Wicked Success Anaheim’s sweeps in the fall season

Features

10 Defying Gravity Eden Espinosa Speaks on Life and the hit show,.

On the Cover 10 12 The Big Picture Photographers Capture Anaheim’s History in the Making. Eden Espinosa: Anaheim’s wickedly famous witch. ©Joan Marcus 16 Going for Gold City and U.S.A. Men’s Team Host 2008 Olympic Qualifier.

12 Departments

2 City Scene Runners Lace Up for ’s Half Marathon; A Stamp to History; Mayor Curt Pringle SPOOKTACULAR Halloween Parade, Fall Festival, and Masquerade Jubilee; Mayor Pro Tem Bob Hernandez Home & Garden Show Celebrates Anaheim’s Birthday; Unearthing Anaheim’s Past; Mayor Hosts Prayer Breakfast; Council Member Lorri Galloway Anaheim Volunteers Make A Difference. Council Member Harry S. Sidhu, P.E. 16 Council Member Lucille Kring 6 Newsmakers Ducks Score Big for Anaheim— Title Marks the First Ever for a California Team. City Manager David M. Morgan 8 Building for the Future Managing Editor John James Nicoletti Muzeo Opens a World of Culture and History in Anaheim; Editor Jeanne Meehan 6 Anaheim Dedicates New Fire Station. 15 Calendar of Events Contributors: Breana Gattari, Celeste Navejas, Corey Gibson, Erin Wahlen, Jennifer Rossol, Jennifer Steinhart, Karen Vera, Lauren Bennett, Meghan Schinderle, Nikki Moreno, Tavia Jefferson 18 Business Connection Property Owners: Fill Your Vacancies Today; At Your (Electronic) Service; Anaheim Magazine is published quarterly by the City of Anaheim. Give Back with Green Power. Address all correspondence to Anaheim Magazine, c/o Managing Editor, 200 S. Anaheim Blvd., Anaheim, CA 92805. 8 20 Important Phone Numbers and Websites The City of Anaheim is a City Council/City Manager form of government. As such, the City Council makes policy decisions at About Anaheim: Celebrating its 150th Anniversary, the City of Anaheim is one of the nation’s premier municipalities and California’s 10th most pop- City Council meetings, Tuesdays at 5 P.M. while the City Manager ulous city. Anaheim covers 50 square miles with more than 345,500 residents and 2,046 City employees. The municipal corporation’s annual budget oversees the day-to-day operations of the City. To contact the is $1.363 billion. Anaheim supports a thriving business community with companies such as CKE Restaurants, Inc., L-3 Communications, Pacific Sunwear, City Council to voice opinions, call (714) 765-5247. If you have and Disneyland Resort. Successful sports franchises including the Stanley Cup Champion , Angels Baseball, Anaheim Arsenal, and the concerns regarding the day-to-day operations of the City, call USA Men’s National Volleyball team call Anaheim home. Anaheim also boasts world-class meeting and entertainment venues with the Anaheim specific departments found on page 20 of this publication or Convention Center, the largest on the west coast, , The Grove of Anaheim and Angel Stadium of Anaheim. Annually, Anaheim welcomes the City Manager’s Office at (714) 765-5162. millions of visitors to the city, truly making it where the world comes to live, work and play. For more information, please visit www.anaheim.net.

Fall 2007 ❚ Anaheim CITY SCENE

A SPOOKTACULAR Halloween Celebration

ET READY FOR A TIME SPOOKTACULAR units, unique cars and vintage carriages, drum and bugle corps, AS THE CITY’S BEST GHOSTS AND GOB- drill teams and much more. LINS COME OUT FOR THE ANAHEIM’S ANNUAL This year, the City is encouraging adults and children alike to fully partake in the activities as it aspires to increase the HALLOWEEN CELEBRATION. family-oriented spirit of the festival. The Halloween Parade The popular Anaheim Halloween Parade and Fall Festival provides a shameless excuse to dress in your favorite costume proudly returns for another year of frightening fun and festiv- and join friends and neighbors on the streets of Anaheim to ities. The free family celebration features unique entertainment, watch the extravagant procession. food, rides, arts, crafts and stage performances. The Anaheim Fall Festival and Halloween Parade first mate- Scheduled October 26-28, the three-day weekend brings back rialized in downtown Anaheim in 1924 with baseball greats a cherished Anaheim tradition honoring the old-fashion fun Babe Ruth and Walter Johnson appearing as Grand Marshals. of Halloween celebration. The festivities kick-off Friday night Today, plans are currently underway to expand and promote the with the Masquerade Jubilee, a costumed dinner gala with annual celebration as the most recognized signature Halloween great entertainment. Then, the beloved Fall Festival, which event in the region. It is recognized community-wide for its brought thousands of families to Downtown Anaheim in 2006, efforts in providing an annual event for kids and their families lasts all weekend long. Adorned with exciting carnival rides, that celebrates the harvest season along with the heritage and filled with the most wicked tricks and treats, and led by the cultural diversity of Anaheim. ghoulish sounds of the best live music in Anaheim, the Fall So come join the City of Anaheim and Anaheim 150 for Festival is sure to entertain the entire family. some old fashioned Halloween fun on the weekend of Oct- The centerpiece of the event will be the 2007 Spooktacular ober 26 at Center Street Promenade and Anaheim Blvd. The Halloween Parade—an Anaheim tradition dating back more Halloween Parade and Fall Festival is sure to be a bone-chilling than 80 years. Produced by Pageantry Productions, the par- good time! ade features imaginative floats created by a designer from the Costumed participants can sign up for the Halloween Parade Tournament of Roses Parade, gala marching bands, equestrian at www.anaheim.net. ❚

