Santa Ana man gets 5 years in prison for pointing a laser at a Sheriff’s helicopter
An Orange County man was sentenced today to 60 months in federal prison for intentionally aiming a laser pointer’s beam at an in-flight Orange County Sheriff’s Department helicopter, an act…
Hispanic Heritage celebration set for Sep. 17 at the MainPlace Mall
In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, the MainPlace Mall, a three-story super-regional shopping center in Santa Ana, California, will host a fun-filled Hispanic Heritage Celebration from noon to 3 p.m.…
7th Annual Taste of Santa Ana set for Oct. 15 at the MainPlace Mall
Santa Ana and Central Orange County’s favorite all-you-can-eat-and-drink fest is back! The MainPlace Mall, a three-story super-regional shopping center in Santa Ana, California, today announced it will host the seventh…
OCTA hits 100,000 daily bus ridership average for the first time since the pandemic began
ORANGE – The Orange County Transportation Authority has reached a positive milestone with OC Bus ridership trending upward and averaging 100,000 average weekday riders for the first time since the…
A teenager was fatally shot outside of a house party in Garden Grove
A large house party in Garden Grove on Saturday ended badly when a 17-year-old boy was shot while he was outside of the party, according to the Garden Grove Police…
The SAPD arrested a sexual assault suspect
On September 9, 2022, Special Crimes Section Detectives conducted a surveillance operation in response to a sexually motivated attempt-murder of a 19-year-old female victim, which occurred the day before. Information…
A suspect followed a woman walking from work in Santa Ana and assaulted her
On September 8, 2022, at approximately 12:06 AM, a female victim was walking home from work in the area of 3300 block of west McFadden Avenue when a male suspect…
How to get free sandbags from the City of Santa Ana
Be prepared for rain! The City of Santa Ana is offering free sandbags to residents and businesses. Up to 10 sandbags are available per Santa Ana residence or business location.…
Santa Ana’s Libertarian candidate for Mayor
Santa Ana Mayoral candidate Jesse Nestor is hosting a campaign kickoff next Thursday (9/15) from 6 to 8 pm at Portola Park. Nestor is a registered Libertarian. The other Mayoral candidates,…
Westminster Police seized a ghost gun and meth from a convicted felon
Yesterday at around midnight, a Westminster Police Officer made a traffic stop in the area of Beach Bl. and Bolsa Ave. During a search of the vehicle, a ghost gun…
Criminal charges filed against Amplify Energy for the Huntington Beach Oil Spill
SANTA ANA – California Attorney General Rob Bonta and Orange County District Attorney Todd Spitzer today announced the filing of misdemeanor charges against Amplify Energy, Beta Operating Company, and San…
O.C. Animal Adoption fees waived this Saturday, September 10
Orange County, CA - Adopt a furry friend and help empty overcrowding shelters with Supervisor Foley’s first annual Animal Adoption Day! This special one-day adoption event, presented in partnership with…
Police seek to identify Westminster Mall burglary suspects
On Wednesday, August 31, 2022 at 4:25 PM, the pictured suspect and two other suspects, pried open the phone kiosk at Westminster Mall and removed several electronics. The kiosk was…