In-custody death of another inmate at the O.C. Central Men’s Jail
SANTA ANA, Ca. (March 30, 2020) –At approximately 3 p.m. on March 29, an inmate previously housed at the Central Men’s Jail in Santa Ana was pronounced deceased at a…
Governor Newsom announces the CA Health Corps, to expand the health care workforce to fight COVID-19
SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom today launched a major new initiative to expand California’s health care workforce and recruit health care professionals to address the COVID-19 surge. Health care professionals with…
The O.C. Supervisors will discuss COVID-19 on Tuesday at a live-streamed meeting
Santa Ana, CA – Tomorrow, March 31, 2020, Vice Chairman Andrew Do will be hosting a press conference to address the County’s continuous efforts in response to COVID-19, including mental health…
O.C. mental health resources available for COVID-19
The outbreak of 2019 (COVID-19) has been stressful for many people. It is natural to feel stress, anxiety, grief and worry about the virus. Fear and anxiety about a disease…
The City of Santa Ana won’t give street sweeping tickets through April 30
The City of Santa Ana has extended its suspension of street sweeping parking tickets through April 30. This order, which was authorized by the City Council’s proclamation of local emergency,…
The State of California Health Order remains in effect in Orange County
On March 19, 2020, California Governor Gavin Newsom and the State Public Health Officer ordered all individuals to stay home except to get food, care for a relative or friend,…
The pandemic is driving Santa Ana’s homeless to more desperate acts
The NIMBY's in north Santa Ana have been gnashing their teeth of late about the homeless shenanigans at the vacant office building at 2525 N. Main St. but what is…
Santa Ana’s COVID-19 cases up to 22 but the County new case rate finally dropped
The O.C. Health Care Agency reported 22 cases of COVID-19 in Santa Ana, an increase by two, on March 29. The better news is that after two weeks of steady…
O.C. Treasurer-Tax Collector Freidenrich will grant penalty relief for taxpayers as allowed by existing State law
SANTA ANA – Treasurer-Tax Collector Freidenrich announces her full support for waiver of penalties, costs or other charges as allowed by existing state law for taxpayers that fail to make…
The Santa Ana Planning Commission will have a virtual meeting on March 30
The Santa Ana Planning Commission will have a special meeting on Monday, March 30, 2020, at 5:30 p.m., in which the public will be able to participate remotely. Due to…
OC Streetcar construction scheduled during COVID-19 closures
Starting Monday, March 30, 2020, while many businesses on 4th Street are closed to the public, Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) will be adding OC Streetcar construction crews during the…
Santa Ana’s COVID-19 cases jumped to 20 today
The O.C. Health Care Agency is now reporting 403 cases of COVID-19 in Orange County. Here in Santa Ana the cases jumped from 13 yesterday to 20 today. Cases in…
The City of Santa Ana is still issuing permit parking citations
The City of Santa Ana wants to remind the public that ONLY street sweeping parking citations have been suspended under the proclamation of local emergency approved by the City Council.…
Early release of inmates from the O.C. Jail starting due to COVID-19
SANTA ANA, Ca. (March 27, 2020): Communities across the United States are in the midst of an unprecedented public health crisis. As the novel coronavirus pandemic continues to evolve, the Orange…