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VETERANS DAY CEREMONY Join us to honor those who have served
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Mayor Tom Tait
Mayor Pro Tem Jose F. Moreno Council Member x District 3
Council Member Kris Murray Council Member James Vanderbilt Council Member x District 1 Denise Barnes Council Member x District 4 Lucille Kring Council Member x District 5 Stephen Faessel
City Manager Chris Zapata
Editor Lauren Gold on the cover Many big name artists have performed 12 at Honda Center during its 25-year history
Contributors: Mike Lyster, Erin Ryan n Anaheim magazine is published quarterly by the city of Anaheim. f e a t u r e s Address all correspondence to Anaheim magazine, c/o Editor, 200 S. Anaheim Blvd., Anaheim, CA 92805. Please visit Anaheim.net/magazine 12 our arena for an online version of Anaheim magazine. Honda Center celebrates 25 years of memories The city of Anaheim is a city council/city manager form of government. The City Council makes policy decisions at City Council meetings, 16 getting creative Tuesdays at 5 p.m.,while the city manager oversees the day-to-day operations of the city. If you have any concerns regarding the city of Library shows off local talent with county’s only zine collection Anaheim, simply dial 3-1-1 from any landline phone or (714) 765-4311. Anaheim Anytime representatives are available 7a.m.– 5:30p.m. Monday through Friday. Recorded information is also available. n d e p a r t m e n t s About Anaheim: Anaheim is a full-service city supporting more than 357,000 residents, 20,000 businesses and 25 million annual visitors. The city provides public safety through the Anaheim Police Department 2 community and Anaheim Fire & Rescue, water and power service through Anaheim • The Anaheim Fall Festival and Halloween Parade bring Public Utilities, parks, community centers, family services and libraries fun to downtown through Anaheim Community Services, neighborhood and transportation improvements through Anaheim Public Works and community revitaliza- • Anaheim student designs his own pair of Vans sneakers tion through Community & Economic Development. Anaheim is a modern, diverse city with a proud history dating back to its 1857 founding. 4 service Anaheim is known worldwide as the home of the Disneyland Resort, • Anaheim goes to the polls in November including Walt Disney’s original Disneyland Park, as well as Angel Stadium of Anaheim and Angels Baseball, Honda Center and the Anaheim Ducks, • There are some fresh leadership faces in and around City Hall and the Anaheim Convention Center, the largest on the West Coast. • Anaheim Public Utilities offers new program for residents Anaheim’s thriving visitor industry and business community help support the city’s neighborhoods and make Anaheim a great place to live, work with lower incomes and play. For more, please visit Anaheim.net. 10 economic vitality • A new hotel is coming to Anaheim with a central location offering easy access to all our big attractions find us! • New businesses, homes and city plans help revitalize west Anaheim View the online version of Anaheim magazine Anaheim.net/magazine 18 around anaheim Read about upcoming events happening in your neighborhood
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from artists such as children’s book author and illustrator Rhode Montijo. Kids can show off their Halloween cos- tumes in the Kiddie Costume Contest. Bringing your four-legged friend? Enter your pup in the Halloween Pooch Parade. The ever popular Halloween Parade caps the Fall Festival. The parade, which draws tens of thousands of people, turns 94 this year. Today’s parade harkens back to its 1920s roots by recreating floats that made their debut in the parade’s early days. The floats are all hand-built. Each year, a new throw- back float is added to the lineup. This year the Anaheim Short Line trol- ley float returns to the streets of downtown Anaheim. The float made its debut in 1948 and has been reimagined by Jody Daily, one of the parade’s biggest fans who has helped Anaheim Short Line trolley: here’s something about caramel apples, lead the charge returning the parade to its float made Anaheim Thand-built parade floats and kids in whimsical glory. Halloween Parade debut in 1948 costume that makes a fall celebration feel And what parade isn’t complete without a extra special. grand marshal? Lifelong Anaheim resident Add to that a nearly 100-year history in Elmer Thill will fill that role this year. our community. At 104, Thill has watched the Anaheim That’s exactly what you’ll find at the Ana- Halloween Parade since he was 10. He hasn’t heim Fall Festival and Halloween Parade. missed a single one yet! Don’t miss this year’s event on Oct. 27 in Find more at AnaheimFallFestival.org. l downtown Anaheim. (And if by chance you’re reading this afterward, mark Anaheim Fall Festival your calendar for next year!) and Halloween Parade The Fall Festival features artisan food including harvest- and Saturday, Oct. 27 Halloween-themed treats. • Fall Festival Entertainment includes local 11a.m. musicians, such as Disney • Halloween Parade Mouseketeer and hometown 6 p.m. favorite Sean Oliu. You’ll also find Halloween-inspired Downtown Anaheim art and collectibles on display and for Cost: FREE sale. If you’re a fan of the Halloween parade’s Parking: FREE old-fashioned vibe, then you’ll enjoy work
