When I started this blog back in 2009 I was hopeful that Santa Ana was at last heading in the right direction. Now, in 2017, things seem darker than ever.…

[caption id="attachment_64712" align="aligncenter" width="400"] Fire at the Santiago Creek by Broadway and the 5 Fwy.[/caption] If you live or work anywhere near the Santiago Creek, from Broadway to Main, then…

[caption id="attachment_64694" align="aligncenter" width="396"] Santiago Park burglary suspect[/caption] A brazen burglar stole a security camera right off a home in Santa Ana's Park Santiago Neighborhood on February 9, but the camera…

[caption id="attachment_64684" align="aligncenter" width="399"] Santa Ana River Homeless Camp. Photo by Vern Nelson.[/caption] The ACLU requested a temporary restraining order Friday against county officials, demanding they remove the fences they…

[caption id="attachment_64000" align="aligncenter" width="393"] Suspect in Santa Ana Wal Mart murder case[/caption] Santa Ana Police Department Advisory: Detectives Request Media And Publics Assistance In Identifying Person Of Interest In 12-18-2016…

2-1-1 Orange County Announces 2017 Point-In-Time Count and Survey MAKING SURE EVERY ONE COUNTS! On January 28, 2017 (4:30 a.m.-9 a.m.) in the early morning hours 2-1-1 Orange County (211-OC) along…

[caption id="attachment_63714" align="aligncenter" width="392"] Photo by Tim Houchen[/caption] HOMELESSNESS ALONG THE SANTA ANA RIVER By the Fountain Valley Police Department The Department has received inquiries regarding an increase in homeless/transient…

INDECENT EXPOSURE ARREST On December 4, 2016, at approximately 7:30 a.m., Fountain Valley Police Officers were dispatched to the rear alley of 18533 Brookhurst Street in reference to a subject…

Operation Warm Wishes Presents: The 5th Annual Gift of Giving – Christmas Pancake Breakfast Celebration and Laundry Day for the Homeless and Families in Need! Featuring…..”The Happy Holiday Hut” filled…

City of Santa Ana Community Alert: HUD-VASH Project-Based Vouchers Award The City of Santa Ana is pleased to announce that the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and…

[caption id="attachment_63231" align="aligncenter" width="400"] Photo by Igmar Rodas[/caption] Homeless Man hit by vehicle By: Igmar Rodas This morning a homeless man crossing the street intersection was struck by a vehicle…

[caption id="attachment_63268" align="aligncenter" width="394"] Picture by Igmar Rodas[/caption] Issues at The Courtyard Transitional Center By Igmar Rodas, Community Activist I walked this homeless young man, Kyle from Indiana, out on…

Supervisors Consider Additional Ways to Address Homelessness During a special study session to consider options for addressing the needs of those in Orange County without permanent housing, the Board of…

[caption id="attachment_62824" align="aligncenter" width="400"] Santa Ana's Courtyard for the Homeless[/caption] City of Santa Ana Community: The Courtyard Now Open - Temporary Transitional Shelter Near Civic Center The City of Santa…

Homelessness: Orange County Taps $1.2 Million in State Emergency Aid for Shelters, Rapid Re-Housing One Week After Orange County Opens New Homeless Shelter (Santa Ana, California) — When it comes to…