Orange County man sentenced to 9 years for shooting at police helicopter
A Laguna Niguel man will spend the next nine years in federal prison after opening fire on a law enforcement helicopter from his home. United States District Judge John W.…
High-tech police drone tracks down Kohl’s theft suspects in north Orange County
A routine shoplifting call escalated into a high-stakes backyard manhunt in Buena Park, showcasing the powerful role of advanced airborne technology in modern law enforcement, according to the Buena Park…
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Flea-borne Typhus on the rise in Santa Ana
The Orange County Mosquito and Vector Control District (OCMVCD) has issued a public warning regarding an increased risk of flea-borne typhus in the City of Santa Ana. This potentially fatal…
Santa Ana Police are trying to I.D. a man who may be hurting the turtles at Centennial Park
The Santa Ana Police Department has launched an active investigation into disturbing social media reports detailing a man allegedly catching and mutilating turtles at Centennial Park. On June 6, 2026,…
Woman who attacked a Chipotle employee arrested by the Santa Ana police
An 18-year-old Santa Ana resident, Samantha Dominoe Salomon, was arrested on Thursday, June 4, 2026, following a collaborative effort between local community members and correctional officers. The Santa Ana Police…
CDL and DUI Checkpoint set for June 19 in coastal Orange County
The Huntington Beach Police Department (HBPD) will conduct a commercial driver’s license (CDL) and DUI checkpoint on Friday, June 19, 2026. The operation runs from 6:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m.…
Major Orange County narcotics bust leads to an arrest and seizure of Fentanyl and cash
A lengthy narcotics investigation culminated yesterday in a multi-city raid by Directed Enforcement officers, removing a substantial quantity of dangerous drugs from local streets, according to the Santa Ana Police…
Tension at Mother’s Market: union leader fired amid organizing push
A major labor battle is heating up in Orange County after United Food and Commercial Workers (UFCW Local 324) filed an Unfair Labor Practice (ULP) charge against Mother’s Market &…
Shoplifter escalates theft to felony robbery with pepper spray at Santa Ana Hobby Lobby
A suspect entered Hobby Lobby at 1975 E. 17th Street, selected multiple jewelry items, and concealed them in her purse, according to the Santa Ana Police Department. When a store…
Pedestrian in Santa Ana killed after being hit by a vehicle
On June 2, 2026, at approximately 4:15 a.m., the Santa Ana Police Department received reports of a pedestrian who had been struck by a vehicle at the intersection of Bristol…
The SAUSD targets child hunger with free summer food program
The Santa Ana Unified School District (SAUSD) is launching its Summer Meals Program to combat severe local child hunger by offering free, daily breakfast and lunch to all children and…
Santa Ana criminal threats investigation leads to arrest and massive illicit weapons cache seizure
Alfredo Jasso (35) of Santa Ana has been arrested and booked at the Santa Ana Jail following a criminal threats investigation that uncovered an extensive stockpile of illegal firearms, tactical…
Unregistered electric motorcycle impounded in Tustin
A recent traffic stop in unincorporated Tustin serves as a stark reminder that electric motorcycles are not exempt from standard rules of the road. Deputies from the North Operations division…
Celebrating America’s 250th at Santa Ana’s 14th Annual 4th of July Spectacular
The City of Santa Ana is gearing up for its 14th Annual Fourth of July Celebration on Saturday, July 4, 2026, at Centennial Park. This year's milestone event marks the…
Vulnerable 45-year-old man with traumatic brain injury missing in Santa Ana
Update: He has been found, in Laguna Beach, CA. SANTA ANA, CA — A critical search is underway for 45-year-old Alberto Cortes Cristano, who went missing from his residence in…