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…
A Santa Ana homeowner is alerting other residents after her home surveillance cameras captured a naked man prowling in her backyard for about an hour, peering into windows as three other women were inside looking after the house, according to KTLA News.
The homeowner, who wishes to remain anonymous, was not home at the time – but her house guests called her during the incident. Continue reading
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On October 27, 2018 at 10:40 AM, an 89-year old elderly male was attacked and stabbed in the restroom of the McDonald’s located at 13971 Harbor Blvd., in Garden Grove.
The attack was unprovoked and the motive is unknown. The victim was washing his hands when the suspect started punching and stabbing him numerous times. The suspect then fled on foot and ran westbound on Westminster Ave. Continue reading
Homelessness: Santa Ana Representatives Stand United, Urging for Countywide Solution
Santa Ana, CA (October 29, 2018) – In regards to today’s status conference for Orange County Catholic Worker et al v. Orange County, The City of Anaheim, The City of Costa Mesa, and The City of Orange:
“I will not support a settlement without all cities named in the lawsuit,” said Supervisor Andrew Do, Chairman of the Orange County Board of Supervisors. “I am profoundly disappointed. The plaintiffs have punished the only cities working to solve the problem. North and Central Orange County are building homeless shelter space, while South County is rewarded for fear-mongering and obstruction. My message to the plaintiffs is simple: Stop posturing. Stop playing politics. Bring every Orange County city as parties to this lawsuit. Santa Ana, Orange, Costa Mesa and Anaheim cannot continue to bear the full burden of this countywide crisis.” Continue reading
Edwin Echeverria
Edwin Damean Echeverria, 26, of Santa Ana, admitted molesting 10 boys in Santa Ana is facing 27 years to life in prison, a prosecutor according to NBC News.
Echeverria pleaded guilty to 24 felony counts involving sexual assaults on the victims. Continue reading
Jacob Michael Margo
Jacob Michael Margo, 24, a Santa Ana resident, was convicted Monday of killing a 19-year-old man, Octavio Jesus Alcala, at an Irvine construction site because he suspected the victim stole his bike, according to the O.C. Register.
Margo is facing up to 50 years to life in prison after getting convicted of first-degree murder with a sentencing enhancement for the use of a gun in the killing. He is set to be sentenced on Feb. 1. Continue reading
The OC Health Care Agency has released a list of the eateries (including restaurants, caterers and even school kitchens) that they inspected and shut down for the week of Oct. 19 to 26, 2018. Most of these eateries reopen pretty quickly after the health inspectors determine their issues have been resolved. Here is the list:
As we reported yesterday on our Facebook page, there was a fire at a commercial building on Alton that caused approximately $50k in damage, according to the OCFA.
OCFA fire investigators determined it was an accidental cause with no injuries to employees or the responding firefighters. Continue reading
Santa Ana Police Department
The Santa Ana Police Department will be conducting a DUI / Driver’s License checkpoint on Friday, October 26th, 2018. It will begin at 9:00PM and is scheduled to conclude at 2:30AM. It will be conducted in the area of 1500 E. McFadden Ave. in the City of Santa Ana. Continue reading
Santa Ana Police Department
Decedent: Jose Martinez (68), Santa Ana
Driver 1: 19 year old male, Santa Ana – released at scene pending investigation
On Thursday, October 25th, 2018 at approximately 7:36 pm the Santa Ana Police Department received numerous calls of a pedestrian versus vehicle traffic collision in the 1800 block of S. Cedar Street. Our officers responded to the area and found the pedestrian to still be down in the roadway. Orange County Fire Authority (OCFA) personnel responded and began to treat the pedestrian before he was transported by ambulance to the OC Global Medical Center where he later succumbed to his injuries. Continue reading
Come learn all about the many job opportunities available at the Santa Ana Police Department! Taking place this Saturday, October 27th from 9 am-1 pm in front of the Police Facility, SAPD will be holding an Open House Hiring Expo. Continue reading
A male pedestrian was fatally struck by a vehicle Thursday night at about 7:36 p.m., at the 1800 block of Cedar Street in Santa Ana, according to ABC News.
The victim died at a hospital as a result of the injuries that occurred when he was hit by a vehicle. Continue reading
Supervisor Do at the new Jerome Park Bike Trail
Orange County Supervisor Andrew Do unveiled the new LED/solar powered lights along the Santa Ana Gardens Bikeway, next to Jerome Park, on Tuesday evening, Oct. 23.
This project made the area traversable by foot or by bicycle. This area used to be unpaved and was locked to the public. Now one can see entire families biking along the trail. Continue reading
Notice Regarding Santa Ana Communication Linkage (Com-Link) Forum General Meeting – October 25, 2018
This is a reminder of the Santa Ana Communication Linkage (Com-Link) Forum, serving Santa Ana’s neighborhood associations and the greater community, will hold their General Meeting on Thursday, October 25, 2018 at 7 PM in the Santa Ana Police Department Community Room – 60 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana. Parking validation will be provided.
The following topics will be discussed: Continue reading
City of Santa Ana
Community: Early Voting at Vote Centers Available October 26th thru November 5th
Voters will be able to access to several Vote Centers throughout Orange County and a one-day Pop-Up Vote Center in Santa Ana beginning on October 26th. Services will include early in-person voting, ballot drop-off, replacement ballots and other voting services.
Services offered at the Vote Centers:
• Extended and Weekend hours available
• Drive-thru ballot drop-off (at select locations)
• Secure vote-by-mail ballot drop off
• In-person polling place voting
• Replacement ballots
• Voter assistance Continue reading
City of Santa Ana
The Cities of Santa Ana and Garden Grove invite you to help develop a Vision Plan for the redevelopment of the Willowick Golf Course site.
Community members are invited to the fourth Willowick workshop to be held Thursday, October 25th, 2018 at 6:00 p.m. at Spurgeon Intermediate School, 2701 W 5th Street, Santa Ana, CA 92704. Continue reading