Virtual Q&A meeting on Santa Ana emergency rental relief set for 4/14
Are you unable to pay rent due to COVID-19? Santa Ana tenants can apply for up to $5,500 in emergency rental relief through the City of Santa Ana. Join us on…
Supervisors Do and Wagner oppose government-issued vaccine passports
Orange County Supervisors Andrew Do and Don Wagner issued a joint statement opposing government-issued vaccine passports. Each Supervisor holds that vaccinations should never be required to access government services and…
Construction at the Santa Ana Train Station starting on April 14
The Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA), in coordination with Metrolink, will upgrade safety features at six stations in Orange County. Improvements will include removal and replacement of yellow detectable warning…
The Santa Ana Poem of the Week is “This is a Rare Moment” by Stephen Anderson
The Santa Ana Literary Association will be presenting a new poem by a local poet every week this year. This week's poem is "This is a Rare Moment" by Stephen…
This week’s Cochino List includes Taco Bell and Mariscos La Sirena
The O.C. Health Care Agency has released a list of the eateries (including restaurants, caterers and even school kitchens) that they inspected and shut down for the week of March…
Man convicted of escaping from the O.C. Jail and kidnapping a cab driver
SANTA ANA, Calif. – The first of three inmates charged with carrying out an elaborate escape from the Orange County Men’s Central Jail along with two other inmates in 2016…
Santa Ana residents 16 and older in the 92701 & 92703 ZIP codes can now get the COVID-19 vaccine
Santa Ana residents ages 16 and older who live in the 92701 and 92703 ZIP codes can get the COVID-19 vaccine now. These ZIP codes were identified by the State…
A section of Fairview Street will close starting on Friday, April 9
A full closure of Fairview Street, between 5th Street and Civic Center Drive, will be in place during the day and night on the following dates: Beginning as early as…
The Newhope Library is reopening on April 9
On April 9, 2021, the Newhope Public Library will reopen to the public with expanded hours Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at 122 N. Newhope St.…
Santa Ana Rec Swim starts on April 10 at Memorial Park Pool
Memorial Park Pool, located at 2102 S. Flower St. in Santa Ana, will begin to offer public recreational swimming beginning on Saturday, April 10. The pool will be open on…
Free food distributions in Santa Ana this week
If you or someone you know is struggling financially during the pandemic, free food distributions are available in Santa Ana. Fridays - Latino Health Access: Free food distribution every Friday, 12-4…
Former O.C. resident charged with fraud after a bogus $14M stock offering
SANTA ANA, California – A former Southern California resident was charged today with defrauding more than 100 investors out of $14 million by using boiler room tactics to fraudulently offer…
Anaheim man convicted of murdering his wife on Christmas day, in 2011
SANTA ANA, Calif. – An Anaheim man was convicted today of second degree murder for killing his wife on Christmas in 2011 and then propping her body on the couch…
The SAPD is searching for the Chinatown Express attempted murder suspect
On 2/13/2021 at 6:20 PM, the victim and Robin Velasco had a verbal argument inside the Chinatown Express Restaurant located at 2050 N. Grand Avenue. The victim walked to a…
Property tax penalty cancellations available for those affected by COVID-19
SANTA ANA, Calif. – The Governor’s Executive Order provides for penalty cancellations for certain homeowners and small businesses that were unable to deliver their property tax payments timely this past…