Santa Ana mother missing after visiting family in Tijuana, Mexico
On Sunday, March 15, 2026, Yasmin Gonzalez Benitez (21) left her residence in the 900 block of W. Pine Street and told her roommate she was traveling to Tijuana, MX,…
Anaheim woman who fled to Mexico returned to face charges of decapitating her boyfriend
SANTA ANA, Calif. – An Anaheim woman accused of killing and decapitating her boyfriend of two months has been arrested in Mexico and was returned to the United States to…
Man extradited from Mexico to face charges of killing his ex’s new boyfriend in Anaheim
SANTA ANA, Calif. – Humberto Rodriguez Martinez, a 39-year-old man wanted for murder who has been on the run for the last eight years, has been extradited from Mexico back…
Santa Ana unveils Sister Cities’ mural in partnership with Sahuayo, Mexico
SANTA ANA, Calif. – Sister cities Santa Ana, California, and Sahuayo, Michoacán, unveiled a new mural at Plaza Calle Cuatro on Saturday, Nov. 15, that celebrates their partnership, shared stories…
O.C. Supervisor Sarmiento criticizes arrest of man accused of groping Mexican President
Orange County Supervisor Vicente Sarmiento, whose family came to the U.S. from Bolivia, has denounced the arrest of a drunken man who groped the Mexican President, Claudia Sheinbaum. Sarmiento said…
What would happen to an American if they tried to live in Mexico without proper documentation?
Many U.S. residents have been living in this country without proper documentation. This situation grew exponentially during the Biden administration. Between January 2021 and late 2024, U.S. Customs and Border…
$5M reward offered for info leading to the arrest of Juan José Ponce Félix, a Mexican cartel boss
The U.S. Department of State is offering a reward of up to $5 million for information leading to the arrest and/or conviction of Juan José Ponce Félix, a leader in…
Who will show up to Santa Ana’s Fiestas Patrias event with ICE returning to our city?
The U.S. Supreme Court’s ruled yesterday that U.S. immigration officers may continue to make stops based solely on a person’s location, the type of work they do, the language they…
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The City of Santa Ana’s free Fiestas Patrias event is set for Sep. 13-14
SANTA ANA, Calif. (Sept. 5, 2025) – The City of Santa Ana is keeping tradition alive with an annual celebration of Hispanic and Latino cultures throughout Southern California that goes…
An undocumented felon who killed two O.C. teens in a DUI collision may be getting out of prison early
SANTA ANA, Calif. – Orange County District Attorney Todd Spitzer released the following statement: Oscar Eduardo Ortega-Anguiano, a convicted felon who was twice previously deported is being released after serving…
The Garden Grove arrested a murder suspect as he tried to walk across the border into Mexico
On Wednesday, 2/26/2025, police detectives arrested Chan Giang, in connection with a homicide that occured on 2/21/25, according to the Garden Grove Police Department. Chan Giang booking photo, courtesy of…
ICE arrests have increased by 627% in one month since Pres. Donald Trump was reelected
WASHINGTON -- Today, DHS Secretary Kristi Noem announced that in a single month under President Trump, more than 20,000 illegal aliens were arrested. That’s a 627% increase in monthly arrests,…
CA border protection officers seized $44k in unreported cash hidden within a food bag
SAN YSIDRO, Calif., — Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at the San Ysidro Port of Entry intercepted the transportation of $44,148 in unreported currency hidden within a vehicle during…
Free Youth Mariachi Showcase set for Dec. 8 at Santa Ana Stadium
SANTA ANA, Calif. – A day and night of festivities honoring mariachi and Mexican heritage will take place in the heart of Orange County at Santa Ana Stadium on Sunday,…
The CHP recovered stolen beauty products worth almost $4M near the Mexican border
The California Highway Patrol’s Border Division Cargo Theft Interdiction Program Unit recently made a significant recovery, seizing stolen beauty products valued at approximately $3.67 million. This operation is a testament…