Natalie Rubalcava

Thank you, Debbie with the Anaheim Alumni Association for this signed copy of “The Anaheim Colonist: An American Football History Book,” by Dennis Bateman and published by the Anaheim High School Alumni Association.

Had to share the message from the back cover which outlines a little about this book:

“The Anaheim Colonist have established a proud tradition for more than a century, setting the precedent for which many successful football programs follow to this day. Now, the memories and experiences that forged a gridiron legend have been brought together. This is the definitive chronicle of Orange County’s most historical football program.

Exclusive commentary and memories from dozens of former players, coaches, opponents, fans and boosters.

Rare and never seen photographs chronicling over 100 years of football.

Complete season by season and all-time vs. opponents records all extensively researched.

Foreword by Jim Fassel, former Anaheim quarterback and NFL coach of the year with the New York Giants.”


www.anaheimcolonists.com

Grateful to recognize Mondragon Family Market for their four decades of serving the residents of Anaheim going above and beyond as local business owners by hosting a community toy giveaway and holiday event for working families in need this past holiday season. On behalf of the City of Anaheim, we thank you for your commitment to the community and wish your business continued success!

Starting 2024 out strong with a successful Mobile Family Resource Center Event in the Glen/Neighbors community.

Thank you Anaheim Neighborhood Services for leading this initiative for our wonderful city!

The Mobile FRC invites city departments and local non-profit organizations to host resource booths and engage with residents to establish communication and offer information, resources, food access, and emergency financial assistance, for residents that qualify.

Grateful for all the members of the community who stopped by our booth!

I appreciate all the organizations who attended but I’m going to give a special shout-out to Love Anaheim for bringing their mobile food truck which offers fresh food, milk and canned goods and OC Animal Care who provided our furry residents with new pet tags!

To honor Martin Luther King Jr’s legacy, sharing this powerful quote: “Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that.
Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that.”

Dr. King's enduring wisdom continues to remind us to embrace selfless service to others.

Happy 95th birthday Dr. King!!

Positive energy at media day!

Shout-out to .photography for the amazing pictures. Always so professional, organized and the sports pictures look beautiful!

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We're set to hold an Anaheim City Council workshop on Tuesday, Jan. 23, with an expected 3 p.m. start time, to hear about the proposal for potential new uses on Disneyland property around the theme parks.

The workshop is also expected to touch on a development agreement that would be part of the project proposal.

This is an informational workshop briefing that will go over the proposal. This is not a City Council vote on the project, which is expected later in 2024.

The workshop is a chance to learn more about the proposal and next steps of city consideration.

You're welcome to join us at City Hall at 200 S. Anaheim Blvd. or tune in online at Anaheim.net/TV.

Learn more about DisneylandForward at Anaheim.net/DisneylandForward.

January is National Human Trafficking & S*x Slavery Awareness Month.
Victims are subjected to injustices of human trafficking, including s*x trafficking, forced labor, involuntary servitude, forced marriage and debt bo***ge.

Anaheim Police Department serves as the lead agency in Orange County for the OC Human Trafficking Task Force YEAR ROUND. The blue represents awareness for this extremely important public safety issue.

To learn more about the Orange County Human Trafficking Taskforce and to learn how to recognize the signs go to www.ochumantrafficking.com

On January 6 we celebrated Día de Reyes to honor when the Three Wise Men, gave gifts to Jesus Christ. This day closes the Christmas festivities.
Thank you to everyone who joined us for this community celebration!

A special thank you to all of the partners who helped make this event possible including - Anaheim Community
Services team (JJ and Sjany), Anaheim Police Association, Anaheim Fire & Rescue, Northgate Market, K&A,
Congressman Correa, Anaheim Public Utilities, Orange County Labor Federation, Yesenia Rojas, La Paquena Panaderia, Melissa and Daniel (District 3 Council Aides), Anaheim High students Andrew Campuzano and Madisson Romero Alarcon and all of the many volunteers.

Special shoutout to the very motivated Ms. Madisson Romero Alarcon, who came to me with the idea and worked tirelessly to make it happen.



City of Anaheim- Municipal Government

Grateful to present Anaheim’s very own Reuben Droughns with a recognition for the pride he has brought to Anaheim High School and our city with an inspiring career as a professional athlete.

Class of 1996, Droughns was CIF champ in wrestling and the most prolific running back in Anaheim High history. After an incredible college career at the University of Oregon, he went on to play for five NFL teams, including the 2008 Super Bowl Champion, New York Giants. Reuben is a freind whom I’ve known since we attended Lincoln Elementary together! So many great memories. Glad to have him home even if just for a short time!

On behalf of the City of Anaheim and District 3 residents, we thank you for your contribution to our community!

Congratulations Coach Joe Mark for your remarkable impact on so many wrestling athletes at Anaheim High School from 1991-1998.

