Andrew Do announces bid for California Treasurer
HUNTINGTON BEACH – Orange County Supervisor Andrew Do has filed the necessary paperwork to become California’s next State Treasurer. In doing so, Do seeks to become the first Vietnamese-American to…
Rep. Porter is trying to lower taxes for Californians who got squeezed by Trump
WASHINGTON—Congresswoman Katie Porter (CA-45) and Congressman Tom Malinowski (NJ-07) this week introduced the Supporting Americans with Lower Taxes (SALT) Act to provide immediate relief for middle class families residing in…
State Senator Tom Umberg is targeting the theft of catalytic converters
Santa Ana's State Senator, Tom Umberg, is working on a new law to target the theft of catalytic converters. The new proposed law will however mandate that car dealers apply…
The OC Health Care Agency recommends we keep masking up against COVID-19
(Santa Ana, CA) – The California Department of Public Health has revised its Guidance for the Use of Face Masks as COVID-19 cases decline across the state. Effective February 16,…
Governor Newsom announces $38M in grants to combat youth homelessness
https://youtu.be/3yWGLfDmzvI SACRAMENTO – Taking action to support teens and young adults experiencing homelessness, Governor Gavin Newsom today announced $38 million in new grants for community-based organizations across the state through…
The OCTA asks Governor Newsom to help stop a OC bus strike
ORANGE – The Orange County Transportation Authority today sent a letter to Gov. Gavin Newsom asking the state to intervene and appoint a board to investigate a labor dispute with…
Tsunami Advisory issued for California’s coast this morning
SANTA ANA, Ca. (Jan. 15, 2022): A Tsunami Advisory has been issued by the National Tsunami Warning Center for the U.S. West Coast, including the San Diego County and Orange…
CA Senate Republicans call for a Special Session to combat the homeless crisis immediately
SACRAMENTO – Today, Legislative Republicans in both the Senate and Assembly called on Governor Newsom to convene an Extraordinary Special Session of the Legislature to immediately address homelessness, rather than waiting for action through…
Court agrees with the OCDA that DUI defendants are not eligible for diversion
SANTA ANA, Calif. – In a published opinion issued Tuesday, the District Court of Appeal agreed with Orange County District Attorney Todd Spitzer that driving under the influence (DUI) defendants…
Unlicensed O.C. insurance agent charged with more than 80 felony counts for stealing customers’ premiums
ORANGE COUNTY, Calif. — Juan Carlos Martinez, 56, of Yorba Linda, has been charged with 12 counts of grand theft, 34 felony counts of forgery, 34 counts of insurance fraud,…
Workers owed wages can now file a claim online with the CA Labor Commissioner
Oakland— The Labor Commissioner’s Office has launched an online wage claim application in English and Spanish for workers who believe they are owed wages or benefits. “With the legislature’s support,…
California is mandating face masks indoors again as COVID-19 numbers rise
SACRAMENTO –The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) continues to monitor COVID-19 data in order to protect the health and well-being of all Californians. Since Thanksgiving, the statewide seven-day average…
Santa Ana residents must stop wasting water!
It is hard to believe how many Santa Ana residents are still hosing off their driveways and sidewalks and wasting water by over-watering their lawns. They are going to have…
The OCDA receives $1.9M in grants to combat DUIs
SANTA ANA, Calif. - The Orange County District Attorney’s Office (OCDA) is proud to announce that it has been chosen by the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) to continue…
The City of Santa Ana has been granted $100K for bicycle and pedestrian safety
https://youtu.be/Y2AHJoRvUIs Santa Ana, Calif. – The City of Santa Ana Public Works Agency is the recipient of a $100,000 grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) that will…