David Penaloza selected as Santa Ana’s new Mayor Pro Tem
The Santa Ana City Council selected Ward 6 Councilmember David Penaloza to serve as Mayor Pro Tem on Tuesday, January 20, 2026. Mayor Pro Tem Penaloza, a proud native of…
Know your limit police event set for tonight at Salty Bear Brewing in Costa Mesa
Police officers will be at Salty Bear Brewing Co. at 2948 Randolph starting at 5pm tonight, according to the Costa Mesa Police Department. If you are interested in meeting with…
Anaheim man charged with making bomb threats against V.P. Vance and Disneyland
On January 16, 2026, federal prosecutors announced charges against Marco Antonio Aguayo, a 22-year-old man from Anaheim, California, for allegedly making bomb threats against Disneyland during a visit by Vice…
A UPS driver helped save a 101-year-old woman from a kitchen fire in Santa Ana
Quick action by neighbors and a UPS driver saved a 101-year-old woman from a kitchen fire this afternoon in Santa Ana, according to the Orange County Fire Authority (OCFA). After…
Judge rules that the Feds cannot get their hands on California’s voter data
SANTA ANA, CA — A federal judge dismissed the US Department of Justice’s (DOJ) lawsuit against the State of California in United States v. Weber, in which the DOJ sought to compel the state…
Santa Ana woman arrested after stealing lighters and Nerds from an Irvine Wal Mart
On Monday, police officers were called to Walmart to investigate a woman who was concealing items in her backpack, according to the Irvine Police Department. View this post on Instagram…
The Santa Ana Police will conduct a DUI and CDL Checkpoint on Saturday night, 1/17
(January 15, 2026) On Saturday, January 17, 2026, the Santa Ana Police Department will conduct a driving under the influence (DUI) and driver’s license checkpoint. The checkpoint will begin at…
A transient in Santa Ana was arrested for assaulting a woman
On December 31, 2025, Santa Ana Area CHP units received a call of a female pedestrian waving down traffic on I-5 northbound near 17th Street in the city of Santa…
Supervisor Chaffee re-elected Chair of the O.C. Board of Supervisors
Santa Ana, Calif. (January 13, 2026) – Supervisor Doug Chaffee, Fourth District, has been chosen by his Board colleagues to serve as Chair of the Orange County Board of Supervisors for 2026.…
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Pres. Trump to cut all funding to sanctuary states and cities, including Santa Ana, by Feb. 1
On January 13, 2026, President Trump announced during a speech at the Detroit Economic Club in Michigan that his administration will cease all federal payments to "sanctuary" cities and states containing them, effective February…
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Santa Ana’s free Tết Lunar New Year Festival set for February 7
SANTA ANA, Calif. – In honor of Santa Ana’s vibrant Asian and Vietnamese heritage, the City of Santa Ana invites the community to ring in the Year of the Horse at…
No street sweeping or city services in Santa Ana on MLK Day, Jan. 19
On Monday, Jan. 19, 2026, the City of Santa Ana will celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day to honor this iconic leader of the Civil Rights Movement. In observance of…
A hit and run driver killed a woman in a wheelchair but then cooperated with the SAPD
On January 9, 2026, at approximately 6:33 p.m., the Santa Ana Police Department received multiple calls regarding a traffic collision in the 600 block of N. Grand Avenue. Officers, along…