Melendez gets a new job in L.A. that will pay $140K and boost her pension
Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti plans to appoint veteran school district administrator Thelma Melendez de Santa Ana as his new education deputy, according to KPCC. The arrangement came to light…
There were 29 crimes reported in Santa Ana on Monday, 8/19
There were 29 crimes reported in Santa Ana on Monday, August 19, 2013, by our friends at CrimeMapping. These crimes included a DUI and a Disturbing the Peace/Noise/Fight incident at…
Councilwoman Martinez to present a State of the City address on 8/28
Santa Ana Councilwoman Michele Martinez is hosting her own State of the City address on Wednesday, August 28, 2013, at 6 pm, at the Santa Ana Senior Center, located at…
City of Santa Ana to host Park(ing) Day event on Sep. 20
City of Santa Ana, Downtown Orange County Community Alert: City to Host Park(ing) Day Event SANTA ANA, CA (August 15, 2013) – On Friday, September 20, 2013 the City of Santa…
Restored Metropolis to be screened to benefit Frida Cinema on 9/7
Metropolis Live Score Benefit Screening Join OC Film Fiesta and the upcoming Frida Cinema on Saturday, September 7, 2013, as we team with a talented collective of local musicians to…
Local artist Scott Keltic Knot to release new music video on 8/25
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Local artist Scott Keltic Knot to release new music video! August 25, 2013, 6:00 - 9:00pm El Centro Cultural de México 313 N. Birch St. Santa Ana,…
OC law enforcement agencies racked up 149 DUIs between 8/16 and 8/18
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Summer / Labor Day Holiday “Avoid the 38” DUI Campaign – Monday Update SANTA ANA, California - (August 19, 2013) – The Summer/Labor Day National Anti-DUI crackdown has…
Attempted kidnapping among 32 crimes reported in Santa Ana on 8/18
It was a busy day for the SAPD in Santa Ana on Sunday, August 18, 2013, with 32 crimes reported by our friends at CrimeMapping. The crimes included three more…
I-405 reopens following successful Bridge Bash
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Aug. 18, 2013 FOR MORE INFORMATION: Ted Nguyen (714) 560-5334 or (949) 637-6836 I-405 Reopens Following Successful Bridge Bash The closure was necessary to demolish the southbound I-405 to…
Poll: Is it time to put video cameras on Santa Ana police officers?
When the City of Rialto put video cameras on their police officers formal complaints against the officers plunged 88% during the year and officer “use of force” incidents dropped by 59%,…
Five DUIs among 23 crimes reported in Santa Ana on Saturday, 8/17
There were 23 crimes reported in Santa Ana on Saturday, August 17, 2013, according to our friends at CrimeMapping. These included an astounding five DUIs! Here is our latest Daily…
Council Members MIA from yesterday’s Santa Ana Peace March
More than 100 people from about 25 churches and community organizations marched on Saturday morning in a quest for peace in Santa Ana’s neighborhoods, according to the O.C. Register. What…
There were 23 crimes reported in Santa Ana on Friday, Aug. 16
There were 23 crimes reported in Santa Ana on Friday, August 16, 2013, by our friends at CrimeMapping. These included an Assault with a Deadly Weapon, on the 300 block…
Watch Jaws 2 for free tonight at Fairhaven Memorial Park and Mortuary
Jaws 2 is screening for free tonight, Saturday, August 17 at 8 pm, at Fairhaven Memorial Park and Mortuary, as part of their Movie in the Park series. They are…
OC Film Fiesta to feature stars of Mariachi Gringo, on Sep. 6, in Santa Ana
The 4th Annual OC Film Fiesta Opening Night Celebration with MARIACHI GRINGO starring Lila Downs and Shawn Ashmore, is set for Friday, September 6, 2013, at 7 pm, at the…