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…
Justin Hayes
Justin Hayes, 27, of Orange was arrested by the Tustin Police today after he allegedly fled from officers in a stolen car and fought a police dog before he was Tased, according to the O.C. Register.
Police officers were dispatched near the 13200 block of Myford Road early this morning before 6 a.m. to investigate a suspicious car. Continue reading
40th Annual Fiestas Patrias Festival and Parade this Weekend
The City of Santa Ana’s 40th annual Fiestas Patrias Festival will take place on Saturday, September 15 and Sunday, September 16, 2018. The festivities begin at 12:00 p.m. each day on Flower Street between Santa Ana Blvd. and Civic Center Dr. This annual tradition celebrates Santa Ana’s vibrant Mexican culture with A-list performers each night, delicious food, affordable shopping, interactive activities, and exciting carnival rides for children of all ages. The Festival will also include a beer garden open for adults only to enjoy cold, refreshing beverages as well as VIP ticket areas. Continue reading
A Message from the Orange County Mosquito and Vector Control District (OCMVCD):
Based on mosquito trapping counts collected on September 5 and 7, OCMVCD staff has identified high mosquito abundance in areas of Huntington Beach, La Habra, Orange and Santa Ana. The District’s current treatment criteria states that adult mosquito control is initiated when 75 or more female mosquitoes are identified in a mosquito trap per trap night, and all the areas have exceeded the threshold. Continue reading
An SAUSD school police officer was hospitalized early Tuesday, Sept. 11, after his squad car was rear-ended by a driver who may have been under the influence, according to the O.C. Register.
The incident happened at about 12:40 a.m., according to the SAPD, at the 200 block of West First St. Continue reading
Filemon Zethdebron Pallus
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
September 7, 2018
*Conviction details of sex purchasers are featured on the OCDA website
SANTA ANA, Calif. – TheOrange County District Attorney’s Office (OCDA) convicted six men in August 2018 of loitering with the intent to commit prostitution or agreeing to engage in prostitution. The defendants in each of these cases approached a woman whom they believed to be a prostitute, or loitered in areas known for prostitution and human trafficking in Orange County. All of the defendants below agreed to engage, or loitered with the intent to engage, in commercial sex with a woman and were subsequently arrested by law enforcement. The OCDA website has been updated with the details of these convictions from last month.
Booking photos, when available, and conviction details of defendants on the sex purchasers section of the OCDA’s website and can be found at: http://orangecountyda.org/media/sexpurchasers.asp.
Pictured on the website: 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 Aug. 31 to Sept. 7, 2018. Most of these eateries reopen pretty quickly after the health inspectors determine their issues have been resolved. Here is the list:
A person recorded the moment the woman fell through the ceiling tiles of Sabroso! Mexican Grill in Garden Grove Sunday. The restaurant said she asked to use the bathroom and an employee obliged. She went into the bathroom and was there for a long time, causing a line to form. A short while later, she broke through one of the red ceiling tiles and fell to the ground, according to CBS News. Continue reading
Orange County Medi-Cal Health Plan Approves $9.7 Million for Children’s Mental Health
“Many families don’t know how to access mental health services. This funding will help change that,” says Supervisor Andrew Do, author of proposal
Orange, California – Children in Orange County will receive expanded access to mental health services under a plan authored by Supervisor Andrew Do that dedicates nearly $10 million to children’s mental health programs. Continue reading
SAPD Chief David Valentin
Santa Ana Police Department
SANTA ANA, CA – September 5, 2018
On July 3, 2018, Santa Ana Police Chief David Valentin became the first Orange County Chief of Police to become a member of the Law Enforcement Immigration Task Force (LEITF). LEITF is an Executive Police Working Group, made up of members nationwide, that jointly address immigration policy issues that impact local communities. Continue reading
Santa Ana Police Department
SANTA ANA POLICE STEP UP DUI ENFORCEMENT
The Santa Ana Police Department will be conducting a DUI / Driver’s License checkpoint on Friday, September 7, 2018. It will begin at 9:00PM and is scheduled to conclude at 2:30AM. It will be conducted in the area of 2000 W. First Street, in the City of Santa Ana. Continue reading
Santa Ana Police Department
Advisory: UPDATE: SAPD Detectives Arrest 17 Year Old Female for Manslaughter in this Investigation
Victim: Bryan Chavez (15), Santa Ana
Arrested: Female Juvenile (17) Charges: Manslaughter
Based on facts and evidence obtained in their investigation, Homicide Detectives have arrested a 17-year-old female for manslaughter in this case. The suspect was arrested at her residence in the City of Orange and will be lodged at OC Juvenile Hall. Continue reading
Santa Ana Police Department
Advisory: SAPD Detectives Investigating Homicide 1000 Block West Richland Avenue
On Thursday, September 06, 2018, at 1:18 AM, Santa Ana police officers responded to reports of a shooting with a subject down in the area of W. Richland Avenue and S. Shelton Street. Responding officers discovered a Hispanic male juvenile down in the street at 1000 Block West Richland Avenue.
The male suffered an apparent gunshot wound to his upper body. Orange County Fire Authority paramedics responded to the scene, evaluated the victim, and declared him deceased at 1:28 AM. Continue reading
Pedro Frias
Pedro Frias, 21, of Tustin, was arrested today on suspicion of committing a lewd act on an underage girl at park in Tustin on Wednesday, according to the O.C. Register.
Frias tried to expose himself to the girl but she was able to escape following a “brief struggle,” police said in a statement. Once she was out of the restroom, she ran to her father and he called 911, according to KTLA. Continue reading
Tessa Adams, age 6, Santa Ana
UnitedHealthcare Brings Smiles and ‘Grins to Go’ Bags to Children in Local Hospitals
Working with the UnitedHealthcare Children’s Foundation to help children and families in need, volunteers assembled and delivered 230 Grins to Go bags, which were filled with an assortment of popular toys and activities, including Santa Ana resident Tessa Adams, 6-years-old, who is a recipient of the UHC Children’s Foundation grant.
It’s tough to be in the hospital, especially if you’re a child. But the day was brightened for a few children when UnitedHealthcare employees delivered “Grins to Go” bags to children at Miller Children’s Hospital in Long Beach, Children’s Hospital of Orange County, and the Ronald McDonald Houses in Long Beach and Orange County. Working with the UnitedHealthcare Children’s Foundation to help children and families in need, over 120 volunteers assembled and delivered 230 Grins to Go bags, which were filled with an assortment of popular toys and activities. Continue reading
Javier Ortiz Pichardo
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Case # 18CF2483
Date: September 5, 2018
SANTA ANA, Calif. – Law enforcement is seeking potential additional victims of a man who was charged yesterday with multiple counts of sexual assault and lewd acts upon a child.
Defendant: Javier Ortiz Pichardo, 45, Santa Ana
Charged on Sept. 4, 2018 with the following felony counts: Continue reading