ICE announces the use of body worn cameras in a new pilot program
WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) announced a pilot program in select cities where ICE law enforcement officers will begin to wear body worn cameras for pre-planned…
The COVID-19 Omicron variant is now in Orange County
The first cases of illness caused by SARS-CoV-2 Omicron variant have been identified in the last week in Orange County, including at least one case that was acquired locally. Omicron…
Is it time to ban all fireworks in Santa Ana?
There is an effort underway to ban all fireworks in Santa Ana. A proposed ban on fireworks has been placed on the agenda for the next Santa Ana City Council…
7th Annual O.C. Parent Union School Choice Fair set for Jan. 29 at the S.A. Zoo
Join Community leaders, parents, education partners, business leaders to celebrate National School Choice Week at the 7th Annual O.C. Parent Union School Choice Fair, on Jan. 29 at the Santa…
The Santa Ana Poem of the Week is “I Don’t Know” by Bernice Dietz
The Santa Ana Literary Association will be presenting a new poem by a local poet every week this year. This week's poem is "I Don't Know" by Bernice Dietz. I…
Unlicensed O.C. insurance agent charged with more than 80 felony counts for stealing customers’ premiums
ORANGE COUNTY, Calif. — Juan Carlos Martinez, 56, of Yorba Linda, has been charged with 12 counts of grand theft, 34 felony counts of forgery, 34 counts of insurance fraud,…
The SAPD’s gun-related arrests this week included a gangbanger from Anaheim
While conducting patrol checks, SAPD Directed Patrol officers observed three males loitering on the street. Officers contacted and detained all three subjects without incident. A search of the immediate area…
After a 2-year-old was stabbed the SAPD arrested her father and his girlfriend for suspected abuse
A two-year old girl's father and his girlfriend, Santos Salgaldo Beltran, 34, and Ana Billalba, 27, were arrested on suspicion of child abuse after a family member called the SAPD…
Man fatally shoots girlfriend’s violent ex after a break-in at a Garden Grove home
On December 12, 2021, #GardenGrovePD Officers responded to a residence on the 11900 block of Sycamore Ln., in reference to an assault with a deadly weapon and found a male…
Man arrested for allegedly beating his girlfriend to death in Garden Grove
Yesterday, December 18, 2021 at 2:47 PM, #GardenGrovePD Officers were dispatched to a residence on the 13600 block of Glenhaven Dr., regarding a female in distress. Enroute to the call,…
This week’s Cochino List includes Orange Sushi
The O.C. Health Care Agency has released a list of the eateries (including restaurants, caterers and even school kitchens) that they inspected and shut down for the week of Dec.…
The Anaheim Police will conduct a DUI and Driver’s License Checkpoint tonight
ANAHEIM, Calif. (December 17, 2021) – The Anaheim Police Department Traffic Unit will be conducting a DUI/Driver’s License Checkpoint Friday, December 17, 2021 near Orange Avenue and Beach Boulevard starting…
The Fountain Valley Police will target suspected drunk or high drivers during the holiday season
Fountain Valley, Calif. – This holiday season, the Fountain Valley Police Department reminds the public to celebrate the holiday season responsibly by not driving under the influence. The Fountain Valley…