In those years, Coach Mark helped guide Anaheim High to 34 league championships. Under his leadership, the wrestling team won five straight league championships from 1994-1998 and was ranked top 5 in Orange County every year in that time. Coach Mark led his dual team to four Division 1 semifinal finishes and 1 CIF runner-up in 1998.
He saw 18 CIF placers, five CIF champions and nine state qualifiers. It is with great pride that Coach Mark will be inducted into the Anaheim High Hall of Fame. Your dedication to Anaheim youth made an impact on so many who became successful members of our community and nation.

On behalf of the City of Anaheim and District 3 residents, we thank you!

Gracias .alarcon for presenting this certificate on my behalf while I was at a council meeting!

After a productive day cannot wait to relax with this book! Super awesome to have creative and talented people like Melanie Walsh living in our community!

All Anaheimer’s need to know the “100 Things To Do In Anaheim Before You Die!

Happy Día de Los Reyes (Three Kings Day)! This holiday is celebrated on January 6 to honor the Three Wise Men, representing when Los Tres Reyes Magos gave gifts to Jesus Christ. This day closes the Christmas festivities.

Please join us today from 3pm to 5pm for a community celebration and enjoy coffee, pan dulce, toys (while supplies last) and of course Rosca!

A special thank you to all of the partners who helped make this event possible including — Anaheim Community Services team (JJ and Sjany), Anaheim Police Association, Anaheim Fire & Rescue, Northgate Market, K&A, Congressman Correa, Anaheim Public Utilities, Orange County Labor Federation, Yesenia Rojas, La Paquena Panaderia, Melissa and Daniel ( District 3 Council Aides) and Anaheim High students Andrew Campuzano.

Special shoutout to the very motivated Ms. Madisson Romero Alarcon, who came to me with the idea and worked tirelessly to make it happen.

Hope to see you all there!

Shoutout to my favorite optometry team — envision optometry!

Sad after 23 years in Anaheim they had to move but still close enough!

Fatima and Tu — thank you for getting this last minute person in before the end of year!!! Appreciate you guys!

New Location: 3131 North Glassell Street, Orange, CA 92865

Anaheim High School Freshman-Sophomore Girls Basketball Team won the 2023 Frosh-Soph Basketball 🏀 Tournament on Friday, December 29.

CONGRATULATIONS Anaheim High Frosh-Sophomore Basketball Tournament Champions!♥️🎉🏀🏀🏀🏀🏀

A special shout-out to these amazing athletes! Makes me even more proud because my alma-mater (96) beat my husbands! 😆 Anaheim High versus El Rancho!

Colonist Spirit Knows No Limit!🎉🏀💯😊

Congratulations and thanks to Kathy and Art Cervantes, owners of K&A Catering in downtown Anaheim, for hosting a great 15th annual holiday Christmas brunch on Christmas Eve.
 
This community tradition gives back to working Anaheim families that might struggle to celebrate Christmas.

Families enjoyed brunch along Center Street Promenade, visits with Santa and Mrs. Clause and gifts.
 
I’m so grateful to support such an amazing community giveback! This takes months of planning and collaboration.

It’s a true opportunity for public private partnership in service of Anaheim residents, and thanks to Anaheim City Manager Jim Vanderpool for fully supporting this initiative.

I’m grateful too for those who gave time away from family on Christmas Eve Sunday to add to the holiday cheer, including Dukku Lee, general manager of Anaheim Public Utilities, Anaheim Fire & Rescue Chief Pat Russell and Engine 1, the Anaheim Police’s SWAT and horse Mounted units.
 
Thanks too to community groups and businesses including Anaheim Beautiful, Jack the Artist, Providence and all the volunteers who helped make this event possible!
 
Happy quince on your holiday community brunch K&A! You and your family make Anaheim a better place!

Wishing you and your family Peace, love and happiness this Holiday Season and throughout the coming year!

¡Le deseamos a usted y a su familia paz, amor y felicidad en esta temporada
navideña y durante todo el próximo año!

As a fourth-generation Anaheim resident, I’m grateful to live in a community with so many amazing people. It’s been my honor to serve as your City Councilmember, and
I’m looking forward to the work ahead to keep our city safe, thriving, and a place we can all be proud to call home.

Happy Holidays!

That’s a wrap on gift preparation for K&A’s 15th Annual Community Holiday Brunch taking place tomorrow, Christmas Eve from 9am until noon. Please join us for a hot breakfast, pictures with Santa, crafts, music and gifts! Free fun for the whole family!

Special thank you to Anaheim PD, Anaheim Fire & Rescue and the community volunteers who came out to help wrap hundreds of gifts on an early Saturday morning!



K&A Downtown Cafe Anaheim Police Department Anaheim Fire And Rescue City of Anaheim- Municipal Government

Honored to serve the residents of Anaheim and to support the Mondragon Family Market with their first annual toy giveaway! A beautiful evening of community, hot cocoa and joy!

