Garden Grove man found guilty of the attempted rape and murder of an elderly woman
On July 20, 2023, after an exhaustive investigation and two lengthy trials (the first one ending in a mistrial), Michael Varela, a 36-year-old resident of Garden Grove, was finally convicted…
The 2023 Santa Ana Fiestas Patrias Parade is set for Sep. 17
The Santa Ana Fiestas Patrias Parade is back this year and it will be held on Sunday, Sept. 17! The City of Santa Ana is excited to welcome the community…
A suspect was arrested for firing a gun at Golden West College
On Wednesday, July 19, 2023, at approximately 2:30 p.m., the Huntington Beach Police Department (HBPD) responded to Golden West College after receiving a call of possible shots heard. They arrived…
A man in Orange was arrested for fatally stabbing his roommate
On 7/21/23, at 9:03 a.m., Orange police officers responded to a residence at the 400 block of east Chestnut regarding a male adult armed with a knife and acting erratic.…
A driver died today after crashing his car into a cement truck in Santa Ana
On Saturday, July 22, 2023, at approximately 8:07 A.M., the Santa Ana Police Department received multiple calls regarding a traffic collision involving a cement truck and a sedan at 2400…
An O.C. traffic stop led to the arrest of two suspects who had 900 grams of Meth
San Clemente deputies conducted a traffic stop for a traffic violation on July 16, 2023 at approximately 11 p.m. During the stop, the deputies observed drug paraphernalia in plain view…
Driver arrested for driving while high in Fountain Valley
A concerned Fountain Valley resident called the police when a driver after almost collided with another vehicle and a gas pump at a gas station. The resident also observed that…
A theft suspect was arrested in Norwalk after a police pursuit that started in Orange County
Yesterday, at approximately 11:45 am, Brea Police Department officers were notified of a theft in progress at a Target store at 833 East Birch Street in Brea. Officers observed the…
The City of Santa Ana becomes the first public O.C. agency to offer paid parental leave
The City of Santa Ana is the first public agency in Orange County to offer paid parental leave to eligible employees. If you would like to work at the City…
Republic Services is debuting their new electric trash truck at the Santa Ana Library on 7/27
The Santa Ana community is invited to view the City of Santa Ana’s first electric recycling and waste collection truck on Thursday, July 27, 1-3 p.m. behind the Main Library,…
The OCMVCD will be spraying a chemical to kill mosquitos Santa Ana areas on 7/21
The Orange County Mosquito and Vector Control District (OCMVCD) will be conducting residential mosquito control applications via truck in the City of Santa Ana. The treatment area will be located…
Two O.C. women arrested for defrauding lenders and investors out of millions
LOS ANGELES – The owner of a now-shuttered health care business management services company and three other people were arrested today on a nine-count federal grand jury indictment alleging they…
The City of Santa Ana is providing $50K for a non-profit to fund youth LGBTQ+ services
The City of Santa Ana’s Community Development Agency is pleased to announce the Youth LGBTQ+ Services Grant for Santa Ana Start-Up Non-Profit Organization with $50,000 available (available 7/18/23). This grant is seeking…