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26/06/2024

On Monday, June 24, 2024, an inmate housed at the Theo Lacy Facility in Orange died at a local hospital. The 51-year-old inmate was booked into jail on February 1, 2024, by the Santa Ana Police Department for multiple counts of oral copulation or sexual pe*******on of a child 10 years old or younger, two counts of lewd or lascivious acts with a minor under 14 years old, and one count of continuous sexual abuse of a child....

On Monday, June 24, 2024, an inmate housed at the Theo Lacy Facility in Orange died at a local hospital. The 51-year-old inmate was booked into jail on February 1, 2024, by the Santa Ana Police Dep…

26/06/2024

Recently, Huntington Beach Police Department undercover detectives successfully confiscated around $50,000 worth of illegal fireworks. They identified an individual selling these dangerous fireworks on social media. These are typically mortar-type fireworks that shoot into the air, posing significant risks of fires and serious injuries, and are illegal in California. Under California HSC, Section 12676, selling illegal fireworks is unlawful. Violators can face fines up to $50k, imprisonment in the county jail for up to one year, or both....

Recently, Huntington Beach Police Department undercover detectives successfully confiscated around $50,000 worth of illegal fireworks. They identified an individual selling these dangerous firework…

26/06/2024

26/06/2024

Following an officer initiated traffic stop, one driver was ultimately arrested for DUI, possession of narcotics for sales, possession and transportation of illegal fireworks and a probation hold, according to the Fountain Valley Police Department. Another driver was arrested for DUI after crashing his vehicle into a tree. That driver was transported to the hospital with non-life threatening injuries and thankfully, no other parties were involved in the traffic collision....

Following an officer initiated traffic stop, one driver was ultimately arrested for DUI, possession of narcotics for sales, possession and transportation of illegal fireworks and a probation hold, …

26/06/2024

Recently, Irvine Police Department officers at the Spectrum contacted a man who appeared to be under the influence. The officers quickly learned the man was on probation for identity theft. We bet you can't guess what happened next…….. If you guessed he was carrying narcotics and several fraudulent identification cards, give yourself a gold star for the day! Christopher Edward Broomse…...

Recently, Irvine Police Department officers at the Spectrum contacted a man who appeared to be under the influence. The officers quickly learned the man was on probation for identity theft. We bet …

25/06/2024

Over the weekend, the Irvine Police Department's Investigations Bureau Detectives patrolled neighborhoods recently impacted by residential burglaries. In Turtle Rock, they encountered an individual matching the description of a suspect from a recent attempted burglary. It appeared the man was scouting the neighborhood to burglarize a home. Yonatan Angel Laoeza, 33, of Fontana, was found to be in possession of controlled substances and burglary tools. Laoeza was booked at Orange County Jail on multiple charges, including burglary.

Over the weekend, the Irvine Police Department’s Investigations Bureau Detectives patrolled neighborhoods recently impacted by residential burglaries. In Turtle Rock, they encountered an indi…

25/06/2024

SANTA ANA, Calif. – Due to the end of pandemic utility assistance programs, the City of Santa Ana is preparing to resume service discontinuations for water customers beginning July 4, 2024. However, water service disconnections will not begin until September 2024. Residential customers will see major changes in the billing processes, including having 60 days instead of 30 days to pay a past-due bill before service is interrupted or discontinued, additional notifications, and special provisions for qualified customers with medical and financial hardships....

SANTA ANA, Calif. – Due to the end of pandemic utility assistance programs, the City of Santa Ana is preparing to resume service discontinuations for water customers beginning July 4, 2024. However…

25/06/2024

WASHINGTON — Today, Representative Lou Correa (D-Santa Ana) and Santa Ana Mayor Valerie Amezcua announced $25 million in federal funding for the City of Santa Ana for the Santa Ana Boulevard Grade Separation Project to improve pedestrian and bicycle user safety, enhance traffic operations, improve emergency response times, and reduce existing traffic congestion along Santa Ana Boulevard. This funding is a direct result of the passage of the…...

WASHINGTON — Today, Representative Lou Correa (D-Santa Ana) and Santa Ana Mayor Valerie Amezcua announced $25 million in federal funding for the City of Santa Ana for the Santa Ana Boulevard Grade …

25/06/2024

SANTA ANA, Calif. (June 25, 2024) – Approved at today’s Orange County Board of Supervisors meeting, the Orange County Veterans Service Office (VSO) has been awarded a two-year $300,000 Mental Health Services Act (MHSA) grant from the California Department of Veterans Affairs (CalVet) to continue mental health outreach for California veterans. This grant will be disbursed over two fiscal years (FY), with $150,000 allocated for FY 2024/2025 and FY 2025/2026....

