Suspect with 13 kilos of cocaine arrested after a traffic stop in Costa Mesa
On Wednesday night, detectives from the Special Investigations Unit conducted a narcotics enforcement operation in Orange County, according to the Costa Mesa Police Department. During the operation, they stopped a…
An alleged DUI driver rammed a police car and was fatally shot in north Orange County
On November 28, 2024, at approximately 4:42 p.m., police officers were notified of a possible DUI driver in the area of Lambert and the 57 Freeway, according to the Brea…
Orange gangbanger facing murder charges for shooting at undercover cops
SANTA ANA, Calif. – A 28-year-old third-striker has been charged with two felony counts of attempted murder for opening fire on two undercover gang officers in the city of Orange…
Wanted Santa Ana violent neighbor turned herself in at the SAPD today
WantedWednesday suspect Nancy Varela turned herself into the SAPD earlier today, according to an SAPD Facebook post. Original Post: Police detectives are attempting to locate Nancy Varela, a 28-year-old who…
No street sweeping in Santa Ana on November 28 and 29 and City Hall will be closed
In observance of Thanksgiving, Santa Ana City Hall will be closed and there will be no street sweeping on Thursday, Nov. 28, and Friday, Nov. 29, 2024. Trash and recycling…
The SAPD is searching for a violent neighbor who violated a restraining order
Police detectives are attempting to locate Nancy Varela, a 28-year-old who repeatedly violates an active restraining order against her neighbor, according to the SAPD. Varela is known for yelling profanities,…
The SAPD arrested a second suspect in an armed robbery at a gas station
This afternoon, SAPD Robbery Detectives and Directed Enforcement officers located and arrested Efrain Ayala, (22), of Santa Ana, who was wanted in connection with an armed robbery that occurred last…
The OC Community Foundation marks 35 years of impact in O.C. and beyond
IRVINE, Calif. (Nov. 25, 2024) — The Orange County Community Foundation (OCCF), one of the nation’s largest and fastest-growing community foundations, celebrated a milestone anniversary with an inspiring event highlighting…
The first case of sexually transmitted ringworm has been identified in Orange County
The OC Health Care Agency (HCA) recently identified the first case of Trichophyton mentagrophytes (TMVII) in Orange County. TMVII is a recently emerged cause of dermatophyte (e.g. ringworm, or tinea)…
The green impact of Anaheim, Irvine and Santa Ana’s remote work growth
A new study has revealed the results of Anaheim, Irvine and Santa Ana's results with regard to impacting the environment by having more workers do their work from home. Anaheim, Irvine and Santa…
California state audit of CalOptima Health closed and all recommendations resolved
ORANGE, Calif. (November 25, 2024) — CalOptima Health announced today that all recommendations from the California State Auditor (CSA) have been fully implemented, and CSA closed the audit. This milestone…
OCTA is adding 50 more zero-emission buses
ORANGE – In another important step toward a greener future, the Orange County Transportation Authority Board of Directors this week approved the purchase of 50 new zero-emission buses, marking a…
U.S. Rep. Correa granted $963K to help fund Santa Ana’s homeless and mental health programs
On Monday, Nov. 25, Congressman Lou Correa joined the Santa Ana City Council to present a ceremonial check commemorating a $963,000 federal allocation for the City of Santa Ana's Alternative…
Five L.A. County men were arrested after burglarizing a Tesla dealer in Irvine
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Irvine Police Department (@irvinepolice) On Sunday morning, the Irvine Police Department got a call about masked burglars entering the Tesla dealership…