Rotating one-hour power outages may happen in Santa Ana today
The California Independent System Operator (CAISO) has issued a CAISO Grid Stage 2 System Emergency effective today, Aug. 18, from 2 p.m. until 11:59 p.m. Due to the heat event…
The City of Santa Ana launches Santa Ana CARES to provide help during the COVID-19 pandemic
SANTA ANA, Calif. – The City of Santa Ana today launched the Santa Ana CARES initiative to provide a broad range of health and financial assistance to residents, businesses and…
The unsecured O.C. property tax payment deadline is August 31
SANTA ANA, Calif. – COVID-19 has had a devastating impact on businesses, business owners and their employees. However, State law mandates when all property taxes are due. Unsecured property taxes…
High O.C. temperatures bring risk of heat-related illnesses
(Santa Ana, CA) - The National Weather Service has issued an excessive heat warning, increasing the risk of heat related illnesses like heat exhaustion and heat stroke for those who are more sensitive…
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This week’s Cochino List includes a local Ruby’s Diner
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 Aug.…
Bank of America provides 146,000 face masks to underserved communities in Orange County
NEWPORT BEACH – In communities across the country, Bank of America has been working with local partners to provide resources to vulnerable and underserved communities hardest hit by the coronavirus.…
The most dangerous intersections in Santa Ana
Have you ever wondered which street intersections in Santa Ana are the most dangerous ones? Well now we know, courtesy of the law firm of Aitken Aitken and Cohn. They…
The O.C. Health Care Agency is offering mental health resources during COVID-19
Messaging reminds Orange County community that reaching out for help is a sign of strength (Santa Ana, CA) – The OC Health Care Agency (HCA) today announced a new advertising…
Santa Ana’s public pools are reopening on August 17
The City of Santa Ana Parks, Recreation and Community Services Agency will be expanding city pool hours starting on Monday, Aug. 17, 2020. Park pools were closed in March due…
Rotating power outages possible today
Today, Aug. 16, the California Independent System Operator (CAISO) declared an ALERT due to low power reserves, which is the difference between the available supply and demand for electricity. 1-hour…
You can now get haircuts, facials and more outdoors in Santa Ana
This week Santa Ana City Manager Kristine Ridge signed Executive Order 11-2020, which authorizes additional businesses to operator outdoors, including barbers, hair salons and expanded personal care services. Personal care…
Free food distribution this Saturday at the MainPlace Mall and the OC Fair
The Power of One Foundation (POOF) is offering free drive-through food distributions on Saturday, Aug. 15, 2020, at MainPlace Mall in Santa Ana and OC Fair & Events Center in…
Weekend closure of the S. and N. 55 Fwy. connectors to the S. 405 Fwy.
The Southbound SR-55 Freeway Ramp Connector to I-405 will be closed for the next three consecutive weekends so that Caltrans crews can complete the Continuous Reinforced Concrete Pavement (CRCP) for…
More OC Streetcar construction starting on August 17
Construction crews will begin preparation work to install the future tracks for the OC Streetcar, on Santa Ana Boulevard from Raitt Street to Shelton Street. For the safety of travelers…
Two burglars caught on video stealing from a Santa Ana business
https://youtu.be/ZZvrca0OiJY On 6/21/2020 at approximately 8:28 PM, two male suspects jumped the chain-link fence of the business located at 1361 E. Pomona Street (Alliance Cabling Inc.) and stole tools and…