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A specially trained Santa Ana Fire Department team recently became the first in Orange County to be certified by California Emergency Management Agency to respond to countywide disasters involving terrorist, manmade and natural threats. The Type I Hazmat Team is trained and equipped to provide emergency services to deal with fires, hazardous materials, train wrecks, swift water rescue, floods, earthquakes and terrorism.
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Career College of California held its grand opening of its newest campus in downtown Santa Ana on July 28. The college teaches skills needed to start a new career in medical, business or legal office administration in less than eight months. Instruction is delivered in hands-on exercises, demonstrations and lectures.
Career College of California isn't the latest educational venture to bring classrooms to Downtown Santa Ana. Earlier this year, Corinthian Colleges opened its newest campus at 500 W. Santa Ana Boulevard.
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In a time of personal crisis, it can be difficult to know where to turn for help. By dialing 211, callers can access a host of community services and assistance groups 24 hours a day. Callers will reach a trained multilingual information and referral specialist, who maintains a database with information on government and nonprofit agencies representing specialized services from food, clothing, rental and utility assistance to physical and mental resources, support for seniors, employment and programs for children, youth and families.
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The Santa Ana W/O/R/K (Work, Opportunity, Resources, and Knowledge) Center combines energy and resources from many city agencies and local business assistance organizations such as: Santa Ana Workforce Investment Board, Employment Development Department, Southland Economic Development Corporation, Santa Ana Enterprise Zone, Santa Ana College and Orange County Social Services Agency, to name a few.
LUNCHTIME CONCERT by Downtown Inc.
Wednesday, September 8, 2010
11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Santa Ana Artists Village, Second Street Promenade
Afterwards, stop by Grand Central Art Center for
free docent tours.
CLEAN TECH OC
Monday, September 27, 2010
9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Irvine Hyatt Regency, Irvine
CleantTech OC is a trade association that seeks to promote economic growth in the Orange County clean technology industry, which is likely to be one of the most significant engines for job growth in Southern California over the next decade. The City of Santa Ana is a Founding Sponsor. If you would like to learn more about the conference, visit http://ctoc2010.eventbrite.com.
City's Response to the Grand Jury's Report on Santa Ana's Street Car Project
View Letter
Press Release to the Grand Jury's Report on Santa Ana's Street Car Project
Press Release
Santa Ana Gateway Focus of Revitalization Efforts
Press Release
Free Days for Santa Ana Residents
Free admission is offered on designated days of the month to various museums and the Zoo. A California Driver's License, California Identification Card, or utility bill with picture ID are required as proof of residency.
The Bowers Museum (2002 N. Main St. 714.567.3600) - free admission on the first Sunday and third Tuesday of every month. www.bowers.org
Heritage Museum (3101 West Harvard 714.540.0404) - free admission on the first Sunday of each month. www.heritagemuseumoc.org
Discovery Science Center (2500 N. Main St. 714.542.2823) - free admission on the first Monday of every month. www.discoverycube.org
Santa Ana Zoo at Prentice Park (1801 E. Chestnut Ave. 714.835.7484) - free admission on the third Sunday of the month for up to 4 per household. www.santaanazoo.org
Cal State Fullerton Grand Central Art Center (125 N. Broadway 714.567.7233) in the Santa Ana Artist Village is always free to the general public. www.grandcentralartcenter.com
September 16, 2010 will mark the 200th anniversary of Father Hidalgo’s call (El Grito) for Mexico’s independence from Spain. A wide variety of activities are planned throughout the year, read more...