Judy Ware, owner of Ware Disposal, has passed away
NEWPORT BEACH, Calif. — May 2026 — Judith Helaine Ware, née Gerber, passed awaypeacefully on May 4, 2026, in Newport Beach, California, surrounded by her family. She was 77.Born on…
Santa Ana man at a motel arrested for an attempted murder
Joseph Angel Palacios On January 2, 2026, police officers responded to a call of an assault with a deadly weapon. The victim reported being beaten by the suspect, later identified…
A man stole a credit card in Irvine and used it at a store in Santa Ana
The Irvine Police Department is asking for your help to identify a male suspect. A credit card was taken from a parked vehicle at Wholesome Choice. The suspect was seen…
Op-Ed: For a Safer, More Stable Orange County, Nelida Mendoza is the Only Choice for Supervisor
As voters in the Second District look toward the 2026 election, the choice for Orange County Supervisor has never been clearer. We are at a crossroads between a leadership style…
Constellation Culinary Group expands to Bowers Museum with the new Ada’s Table
Santa Ana, CA (April 30, 2026) – Constellation Culinary Group, acclaimed for creating extraordinary dining experiences at the nation’s leading cultural landmarks, brings its award-winning approach to Southern California through…
Hit and run driver arrested after he collided with an SAPD vehicle
Last week, a patrol officer was responding to a call for service Code 3 (emergency lights and sirens), according to the Santa Ana Police Department. While attempting to clear an…
The City of Santa Ana is hosting a free household haz waste collection event this Sunday
The City of Santa Ana Public Works Agency is sponsoring a free household hazardous waste collection on Sunday, May 03, 2026, from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Saddleback High…
The SAPD is trying to identify a man who stole over $6k of items from a parked vehicle
On Monday, April 27, 2026, at approximately 4:40 a.m., a suspect shown in a surveillance video entered an unlocked vehicle parked in a secured underground garage at 9 MacArthur Place,…
CHP warning: scammers targeting drivers with fake ticket texts
The California Highway Patrol's Santa Ana office is warning people about fake text messages claiming they owe money for unpaid tickets. Several people have reported getting suspicious texts from unknown…
Driver escapes after car plummets onto a coastal O.C. highway and bursts into flames
At approximately 8:40 p.m., Newport Beach Fire crews responded with Newport Beach Police to a single-vehicle traffic collision near the intersection of Jamboree Road and the SR-73 freeway. The vehicle…
Several south Santa Ana streets to close temporarily during this Sunday’s OC Marathon
The 22nd annual Hoag OC Marathon is coming up on Sunday, May 3, 2026, bringing with it runners, spectators, and temporary street closures in south Santa Ana. The marathon will…
Santa Ana man arrested after allegedly setting eleven fires along an Orange County trail
On Saturday, an arson suspect was arrested after numerous brush fires were reported, according to the Costa Mesa Police Department. CMPD police officers, along with a Costa Mesa Fire and…
Santa Ana man dies after a drive-by shooting in a neighborhood
Santa Ana Police Detectives are conducting a homicide investigation regarding a 58-year-old man who was shot and killed. On Monday, April 27, 2026, at approximately 12:30 p.m., Santa Ana Police…
New York Ska Punk band Leftöver Crack is coming to Santa Ana on May 19
Leftöver Crack will hit the road this spring on a West Coast tour run, bringing their genre-defying chaos to stages across the U.S. Joined by Spaceman Bob and Human Issue,…
Santa Ana celebrates 27 years of recognition as a “Tree City USA”
The Arbor Day Foundation has officially named Santa Ana a 2025 Tree City USA, marking the city's 27th consecutive year receiving this prestigious honor. This recognition highlights the city's long-term commitment to urban forestry, managed…