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
A 16-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
Only the top-two will advance in state and federal races, while nonpartisan candidates with 50% plus one win outright.
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
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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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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Only the top-two will advance in state and federal races, while nonpartisan candidates with 50% plus one win outright.
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
RIP OCTA Paper Passes
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
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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
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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Authorities say the shooting occurred Sunday evening, where three men were found with gunshot wounds, two of whom died from their injuries.
Today is Thursday, April 9th, newly known as Local News Day. It's the first inaugural celebration initially supported by the Montana Free Press, American Journalism Project, Press Forward, and more. The Santanero is proud to join over 1,300 newsrooms across the nation in this coalition to recognize
The Asian American Senior Citizens Service Center partnered with Councilmember Phil Bacerra to distribute naloxone during office hours Saturday, as opioid-related overdoses show a countywide decline.
The City of Santa Ana has been awarded $200 billion in funding to pave every single street in the city with a designated bike lane, including cul-de-sacs and roundabouts. “This will certainly boost the city’s green look,” said a V8 car user. The City is expected to
Here's your Santa Ana City Council meeting recap.
(THE SANTANERO) SANTA ANA, Calif. — The City Council voted 4–3 Tuesday night to approve a police drone program, following a tense and closely divided debate over the use of unmanned aerial technology. The decision authorizes the city to move forward with the agreement outlined in the staff report, allowing
(THE SANTANERO — Santa Ana, Calif.) Santa Ana Police issued a press release at approximately 4:30 PM Thursday providing additional details about a deadly officer-involved shooting that occurred Wednesday night. According to the Santa Ana Police Department, the shooting occurred on around 10:29 PM Wednesday, when an officer
Here's your recap of the Santa Ana City Council meeting held on Jan. 20, 2026 with added disclosure by co-founder Daniel Diaz.
An initial audit claimed the Santa Ana police union’s health trust was overpaid by millions while running a deficit. The same day Mayor Pro Tem Vazquez requested a state probe, a revised audit corrected the overpayment and showed the deficit was covered by reserves.