Sarmiento won with only a third of the total vote
Vince Sarmiento is Santa Ana's new Mayor but he is coming into office with a very thin margin of victory. Sarmiento only got a third of the vote. That is…
The SAPD is looking for a transient who assaulted his spouse
On 10/09/2020 at approximately 7:20PM, wanted suspect Ramon Garcia Delgado, a 42-year-old transient, entered the victim’s residence after she had not seen him in over 10 months. The victim’s front…
New report shows improving outcomes for Orange County youth
Orange County, Calif. (November 4, 2020) – The 26th Annual Report on the Conditions of Children in Orange County is now available, offering a comprehensive assessment of the health, economic well-being, education and safety…
The O.C. Social Services Agency approves a Hot Food Waiver for CalFresh clients
Orange County, Calif. (November 4, 2020) – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) recently approved a request by the California Department of Social Services (CDSS)…
A fire near a Santa Ana apartment building was put out today
https://twitter.com/OCFA_PIO/status/1324089642350571523?s=20 OCFA firefighters took less than 15 minutes to knock down a large outbuilding fire threatening a 2-story apartment complex in the 300 block of S. Orange in Santa Ana,…
More daytime and nighttime I-5 Freeway construction at Main St. this week
The I-5 Central Corridor HOV Project is scheduled for daytime construction to perform guardrail work on Main Street south of Walkie Way from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Thursday, Nov.…
An inmate at the Santa Ana City Jail died early this morning
On Wednesday, November 4, 2020, at approximately 1:39 AM, while conducting routinely scheduled inmate welfare checks, a Santa Ana Correctional Officer located a deceased inmate in his cell. The inmate…
How the CA State Ballot Measures fared in Tuesday’s General Election
If you are wondering how all the State Ballot Measures fared in Tuesday's General Election, read on. The biggest shocker was the passage of Prop. 17, which will allow felons…
The Santa Ana Police Officers union shot themselves in the foot
Gerry Serrano, the President of the Santa Ana Police Officers Association, is currently running for reelection. Now he is going to have to explain to his union members why they…
The early results are in and Sarmiento is in the lead in the Mayor’s race
The early results are in and it looks like Santa Ana's next Mayor could be Vince Sarmiento. He has the early lead with almost 35% of the vote. Behind him…
Waste collection delays in Santa Ana due to wind-related green waste
With the significant wind event that occurred last week, the greenwaste collection is nearly double that of a normal week in Santa Ana. This is causing some service delays. Waste…
Public hearing on the Santa Ana General Plan update set for Nov. 9
The Santa Ana Planning Commission public hearing has been rescheduled to Monday, Nov. 9, 2020, at 5:30 p.m. to consider actions that will shape the future and quality of life…
The Santa Ana Public Works Agency handled over 250 windstorm service calls
On Monday, Oct. 26, 2020, the City of Santa Ana experienced Santa Ana Winds with speeds in the range of 25 to 35 mph and with gusts exceeding 50 mph.…
Get out the vote, Santa Ana!
Whether you’re heading out with your little ones or driving around town running errands, there are many ways to vote now in the Nov. 3, 2020, election. You can vote…
Santa Ana residents can still get help paying utility bills
Santa Ana residents who have been financially impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic can still apply for help paying past-due utility bills. Residents can receive a grant of $500 to help…