CA requests that we limit our electricity usage today
A Flex Alert has been issued by the California ISO from 3 p.m. to 10 p.m. today, Oct. 15. Please reduce your electricity usage during this heatwave, stay cool and…
Santa Ana man arrested for the murder of a man in Anaheim
Gabriel Shaun Garcia ANAHEIM, Calif. (October 15, 2020) – Homicide detectives have arrested 41-year-old Lionel Raphael Cruz of Santa Ana for the June 19 murder of a man inside an…
The State of CA advises no Trick or Treating this Halloween
Holidays usually mean gathering with friends and extended family, attending parties, hosting dinners, traveling, and celebrating time-honored customs. But some holiday activities promote congregating and mixing of households, which increase…
The SAPD arrested a male nurse for alleged sexual battery of an elderly patient
On 10/08/20, Santa Ana Police arrested Gabriel Arce, a 46-year-old nurse, for sexual battery, indecent exposure and elder abuse. Police investigated allegations made by a 73-year-old victim who was under…
The SAPD is searching for a commercial burglary suspect
https://youtu.be/4NnkgoSoVgU On August 29, 2020, at approximately 6 PM, the wanted suspect accessed the storage yard of the Saf-T-Co Supply Inc. warehouse, located at 1300 E. Normandy Place, in Santa…
Man gets only 2.5 years in jail after putting his semen in a coworker’s water bottles
SANTA ANA, Calif. – A man has been sentenced to 2 ½ years in the Orange County Jail for battery and assault charges for spreading his semen on a female…
Intersections still closed on Bush Street at 10th and 11th Streets
The Bush Street at 10th and 11th Street Intersections will continue to be completely closed to construct the on-going “Bush Street Bicycle Boulevard” Project. The intersections are scheduled to reopen…
The SAPD is searching for a missing man who has dementia and needs medication
On 10/12/2020, at approximately 5 AM, Thien Nguyen walked out of his residence in an unknown direction. Nguyen suffers from dementia and Alzheimer's. He is non-verbal and in need of…
The SAPD is looking for a man who sexually assaulted a teenager
On 10/12/2020, the 15 year-old Hispanic female victim was walking in the area of downtown Santa Ana when she was approached by the suspect. The suspect walked his bicycle alongside…
The County of Orange awarded funding for turning two motels into homeless housing
ORANGE COUNTY, Calif. – The County of Orange and Jamboree Housing Corporation were awarded a total of approximately $23.1 million in funding as co-applicants and in partnership with the City…
Use of official Orange County ballot drop boxes
SANTA ANA – There have been recent reports of groups promoting unofficial ballot drop boxes that are not affiliated with Orange County, CA Elections. In some instances, they are promoting…
Orange County prioritizes disabled veterans in County contracting
Orange County is making it easier for disabled veterans to do business with the County. “Orange County is one of the most veteran-friendly counties in the state,” said Vice Chairman Andrew…
A police pursuit passed through Santa Ana this afternoon
You may have noticed a white van speeding through Santa Ana this afternoon, with police cars in pursuit. The driver of the van was suspected of stealing it. Police in…
Start training for a new career at the Santa Ana Work Center
The Santa Ana WORK Center can help connect you to free and low-cost vocational training courses in specific high-demand, high-growth industries. Whether you are looking for training to start a…
The OCDA is investigating unauthorized ballot boxes in at least two O.C. cities
SANTA ANA, Calif. – Yesterday the Orange County District Attorney’s Office received a report that several unauthorized ballot boxes had been placed in Orange County cities. District Attorney investigators assigned…