New CA laws will protect us from toxic chemicals and plastics
A number of new laws will go into effect in California on Jan. 1, that will protect us from chemicals and plastics. AB 2672 (Muratsuchi, 2020) Removing toxic chemicals from…
New CA laws will protect us against unfair bank overdraft fees
A new bills will go into effect in California on Jan. 1, will protect consumers against unfair bank fees. AB 2017 by Assemblymember Tim Grayson (D-Concord) and SB 1075 by Senator Steven Bradford…
New CA laws simplify subscription cancellations and erase medical debt from credit reports
A package of bills will go into effect on Jan. 1, that will strengthen protections for consumers, addressing issues that have put financial strain on Californians while setting new standards…
New CA laws will target illegal O.C. street takeovers and sideshow activities
New legislation (AB 1978, AB 2186, AB 2807, AB 3085) that will go into effect on Jan. 1, will target illegal sideshow activities and street takeovers, which have become a…
The CHP made 117 holiday theft arrests during their Operation Holiday Watch
In the final shopping days before Christmas, the California Highway Patrol conducted a successful statewide enforcement operation targeting organized retail crime, ensuring safer shopping experiences for communities across California. The…
The CHP arrested 308 DUI suspects during their Christmas Maximum Enforcement Period
The CHP was super busy this Christmas, keeping us safe while busting drunk drivers as they undertook a Christmas Maximum Enforcement Period. Over a focused two-day period, from December 24…
The O.C. Probation Department’s Division Director receives statewide recognition
Orange County, Calif. – December 9, 2024 – The Orange County Probation Department’s Division Director Scott Chandler was recognized at the 2024 Annual Chief Probation Officers of California (CPOC) Awards…
Bad news for public safety as California will offer a $2K e-bike voucher to low income residents
Crazy and sometimes criminal juveniles on e-bikes have been terrorizing California residents for a while now and it is about to get worse as the State of California is going…
Governor Newsom proclaims National Apprenticeship Week
Sacramento—Governor Gavin Newsom issued a proclamation celebrating National Apprenticeship Week (NAW), taking place from November 17-23. The Department of Industrial Relations’ (DIR) Division of Apprenticeship Standards (DAS) is honored by the recognition, which…
The SAPD got $755K from the State to pay for DUI checkpoints and other traffic safety measures
The Santa Ana Police Department was awarded a $755,000 grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS). The grant will support our ongoing enforcement and education programs to help…
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Santa Ana Nov. 5 General Election Voter Guide
The General Election is coming up quickly on Nov. 5. If you need help figuring out how to vote, and live in Santa Ana, here is our annual Voter Guide…
Walmart to pay a $7.5M settlement for illegal disposal of hazardous and medical waste in CA
OAKLAND – California Attorney General Rob Bonta today announced a settlement with Walmart, resolving allegations that the retail corporation unlawfully disposed hazardous waste and medical waste from their facilities statewide…
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Will Santa Ana voters vote to massively increase their taxes yet again in the Nov. 5 election?
Santa Ana voters often grouse about the cost of local rents and properties yet just about every election they vote for an abundance of bond measures. The problem with doing…
The Anaheim Marriott was cited $12.5M for not offering laid off workers the chance to return to work
The Labor Commissioner’s Office (LCO) cited the Anaheim Marriott hotel, located at 700 W. Convention Way for not properly offering laid-off workers the opportunity to return to their jobs. An…
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Prop. 36 endorsed by the OCDA, the OC Sheriff and the OC Supervisors, except for Sarmiento
Orange County District Attorney Todd Spitzer announced via Facebook his support today for Prop. 36: As the elected District Attorney of Orange County, I want to thank the Orange County…