Santa Ana Metrolink Rail maintenance work, set for August 23-27
Starting Monday, August 23rd through Friday, August 27, 2021, Metrolink will be performing maintenance work on the railroad track system in Santa Ana between 9 p.m. and 5 a.m.Even within…
The U.S. government moves to make the asylum process more efficient and fair
In a key step toward implementing the Administration’s blueprint for a fair, orderly, and humane immigration system, the Department of Justice (DOJ) and Department of Homeland Security (DHS) are publishing…
California implements nation-leading vaccine verification measure for large events
SACRAMENTO – Today, the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) strengthened requirements already in effect for mega events in the Beyond the Blueprint Framework, announcing that proof of vaccination, or a negative COVID-19…
Housing counseling to help O.C. homeowners and renters now available
SANTA ANA, Calif. (August 18, 2021) – The Orange County One-Stop Center has partnered with Community Housing Council (CHC) Southern California to provide housing counseling to homeowners and renters. As…
The SAPD is searching for a Home Depot burglary suspect
On 05/02/2021, Lucas Hudson remained inside the Home Depot store located at 1750 E. Edinger Avenue, after closing hours. Once all employees left the store, he walked out pushing a…
The COVID-19 vaccination will be required for City of Santa Ana employees
Santa Ana City Manager Kristine Ridge has announced that she will require City employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19 to better protect staff and members of the public against the…
The City of Santa Ana selected Republic Services as the city’s new trash hauler
https://youtu.be/mBVCJWBBnNo SANTA ANA, Calif. – The Santa Ana City Council on Tuesday approved a new trash and recycling pickup agreement that goes beyond the trash container by adding new services…
Suspect in violent carjacking of elderly O.C. couple extradited from Florida
SANTA ANA, Calif. – A man suspected in a violent carjacking of an elderly couple in Lake Forest last year has been extradited from Florida to face felony charges. One…
The OCTA welcomes back bus riders with additional service and discounted Welcome Passes
ORANGE – The Orange County Transportation Authority this week increased OC Bus service on several routes and introduced a discounted Welcome Pass to encourage riders to safely return to using…
Santa Ana City Council Meeting set for tomorrow, Aug. 17
The Santa Ana City Council will meet on Tuesday, Aug. 17. Regular Closed Sessions begin at 5:00 p.m. and the Regular Open Meeting at 5:45 p.m. (or immediately following the…
Third dose of COVID-19 mRNA vaccines recommended for immunocompromised persons
On April 13, 2021 the CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) recommended that people who are moderately to severely immunocompromised should receive an additional dose of mRNA COVID-19 vaccine…
The Santa Ana Poem of the Week is “Luna Llena” by Lidia Morales
The Santa Ana Literary Association will be presenting a new poem by a local poet every week this year. This week's poem is "Luna Llena" by Lidia Morales. Luna Llena…
Give back by volunteering at the Santa Ana Library
The Santa Ana Public Library is welcoming new and seasoned volunteers! To better meet the needs of our community, the library has volunteer opportunities available in our TeenSpace, Santa Ana…
Santa Ana Environmental Justice Open House set for Aug. 28
You are invited to attend an in-person forum where staff will share information related to the environmental burdens residents face; what goals, actions, and policies are in the draft General…
The O.C. Human Relations Commission endorses Ethnic Studies curriculum in K-12 education
SANTA ANA, Calif. (August 13, 2021) – In 2016, the Orange County Human Relations Commission (OCHRC) released a statement endorsing Ethnic Studies Classes because it believed in affirming “the important,…