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Anaheim Citizens Advisory Committee on Elections to meet tonight at the Library

Posted on April 11, 2013 by Editor Posted in Anaheim, Civic Affairs, Elections, News, Politics Leave a comment

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Media contact: Ruth Ruiz, (714) 765-5060 office, (714) 420-7797 cell

ANAHEIM CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON ELECTIONS AND COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT TO MEET TONIGHT

Meeting to be held at Anaheim Central Library

ANAHEIM, Calif. (April 11, 2013) Anaheim’s Citizens Advisory Committee on Elections and Community Involvement (CAC) meeting on Thursday, April 11 will begin discussion on the development of recommendations. The public is invited to attend the meeting.

Steven Lynn, former chair for the Arizona Independent Redistricting Commission (IRC), will lead the members in discussing the recommendations and begin drafting a report to the City Council. Continue reading→

Anaheim’s April Neighborhood Council meeting dates announced

Posted on April 10, 2013 by Editor Posted in Anaheim, Civic Affairs, Neighborhood Councils, News Leave a comment

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

APRIL NEIGHBORHOOD COUNCIL MEETING DATES ANNOUNCED

ANAHEIM, Calif. (April 10, 2013) Get to know your City on the neighborhood level by attending an upcoming City of Anaheim Neighborhood Council Meeting. Hosted by the Neighborhood Services division of the Community Services department, the meetings help to create partnerships between City staff and departments, fellow residents, and other community resources. All are welcome to attend. Continue reading→

Anaheim teen driver faces trial for killing a father and son in high speed crash

Posted on April 9, 2013 by Editor Posted in Anaheim, Crime, News, OCDA, Police Leave a comment

Orange County District Attorney Press Release

For Immediate Release, Case # 10NF4137: April 9, 2013

DRUNKEN TEEN DRIVER FACES TRIAL FOR KILLING FATHER AND SON IN HIGH-SPEED EARLY-MORNING CRASH

SANTA ANA – A drunken teenage driver faces trial tomorrow for murdering a father and son in an early-morning high-speed crash. Rafael Lopez, now-20, Anaheim, is charged with two felony counts of murder and faces a maximum sentence of 30 years to life in state prison if convicted. Opening statements are expected to begin tomorrow morning, Wednesday, April 10, 2013, in Department C-35, Central Justice Center, Santa Ana. The time is to be determined. Continue reading→

Mayor Tait to participate in Day of Recognition for National Service on 4/9

Posted on April 8, 2013 by Editor Posted in Anaheim, Mayor Tom Tait, News Leave a comment

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

ANAHEIM MAYOR TO PARTICIPATE IN DAY OF RECOGNITION FOR NATIONAL SERVICE

ANAHEIM, CA – (April 8, 2013) Anaheim Mayor Tom Tait will participate in the first-ever Mayors Day of Recognition for National Service on Tuesday, April 9 by visiting two local nonprofit organizations and honoring their volunteers. Mayor Tait’s visits will represent the city’s appreciation to all those who volunteer throughout Anaheim, and will mirror similar visits of appreciation by mayors across the United States. Continue reading→

MBL Pitch, Hit and Run event to be hosted by East Anaheim Little League on 4/7

Posted on April 5, 2013 by Editor Posted in Anaheim, News, Youth Leave a comment

A Major League Baseball Pitch, Hit & Run event will be held on April 7 @ Juarez Park in Anaheim. It will be hosted by the East Anaheim Little League. This event is open to all competitors, boys and girls, ages 7-14. Participation is free!

There are four levels of competition. Including Team Championships at Major League Ballparks and the PHR National Finals at the 2013 MLB All-Star Game.

