Santa Ana opens an innovative new outdoor library at Jerome Park
SANTA ANA, Calif. – The City of Santa Ana celebrated the opening of one of the only permanent public outdoor libraries in the country on Thursday, Aug. 21, as part of…
An armed O.C. felon was arrested again after a traffic stop
Yesterday, around 4 p.m., an officer on proactive patrol stopped a driver after observing multiple vehicle code violations, according to the Huntington Beach Police Department. What started as a traffic…
The SAPD is searching for a tagger who vandalized the Bowers Museum
Recently, a male suspect climbed over the wall of the Bowers Museum, located at 2002 N. Main Street, and entered the maintenance area, according to the SAPD. The suspect then…
Two Santa Ana residents were arrested for shoplifting in Irvine
Two suspects thought Walmart’s “rollback prices” meant rolling out without paying. Irvine police officers quickly ended their illegal "shopping spree," recovering the stolen items and adding new charges to their…
Thousands raised for Santa Ana H.S. athletic programs in memory of coach and teacher Manny Peñaflor
$4,000 has been raised in support of Santa Ana High School's athletic program, in honor of the 37-year legacy of longtime Santa Ana HS teacher and coach, Manny Peñaflor. Peñaflor,…
Two Santa Ana gangbangers convicted of murdering another gang member
Santa Ana gangbangers Vincent Alcaraz, 53, and Dorsa Pourhajir, 28, were finally found guilty on Monday of fatally shooting Victor Palomera, a 20-year-old from another gang, in Santa Ana almost…
Santa Ana construction worker busted for high school materials theft
On August 11, 2025, at approximately 9:11 pm, an unknown suspect cut the fence and entered the construction site in the track area of Santa Fe High School, located at…
Santa Ana finally adds a new library branch after 50 years
SANTA ANA, Calif. – The City of Santa Ana celebrated the opening of a new library branch on Thursday, Aug. 14, as part of the largest expansion of the library…
The MainPlace Mall is teaming up with the Santa Ana Zoo this Sunday
The MainPlace Mall is teaming up for a special day at the Santa Ana Zoo this Sunday, August 17, to include a curated selection of locally owned retailers for a…
Santa Ana man arrested for taking upskirt pictures at a Walmart in Irvine
On August 6, police officers investigated a male who used his phone to record up a woman’s skirt while she was shopping at Walmart, according to the Irvine Police Department.…
The SAPD will conduct a DUI and CDL Checkpoint on Friday night, August 15
On Friday, August 15, 2025, the Santa Ana Police Department will conduct a driving under the influence (DUI)/driver’s license checkpoint. It will begin at 6:00 p.m. and conclude at 1:00…
The SAPD is trying to identify a man who harassed a female teenager at the train station
Detectives are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying a suspect involved in a reported child m*lestation incident, according to the SAPD. On June 3, 2025, at approximately 3:25 p.m., a…
Man facing serious charges after a DUI hit-and-run crash with a toddler in his car
Mario Saul Osorio Jr., a 23-year-old man, is facing a slew of felony charges after a hit-and-run DUI crash with a toddler in his car, according to the Anaheim Police…
Armed juvenile taggers arrested by the SAPD
The Santa Ana Police Department (SAPD) continues to lead the charge in protecting the community through proactive enforcement and decisive action. During the week of August 2–8, 2025, officers successfully…
The OCDA warns the public about the “dropped a $20 bill” scheme
Santa Ana - The Orange County District Attorney is warning the public about the "dropped a $20 bill scheme" which has cost victims an estimated $40,000 in California. This criminal…