Grants available for Santa Ana artists and arts nonprofits
The deadline is near for the first round of Arts Relief Grants for local artists and arts-related nonprofit organizations provided by the Santa Ana CARES program. Apply by Sept. 16!…
Uber driver charged with kidnapping and assaulting a passenger in Santa Ana
Man also charged with strangling second woman and threatening her SANTA ANA, Calif. – A 30-year-old Uber driver has been charged with kidnapping and sexually assaulting a 51-year-old woman who…
The SAUSD will be serving free meals to kids under 18 years old starting this Monday
Starting this Monday the SAUSD will be serving free meals to any child under 18 years old from Sep. 14 to Dec. 18. Additional pick up times have also been…
A pedestrian was struck by a vehicle on W. 1st St. and killed this morning
On Friday, September 11, 2020 at 11:19 AM, the Santa Ana Police Department received a call of a female down in the roadway at 2200 W. 1st Street. Officers responded…
O.C. Deputy Sheriff arrested for suspected burglary of a dead elderly man’s residence
SANTA ANA, Ca. (Sept. 10, 2020): Orange County Sheriff’s Deputy Steve Hortz has been booked into jail on suspicion of burglary. The deputy, a 12-year veteran of the Department, responded…
The S. and N. SR-55 connectors to the S. I-405 will be closed this weekend
The Southbound SR-55 Freeway Ramp Connector to I-405 will be closed for the entire weekend so that Caltrans crews can complete the Continuous Reinforced Concrete Pavement (CRCP) for this connector…
City of Santa Ana swimming pools closed due to poor air quality
The City of Santa Ana closed all of its swimming pools today, Sept. 10, due to poor air quality caused by wildfires. The City will be monitoring air quality reports…
Suspect wanted for knocking out a victim in Newport Beach
The Newport Beach Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying a suspect in a felony battery investigation. On September 6, 2020, at approximately 2:55 a.m., the Newport Beach…
Victory Outreach will be giving away free groceries on Sep. 26 in Santa Ana
Victory Outreach is conducting a free grocery distribution event on Sep. 26, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 1932 W. 17th St. in Santa Ana. Bagging food will be…
The SAUSD appoints two new Deputy Superintendents
The Santa Ana Unified School District Board of Education on Sept. 8, 2020 appointed Dr. Lorraine Perez as deputy superintendent of educational services, and Amanda Corridan as deputy superintendent of…
O.C. Sheriff’s Deputy charged after giving a suspect’s debit card to her son, who used it
SANTA ANA, Calif. – An Orange County Sheriff’s deputy has been charged in connection with taking a credit card from a suspect and giving it to her son who then…
The SAPD is looking for a violent armed robbery suspect
On 08/31/2020, wanted suspect Francisco Gomez and a 2nd suspect entered the victim’s motel room while he was asleep. Gomez woke the victim up by pistol whipping him in the…
Uber driver arrested for allegedly sexually assaulting a Santa Ana woman
On September 9, 2020 at about 4:00 am, a 51-year-old woman requested an Uber to take her to work in Santa Ana. Jason Rodas, a resident of Garden Grove, was…
The Santa Ana CARES Mobile Resource Center to visit city parks starting today
The Santa Ana CARES Mobile Resource Center will be visiting City parks beginning today, Sept. 9, 2020. There will be free COVID-19 testing for Santa Ana residents, information on rental…
The Santa Ana Zoo reopens today, Sept. 9
After closing its gates on March 16, 2020, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Santa Ana Zoo is ready to safely reopen to the general public and its members today,…