Deadly citrus tree disease found in Santa Ana
An incurable plant disease called Huanglongbing (HLB) that infects and kills all types of citrus trees has been found in residential citrus trees in Santa Ana. HLB has no cure…
Three Orange County men are facing Federal narcotic charges for alleged Fentanyl distribution
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Thursday, April 5, 2018 Three O.C. Men Face Federal Narcotics Charges that Allege Distribution of Counterfeit Opioid Pills Containing Fentanyl SANTA ANA, California – Three Orange County men…
The SAPD is focusing on distracted drivers this month
Santa Ana Police Department Advisory: Distracted Driving Awareness Month Drivers are using their cell phones less often while driving, 10 years after “hands-free” became the law, but distracted driving remains…
New Asian-inspired coffee and teahouse Macchiato is now open in Santa Ana
By First District Supervisor Andrew Do On Wednesday, the Asian-inspired coffee and teahouse Macchiato opened its first location in Orange County at 1935 E 17th St., in Santa Ana, next to…
The Costa Mesa Police will be focusing on distracted driving today and on April 13
Costa Mesa Police Department Advisory: CMPD will join statewide traffic enforcement during Distracted Driving Awareness Month *Ten years of hands-free law: challenges remain COSTA MESA, Calif. – The Costa Mesa…
251 homeless transients refused shelter and services after exiting the Santa Ana River trail
[caption id="attachment_63714" align="aligncenter" width="398"] Photo by Tim Houchen[/caption] County Concludes 30-Day Motel Program for Individuals Previously Encamped along the Santa Ana Riverbed Santa Ana, Calif. (April 2, 2018) – As of…
Santa Ana public community budget meetings announced
City of Santa Ana Community: Community Meetings on City Budget - Presentaciónes para la Comunidad sobre el Presupesto de la Ciudad The community is invited to participate in the upcoming…
What we learned during this weekend’s homeless count in Santa Ana
[embed]https://www.facebook.com/CouncilwomanMartinez/videos/10155785763632772/[/embed] IMPORTANT statistics regarding the homeless count over the weekend By: Santa Ana City Councilman Juan Villegas Citywide Key Findings: Total Unsheltered Count: 1,030 people. 564 Additional Homeless in Santa…
New count confirms that Santa Ana’s homeless population has doubled since Jan., 2017
City of Santa Ana Community: New Santa Ana Homeless Count Confirms Homeless Population Has More Than Doubled Since January 2017 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: APRIL 3, 2018 Media Contact: Jorge Garcia, Assistant…
Man busted by the SAPD charged with trying to purchase a 4-year-old girl for sex
[caption id="attachment_70168" align="aligncenter" width="225"] Nicolas Ryan Castillo[/caption] Case # 18CF0877 Date: April 2, 2018 MAN CHARGED WITH SOLICITING ANOTHER TO COMMIT RAPE AFTER ATTEMPTING TO PURCHASE 4-YEAR-OLD GIRL FOR SEX…
The homeless squatters are finally getting cleared out of the Santa Ana Civic Center
City of Santa Ana Community: Santa Ana Works with County to Connect O.C. Civic Center Homeless Population with Emergency Shelters and Services Today, the Orange County Health Care Agency, City…
The City of Santa Ana wants your help to count the homeless on Saturday at 4 a.m.
City of Santa Ana Community: Homeless Count Volunteer Opportunity Tomorrow: Are you an early riser? The City of Santa Ana is executing a Point-in-Time Count of the homeless population across…
This week’s Cochino List includes El Moctezuma Restaurant in Santa Ana
The OC Health Care Agency has released a list of the eateries they inspected and shut down for the week of March 23-30. Most of these eateries reopen pretty quickly…
Former SAPD Police Chief Raymond C. Davis has passed away
From: SAPD Police Chief David Valentin Subject: Passing of Retired SAPD CHIEF RAY DAVIS #246 It is with sadness that I share with everyone the passing today of Retired Chief…
The Santa Ana City Council voted to consider suing the County regarding the homeless problem
City of Santa Ana Community: Santa Ana to Evaluate Legal Options to Address Countywide Homeless Inaction City Council Strikes Back for Shared Responsibility SANTA ANA, CA - The Santa Ana…