Today is the City of Santa Ana’s 154th birthday
The City of Santa Ana celebrates its 154th birthday today, October 27! The City was founded on October 27, 1869, when William “Uncle Billy” Spurgeon purchased 74 acres of land…
Santiago Creek Flood Risk Management Project public meeting set for Nov. 6
You’re invited to join the Army Corps of Engineers for a public meeting on Monday, November 6th at 6:30 PM to get the latest on the Santiago Creek Flood Risk…
The Recall of Mayor Pro Tem Jessie Lopez may have to be cancelled
In a hilarious turn of events the Recall election of Santa Ana City Mayor Pro Tem Jessie Lopez may have to be cancelled. The Voice of OC has reported that…
Santa Ana street closures and permitted events for October 26 to November 1
Here are the locations of upcoming permitted events and road closures so you can plan accordingly. Please drive slowly and safely in construction zones and around crowded events. Thursday, October…
Santa Ana has a new acting Chief of Police
SANTA ANA, California – Acting City Manager Steven A. Mendoza has named Assistant Chief Robert Rodriguez as Acting Chief of Police, effective Nov. 2, 2023. Assistant Chief Rodriguez is replacing…
Lowe and Centennial open the new Paloma Apartments at MainPlace
SANTA ANA, Calif. – October 25, 2023 – Lowe, a leading national real estate investment, development and management firm, together with Centennial, a retail real estate owner and operator with…
Santa Ana man convicted for fatally shooting a young man who was in his car
On Saturday, May 19, 2018, at approximately 03:40 AM, the Santa Ana Police Department received a report of a shooting victim at the 3100 block of S. Main Street. SAPD…
In-custody death of an elderly inmate of the O.C. Central Men’s Jail
SANTA ANA, Ca. – On Sunday, Oct. 22, 2023, an inmate housed at the Men’s Central Jail in Santa Ana died at a local hospital. The 71-year-old inmate was transferred from…
O.C. man gets 7½ years in prison for firearms crimes and a $1.2M check fraud scheme
SANTA ANA, California – A convicted felon from Orange County who used social media to instruct his Instagram followers on how to defraud banks was sentenced today to 90 months in…
Huge illegal firework show set off in Santa Ana was seen and heard all over Orange County
https://twitter.com/i/status/1715972726538776800 A huge illegal fireworks show exploded on Saturday night near the 400 block of West Central Avenue. It could be seen or heard as far away as Huntington Beach,…
Santa Ana’s Newhope Library to be revamped with a $1.086M state grant
The City of Santa Ana’s Library Services Agency has been awarded $1.086 million from the California State Library “Building Forward” grant program to fund a variety of critical maintenance and…
A female inmate at the Santa Ana City Jail died at a local hospital
On Thursday, October 19, 2023, at 8:18 P.M., Santa Ana Detention Facility Correctional Officers observed an inmate within her jail cell who appeared to be in medical distress. Orange County…
The new apartments at the MainPlace Mall are having a grand opening on Oct. 24
On Tuesday, October 24, Centennial and Lowe will host community, civic and business leaders to celebrate the grand opening of Paloma, a collection of 309 contemporary apartments in a contemporary…
Santa Ana street closures and permitted events for October 19 to 25
Here are the locations of upcoming permitted events and road closures in Santa Ana so you may plan accordingly. Please drive slowly and safely in construction zones and around crowded…