Two Democrats are battling for Ward Six of the Santa Ana City Council
The battle to replace David Penaloza in Ward Six of the Santa Ana City Council now features two Democrats - Giovanni Chavez and Isuri Ramos. Both Chavez and Ramos are…
SAPD police officers fatally shot a young man with his wife and toddler at the scene
A routine traffic stop turned fatal late Wednesday night in downtown Santa Ana, leaving an 18-year-old father dead and a community searching for answers. The incident, which unfolded in front…
The SAPD arrested a man who allegedly assaulted a female client at the MainPlace Mall
Special Crimes detectives have arrested a 26-year-old man for s*xually assaulting a woman at a retail business, according to the Santa Ana Police Department (SAPD). On January 15, 2026, at…
Measles case reported in south Orange County
(Santa Ana, CA) — The OC Health Care Agency (HCA) has confirmed a case of measles in a young adult who recently travelled internationally. The HCA is notifying individuals who were exposed to…
A DUI driver was arrested for running over and killing a man at a Santa Ana car wash
On January 27, 2026, at approximately 2:26 p.m., police dispatch received a call regarding a vehicle that struck a pedestrian on the property of Orange Coin Car Wash, located at…
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Woke O.C. Supervisor Sarmiento endorses Jessie Lopez for the 68th State Assembly District
Woke Orange County Supervisor Vicente Sarmiento finally has endorsed a candidate in the hotly contested race for the 68th State Assembly District. As expected Sarmiento ignored one of his fellow…
Santa Ana man arrested for shoplifting at a Walmart in Irvine
On Saturday, police officers responded to a Walmart in Irvine after a man loaded up a backpack with items and fled from a loss prevention officer, according to the Irvine…
Bat with rabies found near an O.C. hiking trail
(Santa Ana, CA) – A bat in the City of Rancho Santa Margarita has tested positive for rabies. The bat was found near the gate entrance along the Mesa Trail at…
After the N. Grand pedestrian fatality: A victim’s civil options in Santa Ana
A pedestrian fatality is a devastating event, one that leaves families grappling with sudden loss, unanswered questions, and emotional shock. Following a recent pedestrian death on N. Grand Ave. in…
2026 O.C. School Choice Fair set for Jan. 31 at Santa Ana College
The annual Orange County School Choice Fair is coming up on January 31 at Santa Ana College, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.. This event is organized by La Union…
Santa Ana CHP officers recovered $62K worth of goods that were stolen from a train
The CHP's Santa Ana Area SSP officers recently recovered $62,800 of stolen merchandise. The merchandise was stolen off of BNSF trains as they came to a stop along Crowther Ave…
Santa Ana students offer free auto inspections & repairs to the SAUSD community
SANTA ANA, CA – January 22, 2026 – High School Inc. Academies Foundation, in partnership with the Santa Ana Unified School District (SAUSD), Career Education & Workforce Innovation, Valley High School (a…
SAUSD 4th grade teacher nominated for LifeChanger of the Year award
January 23, 2026 –Santa Ana, CA– Jefferson Elementary School fourth grade teacher Kristine Pollard has been nominated for National Life Group’s 2025-26 LifeChanger of the Year award. National Life Group’s…
Gangbanger with a felony record convicted of shooting a man at a Santa Ana liquor store
Manuel Chairez-Campos, a 32-year-old felon, was convicted yet again on Wednesday of fatally shooting Jorge Velasquez, a 29-year-old man outside of Adolfo’s liquor store, located at 2734 N. Bristol St.…