Former O.C. Lyft driver gets 8 years in prison for raping a customer
Jorge Tapiacastro, a 46-year-old former Lyft driver, got only eight years in prison for raping a woman who had paid him to take her home, almost two years ago. Tapiacastro…
All fishing off the O.C. coast closed due to the oil spill
Take of all fish and shellfish is immediately prohibited from Huntington Beach to Dana Point, including the shorelines and offshore areas and all bays due to an oil spill in…
Newport Beach Harbor and OC Parks Bayside Beach closed due to the oil spill
The County of Orange in coordination with Unified Command announces the closure of Newport Beach Harbor effective today at 11:00 am due to the oil spill. In addition, OC Parks…
The Santa Ana Poem of the Week is “I do not write for them” by D.W. Blake
The Santa Ana Literary Association will be presenting a new poem by a local poet every week this year. This week's poem is "I do not write for them" by…
OC Parks closes beaches in Laguna Beach area due to the oil spill
As of Sunday at 9 p.m., all beaches in the City of Laguna Beach are closed. This includes beaches operated by the County - Aliso Beach, Laguna Royale, Tablerock Beach,…
The Santa Ana City Council will vote on rent control and police oversight at Tuesday’s meeting
The Santa Ana City Council will meet on Tuesday, Oct. 5, at 5:45 p.m. Closed session begins at 4 p.m. The agenda includes: adoption of a Rent Stabilization Ordinance and…
Call for Santa Ana 2021 Neighborhood Hero Award nominations
The City of Santa Ana is now accepting nominations for the Neighborhood Hero Nominees for 2021. Neighborhood Hero Nominees for 2021 must not have received a Neighborhood Hero award within…
Santa Ana General Plan Housing Element Update
The City of Santa Ana is in the process of updating its long-range housing plan, called the Housing Element, which is being updated separately from the rest of the General…
Second Santa Ana public redistricting process meeting set for Oct. 7
Attend a public input workshop to tell us about your community. Help the City Council understand your shared common interests for consideration to be included within a single ward for…
Virtual meeting about the new PFAS treatment facility at Mabury Park set for Oct. 12
Santa Ana neighbors are invited to a community meeting with Orange County Water District (OCWD) and City of Santa Ana Public Works Water Resources teams to learn about PFAS and…
OC Suicide Prevention Initiative Conference set for Oct. 14 and 15
Join us for the Be Well OC #OC Countywide Suicide Prevention Initiative Conference to raise awareness on suicide prevention. The virtual 2-day conference will present keynote speakers and discuss vulnerable…
SAUSD virtual College Night set for Oct. 6
https://youtu.be/KBW4NWqqKbw SAUSD’s College Night, hosted by Segerstrom High School, is coming up on Oct. 6. The virtual event will begin at 4 p.m. with college knowledge webinars. The college fair…
Orange County oil spill health advisory
(Santa Ana, CA) – In response to the coastal oil spill that occurred Saturday, the OC Health Care Agency’s (HCA), County Health Officer, Dr. Clayton Chau issued a health advisory…
O.C. approves $5M for local food assistance and emergency preparedness
On Tuesday, September 28, the Orange County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a proposal brought forth by Chairman Andrew Do and Supervisor Lisa Bartlett to allocate $5 million towards local…
What you need to know about the oil spill that has reached the O.C. coastal beaches
Orange County beaches were closed today on what should have been a great day to go to the beach because an oil spill reached our shores.The spill, reportedly caused by…