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 Police Department
Suspect Description: Male Hispanic 5’8”, Medium build, short black hair, brown eyes, dark complexion. Suspect was wearing white and blue shirt (stripes), black denim jeans. White sneakers and was wearing a black bandana covering his mouth.
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Santa Ana Police Department
Advisory: Detectives Asking For Media &
Public’s Assistance Identifying Felony Vandalism Suspect
Crime Type: Assault And Battery – Felony Vandalism
Location: 7-Eleven, 1020 S. Bristol St., Santa Ana, CA
On 8/25/2017, at 2:36 am, the suspect entered the 7-11 store several times and asked to use the phone. When asked to leave the store, the suspect became destructive. The suspect assaulted the clerk, pushed many of the items off the counter, and broke many of the front windows to the store. The suspect’s actions caused approximately $2,000 of damage to the store. Continue reading
A fire broke out early this morning, at 3:54 a.m., at a home located at the 1000 block of N. Freeman St., in Santa Ana’s Washington Square neighborhood, according to the O.C. Register.
The home was destroyed in the blaze. Continue reading
A free exotic car show is set for Sep. 9 at Protective Film Solutions, in Santa Ana. The event will benefit Tilly’s Life Center, a non-profit organization that benefits youth.
The event will be held from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. at 3502 S. Susan St., in Santa Ana.
There will be over 75 exotic cars on display including Ferraris, Lamborghinis, Bugattis, Paganis and Koenigseggs. Food, drinks and live music will be available too. Continue reading
SANTA ANA, Calif. – John Wayne Airport (JWA) anticipates a busier-than-normal travel period from Thursday, August 31 through Tuesday, September 5 during the Labor Day holiday weekend. More than 169,000 passengers traveled through JWA during the same period in 2016 with the busiest travel days being the Thursday and Friday before and the Tuesday following Labor Day.
JWA travelers can visit www.ocair.com for real-time flight status, parking availability, and road closures and construction activity near John Wayne Airport. Continue reading
City of Santa Ana
The Metro East Mixed Use (MEMU) overlay zone (shown in red) permits mixed-use urban development. The City of Santa Ana is proposing to expand the overlay zone to the west (shown in blue).
Please come and share your thoughts and ideas about the expansion of the overlay zone. At the meeting, we will provide general information, answer questions and solicit input on the overlay. Continue reading
City of Santa Ana
As the holiday weekend approaches, the Orange County Mosquito and Vector Control District (OCMVCD) reminds residents to use mosquito repellent and remove standing water to prevent further spread of West Nile virus (WNV).
Year-to-date, there are 172 WNV-positive mosquito samples in 19 Orange County cities. A total of 23 dead birds have tested positive for WNV this year. Nine confirmed human cases have been reported. Continue reading
ORANGE COUNTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY NEWS RELEASE
Case #17CF1017
Date: September 1, 2017
*Defendant also convicted of engaging in a sexual relationship with a minor student
SANTA ANA, Calif. – A varsity football coach was sentenced yesterday to nine months in county jail for initiating a 10-hour standoff with police and engaging in a sexual relationship with a minor student at El Modena High School (EMHS).
Defendant: Michael James Snitzler, 27, Santa Ana
Pleaded guilty on Aug. 31, 2017, to: Continue reading
Santa Ana Police Department
Advisory: Santa Ana Police Department Begins Deployment of It’s Body Worn Camera Program
Starting on September 1, 2017, members of the Santa Ana Police Department patrol division will begin deploying the AXON body worn cameras as their latest piece of equipment. Additionally, members of the gang suppression unit, motorcycle officers and specialized uniformed officers will also be issued body worn cameras for daily use. Prior to implementing the body worn cameras, the Santa Ana Police Department conducted methodical research and analysis with respect to equipment, policy and procedures and best practices for the community, to include a pilot field deployment period. The Santa Ana Police Department also held community forums in which members of the community had the opportunity to provide input and address any questions and concerns prior to the implementation of this program. Continue reading
Jaime Orendain, a 34-year-old Santa Ana High School assistant wrestling coach accused of having a sexual relationship with a 17-year-old former student was released from jail Thursday when prosecutors declined to file charges against him, according to MynewsLA.com.
Apparetly the SAPD did not collect sufficient evidence against Orendain and will have to get back to work on building a case before prosecutors will consider filing charges. Continue reading
WINCHELL’S ROBBERY
On August 31, 2017, at approximately 1:02 a.m., Fountain Valley Police officers responded to the Winchell’s located at 17030 Magnolia Street regarding a robbery.
The lone employee of the business reported two suspects, both described as males dressed in black, jumped the counter and demanded money from the register. Continue reading
City of Santa Ana
SANTA ANA, Calif. — Mayor Pulido joined a bipartisan coalition of mayors representing the Big 11 California Mayors for a press conference to discuss the urgent need for more affordable housing across California at the State Capitol yesterday, August 30, 2017. Mayor Pulido and the Big 11 also met with Governor Brown and other key legislators urging immediate action from Sacramento to address the statewide housing and affordability crisis. Continue reading
Anthony Edward Rodriguez
Santa Ana Police Department
On Tuesday, August 29, 2017 at approximately 7:00 PM, the Santa Ana Police Department responded to a report of a fight/assault at the skate park located inside Centennial Park. Officers discovered an unresponsive adult male suffering from significant trauma to his face and head. Officers detained and arrested a suspect at the scene. A second suspect fled prior to the arrival of officers. Orange County Fire Authority Paramedics responded and medics transported the victim to a local trauma center where doctors performed life-saving surgery. Doctors have listed the victim in critical condition. Continue reading
City of Santa Ana
The City of Santa Ana has embarked on a project to redesign its website, implement a website content management system, and implement an open data portal. The new website will be mobile friendly, provide stronger search capabilities, and will allow content to be updated faster. It will also be integrated to social media and electronic newsletters and will provide an open data portal, which will include an economic development portal to assist companies wanting to do business in Santa Ana.
Please take a quick survey to let us know what features or improvements you’d like to be part of our new website at www.santa-ana.org/survey.
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Rediseño del sitio web de la ciudad Santa Ana – Queremos su opinión
La Ciudad de Santa Ana se ha embarcado en un proyecto para rediseñar su sitio web. El nuevo sitio web será móvil, proporcionará capacidades de búsqueda más fuertes y permitirá que el contenido se actualice más rápido. También se integrará a los medios de comunicación social y boletines electrónicos y proporcionará un portal de datos abierto, que incluirá un portal de desarrollo económico para ayudar a las empresas que deseen hacer negocios en Santa Ana.
Por favor, tome una encuesta rápida para hacernos saber qué características o mejoras le gustaría formar parte de nuestro nuevo sitio web en www.santa-ana.org/survey.
City of Santa Ana, Downtown Orange County
Community: Jail Reuse Study Update and Request for Public Input Scheduled for September 13, 2017
The community is invited to attend a meeting on Wednesday, September 13, 2017 regarding an update on the current jail reuse study. Along with a brief presentation that will outline current findings, there will be an opportunity for community members to provide their input regarding possible reuse options for the facility. Continue reading