Donna Acevedo-Nelson For Anaheim Council District 5
The Democratic Party of Orange County’s Central Committee made their 2016 General Election endorsements at their meeting last night.
They endorses a couple of challengers for the Anaheim City Council: Continue reading
State of California Urged to Investigate Gülen-linked Magnolia Charter Schools
LOS ANGELES, February 16, 2016 – A formal complaint has been issued under the California Uniform Complaint Procedure (“UCP”) urging the California Department of Education to conduct a full investigation into the financial practices of the Magnolia Public Schools charter school network, which currently operates 11 active charter schools in California.
The UCP Complaint – brought by the law firm Amsterdam & Partners LLP, in conjunction with interested California taxpayers Dr. José Moreno and Tina Andres – notes that a 2015 audit conducted by the California State Auditor discovered widespread accounting impropriety and raised numerous other important questions about Magnolia’s financial practices. Notable among them is Magnolia’s connection to the global organization of charter schools and businesses headed by Turkish national Fethullah Gülen, a reclusive Islamic cleric who resides in Saylorsburg, Pennsylvania. Continue reading
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: November 3, 2014
Contact: Eric Hogensen, Phone: (323) 761-9514
Media Alert: Dr. Jose F. Moreno to Join with Supporters to Watch Election Night Returns
(Anaheim) – Dr. Jose F. Moreno, current President of the Board of Education of the Anaheim City School District and candidate for Anaheim City Council, will join with supporters to watch Election Night returns.
“The results of this election will have serious consequences for Anaheim for many years to come,” Moreno said. “Anaheim has a bright future, and I look forward to taking a part in helping to shape the years ahead.” Continue reading
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Date: September 25, 2014
Contact: Eric Hogensen, 323-761-9514
Anaheim Planning Commissioner Victoria Ramirez Endorses Dr. Jose F. Moreno for Anaheim City Council
(Anaheim) – Anaheim Planning Commissioner Victoria Ramirez has announced her endorsement of Dr. Jose F. Moreno for Anaheim City Council today. She also formerly served as the chair of the Anaheim Planning Commission and joins fellow Planning Commissioner Bill Dalati in endorsing Dr. Jose F. Moreno.
“Dr. Moreno knows that strong neighborhoods are the key to a vibrant, successful Anaheim,” Ramirez said. “His community-first approach is the kind of vision we need on the City Council. Dr. Moreno will be a strong and effective voice for our community on the City Council and truly work to improve the city for us all.” Continue reading
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: August 8th, 2014
Contact: Eric Hogensen, 323-761-9514
Anaheim School Board President Dr. Jose F. Moreno Announces Candidacy for City Council
(Anaheim) – Current Anaheim City School Board President Dr. Jose F. Moreno announced his candidacy for the Anaheim City Council today after he filed his official paperwork with the city.
“I am excited to announce my candidacy and officially enter this race,” Moreno stated. “I am a proud husband of 15 years and proud father of four beautiful girls, a longtime Anaheim resident, active community member, and President of the Anaheim City School District Board, where I’ve served for eight years.” Continue reading
Principal Roberto Baeza
By Gabriel San Roman, OC Weekly
Last night, Anaheim City School District (ACSD) board members sided with new Superintendent Linda Wagner’s decision to transfer Principal Roberto Baeza out of Benito Juarez Elementary, parent protests be damned! At the meeting, they also approved and announced a new hire for Juarez: current Mann Elementary Vice Principal Cecilia Román, with the supe touting her as a fluent Spanish speaker who has twenty years of experience working in the district–nevermind Baeza can also speakee Spanish, too!
That didn’t sit well with Juarez parents. Continue reading
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VOICES OF THE COMMUNITY FORUM – AFTERMATH OF ANAHEIM CIVIL UNREST
(Anaheim, California) The East Street Community Renewal Initiative (ESCRI), an Anaheim community based program is hosting the “Voices of the Community Forum” focusing on the aftermath of the riots and civil unrest of July, 2012. Residents of the Anna Drive neighborhood, the epicenter of the riots, as well as residents of surrounding neighborhoods will join the dialogue about current concerns, changes that have or have not been made, and where do we go from here. It will be held at St. Anthony Claret Catholic Church, 1450 E. La Palma Drive, Anaheim, on Monday, May 6th, from 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm. Continue reading