Thank you to Anaheim Fire Chief Russell and the many Anaheim Police Officers who greeted families, handed out stickers, hats and engaged with the community!

Many blessings to all Anaheim families this holiday season!



#12/22/23

Help us spread the love this holiday season!! Join K&A for their 15th annual Holiday Community Brunch!

Volunteers are needed to prepare for this wonderful event:
Gift wrapping party
12-23-23 Saturday
8:30am to 12:00pm

Community holiday brunch
Sunday 12-24-23
Event time 9:00 to 1:00
Volunteer shifts
6:00am to 10:00am
9:00am to 1:00pm

If you have questions contact 714-778-5455 or email [email protected]

Workers at hotels, motels and timeshares across our city need to be aware of new rules for Anaheim lodging employers to ensure safety on the job for a major industry in our city.

Starting Jan. 1, all Anaheim hotels, motels and timeshares need to follow requirements set out in the Anaheim Hotel Worker Protection Law.

The main requirements are:

* Electronic security devices, or alarms, for housekeepers and others working by themselves in guestrooms and restrooms. Also knows as panic buttons.
* Alarm monitoring and response 24 hours a day
* Employee training and guest notification.

Employees and lodging employers can find full details about the new law at Anaheim.net/hotelworker or at the link in our bio.

Los trabajadores de hoteles, moteles y tiempos compartidos en toda nuestra ciudad deben saber de nuevas reglas para los empleadores de alojamiento en Anaheim para garantizar la seguridad en el trabajo para una industria importante en nuestra ciudad.

A partir del 1 de enero, todos los hoteles, moteles y tiempos compartidos de Anaheim deben seguir los requisitos establecidos en la Ley de Protección de Trabajadores Hoteleros de Anaheim.

Los principales requisitos son:

* Dispositivos electrónicos de seguridad, o alarmas, para amas de llaves y otras personas que trabajan a solas en habitaciones y baños.
* Monitoreo y respuesta de alarmas las 24 horas del día
* Capacitación de empleados y notificación de invitados.

Los empleados y empleadores de alojamiento pueden encontrar todos los detalles sobre la nueva ley en Anaheim.net/hotelworker o en el enlace de nuestra biografía.

Cocoa with a Cop went off without a hitch in Anaheim’s Council District 3!

Enjoyed spending time with members of the community who came out to meet our community police team and experience the special cocoa and pastries compliments of Starbucks!

Extremely thankful for the collaboration between business and government for the benefit of the community!

Your Anaheim City Council District 3 team spent the morning strategizing for 2024! We assessed our strengths, weaknesses and opportunities for improvement.

Our mission is to serve the needs of residents in Anaheim, to enhance quality of life for those living, working and spending time in our district and ensure awareness of city resources.

Fun fact: We all live and work on district 3! Our objective is to work hard to leave our city better than we found it when we got elected!

More to come in 2024! Be sure to sign up for our newsletter if you haven’t already! www.anaheim.net/d3

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Grateful to serve in a Council District where so many local small business owners want to give back to the community this holiday season!

Please join Mondragon Family Market this Friday, December 22, for their 1st annual toy giveaway!

There will be cocoa, activities and fun for the family! Rain or shine!

A shout-out to Anaheim Fire & Rescue for donating 250 toys for this event!

Fun fact: Mondragon has been a family owned and operated business in Anaheim since 1978!

Hope to you see you there!

Thanks for helping our family keep our Christmas traditions alive with this holiday shaped pizza!!! I think our best one yet!

Seriously I know it seems like we eat out OFTEN but we really don’t;)! When we do we just know the best places to go and they all happen to be in Anaheim!!!

Besides it’s always a good day for pizza.

Congrats Colony Wine Merchant (Sonya, Mike and family) for celebrating 9 years of business in Anaheim!

You have served as a warm, welcoming place for so many community members to gather and create joyful memories! Not to mention the serious swagger you bring to the neighborhood! Legit one of my favorite businesses!

Cheers to many more years of growth and success!

Come meet the community police team who serves district 3! Public safety is a priority and our Anaheim Police Officers want to get to know you! Be sure to bring the whole family for free cocoa and community!

Hope to see you there!

Yummmmm!!! Niku Sushi has opened in District 3 on Anaheim Blvd. and Lincoln. Its delicious! Make sure you try it and support small local businesses!

Not only was the food worthy but the customer service amazing!

One of my new favorite places.

Time well spent this Friday afternoon with an Anaheim High School student being interviewed for one of her class projects! It was an honor to participate!

Anaheim is lucky to have intelligent, ambitious and motivated young people! The future certainly is bright! 💪

Thank you Robert, Laborers Local 652, for supporting K&A’s annual toy drive!! Your generosity will bring joy to kids in Anaheim!

If you’d like to donate a toy there is still time until December 22nd! Teen gifts are needed;)