’s DUI checkpoints, but won’t
Santa Ana Mayor Pro Tem Claudia Alvarez says that "the City Council has no authority to tell the Police Department what the policy should be," according to the O.C. Register.…
City of Santa Ana proposes a new Housing Opportunity Ordinance
The City of Santa Ana General Plan Housing Element communicates goals, policies and programs to address the Santa Ana's local and regional housing needs. The proposed Housing Opportunity Ordinance is…
City of Santa Ana publishes a new online Business Resource Guide
The City of Santa Ana has posted a new "Guide to Doing Business in Santa Ana" on their website, in both English and Spanish. Here is their announcement regarding the…
Santa Ana “Get Spotted at the Zoo” fundraiser set for August 27
The Santa Ana Zoo's signature gala eventZoofari is back, on Saturday, August 27 from 5:30 pm to 12:00 am. This year's theme is "Get Spotted at the Zoo" as we raise funds…
1st Annual Stand Down for homeless and at-risk Veterans on Sep. 17-18
Santa Ana- Veterans First is proud to announce the 1st Annual Stand Down for homeless and at-risk Veterans and their families. The Stand Down will take place on September 17-18,…
Great Park to host NFL Punt, Pass and Kick Competition on 8/19
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: AUGUST 12, 2011 CONTACT: JENN STARNES, 949-724-6574 Great Park to Host NFL Punt, Pass and Kick Competition Young football fans compete for place in national contest IRVINE…
Santa Ana Political Chismes: Will Brandman be the next O.C. Clerk-Recorder?
Jordan Brandman went to work for Tom Daly, the O.C. Clerk-Recorder, in January of this year, as his "Director of External Affairs." Yes, that sort of government job usually comes…
Gourmet food trucks and craft beers at the Heritage Museum of O.C. on 8/14
Enjoy a refreshing sampling of fine craft beers and gourmet food trucks on Sunday, August 14, 2011, from 12:00 to 4:00 pm, at the Heritage Museum of Orange County. Bayhawk Ales,…
Free Kidney Screening in Santa Ana on Saturday, August 13
Do you or a family member have diabetes or high blood pressure? or Does an immediate family member have kidney disease? If you answered yes, you are at risk for…
Save the Sexlinger Orchard demonstration set for Saturday, August 13
There will be another "Save Our Orchard" demonstration this Saturday, August 13th, 2011 from 10am - 2pm. Also, the activists who are fighting to stop development at the site of…
Man indicted for beating and murdering a toddler and similar case in 2009
TONY RACKAUCKAS, ORANGE COUNTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Date: August 11, 2011 Susan Kang Schroeder, Office: 714-347-8408, Cell: 714-292-2718 Chief of Staff Farrah Emami, Spokesperson, Office: 714-347-8405,…
Free movie night and campfire at Santiago Park’s Nature Reserve on 8/12
Santa Ana Park Naturalist Program Presents: Friday Night Fires At Santiago Park Nature Reserve Presenting: Movie Night, Movie: TBD Gather around the campfire for a FREE Summer night family event. Optional Supplies:…
Santa Ana Political Chismes: Tom Daly to run for the 69th A.D.
The chisme has it that Orange County Clerk-Recorder Tom Daly is going to run for the 69th Assembly District, a seat currently held by Assemblyman Jose Solorio, who if memory…