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Anaheim Mayor’s Unearthing the Past Prayer Breakfast N SEPTEMBER 9, ANAHEIM AND THE HIS- Featuring Super Bowl MVP Lynn Swann TORICAL SOCIETY WILL UNEARTH A 50- HIS YEAR’S EVENT, PRESENTED BY THE YEAR-OLD TIME CAPSULE. STANLEY CUP CHAMPION ANAHEIM Located under a monument at the Mother Colony House, the time capsule will be opened, as instructed by those who DUCKS, FEATURES KEYNOTE SPEAKER AND FOOT- buried it, by Anaheim school children in the City’s sesqui- BALL LEGEND LYNN SWANN. centennial year. Records indicate that the 1957 time capsule contains City The All-American, Pro Bowler, and Super Bowl X MVP maps, financial records, City Council agendas, and other his- will share how his faith has shaped and influenced his family, torical memorabilia. Once the time capsule is opened, its career and personal life. contents will be on display in the Anaheim History Room, The breakfast will take place at 7 A.M. on Tuesday, October 2, located in the new Muzeo (see page 8) beginning October 1. at the Anaheim Convention Center. Crystal Lewis, Grammy Additionally, a new time capsule representing present day nominee and multi-Dove Award winner will perform. Anaheim will soon be buried. Some of the items selected to For information and tickets to this inspiring event, visit be included in the new capsule will be decided through a con- www.AnaheimMayorsPrayerBreakfast.com or call (714)758-0222. test involving local school children Grades 1-12. Entry forms Sponsorships also are available. ❚ and contest details are available at www.anaheim.net. ❚

3 Fall 2007 ❚ Anaheim CITY SCENE Runners Lace-up for the “Happiest Race on Earth”

ARK YOUR CALENDAR FOR THE SECOND ANNUAL DISNEYLAND® HALF MARATHON WEEKEND ON SEPTEMBER 1-3! This year’s half marathon, sponsored by Kaiser Permanente, features a 13.1 mile route filled with thrills and enchantment as it winds through Disney’s California Adventure, Disneyland, Angel Stadium of Anaheim and other sections of Anaheim. Live music, Disney characters, and dance teams will be sta- tioned at every mile to cheer on participants as they race for More Trees, Please! the prize: the Castle Finishers’ medal, which will be awarded to those who finish the marathon within the three and a half NAHEIM VOLUNTEERS MADE THE CITY A hour time limit (a 16 minute per mile pace). Long sleeve shirts will also be given to all who participate. LITTLE GREENER THIS SPRING. Last year’s half marathon was a huge success with over In April, 150 trees were planted at E. Miraloma and Sunshine 10,000 participants. Disneyland is anticipating up to 14,000 Way as Anaheim joined forces with United Voices for Healthier participants to join them for this magical event in 2007. Communities and the South Coast Air Quality Management Additionally, a Disneyland Family Fun Run 5K and Kids’ District to improve air quality in the local community. Races will take place on Sunday, September 2. The 5K is The day’s activities were part of the Great Clean Air Tree scheduled to begin at 7A.M. and the Kids’ Races will start at the Planting Project, which creates events that focus on healthier conclusion of the 5K. air and preparing for Make A Difference Day. Bring the whole family for a weekend of fitness and fun! Make A Difference Day, October 27, 2007, is sponsored by For more information, log on to www.anaheim.net. ❚ USA Weekend. It is the most encompassing national day of helping others as over 3 million people volunteer to make their communities stronger. To learn more about applying for your own tree planting pro- ject, visit www.unitedvoices.org. To learn more about Make A Difference Day, visit www.usaweekend.com. ❚ Did You Know? Trees can absorb carbon dioxide from the air to form carbohydrates that are used in the tree’s structure and function. 100 trees remove 21 tons of carbon dioxide per year. Trees filter the air we breathe by removing dust and other particles. Rain then washes the pollutants to the ground. 100 trees remove 604 pounds of pollutants per year.

Center for Urban Forest Research Runners in Disneyland’s 2006 Half Marathon.

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Anaheim residents can take advantage of “Anaheim 150 Day” with free admission to the show.

