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Santa Ana man arrested for allegedly setting off illegal fireworks that injured several kids

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On July 4th, 2021 at 11:30 PM, Garden Grove police officers were dispatched to the 13800 block of Rosita Pl., regarding a large firework explosion that caused windows to be blown out from an apartment complex and vehicle.

Upon arrival, they located multiple injured parties and secured the scene until the OCSD Bomb Squad could arrive.
An 8-year-old child was transported to a local hospital with a severe injury to his eye and burns to his body. Five additional children were treated by medics at the scene for non-lethal injuries.

While at the hospital, officers discovered three additional victims had transported themselves there.

Detectives conducted follow up and were able to identify Frank Lazcano Lopez (46-years-old, of Santa Ana) as being involved in setting off the illegal fireworks that injured nine people, and damaged several apartments and vehicles. Lopez was arrested today and booked into Orange County Jail for igniting a destructive device, causing injury.

This investigation is on-going. Anyone with information regarding the firework explosion is asked to contact Detective Heine at 714-741-5422.

Where you can buy safe and sane fireworks in Santa Ana for the 4th of July

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 “Safe and Sane” seal are permitted to be used within the City of Santa Ana limits, during the following days and hours only:

• July 1st – 12:00pm (noon) to 10:00pm
• July 2nd – 10:00am to 10:00pm
• July 3rd – 10:00am to 10:00pm
• July 4th – 10:00am to 9:00pm

See the Google map above for the locations of Safe and Sane fireworks in Santa Ana. These are all operated by local non-profits, churches and youth sports teams. When you buy Safe and Sane fireworks you help these organizations to thrive and survive in Santa Ana!

Santa Ana’s gangbangers are buying guns with the money they make on illegal fireworks

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It makes sense when you think about it. The local gangbangers have gotten pretty good at distributing meth and other drugs in Santa Ana. Why wouldn’t they use that business acumen to make a fortune selling illegal fireworks to our residents as well?

It turns out that is exactly what the gangs are doing, all over California. Even worse they are using the money they make importing and selling illegal fireworks to pay for the guns they use to commit crimes. Those guys by the way are increasingly ghost guns, made with 3-D printers. Such guns are unmarked and untraceable.

The gangbangers are buying the illegal fireworks in Nevada and in Mexico then stashing them in their cars and slipping them past our borders.

Illegal fireworks also enter into California through the port of Long Beach from Mexico and China and are ostensibly headed out of state to be sold legally, but some somehow never make it to their intended destinations. These fireworks are then sold online, in parking lots and from warehouses at double or triple their cost, according to the O.C. Register.

Over 250,000 pounds of illegal fireworks are seized by various police agencies in California every year and turned into the State Fire Marshall to be destroyed. However these are the proverbial tip of the iceberg as anyone in Santa Ana can attest. Every 4th of July is insane in Santa Ana with illegal fireworks booming overhead all night long into the wee hours.

These illegal fireworks are not safe. Every year dozens of Californians blow off their fingers and/or hands. Sometimes large quantities of fireworks blow up in the homes they are stored in, presenting a distinct hazard to our neighborhoods. That is not to mention the fire risk in a state that is bone dry.

The officials cannot stem the tide of illegal fireworks in California. It is up to you! Stop buying the illegal fireworks and encourage your friends and family to do the same. Don’t provide money to the gangs so they can turn around and buy more guns!

Only safe and sane fireworks are allowed in Santa Ana

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As 4th of July approaches, we would like to remind our community that only fireworks bearing the “Safe and Sane” seal are permitted to be used within the City limits, during the following days and hours only:

• July 1st – 12:00pm (noon) to 10:00pm
• July 2nd – 10:00am to 10:00pm
• July 3rd – 10:00am to 10:00pm
• July 4th – 10:00am to 9:00pm

The use of illegal fireworks may contribute to serious injuries and fires in our community. The Santa Ana Police Department wants to remind the community that “Possession and/or Use of Illegal Fireworks” is a CRIME. Violators may be subject to $1000 fines and up to one year in jail.

