ACLU sues OC Sheriff, demanding release of inmates during COVID-19 pandemic
The American Civil Liberties Union of Southern California filed a federal lawsuit on Thursday against the Orange County sheriff to force him and the county to reduce the jails population to better implement social distancing during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The American Civil Liberties Union of Southern California filed a federal lawsuit on Thursday against the Orange County sheriff to force him and the county to reduce the jails population to better implement social distancing during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Santa Ana police seek public help to find a missing witness
Santa Ana police asked for public help today to find a missing female witness in an ongoing criminal investigation.
Santa Ana police asked for public help today to find a missing female witness in an ongoing criminal investigation.
Report: No illegal meds in deaths of horses at Santa Anita
A report released Tuesday by the California Horse Racing Board on a spate of horse deaths at Santa Anita found that no illegal medications were used on the animals and 39% percent of the 23 fatalities occurred on surfaces affected by wet weather.
A report released Tuesday by the California Horse Racing Board on a spate of horse deaths at Santa Anita found that no illegal medications were used on the animals and 39% percent of the 23 fatalities occurred on surfaces affected by wet weather.
2 'presumptive' new cases of coronavirus reported in Orange County
Orange County Health Care Agency officials on Tuesday confirmed two "presumptive positive cases of coronavirus" (COVID-19) in the county.
Orange County Health Care Agency officials on Tuesday confirmed two "presumptive positive cases of coronavirus" (COVID-19) in the county.
Cop fatally shoots gunman in Santa Ana church
A man was shot and killed by Santa Ana police in a Catholic church that also serves as a polling place in Santa Ana Sunday afternoon.
A man was shot and killed by Santa Ana police in a Catholic church that also serves as a polling place in Santa Ana Sunday afternoon.
Drunk driver gets 51 years to life in prison for triple fatality
A 29-year-old San Clemente woman was sentenced Thursday to 51 years to life in prison for an alcohol-fueled crash in Huntington Beach that killed two Las Vegas teenagers and an 18-year-old man on spring break.
A 29-year-old San Clemente woman was sentenced Thursday to 51 years to life in prison for an alcohol-fueled crash in Huntington Beach that killed two Las Vegas teenagers and an 18-year-old man on spring break.
CHP's message to carpool lane cheaters: Your mannequins and dolls aren't fooling anyone
California Highway Patrol Santa Ana is sending a clear message to carpool lane cheaters: Your mannequins and dolls aren't fooling anyone.
California Highway Patrol Santa Ana is sending a clear message to carpool lane cheaters: Your mannequins and dolls aren't fooling anyone.
Orange County law enforcement officials will not aid increased ICE enforcement
Santa Ana and Orange County law enforcement officials have said they would not be doing anything to aid the Trump administration's plan to ramp up enforcement of immigration laws in so-called sanctuary cities.
Santa Ana and Orange County law enforcement officials have said they would not be doing anything to aid the Trump administration's plan to ramp up enforcement of immigration laws in so-called sanctuary cities.
Police serve warrant on suspected gambling house in Santa Ana
Police on Wednesday raided a Santa Ana house suspected of being used as a gambling establishment.
Police on Wednesday raided a Santa Ana house suspected of being used as a gambling establishment.
Missing mother found safe in Valencia
A woman who went missing Monday morning in Santa Ana has been found safe in Valencia Wednesday evening.
A woman who went missing Monday morning in Santa Ana has been found safe in Valencia Wednesday evening.
Search for missing Santa Ana mother
.A 29-year-old wife and mother set off for a morning walk Monday, but hasn?t been seen since.
.A 29-year-old wife and mother set off for a morning walk Monday, but hasn?t been seen since.
Orange County D.A. drops charges against Newport Beach surgeon, girlfriend citing 'lack of evidence'
Citing a lack of evidence and accusing his predecessor of mishandling the case, Orange County District Attorney Todd Spitzer said Tuesday he is dropping charges against a Newport Beach surgeon and his girlfriend who were accused of drugging and sexually assaulting multiple women.
Citing a lack of evidence and accusing his predecessor of mishandling the case, Orange County District Attorney Todd Spitzer said Tuesday he is dropping charges against a Newport Beach surgeon and his girlfriend who were accused of drugging and sexually assaulting multiple women.
Man who stole lemur gets over 12 years for Newport Beach burglaries
A 19-year-old Newport Beach man who previously pleaded guilty to stealing an endangered species of lemur from the Santa AnaZoo has been sentenced to 12 years and eight months in state prison for a rash of burglaries in Newport Beach, prosecutors announced.
A 19-year-old Newport Beach man who previously pleaded guilty to stealing an endangered species of lemur from the Santa AnaZoo has been sentenced to 12 years and eight months in state prison for a rash of burglaries in Newport Beach, prosecutors announced.
Men arrested for illegal sex acts with underage girls they met on Snapchat, police say
Two men from Santa Ana were arrested Friday for giving two underage girls drugs before engaging in illegal sex acts with them, police said.
Two men from Santa Ana were arrested Friday for giving two underage girls drugs before engaging in illegal sex acts with them, police said.
Police asking for public's help to identify suspect in Santa Ana homicide case
Police are asking for the public's help to identify a homicide suspect who allegedly shot a man in a Santa Ana restaurant parking lot and then fled on a bicycle.
Police are asking for the public's help to identify a homicide suspect who allegedly shot a man in a Santa Ana restaurant parking lot and then fled on a bicycle.
Santa Ana man gets 2 years for hate crime
A 41-year-old man was handed a two-year prison term for threatening two gay roommates in Santa Ana at knifepoint on the Fourth of July and slashing the tires of one victim's vehicle, court records obtained Wednesday show.
A 41-year-old man was handed a two-year prison term for threatening two gay roommates in Santa Ana at knifepoint on the Fourth of July and slashing the tires of one victim's vehicle, court records obtained Wednesday show.
Fireworks accident injures 8 celebrating Lunar New Year in Santa Ana
Eight people were taken to a hospital early Saturday after a fireworks display sent shrapnel into a crowd celebrating the Lunar New Year, according to the Orange County Fire Authority.
Eight people were taken to a hospital early Saturday after a fireworks display sent shrapnel into a crowd celebrating the Lunar New Year, according to the Orange County Fire Authority.
Thief steals $145K in cash from marijuana money courier in Santa Ana
A man stole $145,000 in cash from a marijuana money courier’s unmarked van at a Santa Ana gas station after he collected the proceeds from several dispensaries, authorities said Friday.
A man stole $145,000 in cash from a marijuana money courier’s unmarked van at a Santa Ana gas station after he collected the proceeds from several dispensaries, authorities said Friday.
5 transported to hospital following crash involving OC public transit bus
Five people were transported to the hospital Friday morning following a crash between an Orange County Transportation Authority bus and an SUV, Santa Ana Police said.
Five people were transported to the hospital Friday morning following a crash between an Orange County Transportation Authority bus and an SUV, Santa Ana Police said.
Uber driver arrested for sexually assaulting passenger during trip to her home in Santa Ana
An Uber driver was arrested on Wednesday for sexually assaulting a rider in July of 2018.
An Uber driver was arrested on Wednesday for sexually assaulting a rider in July of 2018.