Man convicted of raping a 14-year-old girl at Cabrillo Park
Cornelio B. Chairez Velasquez, a 37-year-old man, was convicted on Wednesday of raping a 14-year-old girl in Cabrillo Park in Santa Ana and attacking another woman a few months later,…
Father of 13-day-old infant arrested on child abuse charges
On August 19, 2019, a 13-day-old infant boy was taken to the emergency room of CHOC hospital after the boy’s mother woke up to find him badly beaten. The victim…
The SAPD is looking for two chubby armed robbery suspects
On 07/13/2019, at approximately 4 P.M., suspect 1 walked into the victim business, at 200 Block E. Warner Avenue, in Santa Ana, and began speaking to the employees. Suspect 2…
The Santa Ana’s Fiestas Patrias Festival and Parade is set for Sep. 14-15
The City of Santa Ana’s Fiestas Patrias Festival and Parade offers something for the entire family to enjoy all weekend long. Join the festivities with top-level entertainment, delicious food, carnival…
Volunteers needed for Santa Ana 2020 Census video
We are seeking volunteers of all ages to be part of our Census outreach video. The purpose of this video is to inform the local community on the upcoming Census…
The cities of Santa Ana and Garden Grove begin the selection process for a Willowick Master Developer
The Cities of Santa Ana and Garden Grove have begun a comprehensive evaluation of developer proposals to determine a Master Developer for the 100-acre Willowick Golf Course site. From April…
A Tustin woman is the first person to get the West Nile Virus in the O.C. this year
(Santa Ana, CA) -- A Tustin woman in her 50s was diagnosed this week with West Nile Virus (WNV) fever. She is the first human WNV infection identified in Orange…
This week’s Com Link meeting will include an update on the city’s Disaster Preparedness
Communication Linkage Forum (Com-Link) will hold their monthly general meeting on Thursday, August 22, 2019 at 7 p.m. in the Santa Ana Police Department Community Room, located at 60 Civic…
2019 Elections
Beatriz Mendoza
Brandon Sisco
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Democratic Party
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Gale Oliver Jr.
Jennifer Oliva
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Who will win in Santa Ana’s Ward 4 Special Election this November?
All of the candidates for Santa Ana's Ward 4 are Democrats except for Bishop Gale Oliver Jr., who is an independent. Special Elections are generally low turnout affairs. Democrats in…
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This week’s Cochino List includes Mixabowl, Jobento and El Tapatio
The OC Health Care Agency has released a list of the eateries (including restaurants, caterers and even school kitchens) that they inspected and shut down for the week of Aug.…
A woman was arrested in Costa Mesa in a stolen pickup truck after a crash and a police pursuit
An unidentified woman who fled the scene of a crash in Tustin in a stolen vehicle led police on a pursuit through Costa Mesa on Thursday, Aug. 15, according to…
The SAPD will conduct a DUI and Driver’s License checkpoint tonight
The Santa Ana Police Department will be conducting a DUI / Driver’s License checkpoint on Friday, August 16, 2019. It will begin at 9:00PM and is scheduled to conclude at…
The City of Santa Ana announces the Ward 4 Special Election candidates
SANTA ANA – The following persons have been nominated for the Ward 4 Office designated to be filled at the Special Municipal Election to be held in the City of…
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First West Nile Virus mosquito sample detected in Santa Ana, adult mosquito control treatment scheduled
The Orange County Mosquito and Vector Control District has confirmed the first mosquito sample infected with West Nile virus (WNV) in the City of Santa Ana. The mosquitoes were collected…
Santa Ana tax preparer admits she stole $700K from client tax returns
Karla Montano, 31, the owner of Trebols Income Tax, a Santa Ana tax prep business, accused of falsely claiming and pocketing about $700,000 worth of returns, admitted to lying to…