Community members can anonymously report the use of illegal fireworks at (714) 245-8771 or via email reportfireworks@santa-ana.org.

A medida que se acerca el 4 de julio, La Ciudad de Santa Ana les recuerda que sólo los fuegos artificiales que llevan el sello “Seguro y Sano” (“Safe and Sane”) están autorizados para uso dentro de los límites de la ciudad y solo durante los siguientes días y horas:

• 1 de julio – 12:00pm (mediodía) a 10:00pm
• 2 de julio – 10:00am a 10:00pm
• 3 de julio – 10:00am a 10:00pm
• 4 de julio – 10:00am a 9:00pm

El uso de fuegos artificiales ilegales puede contribuir a lesiones graves e incendios en nuestra comunidad. El Departamento de Policía de Santa Ana quiere recordarle a la comunidad que “posesión y / o uso de fuegos artificiales ilegales” es un DELITO. Los infractores pueden estar sujetos a multas de $ 1000 y hasta un año de cárcel.

Miembros de la comunidad pueden reportar el uso de fuegos artificiales ilegales anónimamente al (714) 245-8771 o por correo electrónico reportfireworks@santa-ana.org.

So. California air quality affected by 4th of July fireworks

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Valid Sunday July 05, 2020

This advisory is in effect through Sunday Afternoon. South Coast AQMD will issue an update if additional information becomes available.

Air quality is currently poor in portions of the South Coast Air Basin due to Independence Day firework celebrations. As of noon on Sunday afternoon, Air Quality Index (AQI) levels are Unhealthy in portions of Los Angeles and San Bernardino counties due to elevated fine particulate matter concentrations. Residents are encouraged to visit www.aqmd.gov/aqimap or download the South Coast AQMD mobile app at www.aqmd.gov/mobileapp to monitor conditions in real-time.

During the overnight and early morning hours, AQI levels reached the Hazardous category in portions of Los Angeles and Orange counties. Fine particulate matter concentrations are expected to decrease throughout the day on Sunday with increased atmospheric mixing. As a result, AQI levels are expected to decrease to Moderate levels in coastal locations and Downtown Los Angeles. In inland locations such as the San Fernando Valley, the San Gabriel Valley, and the Inland Empire, afternoon ozone will likely result in AQI levels in the Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups or Unhealthy categories. See www.aqmd.gov/forecast for details.

Fine particulate matter levels on July 4th and July 5th are typically among the worst (highest) days of the year in the South Coast Air Basin. Fireworks are known to emit high levels of particulate matter (PM2.5 and PM10) as well as metal air pollutants, all of which can contribute to negative health effects. The smoke and combustion products from fireworks add to the fine particles already present in the Basin that are primarily caused by motor vehicles, as well as fugitive dust and industrial emissions. Breathing of fine particulate matter can lead to a wide variety of cardiovascular and respiratory health effects such as heart attacks, asthma aggravation, decreased lung function, coughing, or difficulty breathing and may lead to premature death in people with heart or lung disease.

Areas of direct impacts and poor air quality may include portions of:

  • Los Angeles County: Central Los Angeles (Area 1),
  • Northwest Coastal LA County (Area 2),
  • Southwest Coastal LA County (Area 3),
  • South Coastal LA (Area 4), Southeast LA County (Area 5),
  • West San Fernando Valley (Area 6), East San Fernando Valley (Area 7),
  • West San Gabriel Valley (Area 8),
  • East San Gabriel Valley (Area 9),
  • Pomona-Walnut Valley (Area 10),
  • South San Gabriel Valley (Area 11),
  • South Central Los Angeles County (Area 12),
  • Santa Clarita Valley (Area 13),
  • San Gabriel Mountains (Area 15)
  • Orange County: Northern Orange County (Area 16)
  • Riverside County: Corona-Norco (Area 22),
  • Metropolitan Riverside County (Area 23)
  • San Bernardino County: Northwest San Bernardino Valley (Area 32),
  • Southwest San Bernardino Valley (Area 33),
  • Central San Bernardino Valley (Area 34),
  • East San Bernardino Valley (Area 35)

Santa Ana City Hall closed, no street sweeping on July 3 and no fireworks show on July 4

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Santa Ana City Hall will be closed on Friday, July 3, 2020, in observance of Independence Day.