SANTA ANA, Calif. (June 25, 2024) – Approved at today’s Orange County Board of Supervisors meeting, the Orange County Veterans Service Office (VSO) has been awarded a two-year $300,000 Mental Healt…

25/06/2024

A man who displayed erratic behavior has died approximately 16 hours after being arrested, according to the Anaheim Police Department. On Saturday, June 22, 2024, at approximately 2:12 p.m., Anaheim Police Officers responded to the 800 block of N. Harbor Blvd. after multiple people called regarding a naked man who was acting strangely. Upon Officers’ arrival, they located a 26-year-old man and detained him without incident....

A man who displayed erratic behavior has died approximately 16 hours after being arrested, according to the Anaheim Police Department. On Saturday, June 22, 2024, at approximately 2:12 p.m., Anahei…

25/06/2024

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25/06/2024

The Costa Mesa Police Department has seen an uptick in tailgates being stolen from Toyota Tacomas in the last several months. From April to May, 20 tailgates were reported stolen here in Costa Mesa and 19 of those were from Tacomas. One of the thefts the police are investigating includes video of two suspects that the investigators would like to identify....

The Costa Mesa Police Department has seen an uptick in tailgates being stolen from Toyota Tacomas in the last several months. From April to May, 20 tailgates were reported stolen here in Costa Mesa…

25/06/2024

🐾 Help Us Feed Our Furry Friends! 🐾

Our monthly Drive Thru Pet Food Pantry is in need of your support! We’re running low on pet food, and we need your help to ensure that no pet in our community goes hungry. Every donation makes a difference, no matter how small.

How You Can Help:
• Donate Pet Food: Canned or dry food for cats and dogs. Amazon can typically ship the next business day, or we are happy to welcome you in person at our shelter: 1630 Victory Rd. Tustin, 92782.
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Let's come together to support our furry friends in need. Thank you for your kindness and generosity! 🐶🐱❤️

25/06/2024

ANAHEIM, Calif. – Anaheim Police Detectives arrested two men for a robbery series where they identified themselves as law enforcement officials. Additional victims may exist. On Thursday, June 20, 2024, Anaheim Police Officers responded to two robberies that occurred between 5 and 6 p.m. Upon Officers’ arrival, they discovered the robberies were connected. During the robberies, the suspects approached the victims, identified themselves as Immigration and Customs…...

ANAHEIM, Calif. – Anaheim Police Detectives arrested two men for a robbery series where they identified themselves as law enforcement officials. Additional victims may exist. On Thursday, June 20, …

25/06/2024

Sacramento—The Occupational Safety and Health Standards Board approved on June 20 an indoor heat standard to protect indoor workers from heat illness. The new regulation will require indoor workplaces to be cooled below 87 degrees Fahrenheit if feasible when employees are present, and below 82 degrees if feasible in places where workers wear protective clothing that restricts heat removal or work in high radiant heat areas....

Sacramento—The Occupational Safety and Health Standards Board approved on June 20 an indoor heat standard to protect indoor workers from heat illness. The new regulation will require indoor workpla…

25/06/2024

On Friday, Costa Mesa police officers located and aided in the arrest of a man who stole a $2,000 e-bike at the Orange County Fairgrounds. As soon as the theft was reported, officers worked with the victim and located the stolen e-bike. It is quite possible that the victim had installed an Apple AirTag on the e-bike, making it easy for law enforcement to track down the thief....

On Friday, Costa Mesa police officers located and aided in the arrest of a man who stole a $2,000 e-bike at the Orange County Fairgrounds. As soon as the theft was reported, officers worked with th…

24/06/2024

June 24, 2024) - Santa Ana Police Detectives are conducting a homicide investigation resulting in the death of a 70-year-old woman. On Sundny, June 23, 2024, at approximately 11:53 p.m., Santa Ana Police Communications received a call from a man reporting that he had shot his wife inside their residence at the 2300 block of N. Towner Street. Responding officers located Nancy Kort, 70-years-old, suffering from multiple gunshot wounds to her upper torso....

June 24, 2024) – Santa Ana Police Detectives are conducting a homicide investigation resulting in the death of a 70-year-old woman. On Sundny, June 23, 2024, at approximately 11:53 p.m., Sant…

24/06/2024

COSTA MESA, Calif. (June 23, 2024) -- A message from the City of Costa Mesa about the Talbert Park brush fire: At 1:15pm today, June 23, 2024, Park Rangers noticed a brush fire at the north end of Talbert Regional Park. Costa Mesa Fire & Rescue, promptly responded and started to extinguish the fire. Given the proximity to nearby neighborhoods, the City of Costa Mesa activated the Emergency Operations Center....

COSTA MESA, Calif. (June 23, 2024) — A message from the City of Costa Mesa about the Talbert Park brush fire: At 1:15pm today, June 23, 2024, Park Rangers noticed a brush fire at the north en…

24/06/2024

On May 28, an 84-year-old man either lost or had his ATM card stolen at Walmart according to the Irvine Police Department. A couple is suspected of making two fraudulent withdrawals totaling over $1700 using the man's cards that day. The male suspect wore a long-sleeved white shirt and a white baseball cap and had a bag slung on his shoulder....

