Caught on camera: Santa Ana Police search for TJ Maxx shopshifter
The Santa Ana Police Department has released images of a suspect wanted in connection with a recent retail theft. Authorities are turning to the community for help in identifying the…
Santa Ana Police arrest 85 transients in massive early-morning quality-of-life sweep
The Santa Ana Police Department conducted a massive early-morning multi-agency enforcement operation on July 14, 2026, resulting in 85 arrests to target local ordinance violations and public nuisance complaints. View…
As Southern California rents naturally soften, Santa Ana doubles down on rent control
The City of Santa Ana has officially announced the maximum allowable rent increase under its Rent Stabilization and Just Cause Eviction Ordinance (Ordinance No. NS-3027). Starting September 1, 2026, through…
Santa Ana Café robbery suspects arrested by police after terrifying threat
The Santa Ana Police Department swiftly resolved a terrifying incident after a commercial robbery unfolded at a local café. Early in July 2026, an employee reported that a man and…
Inmate Manuel Moreno dies after medical emergency in Orange County Jail
An investigation is underway after a 61-year-old inmate housed at the Theo Lacy Facility died at a local hospital. The Orange County Sheriff's Department announced that Manuel Moreno, a resident…
Nothing Bundt Cakes is opening their new Santa Ana location on August 22
Santa Ana cake lovers have a major reason to celebrate this summer. The nation's favorite gourmet bundt cake bakery, Nothing Bundt Cakes, is officially opening a brand-new location in South…
The Santa Ana Police will conduct a CDL and DUI Checkpoint this Friday night, July 10
The Santa Ana Police Department will host a DUI and driver’s license checkpoint on Friday, July 10, 2026. Operations are scheduled to begin at 6:00 p.m. and conclude at 1:00…
Man beaten, gold chain ripped off neck in daylight Santa Ana mob assault
The Santa Ana Police Department is appealing to the public for help after a 24-year-old man was violently blindsided, beaten, and robbed by a group of individuals. According to official…
Cal/OSHA advises employers to prevent heat illness as temps rise in Southern California
The National Weather Service has issued a major heat advisory for Southern California, prompting Cal/OSHA to remind all business owners of their legal obligation to prevent workplace heat illness. The…
Santa Ana police use drones to help seize over a ton of illegal fireworks and issue 183 citations
The Santa Ana Police Department executed a massive multi-unit crackdown over the Fourth of July weekend, resulting in the largest illegal fireworks seizure in Orange County history. Operating under a…
Santa Ana woman arrested after Irvine Police find hidden meth cache in a storage unit
Many people use local storage facilities to keep holiday decorations safe, preserve family heirlooms, or hide away old furniture. However, the Irvine Police Department discovered that one Santa Ana woman…
Armed gangbanger arrested with help from a Santa Ana police drone
The Santa Ana Police Department successfully merged technology and traditional policing on July 3, 2026, leading to a high-risk arrest in a local neighborhood. Patrol officers initially responded to a…
The Santa Ana Police targeting speeders this July
The Santa Ana Police Department has launched an intense, high-visibility speeding enforcement campaign throughout July 2026 to clamp down on dangerous driving and encourage motorists to "slow the fast down."…
Two more Santa Ana men arrested, vehicles impounded after World Cup street takeover
Two Santa Ana men are facing criminal charges and long-term financial consequences after being arrested for performing dangerous vehicle burnouts following a recent World Cup soccer game. The Santa Ana…
Why do Santa Ana residents love illegal fireworks despite the massive risk?
The annual, multi-day explosions echoing through Santa Ana streets are driven by a complex culture of community neighborhood revelry, competitive spectacle, and an appetite for risk that consistently overrides public…