There will be no street sweeping on July 3. Trash collection will take place as scheduled.

As previously announced, this year the City of Santa Ana is not having the annual Fourth of July Celebration at Centennial Park in order to prevent the spread of COVID-19.

When celebrating the holiday, everyone is required to wear a mask when inside public spaces, and must wear a mask when outside if unable to stay at least 6 feet away from others. Members of the public should not gather in large groups or with anyone outside of the household.

Fireworks labeled “Safe and Sane” are legal in Santa Ana July 1-4 on the following schedule:

• Wednesday, July 1 – 12 p.m. (noon) to 10 p.m.
• Thursday, July 2 – 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.
• Friday, July 3 – 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.
• Saturday, July 4 – 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Click here to find safe and safe fireworks booths in Santa Ana.

The use of illegal fireworks may contribute to serious injuries and fires in our community. Possession and/or use of illegal fireworks is a crime. Violators may be subject to $1,000 fines and up to one year in jail.

Community members can anonymously report the use of illegal fireworks at (714) 245-8771 or via email at reportfireworks@santa-ana.org.

El Ayuntamiento de Santa Ana Está Cerrado y No Hay Barrido de Calles el 3 de Julio; Este Año No Hay Evento de Celebración del 4 de Julio

El Ayuntamiento de Santa Ana estará cerrado el viernes 3 de julio de 2020 en celebración del Día de la Independencia.

No habrá barrido de calles el 3 de julio. La recolección de basura se llevará a cabo según lo programado.

Como se anunció previamente, este año la Ciudad de Santa Ana no realizará la celebración anual del 4 de julio en el Parque Centenario para evitar la propagación de COVID-19.

Al celebrar el día festivo, todos deben usar una mascarilla cuando estén dentro de espacios públicos, y deben de usar una mascarilla cuando están afuera si no pueden mantenerse al menos a 6 pies de distancia de los demás. Los miembros del público no deben reunirse en grupos grandes ni con nadie fuera del hogar.

Los fuegos artificiales que llevan el sello “Safe and Sane” (“Seguro y Sano”) están autorizados para uso en Santa Ana solo durante los siguientes días y horas:

• miércoles, 1 de julio – 12 p.m. (mediodía) a 10 p.m.
• jueves, 2 de julio – 10 a.m. a 10 p.m.
• viernes, 3 de julio – 10 a.m. a 10 p.m.
• sábado, 4 de julio – 10 a.m. a 9 p.m.

El uso de fuegos artificiales ilegales puede contribuir a lesiones graves e incendios en nuestra comunidad. La posesión y el uso de fuegos artificiales ilegales es un delito. Los infractores pueden estar sujetos a multas de $1,000 y hasta un año de cárcel.

Miembros de la comunidad pueden reportar el uso de fuegos artificiales ilegales anónimamente al (714) 245-8771 o por correo electrónico a reportfireworks@santa-ana.org.

The SAPD seized a large amount of illegal fireworks yesterday

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The SAPD’s Special Enforcement Team conducted several follow up investigations regarding sales of illegal fireworks throughout the city yesterday, according to their Twitter account.

https://twitter.com/i/status/1276038368057425920

The SAPD was able to seize a large amount of fireworks as a result.

Use of illegal fireworks in Santa Ana is a crime that is punishable by a fine of up to $1,000 and up to one year in jail.

Find out what Santa Ana is doing about illegal fireworks at a virtual meeting tonight

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Water, Fireworks Topics at Communication Linkage Forum on June 25

The Board of the Santa Ana Communication Linkage Forum (Com-Link) invites you to participate at their next Virtual General Meeting, scheduled for Thursday, June 25, 2020, at 7 p.m.

