A pedestrian was struck by a vehicle and killed at W. 1st St. and the Santa Ana River
On Wednesday, February 3rd, 2021 at 9:04 P.M., the Santa Ana Police Department received a call of a male down in the roadway at W. First Street and the Santa…
The SAPD is looking for a domestic violence suspect who violated a restraining order
Gustavo Penaloza has repeatedly shown up to the victim’s home while having an active restraining order and has forced himself inside the home. During multiple contacts with the victim, Penaloza…
Latino immigrant sworn in as Secretary of Homeland Security
WASHINGTON – Today, Alejandro Mayorkas was officially sworn in as the seventh Secretary of Homeland Security. Secretary Mayorkas took the oath this afternoon after the Senate voted to confirm him.…
South Main Street Corridor development virtual meeting set for Feb. 23
Santa Ana neighborhoods are invited to an interactive Community Virtual Meeting with the City of Santa Ana Public Works Agency on Tuesday, February 23, 2021 at 5:30 p.m. to learn…
The Santa Ana City Council will consider the city’s unfunded employee pension liability at their virtual meeting tonight
The Santa Ana City Council will have its regular meeting tonight, Feb. 2. The meeting will take place virtually and the public is encouraged to participate via Zoom. The closed…
Five men were arrested by the O.C. Human Trafficking Task Force in Anaheim
Mitchell Biela ANAHEIM, CALIF. (February 2, 2021) – Five men have been charged with the commercial sexual exploitation of a minor in connection with meeting a teenage girl through an…
The Costa Mesa police shot a man who approached officers with a knife
COSTA MESA, Calif. (Feb. 2, 2021) – On Sunday, Jan. 31, 2021, at approximately 5:16 a.m., the Costa Mesa Police Department (CMPD) received a 911 call from a residence in…
The Feds join the State in requiring face masks on public transit
On January 31, the Transportation Security Administration issued a security directive that requires travelers to wear face masks while riding on or waiting for a bus, in addition to all…
The Santa Ana poem of the week is How to Love a Body by Stacy Russo
The Santa Ana Literary Association will be presenting a new poem by a local poet every week this year. This week's poem is "How to Love a Body" by Stacy…
Man who owned homes in Santa Ana pleads guilty to illegal Bitcoin transactions and money laundering
LOS ANGELES – A San Bernardino County man was charged today with running an unlicensed company that exchanged tens of millions of dollars in Bitcoin and cash. Hugo Sergio Mejia,…
Santa Ana street sweeping tickets resume on Feb. 2, 2021
The City of Santa Ana will resume issuing street sweeping tickets on Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2021. The City stopped issuing street sweeping tickets in December during the Governor’s Stay-at-Home Order…
New rental and legal assistance for Santa Ana residents
Santa Ana residents impacted by COVID-19 who are behind on rent and facing eviction can apply for up to 12 months’ rent (which includes up to six months’ rental arrears…
Free COVID-19 testing for Santa Ana residents at Santa Ana College
Schedule a painless, self-administered COVID-19 test today at Santa Ana College. Visit https://360clinic.fulgentgenetics.com/appointment/screen/landing to schedule an appointment. PLEASE BRING THE FOLLOWING TO YOUR APPOINTMENT: • Government-Issued IDo Valid picture ID with address•…
The Santa Ana Zoo has reopened today
The Santa Ana Zoo is reopening on Sunday, January 31, 2021, from 10 am to 4 p.m. The Santa Ana Zoo is subject to capacity and with the following safety…
Three O.C. YouTube stars and two other drivers busted after illegal street races and charged with felonies
SANTA ANA, Calif. – Three YouTube stars and two other drivers have been charged with multiple felonies for conspiring to engage in illegal street races across Orange County, including races…