Month: July 2010

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Santa Ana’s El Sol Academy Beats the Odds

July 26, 2010 1

Too often we have blog posts discussing how much Santa Ana schools are failing. Well the OC Register has a terrific article in Sunday’s paper that talks about one of the bright spots in Santa Ana, which you can read HERE. El Sol Science and Arts Academy, located at 1010 N. Broadway is a shining example of success in an otherwise dismal review of Santa Ana’s public schools. Now I could do a post obsessing about people I don’t like in Santa Ana because they don’t like a buddy of mine who lives at home with their mother,

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Support the Academy of International Dance

July 23, 2010 0

The Academy of International Dance is holding their annual Tequisa Fundraiser this year on August 1st at Mile Square Park. Tickets are only $6.00 The ticket includes 2 soft taco, rice, beans and a beverage. There will be lots of games, music and dancind! Come join the fun and help a child dance. Proceeds of this fundraiser will go towards the many dance programs provided by the Academy of International Dance.

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OC Press Club Names TheLiberalOC.com as Best Political Blog

July 22, 2010 6

TheLiberalOC.com, Orange County California’s oldest liberal political blog, was named Best Political Blog at the 2010 Orange County Press Club’s annual awards gala. Established in 2006 by former Garden Grove Journal reporter Mike Lawson, TheLiberalOC has distinguished itself as the premier liberal political blog in Orange County.

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Dark Horse Throws Hat in the Ring for SA Mayor

July 22, 2010 11

From day one, I had a feeling someone other than Alfredo Amezcua and Mayor Miguel Pulido would throw their hat into the ring for Mayor of Santa Ana despite having virtually no chance. That has happened, with Charles Hart, a resident of the Riverview neighborhood.

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Sanchez-Sponsored Amendment Included in Key Homeland Security Bill

July 22, 2010 0

Detractors of Sanchez, who periodically claim she has been ineffective in Congress, fail to understand the dynamics Congress. Sanchez has demonstrated yet again her ability to drive important legislative action benefiting both her district and the country by influencing legislation through the amendment process in committee.