Ride an OCTA bus for free this New Year’s Eve
ORANGE – To help revelers ring in 2025 safely and conveniently, the Orange County Transportation Authority will again offer FREE OC Bus rides on New Year’s Eve. The free rides…
A Santa Ana house cat alerted its owner about a fire and everyone got out safely
A four-legged lifesaver sprang into action early this morning in Santa Ana. A Santa Ana resident was awakened by their cat scratching at the door, moments before smelling smoke and…
A Santa Ana man was killed in a crash caused by a speeding driver
Reuben Contreras, a Santa Ana resident, tragically passed away in a traffic collision in Santa Ana on Saturday, December 21, 2024. The deadly collision happened near Harbor Boulevard and Croddy…
A man died in a traffic collision this morning in Santa Ana
SANTA ANA, CA (December 21, 2024) – A 25-year-old man died in a fatal traffic collision involving two vehicles at Harbor Boulevard and Croddy Way, according to the SAPD. On…
The hunt is on for a man who severely beat up a store owner in Anaheim
On Monday, December 9, around 10 p.m., a local business owner in the area of E. Anaheim Blvd. and South St. was attacked and severely injured, according to the Anaheim…
The Santa Ana City Council finally voted to stop transients from loitering and camping out in public areas
SANTA ANA, Calif. – The City of Santa Ana continues with a comprehensive approach improving the quality of life of all residents with new measures to ensure public spaces are…
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No street sweeping or trash collection in Santa Ana on Dec. 24 and 25 and Jan. 1
The Santa Ana City Hall will be closed beginning Tuesday, Dec. 24, 2024, through Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2025. Regular hours will resume on Thursday, Jan. 2, 2025. Police, fire and…
Santa Ana street closures and permitted events for December 19 to 25
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…
Diocese of Orange statement on the Michael Harris legal settlement
“Recently, the Diocese of Orange reached a $3.5 million settlement with an individual allegedly harmed by Michael Harris - a former priest of the Diocese of Orange who was laicized…
Mater Dei allegdly employed 13 known predators who targeted children
The Diocese of Orange agreed to settle a case with a brave survivor of former priest and notorious predator Michael Harris. As of 2012, Harris has been accused of abusing…
Santa Ana Councilman David Penaloza will run for the 68th State Assembly District
Santa Ana, CA – Santa Ana City Councilmember David Penaloza has announced his candidacy for the 68th State Assembly District. Penaloza launches his campaign with the support of Assembly Speaker…
The SAPD arrested a 22-year-old suspected of murdering Johnny Daniel Mercado
(December 17, 2024)— Santa Ana Police detectives have arrested Ruben Oswaldo Cielo, a 22-year-old male suspect, for a fatal shooting that occurred on March 29, 2023. On March 29, 2023,…
An SUV crashed into a school bus in Orange County seriously injuring 5
At approximately 3:07 p.m. today, the OCFA responded to an accident involving a bus and an SUV near Santiago Canyon and Red Rock Canyon. The accident scene was a frightening…
Robert Rodriguez appointed as Santa Ana’s 22nd Chief of Police
Santa Ana City Manager Alvaro Nuñez announced today the appointment of Robert Rodriguez as the City of Santa Ana’s 22nd Chief of Police, placing a seasoned law enforcement veteran with…