The main presentation will be given by City of Santa Ana Councilmember and Orange County Water District (OCWD) President Vicente Sarmiento regarding the collaboration between the OCWD and Santa Ana to provide high-quality, reliable water and updates regarding the Groundwater Replenishment System (GWRS). City Public Works Executive Director Nabil Saba will also join the presentation.

Brief updates will be shared at the beginning of the meeting regarding:

1) City’s Fireworks enforcement plan by Santa Ana Police Commander Weber.

2) Public Input Opportunity on Proposed City Charter Changes.

Refer to instructions below to participate in the virtual meeting:

Option 1:
Using your desktop, laptop computer, smartphone, or tablet device: go to www.santa-ana.org/neighborhood-initiatives/com-link and click on the registration link.

The registration will ask you to fill in the following information: your first name, last name and an email address. You will automatically be registered to participate and will be provided with a hyperlink to join the webinar for the Thursday, June 25, 7 p.m. Com-Link Virtual Meeting.

Option 2:
From your landline, please call to listen to the presentation on your phone by dialing the toll-free number 1-877-309-2071 and entering Audio Access Code: 870-177-967.

You will have an opportunity to enter your questions on the “questions” tab feature of the webinar page. Email your questions to the City’s Neighborhood Initiatives Team email neighborhoodinitiatives@santa-ana.org.

If you encounter any technical issues trying to join the webinar from your computer or phone, please call the City’s Neighborhood Initiatives Office line at (714) 667-2260 before or during the meeting.

Spanish interpretation for this meeting will be available by phone by dialing toll-free number (669) 900-9128 and entering Meeting ID: 542-334-173.

Agua, Fuegos Artificiales son Temas del Foro Com-Link el 25 de Junio

La Mesa Directiva del Foro de Enlace Comunicativo (Com-Link) de Santa Ana le invita a participar en la próxima reunión general virtual, programada para el jueves, 25 de junio, 2020 a las 7 p.m.

La presentación principal será realizada por el Concejal de la Ciudad de Santa Ana y Presidente del Distrito de Agua del Condado de Orange (OCWD) Vicente Sarmiento con respecto a la colaboración entre el OCWD y Santa Ana para proporcionar agua confiable y de alta calidad y actualizaciones sobre el Sistema de Reposición de Agua Subterránea (GWRS). El Director Ejecutivo de Obras Públicas de la Ciudad, Nabil Saba, también se unirá a la presentación.

Se compartirán breves actualizaciones al comienzo de la reunión con respecto a:

1) El plan de la Ciudad para la aplicación policial a los fuegos artificiales por el Comandante Weber del Departamento de Policía de Santa Ana (SAPD).

2) La oportunidad para sugerencias del público sobre los cambios propuestos de la Carta Municipal (leyes locales de la Ciudad).

Consulte las instrucciones a continuación para participar en la reunión virtual:

Opción 1:
Con su computadora de escritorio / computadora portátil / teléfono celular / su tableta, visite www.santa-ana.org/neighborhood-initiatives/com-link y seleccione el enlace de registración.

El registro le pedirá que llene la siguiente información: su nombre, apellido y su correo electrónico. Se registrará automáticamente para participar y se le proporcionará un hipervínculo para unirse al seminario web de la reunión virtual de Com-Link el jueves 25 de junio a las 7 p.m.

Opción 2:
Desde su teléfono fijo, llame para escuchar la presentación de su teléfono. Marque el número gratuito 1-877-309-2071 e ingrese el código de acceso: 870-177-967.

Durante la reunión, usted tendrá la oportunidad de escribir sus preguntas en la sección de “preguntas” ubicado en la página del seminario web. Para enviar sus preguntas por correo electrónico al Equipo de Iniciativas de Vecindarios de la Ciudad envíe un correo electrónico a neighborhoodinitiatives@santa-ana.org.

Si encuentra algún problema técnico al intentar unirse al seminario web en su computadora o teléfono, llame a la línea de la Oficina de Iniciativas de Vecindarios de la Ciudad al (714) 667-2260 antes o durante la reunión.

