The SAPD has reported the first murder of the New Year in Santa Ana
The New Year is barely underway and we already have the first murder of the year to report here in Santa Ana. On Saturday, January 2, 2021, at 6:46 p.m., Santa Ana…
This week’s Cochino List includes several restaurants affected by a sewage overflow
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 Dec.…
Armed Walmart robber arrested in Orange
Last night, just after 8:00 p.m., a male adult was fleeing Walmart on north Tustin Street with stolen merchandise. He removed a gun after two witnesses confronted him and discharged…
Santa Ana Christmas tree pick-up delayed due to COVID-19 related driver shortage
Due to the increase in COVID-19 cases, a driver shortage is delaying the start of the City’s three-week curbside holiday tree collection. Originally scheduled to occur December 28, 2020 through…
Car thieves arrested in Tustin charged with drug offenses as well
In the early morning hours this Thursday, Tustin Police Department officers located a stolen vehicle in the area of Red Hill Ave and El Camino Real. The vehicle had been…
Costa Mesa bar owner charged with violating COVID-19 order
SANTA ANA, Calif. – The owner of a Costa Mesa bar has been charged with illegally operating during the COVID-19 pandemic despite repeated attempts by law enforcement and the city…
Recruitment now open for the O.C. CalOptima Board of Directors
The OC Health Care Agency (HCA) is pleased to announce that recruitment is now open for one seat on the CalOptima Board of Directors. A County-organized health system, CalOptima serves…
Residents and staff at long-term care facilities to receive the COVID-19 Vaccine
(Santa Ana, CA) — Governor Gavin Newsom recently announced that California has opted in to the federal COVID-19 Pharmacy Partnership. At no cost to the state or local government, CVS and…
The SAPD is searching for a woman who stole $10K from her employer
Wanted suspect Michelle Galindo stole over $10,000 from her employer. When she was confronted by her employer about the theft, she left work and never returned. Her current whereabouts are…
CA court rules that human traffickers can face max sentences even if police posed as minors
SANTA ANA, Calif. – Human traffickers who believe they are communicating with a child instead of an undercover officer in an attempt to prostitute that child can face the maximum…
The CA stay at home order has been extended into January
To protect our Santa Ana community, everyone needs to do their part. Don't gather, wash your hands, wear a mask. Protect Santa Ana. The following sectors must stay closed: Indoor…
The O.C. Social Services Agency will close public assistance lobbies as of Dec. 29, 2020
Orange County, Calif. (December 28, 2020) – The County of Orange Social Services Agency (SSA) announced today it will close its four open public assistance lobbies effective Tuesday, December 29,…
Former City Manager David Ream left behind a legacy of transformation
The City of Santa Ana is mourning the loss of former City Manager David Ream, who passed away on Dec. 26 after a long illness. Ream served as city manager…
Car accident involving a wheelchair shuts down streets at Euclid from 1st St. to 5th St.
On Tuesday, December 29th, 2020 at 7:24 A.M., the Santa Ana Police Department received a call of a male down in the roadway at 100 N. Euclid Street. Officers responded to the area…
A man was stabbed several times near a Santa Ana cyber cafe
A man was stabbed several times outside a cyber cafe in Santa Ana located at 328 N. Harbor Blvd., just south of W. 5th St., according to the SAPD. The…