New York Ska Punk band Leftöver Crack is coming to Santa Ana on May 19
Leftöver Crack will hit the road this spring on a West Coast tour run, bringing their genre-defying chaos to stages across the U.S. Joined by Spaceman Bob and Human Issue,…
Santa Ana celebrates 27 years of recognition as a “Tree City USA”
The Arbor Day Foundation has officially named Santa Ana a 2025 Tree City USA, marking the city's 27th consecutive year receiving this prestigious honor. This recognition highlights the city's long-term commitment to urban forestry, managed…
Santa Ana starts a new street medicine program to help the unhoused
The City of Santa Ana officially marked a major milestone in public health this week. On Wednesday, April 22, 2026, Mayor Valerie Amezcua and city officials celebrated the launch of…
Santa Ana family escapes early morning residential fire
Just after 4:30 this morning, a family in Santa Ana was awakened by a fire in their home. Fortunately, everyone was able to safely exit the residence, according to the…
Massive Federal raids target Mexican Mafia members in Santa Ana and Orange County
SANTA ANA, CA — The Santa Ana Police Department helped lead a major enforcement operation on April 23, 2026 as part of the Orange County Violent Gang Task Force (OCVGTF), targeting…
Santa Ana man arrested for allegedly offering child for lewd acts
SANTA ANA, Calif. (April 22, 2026) — A 25-year-old man was arrested at his home for offering a child for lewd services, according to the SAPD. An investigator from the…
The SAPD is searching for two theft suspects who vandalized a church
Santa Ana police detectives are seeking the public’s help in identifying two suspects involved in a vandalism and theft incident at a local church. View this post on Instagram A…
Judge overturns the City of Santa Ana’s ban on Short Term Rentals such as Airbnb and Vrbo
In a major legal shift, an Orange County Superior Court judge has overturned Santa Ana’s ban on short-term rentals (STRs). While the original 2024 ordinance sought to eliminate stays of less than 30 days…
Will negative health impacts of marijuana lead to lawsuits against city governments like Santa Ana?
For years, the narrative around marijuana has leaned heavily into its potential as a "natural" wellness product. However, a wave of research from late 2025 and early 2026 is providing…
New Chinese restaurant offering hand-pulled noodles opens at Santa Ana’s CityPlace
Xibei Eatery quitely opened up in Santa Ana a few weeks ago. Check out their Yelp reviews here. They are a Northwestern Chinese restaurant that specializes in the grain-rich flavors…
City of Santa Ana invites community to help shape Little Saigon design guidelines on April 25
The cities of Garden Grove, Fountain Valley and Santa Ana invite community members, business owners and stakeholders to attend the Little Saigon Community Design Workshop on Saturday, April 25, 2026,…