Interpretación en español estará disponible por teléfono para esta reunión. Marque el número gratuito (669) 900-9128 e ingrese el número de la reunión: 542-334-173.

When you can legally buy and use safe and sane fireworks in Santa Ana

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As 4th of July approaches, we would like to remind our community that only fireworks bearing the “Safe and Sane” seal are permitted to be used within the City limits, during the following days and hours only:

• Wednesday, July 1 – 12 p.m. (noon) to 10 p.m.
• Thursday, July 2 – 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.
• Friday, July 3 – 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.
• Saturday, July 4 – 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.

The use of illegal fireworks may contribute to serious injuries and fires in our community. The Santa Ana Police Department wants to remind the community that “Possession and/or Use of Illegal Fireworks” is a CRIME. Violators may be subject to $1,000 fines and up to one year in jail.

Community members can anonymously report the use of illegal fireworks at (714) 245-8771 or via email at reportfireworks@santa-ana.org.

Cuando se puenden comprar y usar cuetes legales en Santa Ana

A medida que se acerca el 4 de julio, La Ciudad de Santa Ana les recuerda que sólo los fuegos artificiales que llevan el sello “Seguro y Sano” (“Safe and Sane”) están autorizados para uso dentro de los límites de la ciudad y solo durante los siguientes días y horas:

• miércoles, 1 de julio – 12 p.m. (mediodía) a 10 p.m.
• jueves, 2 de julio – 10 a.m. a 10 p.m.
• viernes, 3 de julio – 10 a.m. a 10 p.m.
• sábado, 4 de julio – 10 a.m. a 9 p.m.

El uso de fuegos artificiales ilegales puede contribuir a lesiones graves e incendios en nuestra comunidad. El Departamento de Policía de Santa Ana quiere recordarle a la comunidad que “la posesión y / o uso de fuegos artificiales ilegales” es un DELITO. Los infractores pueden estar sujetos a multas de $1,000 y hasta un año de cárcel.

Miembros de la comunidad pueden reportar el uso de fuegos artificiales ilegales anónimamente al (714) 245-8771 o por correo electrónico a reportfireworks@santa-ana.org.

Safe and sane fireworks will be sold in Santa Ana this year

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As 4th of July approaches, we would like to remind our community that only fireworks bearing the “Safe and Sane” seal are permitted to be used within the City limits, during the following days and hours only:

• Wednesday, July 1st – 12:00pm (noon) to 10:00pm
• Thursday, July 2nd – 10:00am to 10:00pm
• Friday, July 3rd – 10:00am to 10:00pm
• Saturday, July 4th – 10:00am to 9:00pm

The use of illegal fireworks may contribute to serious injuries and fires in our community. The Santa Ana Police Department wants to remind the community that “Possession and/or Use of Illegal Fireworks” is a CRIME. Violators may be subject to $1000 fines and up to one year in jail. Community members can anonymously report the use of illegal fireworks at (714) 245-8771 or via email reportfireworks@santa-ana.org.

SOLO SE PERMITEN CUETES SEGUROs Y SANOS EN SANTA ANA

A medida que se acerca el 4 de julio, La Ciudad de Santa Ana les recuerda que sólo los fuegos artificiales que llevan el sello “Seguro y Sano” (“Safe and Sane”) están autorizados para uso dentro de los límites de la ciudad y solo durante los siguientes días y horas:

• miércoles, 1 de julio – 12:00pm (mediodía) a 10:00pm
• jueves, 2 de julio – 10:00am a 10:00pm
• viernes, 3 de julio – 10:00am a 10:00pm
• sábado, 4 de julio – 10:00am a 9:00pm

El uso de fuegos artificiales ilegales puede contribuir a lesiones graves e incendios en nuestra comunidad. El Departamento de Policía de Santa Ana quiere recordarle a la comunidad que “posesión y / o uso de fuegos artificiales ilegales” es un DELITO. Los infractores pueden estar sujetos a multas de $ 1000 y hasta un año de cárcel. Miembros de la comunidad pueden reportar el uso de fuegos artificiales ilegales anónimamente al (714) 245-8771 o por correo electrónico reportfireworks@santa-ana.org.