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ow cool would it be to design your own ed Vans style of the 1970s that lives on as a “Vans is my Hskateboarding shoe and have it pro- favorite of many today. duced by legendary shoemaker Vans? He replaced the black checkers with the favorite shoe brand. Just ask 14-year-old Israel Rodriguez. Next Up logo. For the high-top version, he I felt shocked when The Anaheim High School student de- added “Anaheim California.” signed special low- and high-top Vans for Rodriguez, who is looking forward to I found out that my Next Up Foundation, an Anaheim nonprofit college in a few years, said he’d love to be a shoe design was that helps kids better their lives through the shoe designer for Vans one day. positive impacts of skateboarding. Vans, part of Greensboro, N.C.-based picked. My design A limited run of 100 pairs of Rodriguez’s apparel company VF Corp., got its start designs were made and are being sold to right here in Anaheim. is on a Vans shoe, benefit Next Up. In 1966, brothers Paul and Jim Van Doren and I’m going “Vans is my favorite shoe brand,” Rodri- and partners opened their business on 704 guez said. “I felt shocked when I found out E. Broadway — just down the street from to see people that my shoe design was picked. My design where Next Up is today. wear my shoe!” is on a Vans shoe, and I’m going to see Vans, Next Up and now people wear my shoe!” Rodriguez are part of a long —Israel Rodriguez Rodriguez was inspired by the skateboarding tradition classic black-and-white checker- here in Anaheim. l
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cast your ballot Anaheim goes to the polls in November
n Nov. 6, Anaheim voters will choose a District 1 in west Anaheim, District 3, Dis- Make sure you Onew mayor and three City Council mem- trict 4 covering central-south Anaheim and are registered to bers and weigh in on local ballot initiatives. District 5 covering central-east Anaheim. The election will complete the city’s transi- After November’s election, Anaheim’s vote to be sure tion to selecting council members by districts. Council will be made up entirely of mem- your voice is heard Up for election are representatives for Dis- bers representing districts and a mayor who trict 2 in central-west Anaheim and District will continue to represent the city at large. this November 6 in east Anaheim. As your official city magazine, we don’t The seat for District 3, first voted on in talk about individual candidates and their 2016, is also up again this year. District 3 platforms. We want to leave this important covers central-north Anaheim. decision to you. Anaheim began a transition to by-district You can find a full list of candidate names elections in 2016, with members elected for and other details on our elections website at
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Anaheim.net/elections. There, you can also find an interactive map where you can input your address to find out which Make sure you are registered to vote to After November’s district you live in. be sure your voice is heard this November. Voters also will be asked to weigh in on The last day to register to vote for this elec- election, Anaheim’s ballot measures specific to Anaheim. tion is Oct. 22. You can register online at Council will be Measure L seeks to increase the minimum RegistertoVote.ca.gov. You can take advan- wage of workers at hotels and employers in tage of early voting before Election Day at made up entirely of The Anaheim Resort that have been part the City Clerk’s Office, on the second floor members representing of the city’s hotel incentive program and of City Hall, Oct. 27–Nov. 2 from 8 a.m. to entertainment tax policy. 5 p.m. and Nov.3–Nov.5 from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. districts and a mayor Measures K and J ask voters if they sup- On Election Day, polls will be open from port development agreements for two hotels 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. To find your polling loca- who will continue planned or under construction as part of the tion, you can call the City Clerk’s Office at to represent the city’s hotel incentive program. (714) 765-5166 or visit the Orange County You can find more about the ballot Registrar of Voters webpage at OCVote.com. city at large measures, including impartial analyses Find all the information you need for and arguments in favor and against at the Nov. 6 election in one place at Anaheim.net/elections. Anaheim.net/elections. l on the ballot
Mayor: District 2: District 3: District 6: Measures Measure Eight Five Three Three J & K: L: Candidates Candidates Candidates Candidates Hotel Minimum Development Wage Agreeements Increase
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meet anaheim’s New leadership: City Attorney Fabela, left, Chief Cisneros, City Manager Zapata new leaders
Anaheim has a here are some fresh leadership faces in Zapata most recently served as city man- Tand around City Hall. ager for San Leandro, a city of nearly 90,000 new city manager, Anaheim has a new city manager, police people just south of Oakland. police chief and chief and city attorney. The three play crit- Earlier, Zapata served as city manager for ical roles in running your city and keeping National City in San Diego County and as city attorney you safe. deputy city manager of Glendale, Ariz., just west of Phoenix. city manager Working at the policy direction of the City Anaheim’s new city manager is Chris Zapata, Council, Anaheim’s city manager runs daily who joined in August. Zapata has more than operations of Orange County’s largest city. 35 years of public service under his belt, in- Anaheim’s city manager oversees a $1.9 cluding 25 years leading cities in California billion annual budget and a full-service city and Arizona. with dedicated police, fire, public utilities,
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community services and other departments Earlier in his career, Fabela served as serving residents, businesses and visitors. senior deputy city attorney for the city Zapata, who recently relocated to west of San Jose, home to more than 1 million Anaheim, is the 13th city manager since people, leading technology companies and the position was created in 1919. the Anaheim Ducks’ Northern California “I am enjoying familiarizing myself rival, the San Jose Sharks hockey team. with our community. I am meeting many Before his public service, Fabela worked people — listening and learning,” Zapata in private practice with Wilson, Sonsini, said. “Anaheim is unique and vibrant and it is a privilege to work together with the mayor, City Council and the organization to continue my public service.”
