On September 30 of this year, California Governor Jerry Brown signed into law Senate Bill 270, banning grocery and convenience stores from selling single-use plastic bags, but allowing the sale of more environmentally inoffensive, reusable bags made by certified third party manufacturers. These bags, which have to meet standards for labeling, durability, material makeup, and […]

On Wednesday, January 07, 2015 at 4:50 P.M., Anaheim Police Officers were called to Twila Reid Park – 3100 West Orange Avenue – to investigate a shooting. Arriving Officers located a male victim, in his late 20’s, near the basketball courts on the north side of the park. The victim, who was later identified as […]

Anaheim Union’s corporate- mentoring program launched January 14, matching 45 students with Kaiser Permanente professionals who will provide them with hands-on experience and career guidance. The P21 Community Mentoring Program is the outgrowth of a partnership among the District, the city of Anaheim, business, community, and government leaders. It took hold last spring when some […]

Residents in south Anaheim Guinida Lane’s neighborhood took a lesson from history books on the morning of Saturday, Jan 10. ‘Paul Revere’ rode his horse, bell ringing loudly, signaling Paul Revere Park was officially open. Located adjacent to Paul Revere Elementary School, the Paul Revere Park dedication event welcomed hundreds of local residents and friends […]

by Vickie Vértiz State data recently released shows that Orange Country police are arresting less women and more men who are involved in sex work, said the Register. One reason for the change is that some agencies now consider sex workers as “victims of abuse rather than criminals,” said the paper, and are connecting some […]

by Vickie Vértiz Just like ticket prices went up for regular admission to the park this year, membership changes are coming to the ultra-exclusive Club 33 at Disneyland. Platinum members already pay a $25,000 initiation fee, along with $11,000-plus in annual dues for the restaurant in New Orleans Square and other benefits. Those members in […]

by Vickie Vértiz A man suspected of impersonating Anaheim police has authorities looking for him. The Orange County Register reported that two of his victims were women who were approached on October 26 at around ten in the morning. Two women were pulled over near the intersection of La Palma Avenue and Anaheim Boulevard by […]

HUD-VASH Vouchers to Build on National Effort to End Veteran Homelessness The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) today announced $4.9 million in rental vouchers to local public housing agencies in California to help an additional 579 homeless Veterans find permanent supportive housing. These vouchers […]

The oath of office was administered at the traditional City Council swearing-in ceremony on December 9 at The Rock Forum, adjacent to Anaheim City Hall. Mayor Tom Tait and Mayor Pro Tem Kris Murray were sworn in for the second and final terms in office, and Councilmember-elect James Vanderbilt took the oath of office as […]

More than 2,200 Anaheim Union students are gearing up to stage the first-ever AUHSD Servathon, which will be held on Monday, January 19, 2015, coinciding with the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. federal holiday and National Day of Service. The Servathon is a fundraiser similar to a jogathon, but instead of getting sponsors for laps, […]