New affordable Santa Ana housing projects
The City of Santa Ana, Community Development Partners and Mercy House announced today the completion of La Placita Cinco and Casa Querencia, two new affordable apartment communities in Santa Ana.…
A Santa Ana murder suspect turned himself in to the police at the Mexican border
Yesterday, May 26, 2021, Jose Jimenez, turned himself into law enforcement at the Mexican border. Jimenez was wanted in connection to the murder of Natalia Jaimes. Santa Ana PD Homicide…
The SAPD is looking for a robbery suspect who is armed with nunchuks
On 08/20/2020, Santa Ana PD officers arrested Roberto Valdez for robbery. At the time of the incident, Valdez was armed with nunchucks that he used to strike his victim. On…
The SAPD busted an illegal marijuana honey oil lab in Santa Ana
Vice/Narcotics Detectives received information regarding an unlicensed marijuana honey oil lab located in the 1000 block of E. Chestnut Avenue. Due to the potential volatile/flammable nature of these labs the…
The Santa Ana Poem of the Week is “Mayan Dawn” by Charlene A. Derby
The Santa Ana Literary Association will be presenting a new poem by a local poet every week this year. This week's poem is "Mayan Dawn" by Charlene A. Derby. Mayan…
Two L.A. gangbangers arrested for killing a man in Garden Grove
On January 17, 2021 at approximately 3:48 AM, Garden Grove Police Department officers responded to the Hyatt Regency Hotel, located at 11999 Harbor Blvd., regarding a gunshot victim. Upon arrival,…
Virtual Q&A meeting on Emergency Rental Relief in Santa Ana set for May 26
Join us on Wednesday, May 26, 2021, at 6:00 p.m. for a Zoom workshop to learn more about emergency rental assistance available from the City of Santa Ana. Spanish and…
The Costa Mesa police made a big meth bust when checking on a probationer
Last week, investigators from the Costa Mesa Police Gang Unit partnered with deputy probation officers from the OC Probation Department to contact individuals on supervised release, including probation or post…
The SAPD helped to issue over 445 citations to Coastal O.C. street racers and motorists with loud vehicles
On Sunday, May 23, 2021, a joint enforcement operation utilizing over fifty motorcycle officers and other police officers from the Newport Beach Police Department (NBPD), Seal Beach Police Department (SBPD),…
Environmental Justice Community Forum for the Riverview West, Santa Anita, West Floral Park, Floral Park, Artesia Pilar, and Flower Park Neighborhoods set for May 26
The residents of the Riverview West, Santa Anita, West Floral Park, Floral Park, Artesia Pilar, and Flower Park neighborhoods are invited to the virtual Environmental Justice Community Forum on Wednesday,…
In-person visitation at all O.C. Probation Department Juvenile Facilities restarting on 5/31
Santa Ana, CA - The Orange County Probation Department, in accordance with State, County, and Juvenile Court COVID-19 safety precautions, will resume in person visiting at Orange County Juvenile Hall,…
Reward offered for info about the road rage suspect who killed Adrian Leos
On Friday morning, 6-year old Aiden Leos was on his way to Kindergarten classes with his Mom. The boy was buckled in a booster seat in the back of the…
The Santa Ana City Council will meet tonight to discuss how to spend nearly $130M in new federal aid
https://youtu.be/JJt5Lbjpyx8 The Santa Ana City Council will have a special meeting for a budget workshop and closed session items on Monday, May 24, 2021.The meeting begins at 5:00 p.m. Items…
This week’s Cochino List includes Costa Azul
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 May…
The SAPD arrested eight suspects involved in the possession and distribution of child porn
https://youtu.be/BxS4mAw7CKM After receiving multiple tips about several suspects allegedly engaged in the possession and/or distribution of child pornography, Santa Ana Police Department (SAPD) civilian investigator launches a month's-long investigation. As…