police chief The new chief of the Anaheim Police Department is Jorge Cisneros, a 27-year Southern California law enforcement veteran. Cisneros, who also joined in August, is the 35th chief in the Anaheim Police Department’s 148-year history. As chief, he leads Orange County’s largest city police department and oversees 590 em- ployees, including 408 sworn officers, pilots, sergeants, lieutenants and command staff. Cisneros comes to Anaheim after serv- ing as chief of the University of California, Irvine, Police Department, where he led a force of 90 sworn officers, community service officers and staff. The department serves 35,000 students, Goodrich & Rosati in Palo Alto where he Chief Jorge Cisneros: Swearing-In Ceremony 11,000 staff and 1,500 faculty at the UC focused on employment, intellectual prop- Aug. 22 Irvine campus, the University Hills faculty erty and business disputes. and staff housing community and at UCI Anaheim’s city attorney provides legal Medical Center in Orange. guidance to the City Council, city manager Cisneros earlier served as chief of the and city departments and boards and Huntington Park Police Department and commissions. as a lieutenant, commander and chief of Fabela oversees a team of about 30 The three play critical staff in nearly 20 years with the Long Beach employees, including about 20 lawyers Police Department. working in legal administration, civil law roles in running and prosecution. your city and city attorney The city attorney’s prosecution team Rob Fabela rounds out Anaheim’s new pursues misdemeanors and infractions that keeping you safe leadership as city attorney. Fabela has 28 happen in Anaheim. years of experience, including 22 years The work of our prosecutors helps keep working for public agencies. our city safe by supplementing the Orange Most recently, Fabela served as general County District Attorney’s prosecution of counsel of the Santa Clara Valley Transpor- felonies committed in Anaheim. tation Authority, which provides bus and Please join us in welcoming these new light-rail service in and around Silicon Valley. leaders to Anaheim. l
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help with your bill
The program lectricity is life. It makes just about So not only might you get some help Eeverything we do possible. with your electric bill, you’ll be taking part seeks to help some Here in Anaheim, we enjoy rates that are as in Anaheim’s efforts to better our environ- of the neediest in our much as 20 percent lower than neighboring ment — without the panels! cities, thanks to Anaheim Public Utilities, Eligible participants can see a discount community by passing our city’s own electric service provider. of $10 a month for six months. Still, for working families, seniors, veter- Eligibility is determined by your annual along savings from ans and others in our community, electricity income and how many people live in your Anaheim schools bills can be a challenge. household and ranges from $23,000 for Anaheim Public Utilities can help. We are someone living alone to $43,000 for a that have added offering a billing discount for those living household of eight. solar power to on lower incomes. The program is for Anaheim residential The program seeks to help some of the customers, including apartment and mobile their campuses neediest in our community by passing home customers. along savings from Anaheim schools that You can find out more and get an appli- have added solar power to their campuses. cation at Anaheim.net/incomequalified. l
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Set to start new hotel is coming to Anaheim with a The hotel is set to be the fourth Radisson Acentral location offering easy access to Blu in the U.S., after one in Chicago and construction in the all our big attractions—Disneyland, Angel two in the Minneapolis area. Global loca- fall, the Radisson Blu Stadium of Anaheim and the Anaheim tions include Paris, Rome, Dubai, Shanghai Packing House. and Sydney. will bring the number Radisson Blu, a luxury hotel brand found Set to start construction in the fall, the of hotels being across Europe and Asia, is set to see its first Radisson Blu will bring the number of West Coast location on Anaheim Boulevard hotels being built or planned in and around built in and around and the Santa Ana (I-5) Freeway. The Anaheim Resort to 10. The Anaheim The Radisson Blu’s location shows how The city of Anaheim is selling 3.3 acres of our visitor destinations are quickly becom- vacant land to developer Greenlaw