Public Safety by Selica Diaz
2002
2002
2002
Hosted a neighborhood meeting at the Cypress Street Fire Station, laying the groundwork for future community organizing in Pacific Park.
2003
2002
2002
Organized Santa Ana's first Community Resource Fair, connecting residents with essential services and bringing the neighborhood together.
2009
2002
2009
Attended city council meetings to advocate for a new park in the Pacific Park neighborhood, planting the seed for what would become Pacific Electric Park.
2014
2009
Spoke at a public forum at Kennedy Elementary representing residents' concerns about a proposed homeless shelter — covered by the OC Register.
2015
Received the Neighborhood Hero Award for her community leadership.
2016
Named Parent of the Year by Advanced Learning Academy.
2017
2017
Pacific Electric Park Groundbreaking Ceremony held on April 15th — a direct result of her years of advocacy.
2019
2017
Received the City of Santa Ana Historic Preservation Award, representing the Pacific Park Neighborhood. Pacific Electric Park was also recognized as the 2019 Outstanding Historic Preservation Project.
2020
Advocated for doggie trash bag stations and improved trash cans along bike trails.
2021
Led the fight to keep the Cypress Street Fire Station under public control, publicly advocating for it to become a community center serving seniors, youth, and families.
2022
2022
Planned and organized the first concert at Pacific Electric Park alongside a Community Resource Fair. Appointed to the City of Santa Ana Parks and Recreation Commission to represent citywide.
2023
2022
Organized the holiday toy giveaway with the Santa Ana Police Department, covered by Behind the Badge.