PITCH…… Throw strikes to a designated target
HIT…… Hit from a stationary batting tee for distance and accuracy
RUN…… Sprint from 2nd base to home plate for time Continue reading→

Anaheim Youth Services Assessment identifies risk factors

Posted on April 5, 2013 by Editor Posted in Anaheim, Gangs, News, Politics, Todd Spitzer, Youth Leave a comment

Ann Olin, of the Olin Group announces the findings of the Anaheim Youth Services Assessment

Anaheim Youth Services Assessment Identifies Risk Factors

By Supervisor Todd Spitzer, (Portions courtesy Anaheim Community Foundation)

(Anaheim, CA) – A report on at-risk youth in Anaheim finds that many who could benefit from community support go unserved. The 2013 Anaheim Youth Services Assessment, produced by the Anaheim Community Foundation, was released last week and calls for a unified approach to address gaps in service.

“It’s important for our kids to have a safe place to go, where they can find supportive adults and a sense of community,” said Supervisor Todd Spitzer, who represents portions of Anaheim. “If we don’t provide these services to every child who needs them, we will continue to see neighborhoods decline as we lose teens to gang violence.” Continue reading→

Anaheim Citizens Advisory Committee schedule revised for remainder of study

Posted on April 4, 2013 by Editor Posted in Anaheim, Civic Affairs, News Leave a comment

CITY OF ANAHEIM PRESS RELEASE

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

CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING SCHEDULE REVISED FOR REMAINDER OF STUDY

ANAHEIM, CA – (April 4, 2013) The Anaheim Citizens Advisory Committee has set their meeting dates and locations through the remainder of the study period. Please note the revisions to the meetings schedule. All meetings will begin at 6:30 p.m. Continue reading→

OCCORD Citizenship Fair set for April 13, in Anaheim

Posted on April 1, 2013 by Editor Posted in Anaheim, News, Politics Leave a comment

The Orange County Communities Organized for Responsible Development (OCCORD) is hosting a Citizenship Fair on April 13, from 8:30 am to 5:30 pm, at the North Orange County Community College District (NOCCCD), located at 1830 W. Romneya Dr., in Anaheim.

They expect to serve over 400 people on the day of the fair and they need lots of help. They are in need of volunteers from 1:00 PM to 5:30 PM. To sign up email: lvega@occord.org, or call (714) 621-0919. Click here to check out OCCORD’s website. Continue reading→

Anaheim Police Chief John Welter to retire

Posted on April 1, 2013 by Editor Posted in Anaheim, News, Police 1 Comment

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

ANAHEIM POLICE CHIEF JOHN WELTER ANNOUNCES HIS RETIREMENT FOLLOWING A 42-YEAR CAREER IN LAW ENFORCEMENT

ANAHEIM, Calif. (April 1, 2013) Anaheim Police Chief John Welter today announced his retirement from the Anaheim Police Department effective May 16, 2013, following a 42-year career in law enforcement, including nine years as Chief of Police for the City of Anaheim. Continue reading→

The Anaheim Resort Transit Shuttles duplicate the proposed $319 million streetcars

Posted on March 31, 2013 by Editor Posted in Anaheim, Gail Eastman, News, OCTA, Transportation Leave a comment

Modern Streetcar, ART Shuttle

Anaheim Resort Transit Shuttles Duplicate Council-Coveted $319 Million Streetcars

From the OC Politics Blog

Once again, the OC Register’s failed its own Affliction Test and missed easily researched facts that the proposed end points of Anaheim’s $319 million streetcar debacle are already served by the 11 year-old Anaheim Resort Transit (ART) system, a public-private partnership operating shuttle buses between Disneyland’s Main Gate and dozens of hotels and other tourists stops throughout the Anaheim Resort District. ART also serves attractions and shopping areas in Orange, Buena Park, Santa Ana and the Garden Grove hotels which focus on Disney guests and conventioneers.

Register writer Marroquin might have discovered this for his 3/27 story via some simple research on this Blog or by sticking his head out a window. ART operates 18 routes daily with over 60 buses of different capacities to match their varying passenger loads (they also operated small electric buses a few years ago, and still may). ART’s been successful and grown rapidly, per this 2012 Register story, by adding stops at non-Disney attractions like Knott’s Berry Farm, Discovery Science Center, MainPlace and GardenWalk. Continue reading→