Firefighters put out a fire near a Santa Ana salvage yard today
A salvage yard in the City of Santa Ana near N. Fuller St. & E. Washington Ave. had flames come right up to it after several palm trees caught fire…
Only safe and sane fireworks are allowed in Santa Ana
As 4th of July approaches, we would like to remind our community that only fireworks bearing the “Safe and Sane” seal are permitted to be used within the City limits,…
The SAPD shut down another illegal gambling den
After receiving numerous complaints from residents regarding an illegal gambling den located in the 5400 block of W. Flight Avenue, (north of Mile Square Park) SAPD Vice detectives initiated an…
Santa Ana City Hall will be closed and no Street Sweeping on Monday, July 5
In observance of Independence Day, Santa Ana City Hall will be closed and there will be no street sweeping on Monday, July 5th. Remember, only fireworks labeled "Safe and Sane"…
Free Human Resource hotline to assist employers in Orange County now available
SANTA ANA, Calif. (June 30, 2021) – In partnership with the Orange County Workforce Development Board (OCWDB) and California Employers Association (CEA), the County of Orange is providing monthly webinars…
SoCalGas doing methane emission mapping in Santa Ana
SoCalGas is working with a helicopter company to conduct methane emission mapping over SoCalGas infrastructure in parts of Santa Ana through 5 p.m. today, June 29. New technology allows SoCalGas…
Santa Ana eviction protection extended to Sept. 30 and 100% past-due rental assistance available
The State of California has extended residential eviction protections through Sept. 30, 2021. Tenants who were financially impacted by COVID-19 are protected from eviction for nonpayment of rent if the tenant…
The SAPD has arrested assault suspect Daniel Ramirez
Santa Ana PD 06/23/2021 Most Wanted Wednesday suspect Daniel James Ramirez (31) has been taken into custody. On 05/28/2021, Daniel Ramirez was involved in a verbal argument with a victim.…
The SAPD arrested a child porn suspect
After receiving tips about a suspect, Israel Castaneda (43), allegedly engaged in the possession and/or distribution of child pornography, a Santa Ana Police Department (SAPD) civilian investigator launched a month's-long…
Closure on Richland Street at S. Main Street through July 16
Richland Street at S. Main Street is closed on the west side through Friday, July 16, 2021 for street intersection improvements. Northbound and southbound lanes continue to be open on Main Street…
The SAPD took more guns away from local gangbangers
SAPD gang detectives obtained a search warrant for a subject suspected of selling illegal firearms to local gang members. The subject was detained outside his residence without incident. Detectives searched…
A school bus and a minivan collided in Santa Ana this afternoon
OCFA firefighters and paramedics tended to six patients at a traffic collision involving a Vista Charter school bus and a minivan this afternoon on S. Daisy Ave and WIllits St.…
C.W. Driver Companies completes a $25M homeless shelter in Santa Ana
Santa Ana, Calif. – June 28, 2021 - C.W. Driver Companies, a premier builder serving California since 1919, today announced the completion of the Yale Navigation Center, a 64,000-square-foot, two-story…
The Santa Ana poem of the week is “Tears of Osiris” by J. Martin Strangeweather
The Santa Ana Literary Association will be presenting a new poem by a local poet every week this year. This week's poem is "Tears of Osiris" by J. Martin Strangeweather.…