OC United Way’s OC Free Tax Prep results in a $21.3M local impact
Irvine, CA (June 20, 2024) – Orange County United Way’s OC Free Tax Prep program prepared 13,629 tax returns throughout Orange County this year – playing a pivotal role in aiding…
The Santa Ana City Council unanimously approved a huge 2024-25 budget
SANTA ANA, Calif. – The Santa Ana City Council has unanimously approved the 2024-25 City budget, adding a range of new programs sought by the community while making long-term investments…
A woman attacked a volunteer at a Santa Ana food drive
On June 1, 2024, a victim was volunteering at a local food drive, assisting the suspect in obtaining food, according to the SAPD. While the victim briefly turned to ask…
Fire at a Santa Ana hot pot restaurant quickly contained
Yesterday in Santa Ana, crews rushed to the scene of a fire in a restaurant located in a strip mall, according to the OCFA. Firefighters quickly extinguished the fire, ensuring…
City of Santa Ana program will provide work experience to 120 young people
The City of Santa Ana Community Development Agency is pleased to announce the expansion of the Santa Ana Youth (SAY) Employment Program, which will now provide paid public sector and…
Santa Ana ranked 14th worst city for renters in the U.S.
Sixty-eight percent of renters have a household salary below $50,000, and 49% of renters rent because they can’t afford to buy, according to new research from Forbes Advisor. With affordability top of…
Learn how to avoid bites during O.C. Mosquito Awareness Week
It is National Mosquito Control Awareness Week! Don’t forget to protect yourself and your family from mosquito bites as you head outdoors. Swipe through for some tips from Orange County…
CalOptima commits over $500M to increase the rates paid to medical providers
ORANGE, Calif. (June 17, 2024) — The CalOptima Health Board of Directors has approved an investment of $526.2 million to increase rates paid to hospitals, physicians, community clinics, behavioral health…
Santa Ana woman arrested for murder after a fatal gang-related shooting in Anaheim
Anaheim Police Detectives have booked a Santa Ana woman for murder after officers responded to a gang-related shooting in a residential neighborhood. On Saturday, June 15, 2024, around 2:30 a.m.,…
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Orange County boosts mental health and drug rehab at the new Be Well OC Irvine Campus
(Santa Ana, CA) – The County of Orange Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a Master Services Agreement (MSA) with Mind OC, the 501C3 nonprofit organization which is the fiscal agent for public…
The OCDA focuses on protecting the elderly on World Elder Abuse Day
World Elder Abuse Awareness Day is an opportunity for communities around the globe to promote a better understanding of abuse and neglect of senior citizens through raising awareness of the…
Santa Ana burglar arrested while unloading items from a stolen car
Last night, patrol officers responded to a residential burglary near Main St. and 16th St., according to the SAPD. The victim discovered her apartment had been ransacked and several items…