Partners Resort to 10 ing interwoven. of Irvine for the project. The 12-story, 326-room hotel is set to fea- Once up and running, the hotel is projected ture rooftop restaurants, meeting space, a to generate $3 million annually in hotel-stay gym, outdoor pool and spa and a 348-space tax revenue for the city, as well as $189,000 parking garage. in property tax and $65,000 in sales tax Radisson Blu is an upscale chain of full- revenues. service hotels with locations in Europe, Radisson Blu will generate 300 construc- Asia, the Middle East and Africa. It’s part tion jobs and 140 permanent hotel jobs. of global hotel company Carlson Inc. The hotel is expected to open in early 2021. l
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good things in west anaheim
hat’s been Anaheim’s most eagerly The Magnolia La Palma Shopping Center Wawaited Pizza Hut and car wash are has been a huge improvement to that corner, now open on the west side of the city. bringing in a modern shopping center with a The Pizza Hut, at Broadway and Magnolia Rite Aid and restaurants including Hiccups Avenue, re-opened in August after an exten- Restaurant & Teahouse, Firehouse Subs, sive remodeling. Waba Grill, Taqueria de Anda and Popeyes The new pizzeria features a sleek, modern Louisiana Kitchen. black and red exterior with drought-friendly The developer even added new landscap- landscaping. The impact on this busy corner in ing on parkways and repurposed the site’s the heart of west Anaheim has been amazing. retro, Googie-style “Plaza” sign.
Pizza Hut: Anaheim Express Magnolia La Palma re-opened Car Wash: replaced Shopping Center: in August problematic new look, shops, motel restaurants
Then there’s the Anaheim Express Car There are several housing projects in pro- Wash at the corner of Beach Boulevard and gress and on the horizon as well, bringing We recently Ball Road that opened earlier this year. new residents and updated apartments and The car wash replaced the old Lyndy’s townhomes to freshen up the area. The released a draft of Motel. Once an icon of Beach Boulevard 39 Commons project, formerly Westgate, back in the day, Lyndy’s in recent years was at the northeast corner of Lincoln Avenue the Beach Boulevard an eyesore and crime magnet. and Beach Boulevard continues to move specific plan, a The Pizza Hut and car wash are part of forward in its planning stages. a series of restaurants and businesses that And as a city, we are doing all we can to planning blueprint have popped up in the past couple of years, help revitalize west Anaheim and address that aims to bring bringing new life and new options for west issues of blight. Anaheim residents. We recently released a draft of the Beach new businesses, And there’s more coming. A Taco Bell is Boulevard specific plan, a planning blue- residents and activity in the works to fill a vacant lot on Lincoln print that aims to bring new businesses, Avenue just past Western Avenue. residents and activity to the area. You can to the area The new businesses build on others that learn more and share your thoughts at have opened in the past two years. Anaheim.net/ImprovetheBoulevard. The Scratch Room, serving breakfast and And life in west Anaheim is literally getting brunch, opened in 2016 and has quickly made brighter. In the past few years, Anaheim the list of the best places to eat in Anaheim. Public Utilities has installed 1,256 LED Glee Donuts & Burgers opened last streetlights in the area, bringing cleaner and year, offering gourmet doughnuts and brighter light at night. lunch. We can’t wait to see what’s coming next. l
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our arena Honda Center celebrates 25 years of memories
wen Stefani, Madonna, The Rolling Four spot before going on to claim the NCAA basket- Stones, David Bowie, Beyoncé and ball championship title. Justin Timberlake have all graced its Add to that annual favorites the Harlem Globetrot- G stage, just to name a few. ters, WWE and Stars on Ice. On the ice, the Anaheim Ducks in 2007 won the After 25 years, Anaheim’s Honda Center is Orange National Hockey League’s highest trophy, crowning County’s premier entertainment venue and one of the Anaheim as California’s first city to call itself a Stan- top arenas in the world for live events. ley Cup champion. It has hosted nearly 40 million fans at more than 4,000 In 2011, March Madness captivated Anaheim as the sporting events, concerts and other performances. University of Connecticut Huskies secured a Final And we’re just getting started.
