Free self-service sandbags available from the City of Santa Ana
The City of Santa Ana offers free sandbags to residents and businesses during rain events. Up to 10 sandbags are available per Santa Ana residence or business location. The bags…
The City of Santa Ana finally struck back against Gerry Serrano and his police union
Gerry Serrano, the President of the Santa Ana Police Officers Association, was recently reelected to that post but his victory is Pyrrhic at best as the City of Santa Ana…
Public Works Santiago Creek improvements meeting set for Jan. 26
The Orange County Public Works and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers are hosting a hybrid Virtual and In-Person Public Meeting on Thursday, January 26, 2023 at 6:30 p.m. at…
O.C. Sheriff investigators seeking person of interest in 1993 cold case
SANTA ANA, Ca. (December 29, 2022): Investigators are looking to identify a person of interest in the 1993 homicide of 61-year-old Alan Jay Schwalbe. On Wednesday, August 11, 1993, deputies…
The SAPD is searching for a critical missing person
On 12/28/2022, at approximately 9:00PM, Jorge Cruz was seen going to bed at his residence. On 12/29/2022, family realized Jorge wandered away from his residence. Jorge is non-verbal, autistic, and…
The O.C. Auditor-Controller releases his annual Citizens’ Report for FY 2021-22
The Orange County Auditor-Controller’s Office has released this year’s Popular Annual Financial Report (PAFR), also known as the Citizens’ Report, a summarized guide to the in-depth County Annual Comprehensive Financial…
The SAPD is searching for a man who stole a wallet from a work truck
On 11/27/22, at approx 4 p.m., the wanted suspect forced his way into the victim’s work truck and stole his wallet containing cash and other valuables. The suspect fled the…
Free New Year’s bus rides offered by the OCTA
ORANGE – The Orange County Transportation Authority is providing safe rides for those ringing in 2023 with free fares on OC Bus from 6 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 31 to…
Another lame lawsuit filed by the Santa Ana police union against Chief Valentin has been dismissed
The Santa Ana Police Officers Association (SAPOA) agreed to dismiss the second lawsuit filed against Chief David Valentin. In exchange for withdrawing Chief David Valentin’s Motion for Sanctions and waiving…
Santa Ana approves $2.2M in new funding to build more affordable homes
SANTA ANA, Calif. – On November 15, 2022, the Santa Ana City Council unanimously approved $2.2 million in new funding for Habitat for Humanity of Orange County to build six…
An O.C. Intake Release Center inmate died at a hospital in Santa Ana
Santa Ana, Ca. – On Friday, Dec. 23, 2022, an inmate housed at the Intake Release Center in Santa Ana died at the hospital. The decedent is Sean Conroy Whiting,…
Mom-killing felon indicted again on felony charges that he made a weapon in jail
SANTA ANA, Calif. – A 19-year-old man who stabbed his mother to death when he was 13 years old has been indicted by a grand jury on felony charges for…
Santa Ana Christmas tree recycling set for Dec. 27 to Jan. 13
Christmas trees will be picked up curbside for recycling beginning December 27, 2022, through January 13, 2023, in Santa Ana. Trees will be picked up on your regular waste collection…
SAPD detectives arrested four gang suspects on shooting and murder charges
In our continuous efforts to proactively address gang-related violence, the Santa Ana Police Department Homicide Division conducted a lengthy investigation involving gang members wanted for several gang-related shootings. Based on…