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• CDL and DUI checkpoint set for May 28 in coastal Orange County

  15-05-2026 01:36 via newsantaana.com
  The Huntington Beach Police Department will hold a CDL/DUI Checkpoint on Thursday, May 28, 2026, from 6:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m. at an undisclosed location within the city limits. Checkpoint locations are chosen based on DUI crash and arrest history. The primary purpose of checkpoints is not to make arrests but to promote public safety by deterring impaired driving. During the checkpoint…
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• O.C. home care providers urge the Board of Supervisors to increase their pay

  20-05-2026 01:19 via newsantaana.com
  Santa Ana, Cal. — On Tuesday, May 19 at 10 am, in-home care workers from across Orange County, along with labor, business, and community supporters hosted a press conference at the Orange County Board of Supervisors building in Santa Ana to underscore the urgency of investing in the In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS) program, which provides care to people with disabilities and seniors.
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• First 5 Orange County connects hundreds of families to vital resources at a Tustin community event

  19-05-2026 20:43 via newsantaana.com
  First 5 Orange County hosted a free community event for families with young childrenages 0-5 on Saturday, May 9 at Peppertree Park in Tustin, in partnership with First 5 California, the City of Tustin, CalOptima, and Orange County Social Services Agency. The joint event, titled Stronger Starts Statewide Day of Action, commemorated the statewide initiative dedicated to raising awareness about the…
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• OCTA seeks talented Orange County students to serve on next Teen Council

  19-05-2026 19:05 via newsantaana.com
  ORANGE – The Orange County Transportation Authority is accepting applications for its 2026-27 Teen Council, a chance for high school students to get hands-on experience, learn about the transportation industry, engage with transportation planning, and contribute valuable perspectives toward programs and projects. Students selected for the council will serve throughout the 2026-27 school…
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• Traffic stop leads to big drug bust by Orange County Sheriff Deputies

  19-05-2026 18:56 via newsantaana.com
  Another great vehicle stop by the Orange County Sheriff’s North Operations led to the arrest of a driver for narcotic sales and transportation. During a traffic stop in Orange, the deputies located 45 Xanax pills, 6 grams of fentanyl, 28 grams of suspected M30 fentanyl pills, 136 grams of methamphetamine, packaging materials, a digital scale, and a large quantity of U.S. currency.
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• Unlicensed juvenile on illegal eMoto busted in unincorporated Santa Ana

  19-05-2026 18:36 via newsantaana.com
  Yesterday in unincorporated Santa Ana, a deputy observed a juvenile riding this eMoto on the roadway. The juvenile was stopped and cited for driving without a license, operating an unregistered vehicle, no proof of insurance, and riding without a helmet, according to the Orange County Sheriff’s North Patrol division. The eMoto was also impounded for 30 days, which can result in significant…
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• Three free Memorial Day events coming this Monday in Santa Ana

  19-05-2026 18:18 via newsantaana.com
  This Memorial Day, Monday, May 25, 2026, the community of Santa Ana, California, will gather at three meaningful local events to pay tribute to the fallen servicemen and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country. Before heading to holiday barbecues or the beach, residents are invited to slow down and reflect on local history at these distinct morning services. Event 1: “250…
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• Professional soccer is coming to Santa Ana this weekend

  19-05-2026 08:17 via newsantaana.com
  With the 2026 FIFA World Cup just around the corner, the U.S. Men’s National Team has taken over Championship Soccer Stadium for their official tournament preparations. Because of this, Orange County SC—the region’s only Division 2 professional soccer club—is hitting the road and bringing an official home league match directly to the heart of Santa Ana, on May 23. Here is everything you…
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• CHP announces major motorcycle safety crackdown in Santa Ana

  19-05-2026 07:43 via newsantaana.com
  SANTA ANA, CA — Local drivers and motorcyclists need to watch their speed and lane positioning this weekend. The California Highway Patrol (CHP) Santa Ana Area has announced a targeted traffic safety operation scheduled for Saturday, May 23, 2026, right here in the city of Santa Ana. Dubbed (GEARS) VIII (“Get Educated and Ride Safe”), the operation will deploy additional patrol officers…
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• Latest Orange County homeless count shows a 13.7% decrease

  19-05-2026 01:26 via newsantaana.com
  Santa Ana, Calif. (May 18, 2026) – Today, the County of Orange (County) and the Orange County Continuum of Care (CoC) announced the results of the Orange County 2026 Point In Time (PIT) Count. When compared to the 2024 PIT Count, Orange County reported a 13.7% decrease in the number of people experiencing homelessness and, for the first time, more people were in shelter than unsheltered.
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• Over 100 drivers cited in coastal Orange County traffic enforcement operation

  18-05-2026 23:56 via newsantaana.com
  On Saturday, May 16, 2026, the Laguna Beach Police Department (LBPD) led its first of numerous multi-agency traffic enforcement operations this year, targeting speed violations, loud and modified exhaust systems, and electric bicycle & electric motorcycle violations. The coordinated effort focused on improving public safety and addressing ongoing quality of life concerns across Orange…
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• CHP launches May 2026 “Click it or Ticket” campaign: buckle up to protect your life and wallet

  18-05-2026 18:43 via newsantaana.com
  The California Highway Patrol (CHP) is launching its national “Click It or Ticket” mobilization campaign, running from May 18 through May 31, 2026. Coordinated by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), this high-visibility enforcement initiative aims to ensure every driver and passenger buckles up on every trip, every time. During this two-week blitz, CHP officers will be out…
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• Orange County to pause use of possibly toxic chemicals that affect our creeks and coast

