An inmate arrested by the SAPD died after being transferred to a hospital
OC Men's Central Jail SANTA ANA, Ca. (March 11, 2024) – On Monday, March 11, 2024, an inmate housed at the Central Men’s Jail in Santa Ana died at a…
Public meeting about a new townhome development in Santa Ana set for March 12
A developer, the Ventus Group, is proposing to construct 30 new townhomes in a 1.329 acre site at 501 South Harbor Boulevard, in Santa Ana. The developer is hosting their…
Residents may hold garage and yard sales in Santa Ana this weekend, March 9-10
Due to last weekend’s weather conditions, the City of Santa Ana will allow Garage and Yard sales to take place this Weekend March 9-10. Garage and yard sales are allowed…
Wanted Santa Ana parolee arrested while hiding in a U-Haul truck in Irvine
The Irvine Police Department's Directed Enforcement Team (DET) recently stopped a U-Haul truck for traffic violations. While talking to the three occupants, officers heard noises in the cargo box area.…
Santa Ana street closures and permitted events for March 7 to March 17
Here are the locations of upcoming permitted events and road closures so you can plan accordingly. Please drive slowly and safely in construction zones and around crowded events. Thursday, March…
A suspect walked out of the Santa Ana Macy’s with over $1,200 worth of stolen perfumes
On 12/15/2023, male suspect entered the Macy’s at the MainPlace Mall, placed several fragrance items in a clear thrash bag, and attempted to exit the store, according to the SAPD.…
The Bowers Museum will be free for Santa Ana residents from March 9 to Sep. 8
It’s Free Santa Ana Summer at the Bowers Museum. This local treasure is expanding its free Sundays for Santa Ana residents, offering free museum general admission to all Santa Ana…
The SAPD arrested a gang member who allegedly shot and wounded a toddler
After an extensive investigation of the recent shooting of a toddler, Homicide Detectives identified the suspect as Angel Castillo (20) of Santa Ana, according to the SAPD. Castillo is a…
Santa Ana street closures and permitted events for February 29 to March 6
Here are the locations of upcoming permitted events and road closures in Santa Ana so you may plan accordingly. Please drive slowly and safely in construction zones and around crowded…
Four men stole over $3.5K worth of products from a Home Depot in Santa Ana
On 2/2/2024, at approximately 1 PM, four male suspects entered the Home Depot located at 3500 W. MacArthur Blvd. and walked to separate store areas, according to the SAPD. Suspects…
The City of Santa Ana launches its 9th annual Youth Water Poster Contest
The City of Santa Ana launched its 9th Annual Youth Water Poster Contest where youth who reside or attend a school in Santa Ana will compete for a chance to…
Santa Ana Parks, Recreation and Community Services is hosting a Summer Hiring Fair
Santa Ana summer day camps are back and the City of Santa’s Parks, Recreation & Community Services Agency (PRCSA) is now hiring for summer part-time jobs! Get ready to jump…
Garage and Yard Sale Weekend in Santa Ana set for March 2 and 3
March 2-3 is Garage and Yard Sale Weekend in Santa Ana! Garage and yard sales are allowed at residential properties on the first full weekend of March, June, September and…
Benjamin Vazquez
Civic Affairs
Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
Phil Bacerra
Santa Ana
Taxes
Valerie Amezcua
The City of Santa Ana is looking at financial doom because businesses don’t want to locate here
The City of Santa Ana is facing bankruptcy in five years, when $30 million in local sales taxes go offline – part of a decrease in Measure X, the sales tax…
SAPD police officers seized 43 lbs. of meth from a couple that had a toddler in their car
Police officers assigned to the AB 109 Task Force were conducting proactive enforcement in the area of 1700 E. Dyer Rd. when they observed a suspicious vehicle occupied by two…