A Certified Southern California Celebration! Home & Garden Show Celebrates N OCTOBER 5, 2007, THE SPIRIT OF THE ANAHEIM 150 CELEBRATION WILL BE Anaheim’s Birthday DELIVERED ACROSS THE STATES AS ALL LETTERS BROUGHT TO THE CITY’S MAIN POST OFFICE FREE admission day for all Anaheim residents! (701 NORTH LOARA STREET) WILL RECEIVE HE 53RD ANNUAL SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA A COMMEMORATIVE CANCELLATION STAMP IN HOME AND GARDEN SHOW, THE LONGEST HONOR OF THE CITY’S SESQUICENTENNIAL. RUNNING AND LARGEST HOME AND GARDEN The special pictorial cancellation is based on the Anaheim SHOW IN THE ESTERN NITED TATES 150 logo and will feature the date of the cancellation. W U S , Additionally, throughout the month of October, this com- IS COMING TO THE ANAHEIM CONVENTION memorative cancellation stamp will be applied free of charge CENTER AUGUST 18-26. as a memento on envelopes, cards or other items brought to the post office. More than 600 vendors will be on hand to inspire Southern Be sure to visit the Loara post office to take home a piece Californians to bring style and innovation to their homes. of Anaheim’s history with your limited-time commemorative Along with fun activities, contests, products and services, there cancellation before the end of the October! ❚ ©James Noble/Corbis will be an exciting opportunity for Anaheim residents to help celebrate the City’s 150th anniversary. To commemorate this important milestone, the Southern California Home and Garden Show will offer all Anaheim residents FREE admis- sion on Thursday, August 23, 2007 for “Anaheim 150 Day.” No tickets are needed. Your valid driver’s license or Anaheim utility bill will open the door to thousands of ideas that are sure to ignite your imagination. Visit www.southerncaliforniahomeshow.com for more infor- mation on the show. ❚

5 Fall 2007 ❚ Anaheim NEWSMAKERS Ducks Score Big for Anaheim Stanley Cup title marks the first win ever for a California team

OTH THE AND THE 17,372 screaming fans—a sold-out crowd—were on their feet ANAHEIM DUCKS KNEW THAT THERE WAS celebrating this momentous day in Anaheim. This was what they had been anticipating for 14 seasons. ONE VERY SPECIAL GUEST IN ATTENDANCE AS Going into Game 5 of the series, the Ducks were flying high. THEY TOOK THE ICE TO FACE-OFF IN GAME 5 After an impressive win at Ottawa during Game 4, the series was Anaheim 3, Ottawa 1. With the benefit of home ice, the tal- OF THE CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES . ent and skill of the team, and the support of all of their fans, The Stanley Cup itself was waiting, just off the ice, to see the Ducks were able to bring the Cup home to Anaheim. if Game 5 would decide the 2007 victor. But the Ducks held The Stanley Cup was presented by NHL commissioner their focus. Three periods and six goals later Captain Scott Gary Bettman to Ducks Captain , who Niedermayer hoisted the 35 pound holy grail of hockey over was also honored with the MVP award for the playoffs. After his head, proclaiming the Ducks’ absolute triumph. Exactly a skate around the rink, Niedermayer then passed the cup to

Anaheim ❚ Fall 2007 Honda Center: ©Scott Brinegar 6 NEWSMAKERS

(OPPOSITE) Over 20,000 lucky fans celebrated with the team, in front of a red-carpeted Honda Center.

(LEFT, L to R) Anaheim Ducks’ Brad May, Jean-Sebastien Giguere and appear with the Stanley Cup on the Tonight Show with Jay Leno on June 7, 2007.

(BELOW) Scott Niedermayer celebates in front of a sold-out crowd by raising the Stanley Cup after an impressive 4-1 series victory over the Ottawa Senators.

his younger brother, Ducks’ left wing and assistant captain,

Rob Niedermayer, who scored the winning of the game. ©John Cordes From there the cup was passed to every player, beginning with older, veteran Ducks. Fans were invited to celebrate the Stanley Cup Championship with the team the Saturday after. The celebration, held at the Honda Center, was attended by more than 20,000 fans who were treated to complimentary hot dogs, pretzels, chips and music by The Blasters. The players arrived at the Honda Center on a double-decker bus plastered with the Ducks’ logo and championship title, then walked the red carpet through the crowd, stopping to greet fans. A helicopter carrying the captain, assistant captains and the Stanley Cup touched down right in front of the arena. Pennywise made a surprise appearance and played the Ducks’ goal theme,“Bro Hymn,”as the players made their way to the stage. After heartwarming speeches from owners Henry and Susan Samueli and coaches, the evening was topped off when Anaheim’s Mayor Curt Pringle intro- duced California’s governor, Arnold Schwarzenegger,who congratulated the team on their victory! Many City officials, as well as the players’ families, were in attendance to help fans welcome the Stanley Cup to its new home—Anaheim! Now the Ducks will have the summer to let their victory sink in and spend some quality time with the Cup before heading back to training camp to, hopefully, do it all over again. ❚