Lighting illegal fireworks means you’re an anarchist, not a patriot

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It’s the 4th of July which means when the sun goes down it will be total mayhem again, as it is every year, here in Santa Ana. This does not mean folks in town love our country. It means they are anarchists and they don’t give a damn about the rule of law.

Although lighting illegal fireworks is a crime a lot of folks in Santa Ana do it. And that includes a lot of white residents. I recall last year watching a neighbor in my Park Santiago neighborhood unloading a pile of illegal mortars from the trunk of his shiny black Tesla. I am sure that scene will be repeated tonight, all over town.

Playing with illegal fireworks is an incredibly stupid idea – but don’t take my word for it. Fireworks were involved in an estimated 9,100 injuries treated in U.S. hospital emergency departments during calendar year 2018 (95 percent confidence interval 7,000–11,100). The estimated rate of emergency department-treated injuries is 2.8 per 100,000 individuals in the United States, according to the CPSC.

Here are some more fun facts about illegal fireworks:

  • Of the 5,600 estimated fireworks-related injuries sustained, 64 percent were to males, and 36 percent were to females.
  • Children younger than 15 years of age accounted for 36 percent of the estimated injuries. Similar to last year, nearly half of the estimated emergency department treated, fireworks-related injuries were to individuals younger than 20 years of age.
  • Children 10 to 14 years of age had the highest estimated rate of emergency department-treated, fireworks-related injuries (5.2 injuries per 100,000 people).
  • Older teens, 15 to 19 years of age, had the second highest estimated rate (3.1 injuries per 100,000 people).
  • There were an estimated 500 emergency department-treated injuries associated with sparklers and 200 with bottle rockets.
  • There were an estimated 1,000 emergency department-treated injuries associated with firecrackers. Of these, an estimated 33 percent were associated with small firecrackers, an estimated 13 percent with illegal firecrackers, and an estimated 54 percent with firecrackers for which there was no specific information.
  • The parts of the body most often injured were hands and fingers (an estimated 28 percent); legs (an estimated 24 percent); eyes (an estimated 19 percent); head, face, and ears (an estimated 15 percent); and arms (an estimated 4 percent).
  • Forty-four percent of the emergency department-treated injuries were burns. Burns were the most common injury to hands, fingers, and arms.

There is a free 4th of July event today at Centennial Park. Click here for details.

Follow these safety tips when using fireworks:

  • Never allow young children to play with or ignite fireworks.
  • Avoid buying fireworks that are packaged in brown paper because this is often a sign that the fireworks were made for professional displays and that they could pose a danger to consumers.
  • Always have an adult supervise fireworks activities. Parents don’t realize that young children suffer injuries from sparklers. Sparklers burn at temperatures of about 2,000 degrees – hot enough to melt some metals.
  • Never place any part of your body directly over a fireworks device when lighting the fuse. Back up to a safe distance immediately after lighting fireworks.
  • Never try to re-light or pick up fireworks that have not ignited fully.
  • Never point or throw fireworks at another person.
  • Keep a bucket of water or a garden hose handy in case of fire or other mishap.
  • Light fireworks one at a time, then move back quickly.
  • Never carry fireworks in a pocket or shoot them off in metal or glass containers.
  • After fireworks complete their burning, douse the spent device with plenty of water from a bucket or hose before discarding it to prevent a trash fire.
  • Make sure fireworks are legal in your area before buying or using them.

Where you can buy safe and sane fireworks in Santa Ana this week

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Every year my family goes to the Northeast Santa Ana Little League Fireworks stand and we end up spending over $100 on safe and sane fireworks, on the 4th of July. My kids are pretty grown up now but we keep doing this because they like the fireworks and we like helping NESALL.

I personally don’t care for the illegal fireworks that dominate our skyline every 4th of July. They are not safe. They scare pets and they also frighten some of our military veterans, who are struggling with PTSD.

