New Santa Ana

Violence Prevention Coalition of O.C. award nominations due by Friday

Admin — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 22:15:43 +0000

The Violence Prevention Coalition of Orange County is soliciting nominations for outstanding individuals who are actively engaged in the prevention of violence in our Orange County community. Nominations must be submitted by Friday, March 12, 2010.

Nominees may be adults or youth, and work in any field, including education, public service, social work, community [...]

I Bike Santa Ana! Next Ride: Monday, 3/15

Calacas — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 21:32:01 +0000

Join us as we get together to celebrate commUNITY and have lots of fun! We ride for about an hour, and go about 5 miles around the downtown area. $5 tshirts available (cash only) when you bring your bike!

Loteria Night Fundraiser this Friday, 3/12 @ Calacas!

Calacas — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 21:28:42 +0000

Join Calacas & the Orange County DREAM Team for their 2nd Annual Loteria Fundraiser! Prizes · Snacks · Beverages !

$10 Donation

If you are unable to attend but would still like to make a donation, please mail checks payable to:

Orange County Dream Team PO Box 1855, Santa Ana, Ca 92702

Free parking around the corner, in the structure @ [...]

Special historic tour of Santa Ana this Saturday

Admin — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 19:55:43 +0000

Don’t miss the “Historic Santa Ana Tour” Presented by Assistance League Santa Ana, this Saturday, March 13, from 10 am to 4 pm, to benefit community programs. Click here for additional information.

Come for a guided tour some of the Oldest buildings in Orange County… Madame Modjeska Building, First Presbyterian Church, Episcopal Church of the [...]

Free healthy school environment training in Santa Ana, on March 11-12

Admin — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 19:43:12 +0000

This two-day FREE training may be of interest to those involved in building a healthier school system and community.

New Spring Training, March 11 and 12, at the County of Orange Health Care -1729 E Training Trailer, located at 1725 W. 17th St., in Santa Ana. Click here for a map.

Part II of Fresh Fruits and [...]

Free FDIC Money Smart Train the Trainer seminar this Thursday, in Santa Ana

Admin — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 19:33:24 +0000

The FDIC in partnership with Orange County United Way and the Bank on Santa Ana Pilot will be hosting a free Money Smart Train-the-Trainer Seminar onThursday, March 11, from 8 am to 12 noon, and from 1 pm to 5 pm, at 505 E. Central Ave., in Santa Ana.

This seminar is designed for [...]

Santiago Creek School recieves grant funding to investigate childhood obesity

Maryann Maloney — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 16:28:36 +0000

Students at Santiago Creek School received a $500 grant to investigate why their community has the second highest childhood obesity rate in California. The students will be trained as “nutrition advocates,” setting up food and fitness fairs for local youth groups. The grant is from UnitedHealth Group.

UnitedHealth Group awarded $5,000 in grants to [...]

Solorio-backed bill creates 6,000 new Orange County transportation jobs

Admin — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 00:52:03 +0000

For Immediate Release, March 9, 2010

For More Information Contact: Carol Chamberlain – Office: (916) 319-2069, Cell: (916) 804-5355

Governor Signs Bill to Clear the Way for OCTA Shovel-Ready Projects Solorio-Backed Bill Creates 6,000 New Orange County Transportation Jobs

SACRAMENTO, CA – Yesterday, Governor Schwarzenegger signed Solorio-sponsored legislation (AB 11 X8) allowing the California Transportation Commission to [...]

FibOC backpedaling fast on Sarmiento allegations

Sean Mill — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 00:22:09 +0000

Just ask the LiberalOC’s Dan Chmielewski and he will loudly pontificate about the “journalistic integrity” of his blog and bloggers. Well a few hours after that “integrity” was shown to be nothing more than hot air Chmielewski, Chris Prevatt and the rest of the hacks at “blue county” are quickly backpedaling away from [...]

Councilman Sarmiento calls allegations ridiculous

Sean Mill — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 20:23:12 +0000

Councilman Sarmiento with wife, Eva Casas-Sarmiento, Santa Ana Mayor Miguel Pulido, and California State Assemblyman Jose Solorio

Santa Ana City Councilman Vincent Sarmiento called allegations that he is somehow involved in an attempt by a community group to discredit mayoral candidate Alfredo Amezcua “ridiculous”. The allegations were made by a disgruntled ex- city commissioner in [...]

Slow-paced interpretive wet ‘n’ wild Harding Canyon Falls tour with Adam

Naturalist for You — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 17:00:27 +0000

Icy water soaks tour participant in Harding Falls

Sunday, March 14, 10AM – 5PM

Slow-paced Interpretive Wet ‘n’ Wild Harding Canyon Falls Tour with Adam, Santa Ana Mountains, Orange County (part of the Santa Ana Mountains Wild Heritage Project tour series)

Remember that Sunday is the beginning of Daylight Savings Time! Spring your clock forward an hour [...]

Nocturnal exploration up the Silverado Ridge Preserve

Naturalist for You — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 15:00:59 +0000

In canyon after dark

Friday, March 12, 6PM – 9PM

Nocturnal Exploration up the Silverado Ridge Preserve, Santa Ana Mountains, Orange County (in partnership with The Wildlands Conservancy)

Meet at Silverado Community Center and carpool to the trailhead. Follow a professional naturalist up the southern ridge of Silverado Canyon, on the edge of the Irvine Mesa. Ascend into [...]