7 Fall 2007 ❚ Anaheim BUILDING FOR THE FUTURE Muzeo Opens a World of Culture and History in Anaheim

NTICIPATED TO ATTRACT THOUSANDS OF VISITORS TO DOWNTOWN ANAHEIM, THE MUZEO, A ONE-OF-A KIND CENTER FOR ARTS, KNOWLEDGE, ENTERTAINMENT AND CULTURE, OPENS THIS OCTOBER. As part of the revitalization of Downtown Anaheim, the 25,000 sq. ft. center, located at the corner of Anaheim Boule- vard and Broadway, will incorporate the historic Carnegie Library building and will offer nationally-acclaimed ex- hibits, cultural events, programming and activities for the whole community. “The Muzeo provides a wonderful new focus for the region New Fire Station and serves as a tremendous draw for the Downtown Anaheim area,” said Peter Comiskey, executive director. Opens in Opening this fall is the anticipated exhibit,“Imperial Rome, Discovering the Ancient Civilization,” organized by Contem- poranea Progetti in Flor- West Anaheim ence, Italy. The monumental exhibit explores the magnif- NAHEIM’S NEWEST FIRE STATION,TWILA icence of the Roman Empire REID PARK STATION 11, AT TWILA REID and its impact on Western Civilization. Anaheim is the COMMUNITY PARK WAS DEDICATED ON JULY 17. only West Coast city, and The station is the first newly-built fire station in Anaheim one of three locations in the in 23 years and will enhance the existing fire stations and United States, to host the services. Twila Reid Park Station 11 will improve service in international exhibit. With the west end of the City and ensure optimum response time more than 450 artifacts from across Anaheim. 27 B.C. to mid-3rd century Station 11 comes complete with a weight room, kitchen, A.D., Imperial Rome will showcase remarkable aspects of living area and sleeping quarters. The architecture and land- Roman culture and artistic expression. scape design of the facility is intended to assimilate the struc- In addition to the Muzeo’s exhibition center, the integrated ture into the surrounding community and park. The new Fire facility, known as Carnegie Plaza, will include a Library and Station sits on approximately 1.25 acres on an area that once Archives, Program Center, and History Walk, featuring time- housed the park’s maintenance center, in an effort to main- lines and key events in Anaheim history. The facility will also tain maximum park space. be available for festivals, outdoor performances, and arts and At least two more new fire stations are planned for the City crafts fairs. in the near future, one in the Platinum Triangle and another Please visit www.muzeo.org or www.anaheim.net for more in the Mountain Park area of Anaheim Hills. ❚ information. ❚

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Defying Gravity: Eden Espinosa Speaks on her Wicked Success

ITH A HIT BROADWAY SHOW UNDER Espinosa grew up in Anaheim, and graduated from Can- yon High School. Her desire to perform, accompanied by HER BELT AND THE BEST OF ANAHEIM astounding vocal skills, soon landed her a role in the hit W musical Wicked as a stand-by for Tony Award winning actress IN HER HEART, A FAMOUS NATIVE TALKS TO . After a successful Broadway debut, and another lead role NAHEIM AGAZINE ABOUT WHY IT S ACTU A M ’ - in “Brooklyn, the Musical,” Espinsosa has finally returned to ALLY PRETTY EASY BEING GREEN. California and the familiar set of Wicked, playing the lead character, Elphaba, at the Pantages Theater in . If you ran into her a few years back, she most likely greeted Wicked is a story of friendship, understanding, and “defying you with an inviting smile and warm hug. As a princess charac- gravity” despite adversity—a story Espinosa gets to tell eight ter at Anaheim’s Disneyland, her pleasant face could be seen on times a week. stages throughout the park. But now, with a shadowy façade Luckily, she had a little time to talk to Anaheim Magazine and constantly green skin, Anaheim native, Eden Espinosa,is about what it was like growing up in Anaheim, being a per- barely recognizable and, with great reason, insanely wicked! former, and just how long it takes to get that green.

Anaheim ❚ Fall 2007 10 On your acting career/On Wicked On Life

ANAHEIM MAGAZINE: Can you describe the Wicked audition? AM: What first attracted you to acting? At what age did you seriously start pursuing it as a career? EDEN ESPINOSA: Auditioning for Wicked was fairly painless compared to what it would be now. I auditioned for Wicked EE: Acting is always something I’ve been fascinated with. As almost four years ago, before the Broadway run. I went through a kid I tried a range of things, from violin to dance lessons. a preliminary screening with the music director and entire I never seriously considered acting seriously as a career until I creative team and I was asked to sing “Defying Gravity.” I was in high school. found out later that day that I got the part! AM: We know you used to perform at Disneyland. Can you AM: What do you think it is about Wicked that makes it such describe what you did there? How has that experience helped a big hit? you now?