If you would like to support our local non-profits who are selling safe and sane fireworks here is a handy list of where their booths are located in Santa Ana:

  • Alano Club Santa Ana 1710 S. Main St.
  • Balderas International 1148 S. Bristol
  • Bethel Baptist Church 770 S. Harbor
  • California Youth Soccer League 1131 Grand Ave.
  • Calvary Chapel HS Football 3800 S. Fairview
  • Calvary Chapel HS Softball 2860 S. Bristol
  • Calvary Temple Royal Rangers 2235 Tustin Ave.
  • Calvary Temple Young Married 2009 W. First St.
  • Centurion Cheer Booster (Century Pep) 1230 E. McFadden Ave
  • Century High School Soccer Boosters 140 S. Grand
  • Century HS Baseball 2727 N. Grand Ave.
  • Chavas Angels at Heart Foundation 501 S. Halladay St.
  • Church of the Bible 4601 W. McFadden Ave.
  • Church Of The Nazarene-SA 400 N. Grand Ave.
  • City Sound and Drums Corps. 1425 E. Edinger Ave.
  • District 30 Little League 2343 Tustin Ave.
  • First Samoan Congregation Christian Church 3600 W. McFadden
  • Foothill High School Super Boosters Club 1640 E. First St.
  • Godinez Fundamental HS Band 811 N. Fairview
  • H.A.B.B.M. 3700 W. McFadden Ave.
  • Hockey Moms Are The Heart 2421 N. Grand
  • Jaguar Diamond Booster Club 3301 S. Bristol
  • Jobstead Foundation Inc. 3301 S. Harbor Blvd.
  • John Muir – OC Eagles 2151 E. Santa Clara Ave.
  • John Muir Fundamental School- OC Eagle Boosters #2 2278 E. Seventeenth St.
  • John Muir Fundamental School PFO 1951 Mabury St.
  • Kellogg’s American Kenpo Karate 413 N. Euclid
  • Knights of Columbus #14430 San Jose Council 2429 W. McFadden
  • Los Angeles Youth Arts 2800 N. Main St.
  • M.A.G.I.C Inc. Academy of the Arts 1605 W. First St.
  • Masterpiece Foundation (OC Workshop) 818 W. Seventeenth St.
  • OC Eagle Boosters 2300 N. Tustin
  • OC Educational Arts 1701 N. Main St.
  • OC Volleyball 5210 W. First St.
  • OC Worship Center 1601 N. Tustin
  • OCCHC/Stepping Up 1601 W. Seventeenth St.
  • Pho Da Temple 511 N. Harbor Blvd.
  • Phoenix House 3610 S. Bristol St.
  • Primera Iglesia Cristiana Manantiales de Vida 5015 W. Edinger Ave.
  • Raya Foundation 2130 S. Raitt
  • Roadrunner Band Boosters 2802 S. Flower
  • Rock of Salvation Philanthropic 2311 S. Bristol St.
  • Rock of Salvation Youth Ministries 2140 S. Bristol St.
  • Run The Race Ministries 3811 S. Bristol St.
  • SAHS Football Booster, Inc. 420 W. Seventeenth St.
  • Saints Cheerleading Booster Club 520 W. Walnut
  • Saints Soccer (Santa Ana HS Girls Soccer) 315 E. First St.
  • Santa Ana Development Soccer Programs 1425 W. Warner Ave.
  • Santa Ana Edinger St. Hispanic Church of the Nazarene 1220 N. Bristol
  • Santa Ana H.S. Drumline 2603 Westminster Ave.
  • Santa Ana HS Band Boosters 2000 E. Seventeenth St.
  • Santa Ana HS Cross Country 100 S. Main St.
  • Santa Ana HS Tennis-Boys 1111 S. Broadway
  • Santa Ana HS Tennis-Girls 2240 S. Main St.
  • Santa Ana Memorial Park Little League 902 W. Edinger Ave.
  • Santa Ana Northeast Little League 2021 N. Grand Ave.
  • Santa Ana Pony Baseball 1118 S. Bristol St.
  • Santa Ana United Methodist Church 1720 E. Seventeenth St.
  • Santa Ana Xtreme Softball 2745 E. McFadden Ave.
  • Santiago Little League 2000 N. Bristol St.
  • Second Baptist Church of Santa Ana 230 N. Harbor Blvd.
  • Seven One Four Athletics 2703 N. Bristol St.
  • Te-Kenjutsu-Kan Karate-Do 3001 S. Bristol St.
  • Trinity Lutheran Church & School 901 S. Birch St.
  • United Soccer Talent-U10 2630 W. Edinger Ave.
  • Valley HS Soccer 1801 S. Greenville
  • Valley HS Wrestling 1442 S. Bristol St.
  • Victory Outreach (Spanish) 216 E. Warner
  • Victory Outreach Special Services 1302 N. Grand Ave.