Depeche Mode plays at Honda Center Gwen Stefani and No Doubt perform in 2005
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a crazy idea While the arena’s success is obvious now, building what was then the Anaheim Arena seemed like a crazy idea to many when the city first began the plans in 1989. Tim Ryan knows Honda Center well. He’s chief executive and president of Anaheim Arena Management LLC, which manages the center on behalf of the city of Anaheim. He’s also executive vice president and chief operating officer of Anaheim Ducks Hockey Club LLC, the arena’s main attraction. Ryan’s been around since the beginning, when Honda Center’s outdoor Shock Top Terrace entertainment venue the arena was just a “pile of concrete” next to the 57 freeway. The Anaheim Ducks didn’t even exist yet. At the time, he said, many feared the proposed arena wouldn’t be able to stand up against the market for sports and entertainment in Los Angeles. Nevertheless, the city began construction in June 1991 and Anaheim Arena opened two years later. And the rest is history. The venue now boasts a 90 percent capacity rate for all its major shows. “Everybody thought it was extremely ambitious,” Ryan said. “To say it has been a success would be an understatement. Every resident of Anaheim and Shock Top Terrace dining area Anaheim Ducks Team Store Orange County should be extremely proud of it.” Over the years, the arena has seen many improve- Honda Center may be 25 years old, but all involved ments and additions, with more than $100 million in have worked hard so it doesn’t look its age. facility upgrades. In 2013, the 15,000-square-foot Shock Top Terrace dining and bar space opened for season ticket holders. The project also included an expansion of the Anaheim Ducks Team Store, a new grand entrance to the arena and a restaurant by celebrity chef Wolfgang Puck. In 2015, the Anaheim Ducks unveiled a large, new, high-definition scoreboard. Two years later, Honda Center’s south entrance saw an expansion with 10,000 square feet of gathering space and four new food and drink spots. Up next: brand new seating around the arena. Anaheim Arena under construction in 1992 It’s all part of that great experience that makes Honda Center a fan favorite.
sports Honda Center has hosted its share of excitement in sports over the past quarter century. Without a doubt, the moment that many remember most is the Anaheim Ducks’ 2007 Stanley Cup win. It’s hard to top, Ryan said. “When you’re talking about a facility that has host- ed nearly 40 million fans and thousands of events, it’s Mayor Tom Daly cuts the ribbon at the Anaheim Arena’s 1993 opening pretty tough to pick just one,” Ryan said. “But certainly
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The Anaheim Ducks took home the Stanley Cup in 2007
at the top of the list is the Anaheim Ducks winning In a home opener filled with nostalgia this October, the Stanley Cup. It’s a memory that I know will last the Ducks kick off their silver anniversary season forever in the minds of our players, the fans, the city with a rematch of the inaugural opening game at and everyone in Orange County.” what was then Arrowhead Pond in 1993. Back then, It was an epic moment, and one on the minds of the Mighty Ducks of Anaheim — the team’s original many as the team enters its 25th season this fall. name — faced off against the Detroit Red Wings. That’s right, the team shares its anniversary with The Ducks will sport the team’s new throwback Honda Center, a special relationship that only two jersey with the classic logo. other NHL teams can also boast. Another Ducks memorable moment, Ryan said, And it’s fitting, as the team and the arena have had is the 2003 playoff game when then captain Paul a strong bond since Orange County business owners Kariya took a hard hit on the ice. and philanthropists Henry and Susan Samueli took In a moment that brings a tear to fans’ eyes even over management of the arena in 2003 and bought today, Kariya ultimately recovered and scored an the hockey team in 2005. epic goal. The Ducks forced a game seven in that Stanley Cup run, and fell just short of beating the New Jersey Devils. The Ducks will honor Kariya — who was also the team’s first-ever draft pick — for his contributions to the team in the long-awaited retirement of his jersey at the Oct. 21 game. The team will also retire the jersey of Scott Nieder- mayer, who led the Ducks to the 2007 Stanley Cup Championships as captain. No. 9 and No. 27 will join the only other retired Ducks jersey, Teemu Selanne’s No. 8. Looking forward, the Ducks continue on the up- ward trend, coming off several playoff runs in the past few years. Always looking for that next Cup.
Henry and Susan Samueli, owners of Honda Center and the Anaheim And the team has even put its hat in the ring to Ducks, honor former Ducks players Teemu Selanne and Paul Kariya host the NHL All-Star Game in the near future.