EE: Wicked appeals to a wide-variety of people. The majori- EE: Performing at Disneyland was a great experience—I did ty of people that like the show, identify with it. The show parades, shows and I helped open the California Adventure is so human. It has a clever storyline of friendship and being theme park. It’s interesting because some people in the busi- an outsider. ness look down on theme park performers, but not if you have Disneyland experience! If anything it shows that you build AM: What process do you go through to get so green? How amazing stamina—we often did 5-6 shows a day. long does it take? AM: Wicked is currently running “open-ended”in Los Angeles. EE: It’s not as involved as people think (laughs)! A make-up After this run, what’s your next goal? artist uses water-based body paint. But, the green tint is only the first step. We have to do a lot of regular make-up to high- EE: I am planning on staying in L.A. I am very interested in light and contour my features because the green flattens. The seeing what TV or film has to offer. whole process only takes about 25 minutes. It’s interesting being green because I always have green in my ears and a slight AM: What would be your ideal role? green tint to my skin. People always ask me if I’m feeling ok EE: I would love to play , but really, I just want to keep because of the green tint! working… whatever role that may be. AM: Did you feel any pressure “stepping into the slippers” of the roll after Tony-award winning actress Idina Menzel orig- inated Elphaba? On Anaheim

EE: I did feel pressure when I was a stand-by, I could feel AM: What’s your favorite part of growing up in Anaheim? the energy of the audience shift when I came on stage and it EE: I loved being so close to Disneyland. I had family that wasn’t Idina. It just took them some time to warm up to me, worked there, so seeing them perform in shows was a major but they did! highlight for me as a kid. AM: How do you relate to Elphaba? What similar character- AM: You attended Canyon High School; did you act in any istics do you have? high school plays? EE: Everyone can relate to Elphaba in some way. For me, it EE: I did! They were very fun. I played many of the high school reminds me of my childhood/adolescence. I think everyone standard leads, such as Maria in and Laurey was made fun of, and everyone went through an awkward in Oklahoma. stage. But I also admire Elphaba for standing up for what she believes in. She speaks up and is not afraid to face adversity. AM: I assume you’re living up in Los Angeles; do you visit Anaheim/Orange County a lot?

EE: I do visit a lot. My whole family still lives in Anaheim! ❚

11 Fall 2007 ❚ Anaheim — 1st Place Cityscapes Photographer: Laura Tran, Reflection Location: Anaheim City Hall Classification: The Youth Amateur

— 1st Place Nature/Landscapes Big Photographer: Michael Dees, Fall Colors Picture in Spring Location: Yorba Regional Park his May, professional and amateur photog- raphers captured images of everyday life in Classification: T Adult Amateur Anaheim during the City’s second “Big Picture” photo contest. The contest, themed “History in the Making,” was sponsored by Photomation, Ana- heim’s oldest and largest photo imaging company. Entries were submitted in the following cate- gories: People, Cityscapes, Nature/Landscapes, Sports/Entertainment and Historical—Honoring the Past. From ancient trees to future baseball stars, the next few pages showcase images of Anaheim, a City — 150 years young. 1st Place Sports/Entertainment — Photographer: 1st Place: People (Above) Ken Lee, Photographer: Big “A” Ball Delrey B. Tuttle (Salerno), Location: Starting Pitcher for the Angels—Year 2023 Angel Stadium Location: Angel Stadium Classification: Classification: Adult Amateur Professional

Anaheim ❚ Fall 2007 12 — — 1st Place 1st Place Historical Sports/Entertainment Photographer: Photographer: Richard Harris, Quetzalcoatl Huacuja, Round House Celebrating Location: Location: Disneyland Near Disneyland — Classification: Classification: 1st Place Adult Amateur Adult Amateur Cityscapes Photographer: Emily DePetro, 150 years and many more to come Location: Katella & Disney Way Classification: Adult Amateur — 1st Place People Photographer: Ray Chiang, Family Bond Location: Downtown Disney Classification: College Student

— 1st Place Cityscapes Photographer: Kris Alana, City of New Orleans– Disney Style — 1st Place Location: Cityscapes New Orleans Square, Disneyland Photographer: Ray Chiang, Balloon Classification: Location: Downtown Disney Professional Classification: College Student

13 Fall 2007 ❚ Anaheim — — — — 1st Place 1st Place 1st Place 1st Place Nature/Landscapes People Nature/Landscapes Nature/Landscapes Photographer: Photographer: Photographer: Photographer: Carrie Fehrenbach, David King, Tiffany Pineda, Ray Chiang, The Old Tree Shadows Love The Roots of Anaheim Title: Beauty Location: Location: Location: Location: 400 N. West Street Disneyland West & Citron Rainforest Café, Classification: Classification: Classification: Downtown Disney Professional Youth Amateur Youth Amateur Classification: College Student

Anaheim ❚ Fall 2007 14 C ALENDAR OF E VENTS

Upcoming events at Public events at Selected events at Upcoming shows at Honda Anaheim The Grove House of Blues Center Convention of Anaheim Downtown Disney (714) 778-BLUE 2695 E. Katella Avenue Center 2200 East Katella Avenue www.hob.com (714) 704-2500 (714) 712-2700 www.hondacenter.com 800 West Katella Avenue www.thegroveofanaheim.com (714) 765-8950 www.anaheim.net

