A woman was shot to death in Santa Ana just past midnight
On Friday, August 30, 2019, at 12:01 AM, SAPD Officers responded to reports of a shooting in the area of Pine Street and Hickory Street. Officers located a juvenile male…
41st Annual Santa Ana Fiestas Patrias Festival performers announced
The City of Santa Ana’s 41st annual Fiestas Patrias Festival is taking place on Saturday, September 14 and Sunday, September 15, 2019. The festivities begin at 12:00 p.m. each day…
Two 18-year-olds facing felony charges after pimping an underage girl in Santa Ana
Carlos Guadalupe Garcia and Leilani Celeste Parker, a pair of 18-year-olds, are facing charges of pimping a teenage girl in Santa Ana and Pomona, according to the O.C. Register. The…
The SAPD is searching for a man who robbed a check cashing service
On August 24, 2019, at approximately 10:00 AM, the above-pictured suspect entered the Continental Currency Check Cashing Service at 2222 S. Bristol Street, Santa Ana. The suspect approached the service…
Orange County approves another $13.4 million for homeless shelters
Orange County continues to invest in shelters and outreach services for the homeless. At its August 27th board meeting, the Orange County Board of Supervisors approved $13.4 million to continue…
The SAUSD is seeking public input on their Superintendent search
The Santa Ana Unified School District (SAUSD) Board of Education is seeking feedback from staff, parents, community members, and students, on the desired characteristics and skills that are critical for…
Santa Ana man sentenced to 17½ Years in Federal prison for selling fake opioid pills
SANTA ANA, California – A Santa Ana man who admitted his role in a scheme that used fentanyl and other synthetic opioids to manufacture and sell counterfeit pharmaceutical pills designed…
The Santa Ana man who allegedly badly hurt his baby pleads not guilty
Remember that Santa Ana father who was arrested last week for hurting his 2-week-old son? Jonathan Reyes, the father in question, has pleaded not guilty to badly beating his 2-week-old…
This week’s Cochino List includes Reyna Market and Uno Free Pizza
The OC 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 Aug.…
Free Mariachi Festival set for Sep. 7 in DTSA
Santa Ana, CA - The City of Santa Ana in partnership with Viva La Vida Santa Ana will host the MARIACHI FESTIVAL on Saturday, September 7, 2019, from 2pm-10pm in…
Man convicted of raping a 14-year-old girl at Cabrillo Park
Cornelio B. Chairez Velasquez, a 37-year-old man, was convicted on Wednesday of raping a 14-year-old girl in Cabrillo Park in Santa Ana and attacking another woman a few months later,…
Father of 13-day-old infant arrested on child abuse charges
On August 19, 2019, a 13-day-old infant boy was taken to the emergency room of CHOC hospital after the boy’s mother woke up to find him badly beaten. The victim…
The SAPD is looking for two chubby armed robbery suspects
On 07/13/2019, at approximately 4 P.M., suspect 1 walked into the victim business, at 200 Block E. Warner Avenue, in Santa Ana, and began speaking to the employees. Suspect 2…
The Santa Ana’s Fiestas Patrias Festival and Parade is set for Sep. 14-15
The City of Santa Ana’s Fiestas Patrias Festival and Parade offers something for the entire family to enjoy all weekend long. Join the festivities with top-level entertainment, delicious food, carnival…
Volunteers needed for Santa Ana 2020 Census video
We are seeking volunteers of all ages to be part of our Census outreach video. The purpose of this video is to inform the local community on the upcoming Census…