The Dia de los Muertos celebration is right around the corner, and final planning preparations with the Orange County Cemetery District are underway.

Come out to the Santa Ana Cemetery this Saturday, November 2 from 11 AM to 1 PM, for traditional entertainment, activities for kids, and so much more!

Enjoy special performances by the Grandeza Mexicana Folk Ballet Company, entertainment by Los Santos Mariachi from Santa Ana High School and Mariachi de Oro from Godinez Fundamental High School, as well as face painting by Beauty Glam Academy. Check out some of Beauty Glam’s incredible work below.

You can find more about the event by checking our Facebook Event Page.  

This past Sunday, the Vietnamese Physicians Association of Southern California’s (VPASC) Free Health Fair was a hit! Over 1,000 people showed up to access flu shots, cancer screening consultations, dental care, and other health services. I’m proud to have sponsored this event at Freedom Hall where VPASC’s medical professionals provided outstanding medical services to our community.

Special thanks to all of our sponsors including Supervisor Michelle Steel, Assemblyman Tyler Diep, CalOptima, and others!

The County of Orange has prevailed in its lawsuit against the Orange County Needle Exchange Program (OCNEP). OCNEP was a dangerous program that created hazardous conditions for all of Orange County’s residents.

Last week’s victory means safer and cleaner streets while requiring the state of California to comply with its own statutes. I’m relieved that Orange County residents will not be subjected to the public health hazards associated with a major increase in dirty needle litter.

Last Saturday was the Drug Enforcement Administration’s National Prescription Drug Take Back Day, which addresses a crucial public safety and public health issue.

Unused prescription medications that aren’t disposed of safely can put children and families at risk. According to the 2018 National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 9.9 million Americans misused controlled prescription drugs. The study shows that a majority of abused prescription drugs were obtained easily from family, friends, and even from the medicine cabinet at home.

You can find a disposal location near you by checking out the DEA’s website.

Last Tuesday, the Board of Supervisors joined in proclaiming November as Sikh Awareness and Appreciation Month. Thank you to The Sikh Coalition for your work serving our community!

Meet our Pet of the Week, Ruby Red!

From OC Animal Care:

Ruby Red (A1582175) is a sweet 5-year-old Pitbull who’s ready to settle down in her fur-ever home! She loves going for walks, sits for treats and has an amazing smile! She had a great time walking with her friends at Bark in the Park, and she would love to find an active family. She would love to go to training where she can learn and bond with you! If you think Ruby Red is the perfect fit, come visit her at OC Animal Care today!

Ruby Red
Id# A1582175
Pitbull mix
Spayed Female
5 Years Old
Intake Jurisdiction: Santa Ana

When: November 3 from 6:30 AM to 2:00 PM

Where: Boys and Girls Club – 950 W. Highland St., Santa Ana, CA 92703

When: November 6 from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM

Where: Second Baptist Church – 4300 Westminster Ave., Santa Ana, CA 92703

When: November 12 from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM

Where: Santiago Elementary School – 2212 N. Baker St., Santa Ana, CA 92706

When: November 13 from 5:45 PM to 6:45 PM

Where: Garden Grove Library Chapman Branch – 9182 Chapman Ave, Garden Grove, CA 92841

When: November 12 from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM

Where: Santa Ana Elks Lodge – 1751 S. Lyon Street, Santa Ana, California 92705