18 August 20 August 18-26 August ▲ HI-5 ▲ Visa Signature Presents 53rd Annual Southern California Bowling for Soup with Melee, Quietdrive, Army of Freshmen 19 August Home & Garden Show 21 August ▲ George Lopez UB40 with special guest Elan 3 September 11 September 25 August Disney Half Marathon The Slackers Josh Groban 11 September 18 September Advance Job Fair & Career Event The Rentals with Copeland

15-16 September Women’s Expo 9 September 10 October ▲ Steve Vai ▲ Jars of Clay 17 October Career Builder.com 1 September Anaheim Career Fair 21 September 12 October

▲ Beyonce ▲ Keith Sweat Super Diamond 20 October 23 October 15th Annual California International 7 October 14 October Los Angeles Lakers vs. Utah Jazz TaeKwonDo Championships Last Comic Standing David Crowder

15 Fall 2007 ❚ Anaheim at the World League match between the U.S. and Italy. ©Bill Vala/FIVB ANAHEIM & U.S.A. VOLLEYBALL HOST INTERNATIONAL TOURNAMENT The pre-qualifier for the 2008 Summer Olympics make their way to Anaheim during the City’s 150th Anniversary.

he North, Central America, and Caribbean Volleyball players. Team U.S.A. will face off against Mexico, Canada, Cuba, TConfederation (NORCECA), a pre-qualifier for the 2008 Puerto Rico, Dominican Republic, Panama and Barbados. Olympics in Beijing, will take place Sept. 16-21 at the Anaheim The U.S.A. Men’s Volleyball team will have home court Convention Center Arena. This international tournament has advantage on the competition as the international tournament only been in the US three times, with the most recent visit resides in the team’s host city, whose partnership has proved dating back to 1993. to be an asset for Team U.S.A. NORCECA’s highly anticipated arrival gives Southern “Being in Anaheim, to say the least, is HUGE,” says USAV California volleyball fans the opportunity to sit courtside and Head Coach, Hugh McCutcheon. “We are so grateful to the witness the coveted skills of some of the world’s most talented City for its commitment to the team and we finally get to show all of the Southern California volleyball fans what we’ve been U.S.A. MEN’S VOLLEYBALL TEAM SCHEDULE doing all year.” Pool Play Games September 16–18 (12:30P.M.• 2:30P.M.• 5:30P.M.• 8P.M.) Come support USA Men’s Volleyball as they become a part of sports history right here in Anaheim. Tickets are now available Quarter and Semi-Finals September 19, 20 (2:30P.M.• 5:30P.M.• 8P.M.) at www.ticketmaster.com. For more information on spon- Final Games September 21 (5:30P.M.• 8P.M.) sorship opportunities, please visit www.anaheim.net or e-mail [email protected]. ❚

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BUSINESS CONNECTION

■ ONLINE SERVICES ■ instantly register online. To use this service, you must have a Participant ID and Family PIN, which are both easily obtained At Your (Electronic) Service by creating an account online or calling the Recreation Division at (714) 765-5228. Anaheim Offers an Expanded Selection of Services Via the Web File a Police Report The City of Anaheim understands that when something ith the age of technology continuing, Anaheim is prov- personal is stolen or vandalized, filing a police report can be Wing that municipalities are not exempt from being on the an extra step that you may not want to take. The City has sim- “cutting-edge.”The City of Anaheim is expanding the number plified this process by offering online police reports for instances of services offered through its website, www.anaheim.net, of vandalism, lost or stolen property, theft or theft from a vehi- allowing residents, businesses and visitors more options to cle, and annoying phone calls. The police report can be made conveniently interact with City Hall. Whether it is after work, easily, quickly and efficiently without having to leave your home. on the weekend, or anytime during the week, Anaheim offers the following online services to help make your life, and our Pay a Utility Bill services, easier: With the price of stamps consistently rising, more residents are turning to the internet to pay and manage their bills. The Take a Recreation Class City of Anaheim’s easy-to-use E-Pay service allows you to save EZ RecConnect is a convenient service that allows residents a stamp, as well as some trees, by receiving and paying your to search and view a wide variety of recreation classes current- utility bill via the web. You can even set up automatic payments ly offered by Anaheim’s Community Services Department. and never worry about a past due bill again. In addition, res- Once you have found a class you would like to take, you can idents moving in or out of Anaheim can request to have their

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utilities turned on or off through the web. Once registered, you can view account information, review water and electric use and billing history, check on pending service orders, or request a one-time payment extension.

