Passenger killed in Costa Mesa after suspected car thief crashes during a police chase
Early today, Jan. 26, 2025, a little before 3 a.m., Newport Beach Police advised the Costa Mesa Police Department that they were in pursuit of a suspect, who had been…
A father of two was fatally struck by a vehicle in Santa Ana
A 37-year-old man was struck by a vehicle in Santa Ana and later pronounced deceased at a local hospital, according to the SAPD. On January 22, 2025, at approximately 6:15…
Santa Ana parents: explore school choices at the OC Fair on Feb. 1
Many Santa Ana parents are upset at the news that 260 students at the SAUSD have opted to change their pronouns and thanks to legislation signed by CA Governor Gavin…
The Irvine police hunt for six suspects in $1,500 Target store theft
Six suspects entered the Target store on 3750 Barranca and took approximately $1,550 in merchandise, according to the Irvine Police Department. The suspects all appear to be African American. At…
The Costa Mesa police arrested two pet hoarders and rescued hundreds of birds and dogs
Yesterday at around 10:30 a.m., police detectives executed a search warrant for animal cruelty at a residence on the 2100 block of Charle Drive, according to the Costa Mesa Police…
260 SAUSD students have changed their pronouns without their parents’ knowledge
260 students at the SAUSD have opted to change their gender catetories without informing their parents, according to the Interfaith Statewide Coalition, based on a Public Records Request. A bus…
Two L.A. residents were arrested in Irvine for stealing tools from several Home Depot stores
Yesterday afternoon, a patrol officer threw a wrench into the plans of two organized retail theft suspects, according to the Irvine Police Department. After spotting the suspects' vehicle, which was…
The SAPD arrested 30 transients in a Quality of Life sweep at several locations
On Thursday morning, January 22nd, the SAPD's Quality of Life Team, in collaboration with the Santa Ana Jail and City Net, conducted quality of life operations across key locations, including…
O.C. mom tracked down a stolen e-bike and police officers arrested the suspect
Earlier this week, a suspect thought they could make a quick getaway with an unsecured e-bike outside a store, according to the Huntington Beach Police Department. Well, he didn’t get…
Santa Ana street closures and permitted events for January 23 to 29
Below 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…
Orange County to host a Career Fair at the Brea Mall for job seekers and businesses
BREA, Calif. (January 23, 2025) – The County of Orange, in partnership with Fourth District Supervisor Doug Chaffee and Brea Mall, A Simon Center, will host a Career Fair in…
Westminster City Councilmember charged with trying to bribe a city parking control officer
SANTA ANA, Calif. – A Westminster city council member has been charged with one misdemeanor count of bribery of one of the City’s parking control officers in an effort to…
Civic Affairs
Environment
Jessie Lopez
Nature
Non-Profits
Parks and Recreation
Santa Ana
Youth Activities
Join OC Habitats for a community cleanup event in Santa Ana on Saturday, 1/25
Santa Ana, CA — In efforts to restore Orange County’s Santiago Creek Park (and reduce litter entering the waterways leading to the ocean) OC Habitats, in partnership with CalTrans’ Clean…
2025 Elections
Ada Briceño
Anaheim
Democratic Party
Elections
Fullerton
Orange County
Politics
Santa Ana
Uneducated former hotel worker announces her campaign for the 67th Assembly District
Ada Briceño just stepped down this year as Chair of the Democratic Party of Orange County (DPOC) but she won't be on the sidelines for long as she has now…
Retail thieves with a car full of stolen WSS merch arrested by CHP Santa Ana officers
Yesterday, on January 21st, 2025, CHP Santa Ana Area officers received a broadcast from the Orange County Communication Center to be on the lookout for a Jeep SUV with multiple…