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…
ORANGE COUNTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY NEWS RELEASE
Case # 16WF1947
SANTA ANA, Calif. – A felon from Fresno was sentenced to three years and eight months in state prison today for pimping a young woman and illegally possessing a loaded firearm.
Defendant: Adam Rocky Trinidad, 25, Fresno
Pleaded guilty on Aug. 10, 2017, to: Continue reading
How drunk would you have to be to crash your vehicle into a police car? This happened to a 54-year old Santa Ana resident named Ignacio Roldan-Peralto on Saturday, Oct. 21, when he crashed his pick-up truck into an SAPD police car at 1:20 a.m., according to the O.C. Register.
The incident happened as Roldan-Peralto was turning left on Jackson St. at 1st Street – when he slammed into an SAPD police cruiser in the middle of the intersection, according to the SAPD. Continue reading
If you are looking for something to do this morning try “Redefine Hazard Avenue,” a fun interactive community event to raise awareness of potential future street improvements that make walking and biking in the community safer and more enjoyable. The County of Orange and the Cities of Garden Grove, Santa Ana and Westminster are in the planning phase for future street/bikeway improvements along Hazard Avenue.
The Redefine Hazard Avenue community event will provide area residents with a preview of proposed future street improvements by demonstrating a temporary protected bikeway along Hazard Avenue and other pop-up street features. Continue reading
City of Santa Ana, Downtown Orange County
Yearlong Outdoor Exhibit Commemorates Community, Culture, and Heritage
Santa Ana, CA – The City of Santa Ana, in partnership with the Consulate of Mexico, is pleased to bring Mexican figurative artist, Jorge Marín’s internationally hailed sculpture exhibit, “Wings of the City,” to commemorate the Mexican culture and heritage of the Santa Ana community. The public art exhibit will officially unveil with a free celebration on Friday, October 27, 2017, and will be on display throughout Santa Ana’s historic downtown through October 2018. Continue reading
A person being called a suspect was injured and another individual was taken into custody after a police shooting in Santa Ana Friday night, according to KTLA.
The shooting happened at about 7:30 p.m. at the 2000 block of West 17th St. The SAPD ended up closing much of 17th from Alona to English St. while they investigated the incident. Continue reading
City of Santa Ana
Community Budget Outreach Meeting – Presentación Comunitaria sobre el Presupuesto Municipal
The community is invited to participate in the upcoming Community Budget Outreach Meeting on Thursday, October 26, 2017 at 6:00 PM in the City Council Chambers (22 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA 92701).
This meeting is being held in accordance with the Sunshine Ordinance, which implements additional measures aimed at making city government more transparent.
Topics to be covered include: Continue reading
German-born discounter Aldi, which made its debut last year in California, is planning to open 14 more local stores including four in Orange County, according to the O.C. Register.
Aldi sells everything at low prices – they say they can save shoppers up to half off their grocery bill. Most of the items at Aldi are their own store brands, which are knock offs of popular brands. They also sell only organic produce and high quality meats without hormones. Continue reading
Contact: Molly Nichelson, (714) 541-7734, Molly.Nichelson@ssa.ocgov.com
Conditions of Children in Orange County Report Shows Improving Outcomes for County Youth
Orange County, CA – The 23rd Annual Conditions of Children in Orange County report was released yesterday, offering a comprehensive assessment of the health, economic well-being, education, and safety of the County’s children.
The following areas have shown improvement for the lives and well-being of Orange County’s youth: Continue reading
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: October 19, 2017
Contact: Kent Yamaguchi, Zoo Director, (714) 647-6522, kyamaguchi@santa-ana.org
Twin Ocelots “Spotted” at the Santa Ana Zoo!
SANTA ANA, Calif. – What is black, white and orange all over? Twin Ocelot kittens! Born August 20th at the Santa Ana Zoo, this purr-fect duo have been bonding with their mother in their den, and are now enjoying their new home within our Ocelot Exhibit and Education Center. The twin births mark the second pregnancy for their mother. Her first offspring, a beautiful male, left the Santa Ana Zoo earlier this year to start a family of his own at the LA Zoo and Botanical Garden. Continue reading
Orange County Supervisor Andrew Do, who represents the First District, is hosting a Free Flu Vaccine event on Oct. 27, 2017 at the Delhi Center, located at 505 E. Central Ave., in Santa Ana.
Free seasonal flu shots will be available to individuals age 3 and older. Services are limited and will be provided on a first come, first serve basis. Continue reading
SBSD – Morongo Basin Sheriff’s Department
DECEDENTS: Rachel Nguyen, age 20 of Westminster and Joseph Orbeso, age 22 of Lakewood
On Sunday, October 15, 2017, at 1:50 pm, Sheriff’s dispatch received a call from a park ranger at the Joshua Tree National Park regarding two deceased persons located inside the park. Deputies from the Morongo Basin Sheriff’s Station were flown to the area as it was not accessible by vehicle, and was described as a steep canyon to the far north of the Maze Loop Trailhead.
Due to suspicious circumstances and visible injuries to the decedents, detectives from the Specialized Investigations Division – Homicide Detail were requested to respond to the location. Due to loss of daylight, additional investigation and the recovery of the bodies was postponed until Monday, October 16th. Continue reading
Santa Ana Police Department
Advisory: SANTA ANA POLICE DEPARTMENT WEBSEDGE 2017 LEADERSHIP FORWARD FILM PROJECT
FILM RELEASE DATE – OCTOBER 20, 2017
“Our Community – Our Service – Our Legacy”
This short film project will showcase the Santa Ana Police Department on a local, national and international stage with focus on our historical and forecasted future success in Community Oriented Policing.
The Santa Ana Police Department has a rich history of successful and best, nationally recognized policing strategies in serving our community. Dating back to the late 1970’s, the Police Department has been an ardent supporter of facilitating a well-rooted Community Oriented Policing philosophy. Complimenting strategies of traditional policing efforts and generating quality community based relationships have been the dual approach to policing the Santa Ana community. Continue reading
San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department Press Release
INCIDENT: Attempt Murder / Deputy Involved Shooting
LOCATION: Oasis Rd./Daisy Ln., Pinon Hills
SUSPECT: Harold Gunlogson, 43 years old, resident of Phelan
On Wednesday, October 18, 2017 at 1:42 p.m. deputies received a request from Santa Ana Police to check the area of Phelan Rd./Wash for a wanted subject, Harold Gunlogson. Gunlogson was wanted in Santa Ana for domestic violence, arson and assault with a deadly weapon and was considered armed and dangerous. Continue reading
Costa Mesa Police Department
Advisory: Notable arrest: Vehicle burglary
While the Costa Mesa Police Department (CMPD) has not seen an uptick in vehicle burglaries, we would like to highlight this arrest as a reminder that “if you see something, say something.” CMPD would also like to thank the vigilant neighbor, who called us to report suspicious activity. Continue reading
Welcome to our New City Manager, Raul Godinez (and Reason Why I Voted “No” on his Contract)
By: Santa Ana City Councilman Jose Solorio
After conducting a statewide search, and holding in-person interviews with the top candidates, the Santa Ana City Council selected Raul Godinez as our next City Manager.
Raul has previously worked in the cities of Oakland, El Monte, Lynwood and Santa Ana. Most of his prior posts were in Public Works departments, but in El Monte he served as their City Manager. Continue reading