On May 28, an 84-year-old man either lost or had his ATM card stolen at Walmart according to the Irvine Police Department. A couple is suspected of making two fraudulent withdrawals totaling over $…

24/06/2024

On Thursday, the Irvine Police Department's Spectrum Team found a needle in a haystack. A wallet distraction theft happened at Trader Joe's in Woodbury. When patrol officers learned the victim's cards were being used at the Spectrum, the Spectrum Officers sprung into action. They quickly located two suspects walking away from the mall into the parking lot with their ill-gotten purchases....

On Thursday, the Irvine Police Department’s Spectrum Team found a needle in a haystack. A wallet distraction theft happened at Trader Joe’s in Woodbury. When patrol officers learned the…

21/06/2024

In early May 2024, FVPD responded to a cell phone store regarding a grand theft which had just occurred. Officers located the suspect vehicle nearby and initiated a traffic stop, according to the Fountain Valley Police Department. The driver, identified as Deangelo Dulaney (24) of Los Angeles, and the passenger, identified as Clinton Hodge (29) of Los Angeles, matched the suspect descriptions from video surveillance footage....

In early May 2024, FVPD responded to a cell phone store regarding a grand theft which had just occurred. Officers located the suspect vehicle nearby and initiated a traffic stop, according to the F…

21/06/2024

An unusual assault was recorded on video, at around 11:15 a.m. this Thursday at W. First and Euclid streets, according to the SAPD. The video footage, which was posted by a witness to the Citizen app, showed a man repeatedly punching and kicking another man, who was on the ground, as vehicles zoomed by around them. Several witnesses called 911 to report that two men were fighting, but by the time the police officers arrived both of the men were long gone....

An unusual assault was recorded on video, at around 11:15 a.m. this Thursday at W. First and Euclid streets, according to the SAPD. The video footage, which was posted by a witness to the Citizen a…

21/06/2024

The Fullerton Police Department is asking for the public’s help in identifying additional potential victims of a man who was arrested for engaging in lewd and lascivious acts with a minor in the City of Fullerton. The suspect, identified as Gilmar Lopez-Diaz (32 years old, Fullerton), was arrested, and booked on June 19, 2024, for two counts of lewd and lascivious acts with a minor…...

The Fullerton Police Department is asking for the public’s help in identifying additional potential victims of a man who was arrested for engaging in lewd and lascivious acts with a minor in the Ci…

21/06/2024

The family of Lilly Hernandez, a 16-year-old killed in Santa Ana back in 2018, is still looking for her killer.

21/06/2024

WESTMINSTER, Calif. - On June 15, 2024, at about 12:30 PM, an adult male victim was riding a bicycle in the area of Newland Street and Westminster Blvd. when he was approached by the two suspects in a blue SUV, according to the Westminster Police Department. The suspects told the victim to stop and claimed to be undercover immigration agents....

WESTMINSTER, Calif. – On June 15, 2024, at about 12:30 PM, an adult male victim was riding a bicycle in the area of Newland Street and Westminster Blvd. when he was approached by the two sus…

21/06/2024

The Santa Ana WORK Center is hosting an upcoming job fair with Rove. This is a fantastic opportunity to explore full-time and part-time positions. Job Fair Details: Date: Monday, June 24th Time: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Location: Santa Ana WORK Center, 801 W. Civic Center Drive, Suite 200, Santa Ana, CA Below is more information on the open positions:...

The Santa Ana WORK Center is hosting an upcoming job fair with Rove. This is a fantastic opportunity to explore full-time and part-time positions. Job Fair Details: Date: Monday, June 24th Time: 10…

20/06/2024

Here are the locations of upcoming permitted events and road closures in Santa Ana so you may plan accordingly. Please drive slowly and safely in construction zones and around crowded events. If a weather event occurs on the anticipated start date, the street closures for construction activity will be delayed until the weather clears. Friday, June 21 Roosevelt- Walker Community Center ...

Here are the locations of upcoming permitted events and road closures in Santa Ana so you may plan accordingly. Please drive slowly and safely in construction zones and around crowded events. If a …

20/06/2024

Irvine, CA (June 20, 2024) – Orange County United Way’s OC Free Tax Prep program prepared 13,629 tax returns throughout Orange County this year – playing a pivotal role in aiding the community to becoming more financially stable. A Snapshot of 2024 Outcomes 13,629 tax returns prepared throughout Orange County Almost $12.3 million in federal and state refunds issued, as well as more than $2.8 million in federal Earned Income Tax Credits (EITC), and $2.8 million in other tax credits…...

Irvine, CA (June 20, 2024) – Orange County United Way’s OC Free Tax Prep program prepared 13,629 tax returns throughout Orange County this year – playing a pivotal role in aiding the community to b…