The SAPD introduces text alerts for officer arrival times
Santa Ana residents will be among the first in Orange County—and some of the first in the state—to benefit from new software designed to enhance community engagement. The Santa Ana…
58-year-old Santa Ana man gets 293 years to life for abusing 7 boys as young as 6-years-old
SANTA ANA, Calif. – A 58-year-old Santa Ana man was sentenced to 293 years to life today for m*lesting seven boys as young as six. The boys were the sons…
Teens learned about ending abusive relationships at the Love Shouldn’t Hurt Conference in Santa Ana
IRVINE, Calif., – Human Options, Orange County's leading organization in ending the cycle of relationship violence, celebrated its tenth annual "Love Shouldn't Hurt" teen dating conference on February 8 at…
An inmate at the Santa Ana Intake Release center died after being assaulted by another inmate
SANTA ANA, Ca. (Feb. 21, 2025) – On Friday, Feb. 21, 2025, an inmate who was housed at the Intake Release Center in Santa Ana died at a local hospital.…
A suspect living at a Santa Ana apartment complex for the homeless was caught selling narcotics
As part of an ongoing investigation, SAPD Directed Enforcement Officers obtained a search warrant for a subject’s residence in connection with the sale of narcotics. Officers executed the search warrant…
SAPD officers seized a firearm and a machete and arrested a suspect at a traffic stop
Earlier this week, patrol officers were conducting proactive enforcement in the area of 1st Street and Lyon Street when they attempted to stop a vehicle that attempted to evade them,…
Mural Mosaic selected Santa Ana to receive their only public arts installation this year in CA
SANTA ANA, Calif. – The City of Santa Ana is proud to announce its selection as the only city in California to receive a new public arts installation provided by…
Orange County Fair Housing in-person and virtual public meetings set for March 5-7 and 13
The City of Santa Ana is hosting a series of in-person and virtual meetings in March for the 2025-2029 Orange County Regional Assessment of Fair Housing (AFH), a five-year plan…
Santa Ana street closures and permitted events for February 20 to 26
Below are the locations of upcoming permitted events and road closures in Santa Ana so you may plan accordingly. Please drive slowly and safely in construction zones and around crowded…
The SAPD is searching for a man who violated a protective order filed by his family
Detectives are attempting to locate Jose Henriquez, who is wanted on an arrest warrant and is the subject of a protective order filed by his family, according to the SAPD.…
2025 Elections
2026 Elections
68th Assembly District
David Penaloza
Elections
Jessie Lopez
Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
Politics
Santa Ana
Santa Ana City Councilwoman Jessie Lopez is running for the 68th Assembly District
Santa Ana City Councilwoman Jessie Lopez has announced her campaign for California’s open 68th Assembly District to represent the cities of Santa Ana, Anaheim, and Orange. There are two other…
The SAUSD is hosting a free We Care Wellness and Education Fair on Friday, Feb 21
The Santa Ana Unified School District is hosting the We Care Wellness and Education Fair on Friday, February 21, 2025, at Saddleback High School. From mental health services to early…