An inmate arrested by the SAPD on molestation charges died at a local hospital
On Monday, June 24, 2024, an inmate housed at the Theo Lacy Facility in Orange died at a local hospital. The 51-year-old inmate was booked into jail on February 1,…
Illegal fireworks seized by police in Santa Ana, Costa Mesa and Huntington Beach
Recently, Huntington Beach Police Department undercover detectives successfully confiscated around $50,000 worth of illegal fireworks. They identified an individual selling these dangerous fireworks on social media. These are typically mortar-type…
Santa Ana to delay water shutoffs until bills are 2 months overdue
SANTA ANA, Calif. – Due to the end of pandemic utility assistance programs, the City of Santa Ana is preparing to resume service discontinuations for water customers beginning July 4,…
An elderly Santa Ana man was arrested for killing his wife
June 24, 2024) - Santa Ana Police Detectives are conducting a homicide investigation resulting in the death of a 70-year-old woman. On Sundny, June 23, 2024, at approximately 11:53 p.m.,…
Santa Ana street closures and permitted events for June 20 to 26
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…
The Santa Ana City Council unanimously approved a huge 2024-25 budget
SANTA ANA, Calif. – The Santa Ana City Council has unanimously approved the 2024-25 City budget, adding a range of new programs sought by the community while making long-term investments…
A woman attacked a volunteer at a Santa Ana food drive
On June 1, 2024, a victim was volunteering at a local food drive, assisting the suspect in obtaining food, according to the SAPD. While the victim briefly turned to ask…
Fire at a Santa Ana hot pot restaurant quickly contained
Yesterday in Santa Ana, crews rushed to the scene of a fire in a restaurant located in a strip mall, according to the OCFA. Firefighters quickly extinguished the fire, ensuring…
City of Santa Ana program will provide work experience to 120 young people
The City of Santa Ana Community Development Agency is pleased to announce the expansion of the Santa Ana Youth (SAY) Employment Program, which will now provide paid public sector and…
Santa Ana ranked 14th worst city for renters in the U.S.
Sixty-eight percent of renters have a household salary below $50,000, and 49% of renters rent because they can’t afford to buy, according to new research from Forbes Advisor. With affordability top of…
Santa Ana burglar arrested while unloading items from a stolen car
Last night, patrol officers responded to a residential burglary near Main St. and 16th St., according to the SAPD. The victim discovered her apartment had been ransacked and several items…
