Westminster resident arrested after allegedly doing drifts during World Cup Celebration
Santa Ana Police arrested a Westminster resident after allegedly drifting his vehicle in Downtown after México's win against Czechia, causing $15,000 in damages.
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Hernandez, Amezcua speak on police shooting that killed teen following domestic disturbance
Only two City electeds spoke on the matter Tuesday.
Police detail military equipment use during year marked by 2025 protests
The Santa Ana Police Department presented its annual military equipment report Monday at the Southwest Senior Center, offering residents a review of the department's use of specialized equipment and providing insight into how police leaders make decisions during large-scale protests and mutual aid responses. Operations Support Division
15-year-old killed by Santa Ana Police following domestic disturbance call
A 15-year-old male was fatally shot by Santa Ana police officers Sunday night following a domestic disturbance call at an apartment complex near south Main Street and MacArthur Boulevard, authorities said. According to the Santa Ana Police Department, officers responded at approximately 10:30 PM on Sunday to
The Santanero's projections of the 2026 California Primary
Only the top-two will advance in state and federal races, while nonpartisan candidates with 50% plus one win outright.
Anaheim police searching for man considered 'armed and dangerous', orders residents to stay indoors
RAITT-WILSHIRE — An Anaheim police helicopter announced via PA system requesting residents of lock their doors and stay indoors amid a search for a male considered "armed and dangerous." The announcement was heard around 12:25 AM over the area of Raitt and Wilshire streets. No additional information
SAUSD Canvas access disrupted after ‘cybersecurity incident’
The Santa Ana Unified School District announced Thursday that a global “cybersecurity incident” involving Canvas provider Instructure is causing service interruptions for students and staff across hundreds of school districts, colleges and universities. SAUSD technology officials said the issue is limited to Canvas and does not impact district systems or
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Santa Ana City Council enacts new self-checkout rules for drug, grocery retail stores
The Santa Ana City Council voted unanimously Tuesday night to approve a new ordinance regulating self-checkout operations in retail drug stores, marking a major shift in how stores like CVS and Walgreens may operate self-service kiosks in the city. The ordinance, considered during Tuesday’s council meeting in
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Santa Ana to consider regulating self-checkout in drug, retail stores
The Santa Ana City Council is considering a proposed ordinance that would establish staffing and operational requirements for self-checkout systems in grocery and drug retail stores. According to the staff report, the measure is intended to address concerns related to retail theft, employee workload, and access to staffed checkout
Federal authorities arrest 25 alleged Mexican Mafia members and associates in California
Of the 43 individuals charged Thursday, federal authorities conducted a series of coordinated actions, including a raid on a Santa Ana home. More than two dozen suspects were taken into custody as part of the operation.
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Two killed, one wounded in suspected gang-related shooting in Mid-City
Authorities say the shooting occurred Sunday evening, where three men were found with gunshot wounds, two of whom died from their injuries.