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But Honda Center has become known for more The venue has become a destination for visitors, than just hockey. putting Anaheim on the map along with our other Over the years the venue has been home to other major attractions. sports including UFC, USA Volleyball, Stars on Ice, A drive through the Platinum Triangle shows a WWE, Professional Bull Riders, the Harlem Globe- slice of the arena’s impact on Anaheim. The area is trotters and the Big West Basketball Tournament. the fastest growing in the city, with hundreds of In 2019, Honda Center will host the ISU Four apartments popping up around Honda Center and Continents Figure Skating Championships as well Angel Stadium. as the NCAA’s March Madness tournament for the The Samuelis and the Anaheim Ducks Foundation eighth time. have also brought great benefits to our community And Anaheim will be on the world stage in the through charitable giving, youth programs and more. 2028 summer Olympic Games, with Honda Center From sports and concerts to youth programs and hosting the volleyball competition. It will be the only community benefits, it’s been a great 25 years for Orange County venue to have the honor of hosting Honda Center and the Anaheim Ducks and for the Olympic events. city of Anaheim. “We have worked extremely hard to prove that this entertainment is a separate market from Los Angeles and that the The Anaheim Arena opened on June 19, 1993, with 3.5 million people who live in Orange County want- a sold-out Barry Manilow concert. ed and truly support at the highest level their own And it’s only been up from there. facility — and that has happened,” Ryan said. “I would It seems if you name any famous artist, they’ve say for me the next 25 years are going to be even bet- played Honda Center at least once. ter than the first 25.” l Beyoncé has performed there six times, twice with Destiny’s Child and four times as a solo artist. Justin Timberlake performed at Honda Center with NSYNC twice and four times since in his solo career. He’ll be back this November. Other memorable tour stops include The Police reunion in 2007, “History of the Eagles” tour in 2014, Gwen Stefani and No Doubt’s Tsunami Relief show in 2005 and the Fleetwood Mac reunion tour Honda Center with Christine McVie in 2014. Honda Center is pulling out all the stops for its • Opened: June 19,1993 silver anniversary. Fans can enter a sweepstakes to win free tickets to events and concerts on the 25th • Cost: $123 million of each month. • Owner: City of Anaheim And this year’s event lineup is going to be good. It even includes a moment in music history, with a stop • Management and Food & Beverage: on Elton John’s Farewell Yellow Brick Road Tour. Anaheim Arena Management LLC You can share your Honda Center memories and • Hockey Capacity: 17,174 silver anniversary experiences on social media using Concert Capacity: 18,325-18,900 the hashtag #HCThisIs25. • • Arena Size: 650,000 square feet benefiting anaheim Materials: more than 200,000 square It’s great to be able to see your favorite pop star or • feet lining the inside and 12 feet of granite, catch a hockey game just down the street. mined in Sweden and fabricated in Italy, But for Anaheim and its residents, Honda Center on the outside has had a greater impact. Along with Angel Stadium of Anaheim and the Anaheim Convention Center, • Trees: more than 130 palm trees on the arena one of three major facilities owned by the the property city that bring benefits to Anaheim.
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Francisco Aviles Pino: sharing his self-published zine at Anaheim Central Library
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alk through Anaheim’s Central Library, This particular aisle is filled with zines — short for and you’ll stumble upon a row that looks a do-it-yourself magazine. A zine can be any kind wa little bit different. of printed writing, photography or artwork that is The books here aren’t glossy or hardbound. They independently made and self-published. come in all different shapes and sizes, and many of There’s no limit to what content zines can include, them are simply stapled or bound paper. and they’re a great form of self-expression and self- But don’t judge them by their cover. They’re just exploration. as, if not more, interesting than your standard book Here in Anaheim, we’re lucky enough to have the or magazine. only library zine collection in the county. They’re
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available for anyone with a library card to check out and enjoy. We love to promote local artists and writers, and the zine collection is a perfect place to showcase Anaheim talent. One of the writers featured in our collection is 22-year-old Anaheim native Francisco Aviles Pino. Pino grew up in Anaheim libraries. A first-genera- tion American, he came here from Mexico with his
