Two O.C. men sentenced for roles in $3.5M Santa Ana loan modification scam
SANTA ANA, California – Two Orange County residents were sentenced late this afternoon – with one being ordered to serve 12 years in federal prison – for their key roles…
A doctor at a Santa Ana pain management clinic charged with selling illegal opioid prescriptions
SANTA ANA, California– Law enforcement authorities this morning arrested four defendants charged in two federal grand jury indictments alleging a narcotics trafficking ring that sold illegal opioid prescriptions for cash…
Orange County Launches the SafeDineOC COVID-Safe Restaurant campaign
Santa Ana, Calif. (August 6, 2020) – The County of Orange today announced the launch of a new SafeDineOC COVID-Safe Restaurant Campaign to incentivize Orange County restaurants to follow California…
The Tesla X is the OCTA’s first all-electric vanpool vehicle
ORANGE – The doors to a Tesla Model X SUV swung open for the first time to five long-distance commuters, making it the first all-electric vehicle in OCTA’s Vanpool program.…
The Orange County Social Services Agency to modify public assistance operations and office hours
New office hours, temporary closure of Cypress Regional Center, effective August 10, 2020; residents encouraged to continue to utilize online and phone access points for benefits Orange County, Calif. (August…
Santa Ana’s new General Plan Update and EIR now available for public review
The General Plan Update is the guide for shaping Santa Ana’s future. Now available for public review, Santa Ana’s “Golden City Beyond: A Shared Vision” General Plan will guide the…
Updated information about this weekend’s 405 and 55 connector closures
Please see the updated map showing closures for both the Southbound and Northbound SR-55 Freeway Ramp Connectors to Southbound I-405 for this upcoming weekend. The Southbound SR-55 Freeway Ramp Connector…
Santa Ana affordable housing apartments now accepting applications
La Placita Cinco is a brand new, affordable apartment community currently under construction at 2239 W. 5th St. in Santa Ana. La Placita Cinco includes 20 two-bedroom units, 29 three-bedroom…
The Santa Ana City Council approves $28.6 Million CARES Act Assistance Plan
SANTA ANA, Calif. – The Santa Ana City Council has approved a spending plan for $28.6 million in Federal CARES Act funds that will provide rental assistance, business grants, child…
Irvine YouTube twin pranksters arrested after two fake bank robberies
https://youtu.be/EGCLSceJuBE SANTA ANA, Calif. – Twin brothers who star in YouTube videos featuring pranks on unsuspecting people have been charged with false imprisonment and swatting in connection with a pair…
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CA releases an updated youth sports COVID-19 guidance
Santa Ana, Calif. (August 4, 2020) – The California Department of Public Health released guidance for youth sports activities to re-open including school-based, club and recreational programs. The guidance document…
The O.C. Democratic party announces their Nov. 3 election endorsements
ORANGE, Calif. -- The Democratic Party of Orange County released a new round of endorsements for the November 3rd elections on Monday night. The party endorsed dozens of candidates across…
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I am encouraged by how many candidates have pulled papers to run for the Santa Ana City Council this November. This will be a very different election as the current…
Temporary closure of the Southbound SR-55 connector to the I-405 to start on 8/7
The Southbound SR-55 Freeway Ramp Connector at I-405 will be closed for the whole weekend so that Caltrans crews can complete the Continuous Reinforcement Concrete Pavement (CRCP) for the Southbound…