Santa Ana Police seek suspect who groped woman at Target
Santa Ana Police are asking for the public’s help identifying a man accused of sexually touching a woman inside the Target at 1330 E. 17th Street. Update - Au August…
Santa Ana road rage suspect arrested; police seize five firearms
Santa Ana Police reported that a road‑rage incident last week resulted in the arrest of a suspect who allegedly brandished a firearm at a victim during a confrontation on the…
More than $302M in OC Unsecured Property Taxes due by Aug. 31
Santa Ana - Treasurer Shari L. Freidenrich is alerting more than 52,000 Orange County taxpayers that their unsecured property tax bills—totaling over $302 million—must be paid by August 31 to…
Man arrested again after suspicious contact with juvenile in north OC
On August 18, 2026, Fullerton Police arrested 28‑year‑old Salim Tarrab after a 17‑year‑old student reported a disturbing interaction on the 1800 block of Benchley Street. According to investigators, Tarrab allegedly…
Santa Ana Police urge safe driving as end‑of‑summer DUI enforcement ramps up
The Santa Ana Police Department has issued a seasonal safety message reminding drivers that “Safe Drives Save Lives” as the city enters its late‑summer and Labor Day enforcement period. The…
Santa Ana Police seek couple accused of stealing $10,000 in designer glasses
Santa Ana Police are asking for the public’s help identifying two suspects who allegedly stole more than 25 pairs of designer glasses valued at over $10,000 from the LensCrafters at…
New California report reveals sharp decline in gang enhancements
A new policy brief from the California Policy Lab (CPL) and the Committee on Revision of the Penal Code reveals dramatic shifts in how gang enhancements are applied in California…
Santa Ana’s OCSA ranked among nation’s top 1% as they celebrate 40 years of excellence
Orange County School of the Arts (OCSA) has once again secured its place among the nation’s elite public schools, earning a top‑1% ranking in U.S. News & World Report’s 2026‑27…
Santa Ana’s latest cultural mural blends tradition, technology and youth artists
A major new public mural is nearing completion in downtown Santa Ana, where students and alumni from the Orange County School of the Arts (OCSA) are painting a large‑scale tribute…
CalOptima Health expands Street Medicine Program across coastal Orange County
ORANGE, Calif. — CalOptima Health is preparing for its largest Street Medicine Program expansion to date, announcing a new regional partnership that unites Fountain Valley, Huntington Beach, Seal Beach and…
Elderly Irvine resident struck and killed in crosswalk; driver under investigation
A devastating vehicle-versus-pedestrian collision in Irvine has tragically turned fatal. On August 17, 2026, at approximately 10:00 a.m., the Irvine Police Department (IPD) responded to a major traffic accident at…
Westminster Police launch late-summer DUI crackdown: Checkpoint and extra patrols announced
Before the summer season winds down, the Westminster Police Department wants everyone to kick off their Labor Day festivities with safety at the forefront. To ensure local roads remain safe…
The Santa Ana surveillance dragnet: how to maintain your privacy against Flock Cameras
Maintaining your privacy in Orange County requires understanding and actively navigating the rapidly growing network of Flock Safety automated license plate readers (ALPRs), particularly in central hubs like Santa Ana.…
Suspect jailed after Santa Ana landscaping truck hit-and-run investigation
Rigoberto Martinez Villalpando, a 43-year-old resident of Moreno Valley, has been arrested following a weeks-long investigation into a severe hit-and-run collision that left a pedestrian with major injuries in Santa…