New Santa Ana

Updated: Jonathan Espinoza needs help to get into Georgetown University!

Admin — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 07:30:13 +0000

UPDATED: I heard from Jonathan today. Apparently NBC contacted him today on a different story (that I seem to have covered here at the NSA previously). Congrats Jonathan! And the donations are coming in. Thanks to all who have donated to help Jonathan pay for his admission fee at Georgetown University! Segerstrom High School senior Jonathan [...]

Santa Ana’s Santiago Creek School wins a “healthy living” grant

Maryann Maloney — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 07:15:29 +0000

N E W S R E L E A S E: For Immediate Release Media Contact: Will Shanley, UnitedHealthcare, (714) 204-8005, will.shanley@uhc.com SIX GRANTS AWARDED IN SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA TO FIGHT CHILDHOOD OBESITY · “UnitedHealth HEROES” grants support local programs that engage children as learners and leaders of healthy habits · Community-focused, service-learning initiative by UnitedHealthcare and Youth Service America · More [...]

O.C.D.A. to file additional murder charges against former Marine Ocampo

Admin — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 04:51:18 +0000

SANTA ANA – The Orange County District Attorney’s (OCDA) Office will file two additional counts of murder Monday against a former Marine for the stabbing-murder of a mother and her son in Yorba Linda. The defendant is also charged with murdering four homeless men in a serial thrill-kill spree. Itzcoatl Ocampo, 23, Yorba Linda, is [...]

It’s time for the First Saturday Downtown Santa Ana Art Walk!

Admin — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 04:38:29 +0000

[ February 4, 2012; 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm. ] Check out Downtown Santa Ana this Saturday night, Feb. 4, for this month's First Saturday Downtown Santa Ana Art Walk. Arts, crafts and live entertainment centrally located at: Second Street Promenade (2nd & Broadway) & the East End (3rd & Spurgeon). There is always something new to see, including: Tiny art priced just right, at Avantgarden Movie night at R.E.D. - This Saturday [...]

The Cacophony Zone is coming to Santa Ana this Saturday night

Admin — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 02:00:49 +0000

[ February 4, 2012; 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm. ] GRAND CENTRAL ART CENTER, Downtown Santa Ana, CA, a unit of Cal State University Fullerton's College of the Arts INFORMATION BELOW ON: THE CACOPHONY SOCIETY ZONE SHOW: YOU MAY ALREADY BE A MEMBER, February 4 – April 15, 2012 HERE IN YOUR SPACE: GUY BEN-NER, CHRISTIAN JANKOWSKI and GILLIAN WEARING, February 4 – April 15, 2012 SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 4 EVENTS: OPENING RECEPTION: 7:00-10:00 [...]

Councilman Sarmiento to host a fundraiser for Martinez on 2/23, at his home

Admin — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 00:02:31 +0000

[ February 23, 2012; 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. ] Get ready for Santa Ana Council Member Michele Martinez' biggest fundraiser yet, on Thursday, February 23, 2012, from 6:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. Martinez is the leading Democratic candidate for the 69th Assembly District. She now has the support of Santa Ana's leading elected officials, including Host Committee Members Assemblymember Jose Solorio, Mayor Miguel Pulido, Councilmember Vincent Sarmiento, Councilmember [...]

Everest College names Lisa Rhodes as their new Santa Ana campus president

Admin — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 19:27:35 +0000

EVEREST COLLEGE NAMES NEW PRESIDENT OF SANTA ANA CAMPUS Community Outreach and Support Remain Top Priorities SANTA ANA, Calif. – February 1, 2012 – Everest College, which provides career-oriented diploma and degree programs, today named Lisa Rhodes as president of its Santa Ana campus following the promotion of Linnea Ray to division director of education for Everest’s [...]

Gallery 207 artists sponsor artwork from Bonita Street Elementary students

Admin — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 07:50:15 +0000

For Immediate Release Jaydee Dizon. 310.962.4520 Gallery 207 Artists Sponsors Student Artwork From Bonita Street Elementary Show us some love and support on Saturday, February 4th from 6-10 PM as Gallery 207 artists, Ben Walker, Jaydee Dizon, Mica Teal, and Caesar Alzate Jr. promotes student artwork from Ms. Modino’s 5th grade students at Bonita Street Elementary. Artwork is exhibited [...]

Solorio gives Daly $2K, but Martinez leads in fundraising in the 69th A.D.

Admin — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 20:50:40 +0000

The campaign finance reports are in, and the top fundraiser, of the four Democrats running for the 69th Assembly District, is Santa Ana Council Member Michele Martinez. You can read her report here. Ultra-liberal union shill Julio Perez came in at 117K and 70K cash at-hand. If you subtract the $23K which he reported in the last reporting period, which was from [...]

SAPD arrests Muniz brothers for possessing high powered guns/ammo

Admin — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 20:45:54 +0000

Advisory: Santa Ana Police Arrest two Brothers possessing High Powered Assault Rifles, ammunition, and heavy body armor. Santa Ana Police Arrest two Brothers possessing High Powered Assault Rifles, ammunition, and heavy body armor. Arrested: Muniz, Esteban 32, from Anaheim Muniz, Jose 24, from Anaheim On Tuesday January 31, 2012 Santa Ana Police Gang investigators arrested two brothers suspected of keeping [...]

Councilwoman Martinez’ Assembly campaign eclipses $100,000 in fundraising

Admin — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 17:25:06 +0000

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: January 30, 2012 Contact: Lupe De La Cruz, Office: (714) 564-0130 Councilwoman Martinez Eclipses $100,000 Fundraising Mark Santa Ana, California – Santa Ana Councilwoman Michele Martinez raised over $100,000 between announcing her campaign in September 2011 and December 31, 2011. The figure includes $15,700 in loans from Martinez. “Michele has gained the early support of people from all [...]

Learn more about Santa Ana’s road and trail plans at open houses in Feb.

Admin — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 17:00:04 +0000

[ February 8, 2012; 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm. February 11, 2012; 10:00 am to 12:00 pm. ] Complete Streets: We Can Get There from Here The City of Santa Ana will be working with residents to update the General Plan Circulation Element and develop "Complete Street" policies. What is a COMPLETE STREET? It is a road that provides safe, convenient access for everyone including motorists, bicyclists, transit operators and users, and pedestrians of [...]