New Anaheim | Monthly Archives: August 2015

Anaheim Battle of the Bands to take place today at Pearson Park Amphitheatre

Posted on August 29, 2015 by Editor Posted in Events, News Leave a comment

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

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

Rescheduled due to last month’s rain

Anaheim Battle of the Bands to Take Place this Saturday at Pearson Park Amphitheatre

ANAHEIM, Calif. (August 27, 2015) Anaheim’s best middle school and high school bands will compete in the city’s first Battle of the Bands event on Saturday evening, August 29 at Pearson Park Amphitheatre. The community is invited to attend and cheer on their favorite bands. Admission is only $3 per adult, and children 8-years-and-under are free. The competition will begin at 6:30 p.m.

Battle of the Bands is sure to be a night where our Anaheim’s young musicians will continue to hone their talents. The bands will go head-to-head to win the grand prize of $500, Disneyland Resort one-day park hopper tickets for each band member, recognition at an upcoming Anaheim City Council meeting, and more. Continue reading→

Anaheim debuts redesigned website with easier navigation, quick access to resident services

Posted on August 29, 2015 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 Debuts Redesigned Website With Easier Navigation, Quick Access To Resident Services

ANAHEIM, Calif. (Aug. 28, 2015) — The city of Anaheim has launched a new website with a fresh, streamlined design that makes it easier for residents to find services and information.

The new Anaheim.net delivers quick access to the most sought-after links, an enhanced search feature and an updated design for improved navigation. The site also is optimized for viewing on smartphones and tablets. Continue reading→

Committee moves ahead in shaping Anaheim’s six voting districts

Posted on August 26, 2015 by Editor Posted in Anaheim, Elections, News, Politics Leave a comment

NEWS RELEASE

CONTACT: Linda Andal, CMC, City Clerk, City of Anaheim, 714.765.5166, landal@anaheim.net

Committee Moves Ahead in Shaping Anaheim’s Six Voting Districts

More Than 130 Residents Turn Out To Support Boundary Maps

ANAHEIM, Calif. — (Aug. 24, 2015) More than 130 residents from across Anaheim crowded into City Hall on Aug. 19 to review more than two dozen proposed district boundary maps and express support for the map that would best serve their communities.

In all, residents weighed in on 25 possible boundary maps at the most recent Advisory Committee on Electoral Districts meeting. Continue reading→

Asm. Kim and community partners team up to provide school supplies to O.C. students

Posted on August 23, 2015 by Editor Posted in Anaheim, Education, News, Politics, Young Kim Leave a comment

California Legislature

ASSEMBLYWOMAN YOUNG KIM

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: August 21, 2015

CONTACT: Bryan Shroyer, (916) 319-2065

Assemblywoman Young Kim and Community Partners “Stuff the Bus” with School Supplies for Orange County Students

ANAHEIM –Assemblywoman Young Kim (R-Fullerton) and community partners stuffed a school bus with more than $11,000 worth of school supplies to benefit underprivileged students in the Anaheim and Stanton areas today. Members of the community came out to donate pens, paper, backpacks, notebooks, crayons, tissues, rulers, and other basic supplies needed to help students and families who struggle to provide them.

“Every child deserves a quality education to help them reach their academic potential. Stuff the Bus is a grassroots effort that will help get basic school supplies in the hands of students and families who need them most,” said Kim as she and the community partners made the presentation of the donations at CM School Supply in Anaheim. Continue reading→

Disneyland Dreamers & Doers applications open in September

Posted on August 23, 2015 by Editor Posted in Anaheim, Disneyland, News, Youth Leave a comment

Disneyland Dreamers & Doers Applications Open in September

By: O.C. Supervisor Lisa Bartlett

In honor of the 60th Diamond Anniversary Celebration, Disneyland Resort is proud to launch the Disneyland Resort Dreamers & Doers program. Deeply rooted in Disney’s commitment to supporting youth and the community, Disneyland Resort Dreamers & Doers celebrates the power of possibility and the youth who take action to improve their community, home or school.

The Disneyland Resort strives to drive positive change through four focus areas: Live Healthier, Strengthen Community, Conserve Nature and Think Creatively. We invite Orange County high school students to share their stories of how they are taking action for a brighter tomorrow in these four focus areas: Continue reading→

Man and woman charged with kidnapping, robbing, assaulting and trafficking a woman

Posted on August 20, 2015 by Editor Posted in Anaheim, Crime, News, OCDA, Police, Prostitutes Leave a comment

ORANGE COUNTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY PRESS RELEASE

Date: August 20, 2015

Case # 15NF2278

MAN AND WOMAN CHARGED WITH HUMAN TRAFFICKING, KIDNAPPING, ROBBING, AND ASSAULTING WOMAN

*Male defendant in this case is also charged with pimping and pandering separate victim