family at age 6. As his family struggled financially for Anaheim Central Library: hosts OC Zine Fest much of his childhood, Pino said the library was his space to learn, grow and even have some fun. Stories, he said, can have a big impact preserving He spent nearly every afternoon at Sunkist Library history and making a real change for the future. Pino after school. The librarians became his role models hopes his words can make a difference in Anaheim and mentors — even when they were scolding him and beyond by helping to educate people and even for causing trouble. encourage policy change. Pino admits he had a rough time as a teen. Programs The great part about storytelling, he said, is that any- like the ones at the library and those offered through one can do it. Katella High School, where people cared enough to “I grew up around a lot of people who told stories,” check up on him, made all the difference. he said. “The best storytellers are the people all around “That is what is so beautiful about the library,” you. We are all writers.” Pino said. “It’s a safe place for a lot of kids.” And that’s the beauty of the library’s zine program. With all of Pino’s history at the library, seeing his “We really want the community to know we value own zine, “Hymns & Verses II,” on the shelf nearly their voices and value their stories,” library spokes- brought him to tears. woman Chloe Van Stralendorff said. “We want young The librarians at Sunkist were the first in a long line people to see this is what you can do with your words.” of teachers and mentors who encouraged Pino to fol- The library stocks local zines for residents to low his passion for writing. check out and also provides workshops and other He said he wanted to become a writer because opportunities for those who want to get involved. of his appreciation for storytelling. Words can be In August, we hosted Orange County Zine Fest at a powerful tool for preserving history. Anaheim Central Library for the second year in a row. As a child, he loved reading works by Chicano Hundreds of writers, artists and aspiring zinesters artists such as Sandra Cisneros and draws much of enjoyed a day filled with workshops, panel discussions, his inspiration from them now. food trucks and more than 100 vendors. “Hosting these events and workshops for all ages is a way for us to provide an entry point for people who want to see what the library has to offer,” Van Stralen- dorff said. “We are breaking down barriers and show- ing there are many ways to read and tell stories.” Zinester Pino was among the panelists. Pino is finishing up his degree at University of Cal- ifornia, Los Angeles, and plans to continue studying journalism in graduate school. Pino said he looks at where he is now, a published author with a bright future, and he can hardly believe it. “I never imagined I would be here,” Pino said. “The reason I am here is because of people who have en- couraged me, shown me opportunities. There are a lot of great people in this city.” For more on Anaheim Public Library’s zine program, Zine Fest attendees: try their hand at being a zinester visit Anaheim.net/library. l
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Anaheim Fall Festival and Halloween Parade Oct. 27 • 11a.m.–8p.m. • Downtown Anaheim This beloved community event is the perfect way to bring in fall in Anaheim. The Fall Festival features fun activities for the whole family, including a “Halloween Pooch Pawrade” and kids’ costume contest. Then grab a spot for the famous parade, featuring beautiful floats built by community groups. Parade begins at 6 p.m. Free admission. Anaheimfallfestival.org
t Día de los Muertos t 24th Annual K&A Community Nov. 4 • 12–4p.m. Nutcracker Christmas Holiday Brunch Anaheim Indoor Marketplace Tree Lighting and Dec. 24 • 9a.m.–12p.m. Celebrate the Day 201 W.Center Street Promenade of the Dead with Holiday Village Help those in need this holiday the fourth annual Dec. 1 • 10 a.m.–7p.m. season at the annual K&A Com- Día de los Muertos Center Street Promenade munity Holiday Brunch. Enjoy Celebration, featuring Celebrate the magic of Christmas delicious food, fun activities and folkloric dancers, arts and crafts, with snow, train rides, activities entertainment while giving back. face painting and more fun for and photos with Santa. Grab DowntownAnaheim.com the whole family. Families can gifts for the family at the Holiday also place photos of their loved Shopping Village and indulge ones in a traditional Día de los at the International Food Faire. Orange County Muertos altar. Free admission. Tree lighting begins at 8 p.m. Black History Parade AnaheimMarketplace.com/ Free admission. & Cultural Faire Events DowntownAnaheim.com/ Events/TreeLighting Feb. 2 • 10a.m.–4p.m. Join us for the 39th annual Art Crawl Experience Orange County Black History Nov. 17 • 6–10p.m. Parade & Cultural Faire comes Center Street Promenade to town. This fun yearly event, Take a stroll down Center Street organized by the Orange County Promenade and experience art, Heritage Council, brings together artisanal food, craft vendors and some 8,000 people of all back- performance by local entertainers. grounds to mark the contributions Free admission. of African-Americans to Anaheim DowntownAnaheim.com/ and the county. Free admission. Events/Ace OC-HC.org