Request a Service or Ask a Question Have you ever had a question about the City and didn’t know who to ask? Or, have you noticed an issue that the City should address but haven’t had the time to contact City Hall? The City’s new Anaheim Anytime system provides a “Virtual City Hall,” allowing residents, businesses and visitors to ask a question or request a service from any City department 24-hours a day, 7- days a week. Residents can also easily obtain information about frequently asked questions and common services through a comprehensive list of topics in a searchable database. The City of Anaheim continues to offer more electronic servic- es and a more convenient experience when dealing with City Hall. Stay posted to www.anaheim.net for the latest information. ❚

■ ENVIRONMENT ■

Green Power ■ HOUSING ■ Your business can help bring additional clean, Attention Property Owners: green energy to Anaheim through Anaheim Public Utilities’ Green Power program! Fill Your Vacancies Today!! reen Power features two programs—Green Power for he Anaheim Housing Authority (AHA) seeks your partic- Gthe Grid and Sun Power for the Schools. Both are a Tipation in finding and renting affordable units in the City great way for your business to give back to the community. of Anaheim. Through the federal Housing Choice Voucher You may choose the program you wish to support, or you program (HCV), AHA helps eligible families to maintain may contribute to both. In Green Power for the Grid, you housing by paying a portion of the on behalf of the voluntarily pledge funds to bring electricity from renewable family. More than 1,900 property owners already participate sources to Anaheim through the regional electric grid. The in the program. entire community benefits from an increase in green power There are many benefits to participating in the HCV pro- without an increase in electric utility rates. Additionally, funds gram including: pledged to Sun Power for the Schools are used to install and ■ Timely, dependable rental payments mailed direct to you maintain solar power systems at Anaheim schools. The schools’ or deposited into your bank account. electric bills are reduced, and the solar power systems increase ■ Quick and free access to potential tenants. environmental awareness and provide educational opportu- nities for Anaheim students. ■ Program Guidelines that encourage families to be good ten- The minimum monthly pledge is $15, but you may also ants and neighbors. choose to pledge $30 or $45 for each billing period. You ■ Full control of tenant selection. Use your regular screening select the time period for which you want to contribute—six methods to select a tenant. months, one year or two years. AHA accepts vacancy information by phone, fax, and e-mail. For more information, please call (714) 765-3300 or visit Please contact Tracy Gomez at (714) 765-4320, ext. 4707, by fax www.anaheim.net. ❚ at (714) 765-4643, or by e-mail at [email protected]. ❚

