Firefighters rescued two victims from swift waters in Santa Ana
Firefighters responded to two separate swift water rescues on Friday- both in Santa Ana, according to the OCFA. The first incident involved an adult male that was in a flood…
The O.C. Emergency Operations Center has been activated in response to the Tustin Hangar fire
The County of Orange activated and staffed the Emergency Operations Center with County agency representatives at 0830 hours on Thursday, November 9, 2023 in response to the former Tustin Marine…
A man died in an O.C. flood channel this morning
The OCFA's emergency command center received a call for a water rescue in the area of Coyote Creek and Cerritos Ave., in Los Alamitos, shortly after 10:00 AM. Resources from…
Join Orange County’s annual regional mass notification test on Oct. 20
SANTA ANA, Ca. (Oct. 19, 2022) – The Orange County Sheriff’s Department will test its emergency mass notification system, AlertOC, on Oct. 20 with a test emergency alert that will…
Learn how to help trauma victims in Orange County
Trauma Intervention Program of Orange County is looking for caring people who want to be part of a team of volunteers who provide emotional first aid and practical support to…
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…
O.C. businesses must comply with the new COVID-19 orders by Dec. 6
Today the Southern California Region dropped below the 15 percent Intensive Care Unit (ICU) capacity thereby triggering the state of California’s “Regional Stay-at-Home Order” as was announced on December 3, 2020…
Face masks now required again in Santa Ana
City Manager Kristine Ridge has signed an executive order requiring the use of face coverings in public, as directed by the Santa Ana City Council in a unanimous vote this…
The City of Santa Ana responds to the Governor’s stay at home order
Santa Ana and Orange County are not currently in a Stay Home order, but that could change soon if the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) bed capacity in the region continues…
CA issues a regional COVID-19 stay at home order triggered by ICU capacity
Health officials are tracking the state by five regions: Northern California, Bay Area, Greater Sacramento, San Joaquin Valley and Southern California Regional Stay at Home Order takes effect Saturday; affects…
CA will provide temporary tax relief and $500M in grants to businesses hurt by COVID-19
Billions in immediate, temporary tax relief will support businesses impacted by COVID-19, including an automatic three-month extension for taxpayers filing less than $1 million in sales tax and interest-free payment…
The Santa Ana Public Works Agency handled over 250 windstorm service calls
On Monday, Oct. 26, 2020, the City of Santa Ana experienced Santa Ana Winds with speeds in the range of 25 to 35 mph and with gusts exceeding 50 mph.…
Local O.C. fires and high winds lead to warning to stay indoors and limit outdoor activity
Due to nearby wildfires, the air quality in Santa Ana and much of Orange County is considered “hazardous” by the South Coast Air Quality Management District.The AQMD advises a “health…
A man was rescued from a storm drain near the MainPlace Mall this morning
Firefighters rescued an adult male trapped in a storm drain for four days around 8:00 a.m. this morning in the 2800 block of N. Main St. which is the address…
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O.C. COVID-19 testing expanded to vulnerable ethnic groups
Santa Ana, CA – COVID-19 has put a strain on economic disparities, leaving vulnerable communities to bear the economic brunt of the crisis.Some of the many inequities in social determinants…