Santa Ana’s Garage Sale Weekend is set for Dec. 6-7
Santa Ana residents, mark your calendars! The city’s Garage Sale Weekend is happening this Saturday and Sunday, December 6–7. This is a great opportunity to sell what you don't want…
Elderly woman with dementia has gone missing in Orange
The Orange Police Department is asking for the community’s assistance in locating Romelia Hurtado, an 80-year-old at-risk missing person. She was last seen last night at approximately 6:30 p.m. in…
Water main break shuts down Eastbound Edinger Avenue at Standard Ave. in Santa Ana
Eastbound Edinger Avenue was closed today, December 1, this morning, at Standard Avenue due to a water main break. City crews are working to repair the leak and reopen the…
The SAPD made 109 arrests in a pre-Thanksgiving sweep of transients
Early yesterday morning, the Santa Ana Police Department's Quality of Life Team, Directed Patrol, Patrol Division, and Animal Control Unit carried out a large-scale enforcement and outreach operation along the…
Two repeat retail theft suspects were arrested in coastal O.C.
On Saturday evening, two individuals walked into two different stores, grabbed several hundred dollars' worth of merchandise, made zero attempt to pay, and walked right out the door, according to…
The SAPD arrested seven while targeting three smoke shops
The Santa Ana Police Department's Directed Enforcement Unit carried out a triple operation yesterday, targeting three smoke shops in the City. The results: 7 arrests for outstanding warrants, illegal nitrous…
Three California pest control companies will pay $3.15M for hazardous waste violations
SANTA ANA – Orange County District Attorney Todd Spitzer, along with 11 other District Attorneys across California, announced the Orange County District Attorney’s Office has reached a $3.15 million settlement…
The woman killed by a trash truck in Santa Ana this week was a cancer survivor
Maria Rubalcava de Ruesga, the 69-year-old woman who was killed by a Republic Services trash truck in Santa Ana earlier this week had beaten pancreatic cancer prior to her fatal…
Santa Ana DUI driver sentenced for killing a little boy and injuring his father, mother and sisters
SANTA ANA – A man who was driving with a blood alcohol content nearly three times the legal limit was sentenced today to 16 years and four months in state…
The SAPD rescued a dog that was abused and cited its owner
On November 13th, the SAPD received multiple reports about a social media post showing a disturbing animal abuse incident. The video shows a man restraining his dog by the snout…
The SAPD seeks public’s help to identify suspect in auto shop assault
Detectives are seeking the community’s help in identifying a suspect involved in a recent assault, according to the Santa Ana Police Department (SAPD). On September 22, 2025, at approximately 1:10…
A woman was fatally struck by a trash truck in Santa Ana this morning
There was apparently a fatal accident this morning involving a Republic Services trash truck that struck 69-year-old Maria Rubalcava de Ruesga of Santa Ana. The incident happened at Shelton and…
O.C. city honors slain conservative activist Charlie Kirk
In a historic move, the Westminster City Council has officially passed a resolution to honor conservative activist Charlie Kirk with an annual “Charlie Kirk Day.” Kirk was killed on September…
Santa Ana unveils Sister Cities’ mural in partnership with Sahuayo, Mexico
SANTA ANA, Calif. – Sister cities Santa Ana, California, and Sahuayo, Michoacán, unveiled a new mural at Plaza Calle Cuatro on Saturday, Nov. 15, that celebrates their partnership, shared stories…