Santa Ana Police search for missing autistic woman Maritza Ortega
Santa Ana police are urgently searching for 32-year-old Maritza Ortega, who went missing last night near Jackson Street and Hazard Avenue. Update from the SAPD on 7/31/26 - LOCATED -…
Santa Ana detectives search for bicycle‑riding suspect in hotel garage theft
Santa Ana Police are asking for the community’s assistance after a man was caught on surveillance video burglarizing a vehicle inside the Holiday Inn parking structure at 2726 S. Grand…
West OC traffic stop uncovers loaded gun, stolen police gear inside U-Haul van
Three individuals are in custody after a routine traffic stop by the Garden Grove Police Department uncovered a loaded firearm, stolen official law enforcement gear, and multiple felony warrants inside…
Mayor Valerie Amezcua will host a live police drone demo on August 1
The City of Santa Ana is taking a significant step forward in modern public safety technology by hosting a community transparency event focused on its latest law enforcement tools. Residents…
Santa Ana man charged with killing his own mother outside Fullerton Police station
An Orange County man faces a maximum sentence of 50 years to life in state prison after being charged with the cold-blooded murder of his own mother. Emmanuel Wesley, a…
Santa Ana Police search for black Dodge Ram in Edinger Ave. hit-and-run
The Santa Ana Police Department is actively seeking public assistance to identify a driver and vehicle involved in a reckless hit-and-run collision. The incident occurred on Wednesday, July 15, 2026,…
California DOJ clears Santa Ana officers in fatal 2024 shooting of Noe Rodriguez Martinez
The California Department of Justice (DOJ) has officially concluded its independent investigation into the fatal officer-involved shooting of 31-year-old Noe Rodriguez Martinez. The incident took place on December 1, 2024,…
SAUSD & non-profit Share Ourselves partner to help Santa Ana Families
SANTA ANA, CA — Santa Ana families will soon have a new source of support: on Tuesday, July 21, 2026, the Santa Ana Unified School District (SAUSD) Board of Education approved a partnership with Share Ourselves, the Orange County…
Feds convict two Orange County Mexican Mafia hitmen in 2017 murder case
A federal jury in Santa Ana, California, has convicted two Southern California street gang members for the 2017 murder of a Placentia man. The fatal shooting was ordered by incarcerated…
400+ attend annual Carnival for Kids in Santa Ana
Illumination Health + Home (IHH) hosted its annual Carnival for Kids on July 11, 2026, bringing together over 400 guests at the Heritage Museum of Orange County for a day…
Cal/OSHA issues extreme heat warning for Southern California workers
Southern California employers must implement immediate safety measures as a dangerous multi-day heatwave brings triple-digit temperatures to the region from July 22 through July 27, 2026. The National Weather Service…
Santa Ana man pleads guilty to several armed robberies at OC restaurants
Freddie Alexander Lopez, 24, of Santa Ana, pleaded guilty on July 18 to one federal count of interference with commerce by robbery, admitting to a string of knife‑ and replica‑gun‑point…
Santa Ana fatal motorcycle crash underscores rising danger for OC riders
On January 14, the Santa Ana Police Department released details about a tragic July 14, 2026 collision that claimed the life of 43‑year‑old Calvin Williams of Costa Mesa. At approximately…
Santa Ana Police arrest robbery suspect after bicycle getaway attempt
Santa Ana police say a robbery suspect didn’t get far after allegedly stealing merchandise from Target and assaulting an employee—then trying to flee on a bicycle. Officers posted the incident…
Santa Ana Police issue public advisory for missing runaway teen
Update: The Santa Ana Police posted yesterday that 16-year-old Melanie Garcia has been located and reunited with her family. The Santa Ana Police Department has issued an urgent public advisory…