New Anaheim | Monthly Archives: July 2014

Anaheim Police to run a DUI checkpoint at the 500 block of N. Magnolia on August 1

Posted on July 31, 2014 by Editor Posted in Alcohol, Anaheim, Crime, News, Police Leave a comment

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 31, 2014

Released by: Lt. Bob Dunn, Contact: (714) 497-6330

Subject: DUI/Driver’s License Checkpoint Planned this Weekend

The Anaheim Police Department Traffic Unit will be conducting a DUI/Driver’s License Checkpoint on August 01, 2014, at the 500 block of North Magnolia Avenue between the hours of 8:00 pm and 3:00 am.

The deterrent effect of DUI checkpoints is a proven resource in reducing the number of persons killed and injured in alcohol or drug involved crashes. Research shows that crashes involving an impaired driver can be reduced by up to 20 percent when well-publicized DUI checkpoints and proactive DUI patrols are conducted routinely. Continue reading→

Anaheim Public Utilities responds to the drought with increased turf removal rebates

Posted on July 26, 2014 by Editor Posted in Anaheim, News, Public Utilities, Water Leave a comment

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Media contact: Ruth Ruiz, (714) 765-5060 office, (714) 420-7797 mobile

ANAHEIM PUBLIC UTILITIES INCREASES TURF REMOVAL REBATES IN RESPONSE TO THE DROUGHT

ANAHEIM, Calif. (July 25, 2014) Anaheim Public Utilities recently increased their turf removal rebate in response to California’s drought to encourage customers to save water with outdoor landscaping. The Utility is now offering qualified residents a $3 per square foot rebate—which has increased from $1 per square foot earlier this year —for removing water-intensive turf grass and replacing it with California Friendly landscaping or artificial turf. The increase is made possible by a grant from the California State Department of Water Resources.

On average, 50% of a resident’s total water use is for outdoor irrigation. Replacing grass lawn with California Friendly alternatives allows customers to save both water and money. “We should all do our part and help conserve water during this drought, and this rebate is one way residents can participate,” said Mayor Tom Tait. Continue reading→

Full road closure at Katella Ave. and Lewis St. intersection set for July 28

Posted on July 26, 2014 by Editor Posted in Anaheim, News, Public Works, Traffic Leave a comment

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Media contact: Ruth Ruiz, (714) 765-5060 office, (714) 420-7797 mobile

FULL ROAD CLOSURE MONDAY, JULY 28 AT KATELLA AVE./LEWIS ST. INTERSECTION

ANAHEIM, Calif. (July 25, 2014) – From Monday, July 28 at 9 a.m. thru Tuesday, July 29 at 9 a.m., the Katella Ave./Lewis St. intersection will be completely closed to thru traffic due to utility construction for Southern California Edison’s underground conversion project.

After the initial full closure, lanes may be opened periodically to allow traffic through the intersection, and crews will provide safe pedestrian access during construction. Traffic control crews will direct business employees and patrons. Continue reading→

Woman convicted of trying to pimp women from a motel that was really a brothel

Posted on July 25, 2014 by Editor Posted in Anaheim, Crime, News, OCDA, Police Leave a comment

Orange County District Attorney Press Release

For Immediate Release: July 24, 2014

Case # 14NF0814

WOMAN CONVICTED OF CONSPIRACY TO PIMP TWO WOMEN FROM BROTHEL SHE OPERATED FROM MOTEL

FULLERTON – A woman was convicted today of conspiring to pimp two women from a brothel that she operated out of a motel. Ramona Judith Mora Garcia, 41, Anaheim, pleaded guilty today to two felony counts of conspiracy to commit pimping. She was sentenced to one year in jail and six years in state prison stayed pending the completion of three years formal probation.

Circumstances of the Case

Garcia is a pimp/modern-day slave owner who exploits women and/or children for financial gain. She required the victims in this case to turn over half the payment they received for performing unlawful sex acts from sex purchasers. Continue reading→

Receive 4 Angels tickets for free and meet pitcher Garrett Richards on 7/26

Posted on July 24, 2014 by Editor Posted in Anaheim, Angels, Angels Stadium, Environmental, News, OC Waste and Recycling, Waste Leave a comment

Receive Four Free Tickets to an Angels Game & Meet Angels Pitcher Garrett Richards on Saturday, July 26, 2014

Bring your household hazardous waste, e-waste or gently used clothing for priority access.