SANTA ANA, Calif. – A man and woman were charged today with human trafficking, kidnapping, robbing, and assaulting a woman. Jarrod Neil Cross, 28, Sacramento, and Saquila Collete Osborne, 31, Rancho Cordova, are both charged with one felony count of human trafficking, one felony count of kidnapping, one felony count of first degree robbery, and one felony count of assault with force likely to produce great bodily injury. Cross also faces one felony count of pimping and one felony count of pandering with sentencing enhancement allegations for prior prison convictions for inflicting corporal injury in 2006 and 2010, refusing to comply with a peace officer in 2013, and not remaining free for a period of five years. If convicted, Osborne faces a maximum sentence of 23 years and eight months in state prison and Cross faces a maximum sentence of 28 years in state prison. Osborne and Cross were arraigned today and are scheduled for pre-trial on Aug. 28, 2015, at 8:30 a.m. in Department N-12, North Justice Center, Fullerton. Continue reading→

Remembering former Anaheim Union High School District Trustee Thomas “Hoagy” Holguin

Posted on August 20, 2015 by Editor Posted in Anaheim, Anaheim Union High School District, News, Politics, Thomas Hoagy Holguin Leave a comment

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

CONTACT: Doug Vogel, doug@orangecoastpr.com, (949) 648-7113

ANAHEIM MOURNS THE LOSS OF A GREAT PROTECTOR

Remembering Thomas “Hoagy” Holguin

ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA – August 14, 2015 – More than 200 friends, family members, dignitaries, and Anaheim residents attended Sai nt Anthony Claret Catholic Church to pay respects to former Anaheim Union High School District Trustee (AUHSD), Thomas “Hoagy” Holguin.

An Anaheim resident and business owner of 35 years, Hoagy faithfully served his community for the majority of his time as a resident starting as a commissioner with the Anaheim Redevelopment and Housing Commission. He then went on to serve as Executive Board Member for the Anaheim Boys & Girls Club, Chair of the Anaheim Community Development Block Grant, Executive Board Member of the Anaheim Prep Sports/Activities Foundation, past President of the Anaheim Police Officer Honorary Association, and coinciding as a Trustee for AUHSD served as President for the North Orange County Regional Occupational Program Board of Trustees. Continue reading→

Gangbangers sentenced after shooting at an Anaheim police vehicle

Posted on August 18, 2015 by Editor Posted in Anaheim, Crime, Gangs, News, OCDA, Police Leave a comment

Juan Carlos Covarrubias

ORANGE COUNTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY PRESS RELEASE

Case # 12NF1746

Date: August 14, 2015

GANG MEMBERS SENTENCED TO 15 YEARS TO LIFE IN PRISON FOR FIRING SEVERAL ROUNDS AT OCCUPIED POLICE VEHICLE IN ANAHEIM

SANTA ANA – Three defendants were sentenced today to 15 years to life in state prison for firing several rounds at a police officer’s vehicle that was out on patrol in Anaheim for the benefit of their Hispanic criminal street gang. Juan Carlos Covarrubias, 22, Jordy Roman Martinez, 22, Andrew Gomez Sanchez, 22, all of Anaheim, were each found guilty by a jury on Feb. 26, 2015, of one felony count of shooting at an occupied motor vehicle and one felony count of street terrorism, with sentencing enhancements for the vicarious discharge of a firearm by a gang member and criminal street gang activity.

At approximately 3:30 a.m. on June 1, 2012, Sanchez was driving Martinez and Covarrubias and pulled up in front of an unmarked Anaheim Police Department (APD) vehicle that was patrolling the street. Sanchez was driving the car on the wrong side of the road to block the officer’s vehicle from moving forward on Palm Street at Boysen Avenue in Anaheim. The officers were on duty and in their full uniform at the time of the incident. Continue reading→

Anaheim Police Department to conduct a DUI/Driver’s License Checkpoint on Aug. 15

Posted on August 14, 2015 by Editor Posted in Alcohol, Anaheim, Crime, News, Police Leave a comment

PRESS RELEASE, FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: August 14, 2015

Released by: Lt. Eric Trapp, Contact: (714) 497-5305

Subject: Anaheim Police Department to Conduct DUI/Driver’s License Checkpoint

The Anaheim Police Department Traffic Unit will be conducting a DUI/Driver’s License Checkpoint on August 15, in the 1100 block of S. Harbor Blvd.
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 Police sponsor gun buy back set for this Saturday at La Palma Park

Posted on August 7, 2015 by Editor Posted in Anaheim, Civic Affairs, Events, News, Police Leave a comment

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: August 7, 2015

Released by: Lt. Eric Trapp, (714) 497-5305

Subject: Anaheim Police Sponsor Gun Buy Back This Saturday

This Saturday, August 8, 2015, the Anaheim Police Department will hold a gun buy back at La Palma Park, located at 1151 N. Anaheim Blvd. Between 8:00 AM and 4:00 PM, people who would like to dispose of their unwanted firearms are encouraged to come to the north side of La Palma Park and meet with Anaheim Police Officers. The Anaheim Police Department is offering a $100 gift card, per firearm, with no questions asked to Kohl’s, Target, or Walmart. Continue reading→