And you can download a nifty coupon from TNT Fireworks here.

Remember the SAPD will ticket you if they catch you using illegal fireworks and the fine is not small!

Santa Ana will be hosting a free Fourth of July fireworks show again this year

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SANTA ANA, CA – The City of Santa Ana’s 9th Annual Fourth of July Celebration will be taking place on Thursday, July 4, 2019 from 5:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at Centennial Regional Park. This free community event will include live music, kid’s activities, food trucks, exhibitors, and a spectacular fireworks finale.

This year, live music will be provided by the Chico Band. Having entertained audiences for the past thirty -five years, this five member group attributes their success to their unique harmonies and diverse song list. Playing a wide range of hits from big band, salsa, and swing, to merengue, cumbias, and rock, Chico Band is sure to have everyone on their feet!

Centennial Park is located at 3000 West Edinger Avenue in Santa Ana. Onsite event parking is available. Guests are encouraged to arrive early and bring a lawn chair and blanket. Food will be avai lable for purchase. A spectacular fireworks finale beginning at 9:00 p.m. will conclude the festivities.

For more information on the Fourth of July Celebration, visit www.santa-ana.org/events/4th-july or call the Special Events Office at (714) 571-4227.

9ª Celebración Anual del Cuatro de Julio en Santa Ana

SANTA ANA, CA – La Celebración del Cuatro de Julio se llevara a cabo por 9ª ocasión en la Ciudad de Santa Ana el jueves, 4 de Julio del 2019 de 5:00 p.m. a 9:30 p.m. en el Parque Centennial. Este evento anual celebrara el Día de la Independencia de los Estados Unidos con un programa patriótico, música en vivo, zona juvenil, sabrosa comida, expositores, y un espectacular show de fuegos artificiales.

Este año, la música en vivo estará a cargo de la Banda Chico. Durante los últimos treinta y cinco años que ha deleitado a audiencias, esta agrupación de cinco miembros atribuye su éxito a sus armonía s únicas y diversa lista de canciones. Tocando una amplia gama de éxitos de big band, salsa y swing, merengue, cumbias y rock, el grupo Chico es seguro de poner a todos de pie!

Para finalizar las festividades, un espectacular show de fuegos artificiales tendrá lugar a las 9:00 p.m. Se le recomienda al público llegar temprano, traer una silla, manta, canasta de picnic y disfrutar de las actividades y entretenimiento patriótico antes que comiencen los fuegos artificiales.

El Parque Centennial está ubicado en el 3000 West Edinger Avenue en Santa Ana. Para obtener más información sobre la celebración del Cuatro de Julio, visite www.santa-ana.org/events/4th-july o llame a la Oficina de Eventos Comunitarios al (714) 571-4227.

Thugs attacked SAPD police officers with bottle rockets during the latest 4th of July Purge

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SAPD police officers responding to a report of a teen boy who had been injured by fireworks on the 4th of July were attacked by a group of thugs with bottle rockets late Wednesday night in Santa Ana, according to CBS News.

SAPD police officers responded to the scene which was an apartment building at the 700 block of South Lyon Street at about 11 p.m. when they were called to assist OCFA firefighters on a call regarding a 17-year-old boy who had been hurt when an explosive device blew up in his hand, according to the SAPD. Continue reading→