As some Santa Ana politicians push to eliminate ALPR cameras, one just helped recover a stolen SUV and trailer
The Santa Ana Police Department announced that officers were alerted to a hit from the city's Automated License Plate Reader (ALPR) system on Nov. 6 involving a reported stolen vehicle.…
Irvine Police arrest woman, hunt second suspect in string of gym parking lot burglaries
The Irvine Police Department is asking for the public's help identifying a second suspect connected to a series of vehicle burglaries targeting gym parking lots in Irvine. According to police,…
The SAUSD warns parents after reports of a stranger contacting students near Carr Intermediate
Parents within the Santa Ana Unified School District are being urged to speak with their children after school officials reported concerns involving an individual who has allegedly been approaching students…
As local reading scores struggle, Santa Ana reopens historic Main Library after $34M transformation
One of Santa Ana's most important civic landmarks has reopened following a two-year, $34 million renovation that city officials describe as the largest investment in the Santa Ana Main Library…
California legalized cruising, now Santa Ana is teaching the art behind the tradition
The City of Santa Ana Arts & Culture Office is helping introduce a new generation to one of Southern California's most recognizable cultural traditions through a free youth workshop focused…
More than 100 employers to recruit at free Costa Mesa Career Fair as OC job market stays strong
Orange County job seekers will have an opportunity to meet directly with more than 100 employers next week at a major career fair hosted by the County of Orange, OC…
OC Deputies use Flock Cameras to recover stolen e-bike and arrest two suspects
Two Los Angeles County residents were arrested after Orange County Sheriff's deputies assigned to San Clemente Police Services quickly located a stolen e-bike and the white van allegedly used in…
Veteran LAPD officer dies during Dive-Team training exercise in Orange County
The Los Angeles Police Department is mourning the loss of Officer Thomas Denton, a veteran officer assigned to the department's Metropolitan Division who died during an on-duty training exercise in…
Beaches
California
California Department of Fish and Wildlife
Crime
Huntington Beach
Laguna Beach
Long Beach
Newport Beach
Orange County
San Diego County
Seal Beach
California Lobster Season opens as Fish and Wildlife warns anglers to know the rules
The California Department of Fish and Wildlife is reminding Southern California anglers that the 2026-27 recreational California spiny lobster season is now underway and runs through March 17. With lobster…
CHP Santa Ana cracks down on speeders, reckless drivers and DUI suspects along the I-5
The California Highway Patrol's Santa Ana Area office conducted a Special Enforcement Unit (SEU) operation along the Interstate 5 corridor on November 4, targeting some of the most common causes…
Irvine Police use license plate reader to recover stolen Santa Ana van and arrest parolee
A stolen van taken from Santa Ana was back in its owner's hands just hours after becoming the subject of an Irvine Police investigation, demonstrating once again how rapidly modern…
Witnesses report allegedly intoxicated armed man, leading to arrest in west OC
Quick-thinking witnesses may have prevented a tragedy in Fountain Valley after reporting an apparently intoxicated man who was seen leaving a bar with a firearm tucked into his waistband. According…
North OC crash kills 16-year-old driver, leaves teen passenger critically injured
A Friday night crash in Yorba Linda left a 16-year-old driver dead and a 15-year-old passenger fighting for her life, according to the Orange County Sheriff's Department. Deputies responded at…
North OC theft suspect dies after fleeing into golf course brush during police pursuit
A suspected retail theft in Fullerton early Saturday morning ended with two suspects in custody, one suspect still on the run, and a third suspect dead after suffering a medical…
2026 Elections
Benjamin Vazquez
Civic Affairs
Dan Shimell
David Penaloza
Democratic Party
Elections
Isuri Ramos
Jessie Lopez
Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
Liberals
Politics
Sandra De Anda
Santa Ana
Taxes
Thai Viet Phan
Valerie Amezcua
Vicente Sarmiento
Santa Ana is now entirely led by politicians who are anti-police
The latest Santa Ana election results point to a significant shift in the city's political landscape. Based on the posted vote totals, Dan Shimmel defeated incumbent Mayor Valerie Amezcua, while…