Final reminder to pay Secured O.C. Property Taxes by December 10
SANTA ANA, Calif. – Orange County Treasurer-Tax Collector Shari Freidenrich is issuing a final reminder to property owners to act now and avoid late penalties. The last day to pay…
The deadline for secured O.C. property tax first installment is Dec. 10
SANTA ANA, Calif. – Orange County Treasurer-Tax Collector Shari Freidenrich reminds property owners that the first installment of FY 2025-26 secured property taxes must be received no later than Wednesday, December 10 to avoid…
New OC website helps residents to claim $700M in unclaimed property
Santa Ana, CA — Orange County’s Auditor-Controller, Andrew Hamilton, announced the launch of a new, user-friendly website designed to help Orange County residents search for and claim their share of…
Construction underway for the new Intergenerational Housing Campus in Santa Ana
Illumination Health + Home, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that provides interdisciplinary services for homeless adults and children is underway with construction of the Richard Lehn Intergenerational Campus. The campus will…
The SAPD arrested a man who allegedly ripped off foreclosure victims
SAPD detectives have arrested Frank Sanchez, a wanted suspect who posed as an advisor to prey on vulnerable victims facing foreclosure. Sanchez posed as an advisor working with an attorney…
Protesters to celebrate 37 years of Oak Creek preservation with rally in Irvine on Friday
Irvine, CA – September 24, 2025 — In a spirited blend of civic action and celebration, local residents and activists will gather this Friday for a birthday-themed protest marking the…
Santa Ana now mandates permits and compliance standards for group and sober living homes
SANTA ANA, Calif. – The Santa Ana City Council unanimously approved a landmark ordinance on Tuesday, Sept. 16, to better regulate group homes and sober-living facilities in residential neighborhoods. The new…
The Santa Ana City Council votes to transform south Santa Ana with a massive new development
SANTA ANA, Calif. — The Santa Ana City Council on Tuesday, Sept. 16, took an important first step in realizing the redevelopment of a 17.2-acre, underperforming commercial center near South…
Santa Ana ranks 85th among Best U.S. Cities for New College Grads
A new report by Renthop, Best Cities for New College Graduates 2025, found that Santa Ana ranks #85 out of 100. Santa Ana also has a lifestyle rank of #83,…
The secured O.C. Property Tax second installment deadline is this Thursday, April 10
SANTA ANA, Calif. – Orange County Treasurer Shari Freidenrich reminds property owners that the second installment deadline to timely pay secured property taxes for fiscal year 2024/25 without a 10…
New affordable condos and townhomes now available to low income buyers in Santa Ana
Looking to own a home at below-market prices? The City of Santa Ana, in partnership with Toll Brothers and Brandywine Homes, is offering affordable for-sale units for income-eligible buyers at…
Santa Ana has a new affordable housing apartment community called Archways
Low-income residents have a new place to call home at Archways Santa Ana, an affordable housing community that also provides supportive services for people experiencing mental illness or homelessness, thanks…
Santa Ana’s development and affordable housing projects win three O.C. awards
SANTA ANA, Calif. – The City of Santa Ana is honored to have three projects recognized for their creative approach to development and affordable housing at the Orange County Business…
Developer who used dark money to attack Santa Ana City Councilman Phil Bacerra fined by the FPPC
Don't mess with Santa Ana City Councilman Phil Bacerra! He finally prevailed in a battle against a developer that began way back in 2018, when Bacerra first ran for the…
The SAPD is searching for a man who defrauded a property owner out of over $22K
Police detectives are attempting to locate Frank Ivan Sanchez, wanted for theft by false pretenses and criminal conspiracy, according to the SAPD. Sanchez targeted a homeowner in Santa Ana whose…