6.9 earthquake strikes Mexico’s Baja California, on day of California ShakeOut drill
Today at 10:21 am, millions of people practiced "Drop, Cover and Hold On" in the 2010 California ShakeOut drill! Here in Santa Ana, many of our residents were contacted during the drill by…
If All the Sky were Paper to debut at Chapman University on Nov. 11
Chapman University’s Department of Theatre is proud to announce the world premiere of If All the Sky Were Paper, a new play by Andrew Carroll. If All the Sky Were…
Nam Pham running to rebuild Little Saigon monument?
Our friends over at the Bolsavik blog have an interesting post on the candidacy of Ward 6 wannabe Nam Pham that expands on the Gustavo Arrellano’s story about Pham helping…
Amazing teacher quits the SAUSD and runs for the School Board as a write-in candidate
Richard Tran is not just a teacher. He is one of those teachers that students remember - forever. Born and raised in Santa Ana, Tran is a product of the…
Assemblyman Solorio issues statement regarding latest bidder to buy the O.C. Fairgrounds
For Immediate Release: October 20, 2010 For More Information Contact: Carol Chamberlain - Office: (916) 319-2069, Cell: (916) 804-5355 Assemblyman Solorio's Statement Regarding the Announcement of the "Latest" Selected Bidder…
O.C. Legal Aid Society hosting a free legal clinic this Thursday
Thursday legal clinics - Legal Aid Society of Orange County (LASOC) is hosting a weekly clinic every Thursday afternoon for Legal Genie, a simple, affordable, and reliable online legal document…
WE Movement to launch in Santa Ana this Thursday, Oct. 21
Cherie and the OC Crazies are hosting an event on Thursday, October 21, 2010, at 5 p.m. to provide information on a new nonprofit organization called the WE Movement. At…
Senator Correa to host a town hall meeting today regarding government transparency
Senator Lou Correa is hosting a town hall meeting today entitled “Transparency & Accountability: Pursuing the Public’s Right To Know,” from 1 pm to 3:30 pm, at the Board Chambers…
Metal Party this weekend in Irvine, including art show and hot rod display
Industrial Metal Supply is celebrating the grand opening of their State-of-the-art metal supply store this weekend in Irvine on Oct. 22 and 23, from 10-2 on the 22nd and from…
Art Pedroza’s school board campaign signs will be ready by this Friday
Thank you to those of you who have been sending in contributions. We ordered our campaign signs and they will be ready by this Friday. Our competitors' signs are already…
Alfredo Amezcua caught using different names on a host of driving violations
Picture Courtesy of the Amezcua Facts Blog Alfredo Amezcua is finally sending out mail this week, but the timing is a bit off given the allegations that have come up…
Russo and Yamagata-Noji pontificate at Solorio’s Education Forum
I attended the education forum hosted by Assemblyman Jose Solorio last night. Not much was accomplished. SAUSD Superintendent Jane Russo and Trustee Audrey Yamagata-Noji tried to spin that all is…
Welcome Home Afghanistan & Iraq Soldiers & Presentation on Oct. 23
AMERICAN GI FORUM OF THE UNITED STATES, RUDY ESCALANTE CHAPTER; VETERANS FIRST OC OC; AND THE UNITED MEXICAN-AMERICAN VETERANS ASSOCIATION Cordially Invite You to Attend a Presentation Men and Women of Honor “Welcome Home…
Geisha House offers half off dinners on Mondays and Tuesdays
Have you tried the food yet over at the Geisha House, located at the CityPlace in Santa Ana? It is terrific! And now, on Monday and Tuesday nights, you can…
First-ever regional test of AlertOC to call over 600,000 O.C. residents
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: October 18, 2010 Contact: Brooke De Baca, (714) 834-6203, Brooke.DeBaca@ocgov.com First-Ever Regional Test of AlertOC to Call Over 600,000 OC Residents (Santa Ana, CA) – More than…