Santa Ana NewsLocal news for Santa Ana, CA continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.Protest against SAUSD layoffs tomorrow at Laborer's Hall- August 12, 2008 It looks like folks are sick and tired of SAUSD Superintendent Jane Russo and her gang: For All Parents, Student, and Staff of the SAUSD Join us to: Rescind Layoffs & Cure Russo-Olsky-Itis! August 12th - BBQ Rally March Click here to read the rest of this article.http://www.topix.net/city/santa-ana-ca/2008/08/protest-against-sausd-layoffs-tomorrow-at-l... Twist Bassler Update- August 12, 2008 How can we really trust Mike Harrah to build Orange Counties tallest high-rise skyscraper, One Broadway Plaza, when he cuts corners and does a half-assed job putting the old Twist Bassler house back together again over at Cabrillo Park Judging from the pictures above, nearly the entire first floor framing has been replaced due to damage caused by Harrah's failure to protect the old house from the elements. Rain, wind, sun and vandals have damaged the old house severely.http://www.topix.net/city/santa-ana-ca/2008/08/twist-bassler-update?fromrss=1 400 evacuated after white powder found in envelope- August 12, 2008 " About 400 people were evacuated from an office building for more than two hours today after an employee discovered a powdery substance in an envelope, which turned out to be cake mix.http://www.topix.net/city/santa-ana-ca/2008/08/400-evacuated-after-white-powder-found-in-e... Has Santa Ana City Manager Dave Ream completely lost it- August 11, 2008 It looks like Santa Ana City Manager Dave Ream is attacking the businesses in the Logan neighborhood again. I received a frantic call from Sandy Pratt of Blue Bird towing on Friday. She told me that new traffic control signs have gone up all over Logan. These signs say that trucks over 3 tons are prohibited from entering Logan Barrio. These signs effectively shut down the majority of industrial business in the Logan neighborhood area. That is not fair given that many of these businesses have...http://www.topix.net/city/santa-ana-ca/2008/08/has-santa-ana-city-manager-dave-ream-comple... Yes we CAN solve Santa Ana's shopping cart problem!- August 10, 2008 One of the major complaints I hear all the time in Santa Ana is that we need to do something about the shopping carts that folks often leave in our neighborhoods and on our streets. They are unsightly and offensive and I agree that this is a problem in search of a solution. And I have one. What we need to do is start a bounty program for stray shopping carts. I wrote about this before, but have now refined the proposal to include: Click here to read the rest of this article.http://www.topix.net/city/santa-ana-ca/2008/08/yes-we-can-solve-santa-anaa-s-shopping-cart... Santa Ana high-rise to become apartments- August 10, 2008 Rumors are flying fast and furious that Nexus Development, builders of the twin 25 story Skyline at MacArthur Place condo towers currently under construction down on the South End of Santa Ana, might be converted to apartments because of slow sales in the residential market. How can 349 ultra chic and spacious condo's sized from 1,018 - 2,800 sq. ft. and costing between the mid $600,000's to $2.8 million and that includes such amenities as a Private Yoga Studio, a Jr. Olympic Pool, a Putting...http://www.topix.net/city/santa-ana-ca/2008/08/santa-ana-high-rise-to-become-apartments?fr... SAUSD teacher honored by state group as top educator- August 10, 2008 "Mendez Fundamental Intermediate teacher Lizette Cabrera has been named as the Outstanding Middle School Educator of the Year by Mathematics, Engineering, Science Achievement, or MESA, a state group aimed at promoting math and science," according to the O.C. Register. According to the Santa Ana Unified School District (SAUSD), MESA honored Cabrera for her outstanding work in assisting educationally disadvantaged students to excel in math and science. Cabrera was selected from among MESA...http://www.topix.net/city/santa-ana-ca/2008/08/sausd-teacher-honored-by-state-group-as-top... Yes we CAN solve the Santa Ana library shortage!- August 9, 2008 My experience with libraries is why I am such a huge library advocate. When I was growing up I learned English not only at school but by visiting the local library just about every day. Today in the City of Los Angeles there are over 70 public libraries. In Santa Ana we have one public library and one learning center. That's it for a city with over 400,000 residents. Is it just me or is that CRAZY Our city has a largely Latino population - and we have a lot of Asian immigrants too. We are...http://www.topix.net/city/santa-ana-ca/2008/08/yes-we-can-solve-the-santa-ana-library-shor... Carlos Bustamante under investigation by the County of Orange- August 9, 2008 Santa Ana Councilman Carlos Bustamante is now telling his boss, Orange County CEO Tom Mauk that he did not say the sexist "Water-Bra" remarks that were overheard by Red County blog Editor Matt "Jubal" Cunningham and L.A. Times Reporter Christian Berthelsen, according to the OC Register's Total Buzz. Bustamante works at the County of Orange, where he is in charge of "administration including human resources issues." He waltzed into the Orange County Board of Supervisors meeting shortly after...http://www.topix.net/city/santa-ana-ca/2008/08/carlos-bustamante-under-investigation-by-th... Lynette Verino has a great shot at replacing Al Amezcua in RSCCD Area 1- August 8, 2008 It looks like Santa Ana Housing and Redevelopment Commissioner Lynette Verino has a great shot at replacing outgoing Trustee Al Amezcua in Area 1 of the Rancho Santiago Community College District. Here is a list of the current candidates for Area 1, as per the O.C. Voter Registrar - only three of them can win: Click here to read the rest of this article.http://www.topix.net/city/santa-ana-ca/2008/08/lynette-verino-has-a-great-shot-at-replacin... |