No street sweeping or trash collection in Santa Ana on the 4th of July
In observance of Independence Day, Santa Ana City Hall, community centers, libraries and non-essential facilities will be closed on Friday, July 4, 2025. There will be no street sweeping, and…
Orange County seeks residents to join the Commission on Homelessness
The Orange County’s Office of Care Coordination is seeking applications from Orange County residents to serve on the Commission to Address Homelessness. Recruitment is being conducted to fill six seats on the…
Does O.C. Supervisor Sarmiento now regret giving himself a huge pay raise?
Orange County Supervisor Vicente Sarmiento appears to be having second thoughts after voting himself a huge raise even as his constituents in Central Orange County continue to suffer amid inflation…
Santa Ana Mayor and immigration attorney share crucial guidance amid ICE detentions
As federal immigration enforcement actions continue to raise concerns across Orange County, Santa Ana Mayor Valerie Amezcua is taking proactive steps to inform and protect local residents. In a recent…
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O.C. Voter Registrar sued by Feds for not turning over noncitizen voting records
A legal battle is unfolding in Orange County as the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has filed a lawsuit against the Orange County Registrar of Voters, alleging noncompliance with federal…
What to do if property is left behind after an ICE detention in O.C.
Santa Ana has a tight-knit and supportive community—especially when someone is going through a tough time. Recently, the SAPD addressed what to do when someone has been detained by ICE,…
SAPD officers seized about $3K worth of illegal fireworks
SAPD Directed Enforcement officers recently confiscated approximately $3,000 worth of illegal fireworks. This is a reminder to the community: only Safe and Sane fireworks are allowed in the City of…
Massive Santa Ana drug bust: 40,000 pills, ghost gun and body armor seized
Over the course of a year, the SAPD Narcotics Unit detectives investigated two subjects suspected of selling narcotics throughout various cities in Orange County. Detectives authored and executed a search…
Santa Ana candlelight vigil tonight for father of three U.S. Marines detained by ICE
Santa Ana, California – The Barranco Family and Orange County Rapid Response Network have come together to organize a candlelight vigil in honor of Narciso Barranco, who was violently arrested…
The troubled SAUSD promoted a current employee to be their new Superintendent
SANTA ANA, CA - The Santa Ana Unified School District (SAUSD) Board of Education has unanimously appointed Dr. Lorraine M. Perez as the District’s next Superintendent. She will lead a district…
A Santa Ana pedestrian was fatally struck by a vehicle
June 24, 2025 – A 44-year-old man was struck and killed by a vehicle while walking in the area of Harbor Boulevard and 5th Street. On June 24, 2025, at…