Grand Plaza debuts at Anaheim Convention Center
The Anaheim Convention Center reveals its Grand Plaza expansion a 100000 square foot outdoor space linking the Hilton and Marriott hotels. A 48 foot entry monument leads to a 3800 LED river and fountains. The lush grounds include 151 palm trees 600 citrus trees 4000 shrubs and 17000 ground covers. Dedication Jan 12 at 4 30 p m with an outdoor concert by Orange County Symphony. Tanya La Soya leads the department.
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Grand Plaza
Anaheim Convention Center
West Coast
Convention Center
Convention Way
Hilton Anaheim
Anaheim Marriott
Tom Morton
Anaheim
Orange County
Orange County Symphony
How risky is it to give to veterans charity asks
A California resident narrates donating two dollars to a man soliciting for veterans meals outside a Anaheim Hills store. The donor questions the solicitant’s legitimacy after the encounter, doubting nonprofits and vowing to be more cautious. The piece reflects on trust, charity scams, and shifting attitudes toward charitable giving.
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Anaheim Hills
Annoushka Lyvers
Anaheim
Cal State Fullerton
Salvation Army Red Kettle Campaign Supports Sandy Recovery
The Salvation Army places kettles at Macy's JCPenney and Big Lots under national partnerships. Commissioner William Roberts says the Red Kettle Campaign aids daily aid recipients and those rebuilding after Superstorm Sandy.
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H. Lorrenau JR
Orange County
Salvation Army
Macy’s
Jcpenney
Big Lots
William Roberts
Law and tips for authenticating charities and panhandling
Sgt. Bob Dunn notes panhandling is rarely reported and store signs rarely trigger police action. Courts often dismiss arrests for charitable solicitation. To verify charity legitimacy use Guidestar and Charity Navigator, with California AGs charity search offering detailed financial histories for nonprofits fundraising in California.
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Bob Dunn
Anaheim
Dunn
Community tips on charitable giving and contact
Readers are asked about giving habits to bell ringers and solicitors outside stores and encouraged to email Roxanne Hack at rhack ocregister.com with donation ideas and preferences for alternative charitable channels.
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Roxanne
Ocregister
Letters to the Editor call for injunctions impact on youth
Anaheim residents Sariel Ortega and Daisy Beltran discuss letters on gang injunctions and women’s workplace underutilization. Ortega urges Anaheim board members to brainstorm youth mitigation, noting afterschool activity gaps and community impact. Beltran highlights enduring gender workplace gaps and calls for recognizing women’s potential.
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Anaheim
Sariel Ortega
Daisy J. Beltran
Ana
Anaheim Bulletin staff directory and contact lines
Directory of Anaheim Bulletin staff includes City Editor Heather McRea Community Editor Roxanne Hack Reporter Eric Carpenter Team Leader Jim Radcliffe Deputy Editor Rob Curley and multiple advertising and circulation contacts. Published Thursdays by Orange County Register with address and website listed.
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News City
Heather McRea
Hmerea
Ocregister.com
Roxanne Hack
Rhack
Eric Carpenter
Ecarpenter
Jim Radcliffe
Radcliffe
Ocregister
Rob Curley
Rcurley
Orange County Register
N. Grand Ave
Santa Ana
Anaheim
Anaheim residents invited to share New Year resolutions
Anaheim residents and local workers are asked to email Community Editor Roxanne Hack at rhack ocregister.com with their New Year resolutions. Include first and last name and put New Year’s Resolution in the subject line. Photos welcomed. selected stories may appear in the Anaheim Bulletin.
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Anaheim Bulletin
Anaheimbulletin
Ocregister.com
Anaheim
Roxanne
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