Santa Ana COVID-19 testing and street sweeping update
https://youtu.be/QoBpNPA2t90 As we enter 2021, we again find ourselves at a difficult crossroads in the fight against COVID-19. As of Jan. 4, Santa Ana had 32,077 total confirmed positive cases…
Santa Ana rents up 13.7% and ranked 10th highest in the U.S.
Santa Ana is now ranked as the 10th most expensive rental market in the nation last month with the prices of one and two bedrooms settling at medians of $1,700…
A Year in Poetry has begun in Santa Ana
The Santa Ana Literary Association is embarking on a year-long poetry project called: Santa Ana, a Year in Poetry. Working in conjunction with the Santa Ana Public Library, each week we'll…
Metrolink rail maintenance work starting in Santa Ana
For six nights, from Monday, Jan. 4 through Saturday, Jan. 9, 2021, Metrolink will be inspecting and maintaining the railroad track system in Santa Ana between 8 p.m. and 4:30…
Closure on Westbound Dyer Road at Main Street starting on 1/5
Westbound Dyer Road at Main Street to Garnsey Street will be closed starting on Tuesday, January 5th through Saturday, January 9, 2021 from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day.…
Rep. Lou Correa begins his third term in the U.S. Congress
On Sunday, January 3, the U.S. House of Representatives convened for the beginning of the 117th Congress. Congressman Lou Correa (CA-46) took his oath of office and officially launched his…
Former O.C. Sheriff Sandra Hutchens has passed away
SANTA ANA, Ca. (January 4, 2021): Please see the statement below from Orange County Sheriff Don Barnes. “It is with a heavy heart that I announce the passing of former…
Boca de Oro free lending library campaign for Santa Ana neighborhoods
The first Boca de Oro Book Fair was on March 7th 2020, One week later the COVID-19 Shut downs happened. This was the last public event they had in Downtown…
The SAPD has reported the first murder of the New Year in Santa Ana
The New Year is barely underway and we already have the first murder of the year to report here in Santa Ana. On Saturday, January 2, 2021, at 6:46 p.m., Santa Ana…
This week’s Cochino List includes several restaurants affected by a sewage overflow
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 Dec.…
Santa Ana Christmas tree pick-up delayed due to COVID-19 related driver shortage
Due to the increase in COVID-19 cases, a driver shortage is delaying the start of the City’s three-week curbside holiday tree collection. Originally scheduled to occur December 28, 2020 through…
Recruitment now open for the O.C. CalOptima Board of Directors
The OC Health Care Agency (HCA) is pleased to announce that recruitment is now open for one seat on the CalOptima Board of Directors. A County-organized health system, CalOptima serves…
Residents and staff at long-term care facilities to receive the COVID-19 Vaccine
(Santa Ana, CA) — Governor Gavin Newsom recently announced that California has opted in to the federal COVID-19 Pharmacy Partnership. At no cost to the state or local government, CVS and…
The SAPD is searching for a woman who stole $10K from her employer
Wanted suspect Michelle Galindo stole over $10,000 from her employer. When she was confronted by her employer about the theft, she left work and never returned. Her current whereabouts are…
The CA stay at home order has been extended into January
To protect our Santa Ana community, everyone needs to do their part. Don't gather, wash your hands, wear a mask. Protect Santa Ana. The following sectors must stay closed: Indoor…