Armed convicted felon in Garden Grove charged with eight felony counts of fraud
Stephanie Barajas must have thought she had gotten away with it. She and other occupants had checked out of a local hotel in Garden Grove about a week ago, but…
A driver ran a red light and struck a Fountain Valley police car
On October 4, 2020, at 3:02 a.m., a Fountain Valley Police Officer was involved in an on-duty traffic collision while en route to assist another Officer on a traffic stop.…
Free COVID-19 testing at Santa Ana parks and schools
The City of Santa Ana is providing free COVID-19 testing at parks and high schools this month for all Santa Ana residents. Park testing hours are 12:30 to 7 p.m.…
A man was rescued from a storm drain near the MainPlace Mall this morning
Firefighters rescued an adult male trapped in a storm drain for four days around 8:00 a.m. this morning in the 2800 block of N. Main St. which is the address…
Vote-by-mail voting to begin on Oct. 5 for the Nov. 3 Election
Drop boxes for vote-by-mail ballots will be opened on Monday, Oct. 5, 2020, for the Nov. 3 Presidential Election. Vote-by-mail ballots will be mailed to all Orange County registered voters…
A police pursuit started in Santa Ana and ended fatally in San Diego County
https://youtu.be/QVax3vIQqlk A police pursuit that started with a traffic stop in Santa Ana, just before midnight last night, ended with the fatal shooting of the suspect by CHP officers in…
The SAPD seized four handguns and ammo late on Friday night
SAPD police officers involved in the coordinated Operation Impact Street Violence program seized more guns late on Friday night from suspects who were not named, according to an SAPD Tweet.…
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This week’s Cochino List includes Tacos & Co. and a Whata Lotta Pizza
The O.C. 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 Sept.…
Santa Ana’s park playgrounds and fitness zones are now open
The City of Santa Ana is happy to announce that the park playgrounds and fitness zones are now open for the public to enjoy. Park playgrounds and fitness zones were…
The SAPD is looking for a stout home invasion suspect
On June 20, 2020, a home invasion occurred in the City of Santa Ana. A joint investigation by Santa Ana PD and the ATF led to the identification of Anthony…
The SAPD was awarded a $482K grant for traffic safety
Santa Ana, Calif. – The safety of everyone traveling is the focus of a grant awarded to the Santa Ana Police Department. The $482,700 grant from the California Office of…
Free food distribution at Calvary Chapel on Oct. 3
The Power of One Foundation (POOF) is offering free drive-through food distribution on Saturday, October 3, 2020, at Calvary Chapel in Santa Ana. Calvary Chapel, 3800 S. Fairview St., Santa…
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Santa Ana Nov. 3, 2020 Election Voter Guide
The ballots for the upcoming Nov. 3 General Election should be arriving soon, perhaps by Oct. 5. It is time to start thinking about how we are going to vote…
Five suspects were arrested in Costa Mesa during probation checks
Yesterday, Sept. 30, members of the Costa Mesa Police Department (CMPD) Gang Unit and Orange County Probation conducted probation compliance checks on subjects associated with criminal street gangs. They conducted…
County of Orange hosts first Virtual Job Fair on 10/15
SANTA ANA, Calif. (October 1, 2020) – Hosted by the Orange County (OC) Board of Supervisors and in partnership with a consortium of Orange County chambers and organizations, the Orange…