(Portions Courtesy of OC Waste & Recycling)

OC Waste & Recycling, in partnership with Discovery Science Center, Goodwill of Orange County, and Angels Baseball will provide free disposal of Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) on Saturday, July 26, 2014 from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at Angel Stadium of Anaheim. Bring your favorite Angels memorabilia for an autograph with Angels starting pitcher Garrett Richards. The first 200 cars to bring household hazardous waste, e-waste or gently used clothing will have priority access to meet Garrett Richards as well as the opportunity to choose between four free tickets to that night’s Angels game or four free general admission tickets to the Discovery Science Center (while supplies last). Continue reading→

Police seek help identifying man involved in series of armed robberies

Posted on July 24, 2014 by Editor Posted in Anaheim, Crime, News, Police Leave a comment

PRESS RELEASE

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 24, 2014

Released by: Lt. Bob Dunn, (714) 497-6330

Subject: Robbery Series Expands: Police Ask for Public’s Help with Suspect Identification

Between June 2 and July 23, 2014, the Anaheim Police Department has been called to investigate a series of seven (7) armed robberies throughout the City. Through our investigation, it is believed a lone male suspect is responsible for these robberies and we recently learned of another related armed robbery on May 28, 2014 in the city of Orange.

The Anaheim Police Department is asking for the public’s help in identifying this suspect. He is described as follows: Continue reading→

Formal complaint filed against 69th A.D. carpetbagger Sherry Walker

Posted on July 24, 2014 by Editor Posted in Adam Nick, Anaheim, Cecilia Iglesias, Crime, Politics, Republican Party, Sherry Walker, Tom Daly Leave a comment

Lake Forest carpetbaggers Sherry Walker and Adam Nick

PRESS RELEASE

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Wednesday, July 23, 2014

State Assembly candidate may have violated residency requirements and acted to deceive the voters

69th Assembly District candidate Cecilia “Ceci” Iglesias calls for investigation into election irregularities and violations

Santa Ana – Cecilia “Ceci” Iglesias, who narrowly lost in the June 3 Primary Election in the 69th Assembly District, has filed a formal complaint against neophyte Republican candidate Sherry Walker. In a letter to Secretary of State Debra Bowen’s Election Fraud Investigation Unit, Iglesias alleges Walker violated residency requirements and conspired to deceive voters who live in Santa Ana and parts of Anaheim, Garden Grove and Orange. Continue reading→

Anaheim offers cooling centers and healthcare tips during the warm weather

Posted on July 24, 2014 by Editor Posted in Anaheim, News Leave a comment

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Media contact: Ruth Ruiz, (714) 765-5060 office, (714) 420-7797 mobile

ANAHEIM OFFERS COOLING CENTERS AND HEALTH CARE TIPS DURING THE WARM WEATHER

ANAHEIM, Calif. (July 24, 2014) – In times of higher than normal temperatures, Anaheim libraries and community centers serve as regional Cooling Centers, offering relief from the hot weather.

The list of Cooling Centers is listed below. In addition, the following health care tips can help residents remain safe from heat-related illnesses.

Central Branch Library: 500 West Broadway, Anaheim, CA 92805, (714) 765-1880

Monday-Friday: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Saturday: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Continue reading→

Coroner seeks public’s help in identifying man who jumped off 5 Freeway overpass

Posted on July 24, 2014 by Editor Posted in Anaheim, News, Orange County, Orange County Sheriff, Public Safety Leave a comment

NEWS, FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contacts: Lt. Jeff Hallock, 714.904.7042
JHallock@ocsd.org

Emily Osterberg, 714.647.1840
EOsterberg@ocsd.org

Coroner Investigators Seeking Public’s Assistance Identifying Descendent

SANTA ANA, Calif. – (July 24, 2014) – The Orange County Sheriff’s Department’s Coroner Division is seeking the public’s assistance identifying and locating family of an unidentified male decedent. On Tuesday, July 1, 2014, coroner investigators began conducting a death investigation following the decedent jumping from the Beach Boulevard overpass onto the southbound Interstate 5 freeway.

The unidentified male appears to be of Middle Eastern or Hispanic descent, approximately 50-65 years old. He is 5 feet 9 inches tall, weighs 183 pounds, gray-brown hair, brown eyes and a short, gray goatee. He had poor oral hygiene with two front canine teeth and recessed gums. Continue reading→

Carpetbaggers lining up to run for Area 2 of the AUHSD’s Board of Education

Posted on July 24, 2014 by Editor Posted in Anaheim, Anaheim Union High School District, Annemarie Randle-Trejo, Education, Eleazar Elizondo, News, Politics Leave a comment

Annemarie Randle-Trejo

The race for Area 2 of the Anaheim Union High School District’s Board of Education has apparently already attracted two carpetbaggers. The District covers 46 square miles and stretches across the cities of Anaheim, Cypress, Buena Park, La Palma and Stanton, and has 31,000 students.

One of them, Eleazar Elizondo, ran for the Orange County Board of Education in 2012, as a resident of Santa Ana. He came in dead last garnering only 7% of the vote, according to Smart Voter.

Elizondo ran for the Santa Ana City Council in 2002, losing to Mike Garcia while totaling less than 5,000 votes, according to Smart Voter.

Elizondo ran for OC Supervisor in District 1 back in 2000, losing to Chuck Smith, who netted over 60% of the vote, according to Smart Voter. Continue reading→