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Anaheim Municipal Government Orange Unified (Anaheim Hills)...... 628-4000 Planning, Zoning and Building An aheim.net Orangeusd.k12.ca.us Bu ilding Division ...... 765-5153 General Information...... 311 or 765-4311 Placentia Linda (K-12)...... 986-7000 Building Inspections...... 765-4626 Administration Savanna (K-6)...... 236-3800 Code Enforcement ...... 765-5158 Mayor/City Council Offices...... 765-5247 Santiago Community College Public Safety City Manager’s Office...... 765-5162 (Anaheim Hills)...... 628-4900 Fire Department Administration City Management Em ergency Services 201 S. Anaheim Boulevard, 3rd Floor Ci ty Attorney...... 765-5169 Fi re (Non-Emergency)...... 533-1305 Business ...... 765-4000 City Clerk...... 765-5166 Fire/Paramedic Emergency...... 911 Emergency ...... 911 Community Development...... 765-4300 Police ...... 765-1911 Earthquake Preparedness ...... 765-6951 Community Services...... 765-5191 Police Emergency...... 911 Paramedic Billing...... 765-4060 Convention, Sports & Entertainment .... 765-8950 24 Hr.Utility Emergency...... 765-3300 Police Department, Administration Finance...... 765-5195 Employment 425 S. Harbor Boulevard Fire...... 765-4000 AnaheimJobs–AJCC One-Stop Center Business ...... 765-1900 Human Resources...... 765-5111 290 S. Anaheim Boulevard, #100 ... 765-4350 Emergency ...... 911 Planning...... 765-5139 Anaheimjobs.com Gang Detail (Police) ...... 765-GANG Police ...... 765-1900 Anaheim Youth Employment Service Gang Detail (en Espanol) ...... 765-1410 Public Utilities...... 765-5137 250 E. Center Street, #1...... 956-1182 Parking/Traffic Violations Public Works...... 765-5176 Graffiti Removal Traffic Bureau ...... 765-1860 Treasurer...... 765-5117 Anaheim 24-Hour Hot Line...... 765-4311 Payments (Impounds, Court Dates, Angel Stadium 2000 Gene Autry Way Report In Progress...... 911 Parking Citations,) ...... 765-5178 Angels...... 940-2000 Caltrans Hotline ...... (949) 936-3500 Anaheim Police Department & Angelsbaseball.com City National Grove of Anaheim Community Center (Anaheim Hills) Box Office...... 634-2000 2200 E. Katella Avenue...... 712-2700 8901 E. Santa Ana Canyon Road Business Services and Economic Development Honda Center 26 95 E. Katella Avenue Business & Information...... 765-3800 An aheim Enterprise Zone...... 758-0222 Administration...... 704-2400 Re cords Business Licenses ...... 765-5194 Hondacenter.com City Clerk...... 765-5166 Chamber of Commerce Anaheim Ducks...... 704-2700 State of California 201 E. Center Street ...... 758-0222 Anaheimducks.com Department of Motor Vehicles.... (800) 777-0133 Anaheimchamber.org Housing Information Utilities and Services Economic Development ...... 765-4323 Fair Housing Council Water and Electricity Community & Neighborhood Centers Labor ...... 569-0823 Anaheim Public Utilities Brookhurst Community Center Landlord-Tenant Problems ...... 569-0823 201 S. Anaheim Boulevard 2271 W. Crescent Avenue...... 765-3373 Homeless Shelters (Referral)...... 211 Anaheim.net West Anaheim Senior Programs ...... 765-3415 Neighborhood Preservation...... 765-4340 Customer Service...... 765-3300 Downtown Community Center Libraries Emergency reporting of 250 Center Street...... 765-4500 Anaheim.net power outage, lines down or Senior Programs...... 765-4510 Administration...... 765-1810 water main/hydrant leaks ...... 765-3300 Youth Center...... 765-4501 Anaheim Heritage Center Administration...... 765-5137 Youth Boxing Club...... 933-8255 241 S. 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Sunkist ...... 765-3576 Street Lights, Repair (Utility Operations).. 765-3300 Marriage Licenses Parks, Recreation & Community Services Street Repairs...... 765-6860 700 Civic Center Drive, Santa Ana .. 834-3005 AbilityFirst...... 821-7448 Street/Parkway Trees ...... 765-6920 Orange County Sheriff’s Department.... 647-7000 Administration Traffic Signal Repair...... 765-5202 Vector Control...... 971-2421 200 S. Anaheim Boulevard...... 765-5191 OC Transportation Authority...... 560-6282 Disneyland 1313 S. Harbor Boulevard...... 781-4000 Anaheim Hills Golf Course, 6501Nohl Ranch Road Octa.net Disneyland.com Golf Reservations ...... 998-3041 Bus Schedule...... 636-7433 Education The Clubhouse at Anaheim Hills U.S. Government Anaheim Elementary...... 517-7500 Banquet Reservations...... 998-3041 Postal Service...... (800) 275-8777 Acsd.k12.ca.us Dad Miller Golf Course, 430 N. Gilbert Street Social Security Anaheim Union High (7-12)...... 999-3511 Golf Reservations ...... 765-3481 900 S. 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