Santa Ana Christmas tree pick-up delayed due to COVID-19 related driver shortage
Due to the increase in COVID-19 cases, a driver shortage is delaying the start of the City’s three-week curbside holiday tree collection. Originally scheduled to occur December 28, 2020 through…
Car thieves arrested in Tustin charged with drug offenses as well
In the early morning hours this Thursday, Tustin Police Department officers located a stolen vehicle in the area of Red Hill Ave and El Camino Real. The vehicle had been…
Costa Mesa bar owner charged with violating COVID-19 order
SANTA ANA, Calif. – The owner of a Costa Mesa bar has been charged with illegally operating during the COVID-19 pandemic despite repeated attempts by law enforcement and the city…
Recruitment now open for the O.C. CalOptima Board of Directors
The OC Health Care Agency (HCA) is pleased to announce that recruitment is now open for one seat on the CalOptima Board of Directors. A County-organized health system, CalOptima serves…
Residents and staff at long-term care facilities to receive the COVID-19 Vaccine
(Santa Ana, CA) — Governor Gavin Newsom recently announced that California has opted in to the federal COVID-19 Pharmacy Partnership. At no cost to the state or local government, CVS and…
Victorville man arrested for kidnapping a woman in Santa Ana
Monday, 12/21/20, A female called SAPD to report that her friend was kidnapped from their La Quinta Inn room. At gunpoint, the suspect forced the victim to leave the hotel…
The SAPD is searching for a woman who stole $10K from her employer
Wanted suspect Michelle Galindo stole over $10,000 from her employer. When she was confronted by her employer about the theft, she left work and never returned. Her current whereabouts are…
CA court rules that human traffickers can face max sentences even if police posed as minors
SANTA ANA, Calif. – Human traffickers who believe they are communicating with a child instead of an undercover officer in an attempt to prostitute that child can face the maximum…
The CA stay at home order has been extended into January
To protect our Santa Ana community, everyone needs to do their part. Don't gather, wash your hands, wear a mask. Protect Santa Ana. The following sectors must stay closed: Indoor…
The O.C. Social Services Agency will close public assistance lobbies as of Dec. 29, 2020
Orange County, Calif. (December 28, 2020) – The County of Orange Social Services Agency (SSA) announced today it will close its four open public assistance lobbies effective Tuesday, December 29,…
Former City Manager David Ream left behind a legacy of transformation
The City of Santa Ana is mourning the loss of former City Manager David Ream, who passed away on Dec. 26 after a long illness. Ream served as city manager…
Car accident involving a wheelchair shuts down streets at Euclid from 1st St. to 5th St.
On Tuesday, December 29th, 2020 at 7:24 A.M., the Santa Ana Police Department received a call of a male down in the roadway at 100 N. Euclid Street. Officers responded to the area…
A man was stabbed several times near a Santa Ana cyber cafe
A man was stabbed several times outside a cyber cafe in Santa Ana located at 328 N. Harbor Blvd., just south of W. 5th St., according to the SAPD. The…
Catalytic converter thieves arrested in Fountain Valley
On December 26, 2020, at 3:20 a.m., the Fountain Valley Police Department Officers responded to the 18000 block of Mt. Langley regarding a possible theft of motor vehicle parts in…
Possible water rescue underway on S. Raitt St., south of Edinger
One of our readers has reported that apparently someone may have fallen into a runoff channel down S. Raitt, south of Edinger. There are firetrucks at the scene as well…