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Anaheim Municipal Government Orange Unified (Anaheim Hills) ...... 997-6100 Building Inspections ...... 765-4626 General Information ...... 765-5100 www.orangeusd.k12.ca.us Code Enforcement ...... 765-5158 www.anaheim.net Placentia Linda (K-12) ...... 996-2550 Planning Department ...... 765-5139 Administration Savanna (K-6) ...... 236-3800 Public Safety Mayor/City Council Offices ...... 765-5247 Santiago Community College (Anaheim Hills) ...... 628-4900 Fire Department Administration City Manager’s Office ...... 765-5162 Emergency Services 201 S. Anaheim Boulevard, 3rd Floor City Management Fire ...... 533-1305 Business ...... 765-4000 City Attorney ...... 765-5169 Fire/Paramedic Emergency ...... 911 Emergency ...... 911 City Clerk ...... 765-5166 Police ...... 765-1911 Bicycle Licenses ...... 765-4000 Community Development ...... 765-4300 Police Emergency ...... 911 Paramedic Billing ...... 765-4060 Community Services ...... 765-5191 24 Hr. Utility Emergency Police Department, Administration, Convention, Sports & Entertainment ...... 765-8950 Electric outage/lines down ...... 765-3300 425 S. Harbor Boulevard Finance ...... 765-5195 Water main/hydrant leaks ...... 765-3300 Business ...... 765-1900 Fire ...... 765-4000 Earthquake Preparedness ...... 765-6951 Emergency ...... 911 Human Resources ...... 765-5111 Report Street Flooding ...... 765-6860 Gang Detail (Police) ...... 765-GANG Planning ...... 765-5139 Employment www.anaheim.net Gang Detail (en Espanol) ...... 765-1410 Police ...... 765-1900 Anaheim Career Employment Center, Parking/Traffic Violations Public Utilities ...... 765-5137 50 S. Anaheim Blvd.,#300 ...... 765-4350 Traffic Bureau ...... 765-1860 Public Works ...... 765-5176 Anaheim Youth Employment Service ...... 956-1182 Payments (Impounds, Parking Citations, Court Dates) . . .765-5178 Treasurer ...... 765-5117 Job Training Program ...... 765-4342 Anaheim Police Department & Community Center (Anaheim Hills) Angel Stadium 2000 Gene Autry Way Graffiti Removal 8901 E. Santa Ana Canyon Road Anaheim Angels ...... 940-2000 Anaheim 24-Hour Hot Line ...... 765-5200 Business & Information ...... 765-3800 www.angelsbaseball.com Report In Progress ...... 765-1911 Records Box Office ...... 634-2000 Caltrans Hotline ...... (949) 936-3500 City Clerk ...... 765-5166 Business Services and Economic Development The Grove of Anaheim 2200 E. Katella Avenue ...... 712-2700 State of California Business Licenses ...... 765-5194 Honda Center 2695 E. Katella Avenue Department of Motor Vehicles ...... (800) 777-0133 Chamber of Commerce, 201 E. Center Street ...... 758-0222 Administration ...... 704-2400 Utilities and Services www.anaheimchamber.org www.hondacenter.com Water and Electricity Economic Development ...... 765-4323 Anaheim Ducks ...... 704-2700 Anaheim Public Utilities, 201 S. Anaheim Boulevard Community & Neighborhood Centers www.anaheimducks.com www.anaheim.net Brookhurst Community Center, 2271 W. Crescent Avenue . . . . .765-3373 Housing Information Administration ...... 765-5137 West Anaheim Senior Programs ...... 765-3415 Fair Housing Council Advantage Services/Conservation ...... 765-4250 Downtown Community Center, 250 Center Street ...... 765-4500 Labor ...... 569-0823 Customer Service ...... 765-3300 Senior Programs ...... 765-4510 Landlord-Tenant Problems ...... 569-0823 Emergency reporting of power outage, lines down Youth Center ...... 765-4501 Homeless Shelters (Referral) ...... (888) 600-4357 or water main/hydrant leaks ...... 765-3300 Youth Boxing Club ...... 765-4508 Neighborhood Preservation ...... 765-4340 Spanish ...... 765-3300 East Anaheim Community Center Library www.anaheim.net Deaf/Hearing Impaired (TDD) ...... 765-5125 8201 E. Santa Ana Canyon Road ...... 765-3904 Administration ...... 765-1810 Electrical Engineering ...... 765-5156 Manzanita Family Resource Center, 1260 Riviera Street ...... 765-3776 Main Library, 500 W. Broadway ...... 765-1880 Water Engineering ...... 765-5196 Ponderosa Family Resource Center Canyon Hills Branch, 400 Scout Trail ...... 974-7630 Cable TV 2100 S. Haster Street ...... 750-2826 Euclid Branch, 1340 S. Euclid ...... 765-3625 Time Warner Cable ...... (888) TV-CABLE Convention Center 800 W. Katella ...... 765-8950 Sunkist Branch, 901 S. Sunkist ...... 765-3576 Garbage Collection Administration ...... 765-8950 Other Services Anaheim Disposal, Ticket Information ...... 765-8900 Anaheim Museum, 241 S. Anaheim Boulevard ...... 778-3301 1131 N. Blue Gum Street ...... 238-3300 County of Orange www.oc.ca.gov Bookmobile ...... 765-1738 Gas Service Animal Control ...... 935-6848 Anaheim History Room ...... 765-1850 The Gas Company Birth Certificates, 630 N. Broadway, Santa Ana ...... 834-3005 Mother Colony House, 414 N. West Street ...... 765-1850 131 Center Street Promenade ...... (800) 427-2200 County Government Information ...... 834-5400 Parks, Recreation & Community Services Streets, Traffic & Transportation Dog Licenses ...... 935-7419 Administration, 200 S. Anaheim Boulevard ...... 765-5191 Flooding ...... 765-6860 Health Department ...... 834-7700 Anaheim Hills Golf Course, 6501 Nohl Ranch Road Street Lights, Repair (Utility Operations) ...... 765-3300 Marriage Licenses, 700 Civic Center Drive, Santa Ana ...... 834-3005 Golf Reservations ...... 998-3041 Street Repairs ...... 765-6840 Orange County Sheriff’s Department ...... 647-7000 The Clubhouse at Anaheim Hills Street/Parkway Trees ...... 765-6920 Disneyland 1313 S. Harbor Boulevard ...... 781-4000 Banquet Reservations ...... 998-3041 Traffic Signal Repair ...... 765-5202 www.disneyland.com Dad Miller Golf Course, 430 N. Gilbert Street OC Transportation Authority www.octa.net ...... 560-6282 Education Golf Reservations ...... 765-3481 Bus Schedule ...... 636-RIDE Anaheim City (Elementary) ...... 517-7500 Restaurant ...... 535-8770 U.S. Government www.acsd.k12.ca.us Neighborhood Services ...... 765-4456 Postal Service ...... (800) 275-8777 Anaheim Union High (7-12) ...... 999-3511 Oak Canyon Nature Center, 6700 E. Walnut Canyon Road . . . .998-8380 Social Security, 300 S. Harbor Boulevard, #310 ...... (800) 772-1213 www.auhsd.k12.ca.us Recreation Classes & Programs ...... 765-5228 Visitor & Convention Bureau www.anaheimoc.org ...... 765-8888 Centralia (K-6) ...... 228-3100 Therapeutic Recreation ...... 821-6510 Voter Information Magnolia (K-6) ...... 761-5533 Senior Citizens Programs ...... 765-4510 City Clerk ...... 765-5166 North Orange County Community College District ...... 808-4500 Planning, Zoning and Building County Registrar of Voters www.nocccd.cc.ca.us Building Division ...... 765-5153 1300 S. Grand Avenue, Santa Ana ...... 567-7600

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