The City of Santa Ana is closing its playgrounds, volleyball courts and tennis courts beginning Wednesday, April 1, in order to prevent gatherings and protect the public from COVID-19. The City has already shuttered its enclosed parks, recreation and other facilities and canceled all programs and classes except the take-out senior meals program. Those include:…
Effective March 30, Orange County Community Services has implemented a call center to meet the needs of businesses impacted by the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. The Economic & Business Recovery Call Center will offer information and resources to help Orange County businesses navigate the current economic climate. These resources will support businesses with challenges such…
The City of Santa Ana is offering a grant of $2,500 to $5,000 for Santa Ana-based microenterprises through the Santa Ana Small Business Incentive Program. Applicants must qualify for the Small Business Incentive Grant. Details are available at www.santa-ana.org/SBIP. Eligibility Qualifications The program provides a reimbursement grant for eligible businesses on a first-come, first-served basis. Grant…
The City of Santa Ana has created webpages in English, Spanish and Vietnamese to help residential and commercial tenants understand the City and State moratoriums on evictions and foreclosures during the COVID-19 pandemic. The webpages include frequently asked questions, a sample letter that renters can use to advise their landlord of their inability to pay…
Santa Ana Unified School District to Highlight Programs, Offerings During School of Choice Fair
on Jan. 20, 2018
The event will highlight and showcase the innovative and award winning-programs offered at SAUSD schools.
Come and learn about the innovative and award-winning programs offered throughout the Santa Ana Unified School District (SAUSD) during the School of Choice Fair from 1 to 7 p.m. on January 20, 2018 at MainPlace Mall in Santa Ana. Continue reading
City of Santa Ana, Downtown Orange County
The dream of a new park in a much needed area in Santa Ana is now a reality. The public is invited to participate in the ribbon cutting ceremony for the new Pacific Electric Park located on the corner of Orange and McFadden Ave. The ceremony will take place Saturday, January 20, 2018 at 9:00 a.m. at the new park. Continue reading
Approximately 40 OCFA and Orange City firefighters were dispatched at 6:25 p.m. this evening to battle a fire at a single story home at the 1300 block of N. Custer St., in Santa Ana, according to the OCFA. Continue reading
A man was hospitalized and in critical condition on Saturday morning, Jan.13 following a shooting Friday night that police say could be gang related, according to the O.C. Register.
The incident happened at the 1200 block of South Pacific Ave. Police showed up there at about 10:20 p.m. and found a male victim with wounds in his upper body, according to the SAPD. Continue reading
Santa Ana Police Department
Advisory: Detectives Investigating A Homicide -1600 Block Of West Wisteria Place
Victim: Pending Notification: Male (51) Santa Ana
On Saturday, January 13, 2018, at 10:29 PM, reports of a shooting with a subject down at 1605 West Wisteria Place came in to the Santa Ana Police Department.
Officers arrived and discovered an adult male suffering an apparent gunshot wound to his upper body. Orange County Fire Authority paramedics arrived on scene and declared the victim deceased at 10:40 PM. Continue reading
Santa Ana Police Department
Advisory: Officers Working Vehicle Into Building Collision 300 Block East 17th Street
SAPD police officers responded to a collision involving a single vehicle into a commercial business early this morning, at the 300 block of East 17th St.. Upon arrival the police officers observed an occupied white sedan that was partially wedged into the second floor of a dental office.
They determined the vehicle was traveling at a high rate of speed, northbound on French approaching 17th. The driver continued northbound and struck the raised center median on 17th, which launched the vehicle into the air. The vehicle struck the 2nd floor of the building and remained lodged. Continue reading
Santa Ana Police Department
THIS SUSPECT SHOULD BE CONSIDERED ARMED AND DANGEROUS
On 1/12/2018, at approximately 7:20 a.m., police officers responded to the 2100 block of South Orange regarding a shooting that had just occurred. The victim was transported to a local trauma center where he currently is in stable condition.
Investigation revealed that suspect Jose Luis Trujillo and the victim, who are neighbors, were involved in a verbal altercation. The suspect retrieved an unknown type rifle from his residence and shot the victim. Continue reading
The SAPD’s police investigators determined today that the unidentified bicyclist who died in front of South Coast Global Medical Center was not struck by a vehicle.
The police investigators looked at surveillance video while investigating the incident. The video showed that the victim fell from his bike onto the street. The vehicles that were at the scene were stopped there because their drivers stopped to try to help the bicyclist. Continue reading
An unidentified bicyclist died early this morning, Jan. 12, after being struck by a vehicle in front of South Coast Global Medical Center, according to the O.C. Register.
The bicyclist was struck by a vehicle at around 6:30 a.m., on S. Bristol St., south of W. Warner Ave., according to the SAPD. Continue reading
An unknown male on a bicycle was shot and badly wounded last night, Jan. 11, at the 2000 block of South Towner St., in Santa Ana, according to the O.C. Register.
An occupant of a vehicle shot at the victim, striking him in his lower torso, at around 10:55 p.m., according to the SAPD. Continue reading
Santa Ana Police Department
Victim: Male (50’s) Pending Family Notification
On Thursday, January 11th at approximately 11:29 p.m., SAPD officers responded to the area of the 1100 block of W 17th Street regarding a hit and run vehicle collision involving a pedestrian, with the pedestrian reported to still be in the roadway. OCFA responded and treated the pedestrian at the scene before pronouncing him deceased. Continue reading
MAKARA CENTER FOR THE ARTS PRESENTS FRANKENREAD 2018:
SANTA ANA READS FRANKENSTEIN
Year-Long Reading Initiative Kicks Off on Wednesday, January 17
at the Santa Ana Senior Center in Celebration of the Book’s 200th Anniversary
Santa Ana, CA – Makara Center for the Arts, the nonprofit library and art center, is launching FrankenRead 2018: Santa Ana Reads Frankenstein, a reading initiative to coincide with the 200th Anniversary of Mary Shelley’s classic novel. The citywide celebration begins on Wednesday, January 17 at the Santa Ana Senior Center, featuring a presentation by poet Luivette Resto, refreshments, art activities, and free Frankenstein book giveaways. Continue reading
City of Santa Ana
RENOWNED PSYCHOLOGIST AND INTERNATIONAL ACTIVIST AND SURVIVOR JOIN FORCES TO COMBAT HUMAN TRAFFICKING
Santa Ana, CA – The Santa Ana Public Library, in collaboration with local nonprofit, Casa De La Familia, will host a Human Trafficking Awareness Event on Saturday, January 20, 2018 from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Santa Ana Public Library. Guest speakers include clinical psychologist, author, playwright and expert on human trafficking, Dr. Ana Nogales, and celebrated ultra-marathoner, survivor and international human trafficking activist, Norma Bastidas. Continue reading
ORANGE COUNTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY NEWS RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: January 10, 2018
Case # 18CF0134
SANTA ANA, Calif. – A homeless man living on the Santa Ana River Trail (SART) in Orange was charged yesterday with possessing two firearms and two boxes of ammunition.
Defendant: Jeffrey Richard Lundell, 47, Santa Ana
Charged yesterday with: Continue reading
Supervisor Andrew Do Elected 2018 Board Chairman
Supervisor Shawn Nelson Will Serve as Vice Chair
Santa Ana, Calif. (January 9, 2018) – Supervisor Andrew Do, First District, has been chosen unanimously by his colleagues to serve as Chairman of the Orange County Board of Supervisors for 2018. Supervisor Shawn Nelson, Fourth District, will serve as the Board’s Vice Chair. Continue reading