The SAPD arrested a suspect for burglary and kidnapping
On February 22, 2023, at approximately 10:15 AM, officers responded to the 800 block of S. Sullivan St. to investigate a possible kidnapping. Based on the investigation, officers believed the…
A Santa Ana burglary and kidnapping suspect is barricaded inside a home
Thw SAPD has responded to a home where a burglary and kidnapping suspect is thought to be barricaded. Police responded to the 2000 block of West 11th Street at around…
The SAPD pursued a suspect through the grounds of MacArthur Intermediate and into a flood control channel
https://youtu.be/ApQssSnbH3s On Tuesday, February 21, 2023, at approximately 4:40 PM, the Santa Ana Police Department received calls of a vehicle attempting to run over pedestrians at MacArthur Intermediate School, located…
The SAPD seized over 2 kilos of suspected Fentanyl
While conducting a patrol check in the area of the 300 block of South Laurel Street, an SAPD patrol officer contacted a subject for a municipal code violation. During a…
A Santa Ana pedestrian was fatally struck by a vehicle early this morning
On Monday, February 20, 2023, at approximately 3:29 A.M., the Santa Ana Police Department received multiple calls regarding a pedestrian down in traffic lanes at Figueroa Street and 1st Street.…
Felon sentenced for shooting his friend in the head as they drove in Santa Ana
Christopher Samael Sandoval, a 26-year-old felon, pleaded guilty on Friday and was immediately sentenced to 15 years in prison for shooting a friend when they got into an argument while…
No street sweeping in Santa Ana on Feb. 20 and City Hall will be closed
In observance of Presidents Day, Santa Ana City Hall will be closed and there will be no street sweeping on Monday, February 20, 2023. Trash collection will occur on the…
JCP Beauty is now open at the MainPlace Mall
JCP Beauty is opening at MainPlace! This new concept features inclusive beauty brands where 90% of their products are from Black and Brown owned and founded companies. Help us welcome…
Santa Ana ceremonial street sign toppers honor Black history
Today the City of Santa Ana unveiled their first ceremonial street sign toppers as part of the new ceremonial street naming program created by the City Council. These first toppers…
Permitted events and street closures in Santa Ana for the week of Feb. 17-25, 2023
Here are the locations of permitted Santa Ana events and road closures for construction or other activities Feb. 17-25 in Santa Ana so you can plan accordingly. Friday, February 17…
Santa Ana restaurant busted after serving alcohol to minors who got into a fatal crash
The California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) has indefinitely suspended the license of Culichitown in Santa Ana after an employee furnished alcohol to a group of six underage persons…
An armed robber stole shoes from WSS in Santa Ana
On February 11, 2023, at approximately 9:40 a.m., the wanted suspect entered the WWS (formerly known as Warehouse Shoe Sale) store and selected two pairs of shoes. The suspect attempted…
Uber driver sentenced for assaulting a woman in Santa Ana
Jason Humberto Rodas, a 32-year-old Uber driver, admitted on Tuesday to sexually assaulting a woman in Santa Ana and was immediately sentenced to more than nine years in prison. Rodas…
Landlords sue to overturn the City of Santa Ana’s rent control and eviction ordinance
SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA - The Apartment Association of Orange County (AAOC) has filed a lawsuit against the city of Santa Ana challenging the municipality’s rent stabilization and just cause eviction…
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The City of Santa Ana Black History Month with the honorary renaming of two streets
The City of Santa Ana is kicking off a new program created by the City Council with two streets honoring Santa Ana’s African-American heritage during Black History Month. Willits Street…