  18-05-2026 18:15 via newsantaana.com
  ORANGE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA – Following months of community outcry, OC Public Works announced a pause on herbicide spraying across Orange County Flood Control District channels. During the pause, OC Public Works will stop spraying county-wide and instead observe the growth patterns of invasive species to evaluate the safest and most effective procedures for removal. The pause builds on the…
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• Inland Empire teen arrested after Facebook Marketplace robbery in Irvine

  15-05-2026 00:51 via newsantaana.com
  In March, officers investigated a robbery on Athel Avenue. The suspect met with the victim to purchase an iPhone through Facebook Marketplace, according to the Irvine Police Department. During the meet-up, the suspect pushed the victim and ran away with the iPhone. Last Monday, detectives surveilled the suspect at his home. Jayce Amir Heckstall, 18, of Rancho Cucamonga…
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• Civil rights lawsuit filed against Santa Ana Police over fatal Jan. 29 shooting

  14-05-2026 21:56 via newsantaana.com
  SANTA ANA, CALIF., May 14, 2026 — The family of Victor Lopez, shot in the back by Santa Ana Police following a minor traffic stop, has filed a federal civil rights lawsuit against the City of Santa Ana and the as-yet unnamed officer involved in his death. Lopez, 18, was unarmed and surrendering to Santa Ana police when he was killed inside a parking garage on Jan. 29…
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• Irvine man, 71, arrested after fatal duckling attack at community pool

  14-05-2026 18:50 via newsantaana.com
  This morning, several ducklings and a mother duck were swimming in the community pool near Morena and Segura, where one duckling was killed, according to the Irvine Police Department. Around 10:52 a.m., a man who lived nearby got into the pool, gathered some of the ducklings, and placed them into a box. A short time later, he used a plastic trash bin and struck some of the ducklings.
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• Two suspects arrested after a traffic stop on drug and weapons charges in coastal Orange County

  14-05-2026 18:44 via newsantaana.com
  Last Friday evening near Jim Johnson Sports Park, Orange County Sheriff deputies conducted a traffic stop for multiple vehicle code violations, according to San Clemente Police Services. During the stop, the driver and passenger consented to a vehicle search, which led to the discovery of illicit narcotics, drug paraphernalia, items commonly associated with drug sales…
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• Armed juvenile arrested after fleeing from deputies in west Orange County

  14-05-2026 18:37 via newsantaana.com
  Orange County Sheriff Deputies conducted a traffic stop near Cerritos Ave & Fern Ave. on a vehicle occupied by five individuals, according to Stanton Police Services. During the stop, one passenger fled on foot into the surrounding neighborhood. The deputies quickly established a containment perimeter, and the suspect — later identified as a juvenile — was safely taken into custody.
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• Two suspected gang members arrested for a stabbing in Santa Ana

  14-05-2026 01:15 via newsantaana.com
  Detectives arrested two suspects in connection with a September 2025 stabbing that left two men injured, according to the Santa Ana Police Department. On September 6, 2025, at approximately 10:45 p.m., Santa Ana Police Department officers responded to the 600 block of West Washington Avenue regarding reports of a stabbing. Upon arrival, officers located two adult male victims…
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• The Costa Mesa Police seized an e-motorcycle and cited the rider

  14-05-2026 00:04 via newsantaana.com
  Earlier in the day, Park Rangers stopped a rider on an e-motorcycle within Fairview Park and issued him a warning about his vehicle and how it is illegal to ride it anywhere in the city, according to the Costa Mesa Police Department. The rider was also warned that he needed a helmet and was given other safety tips about riding safely. Hours later that same day…
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• OCDA launches new unit targeting illegal e-bike and e-motorcycle use

  13-05-2026 23:47 via newsantaana.com
  SANTA ANA, Calif. – Orange County District Attorney Todd Spitzer has announced the creation of a new E-Bike/E-Motorcycle unit – RIDE SAFELY (Smart Accountability for E-Bikes and E-Motos and Law Enforcement for Youth) to review all potential criminal charges against juveniles and adults, including parents who knowingly allow their children to ride illegal E-Motorcycles. Since January…
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• Multi-agency operation targeted E-bike safety in west Orange County

  13-05-2026 20:02 via newsantaana.com
  Earlier this week, the Fountain Valley Police Department, with the assistance of their law enforcement partners from Westminster PD, Seal Beach PD, and Cypress PD, conducted a directed enforcement operation focused on bicycle, e-bike, and e-motorcycle violations throughout their city. During the four hour operation, officers made dozens of contacts resulting in: The violations…
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• Three suspects arrested after a woman who withdrew $5K from an Irvine bank was assaulted

  13-05-2026 19:06 via newsantaana.com
  Last month, a woman withdrew cash from a bank near Alton and Culver, according to the Irvine Police Department. After she got into her car, suspects blocked her car, opened the door, punched her in the face, and stole her backpack, which had $5,000 in cash inside. On Friday, while IPD detectives surveilled the suspects, they appeared to be up to no good near another bank.
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• Two juveniles arrested after assaulting a man in coastal Orange County

  13-05-2026 18:50 via newsantaana.com
  The Huntington Beach Police Department is aware of multiple videos circulating on social media, as well as news outlets reporting teens assaulting a man on the bike path on May 9, 2026. Huntington Beach Police Department officers responded on the night of the incident and determined that several juveniles had congregated in the area for a bonfire. During their investigation…
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• O.C. woman arrested after using a stolen credit card to pay off her parking tickets

  11-05-2026 16:21 via newsantaana.com
  About two weeks ago, a suspect rummaged through a vehicle at The Marketplace and stole a credit card along with other personal items, according to the Irvine Police Department. The stolen credit card was later used for fraudulent purchases, and in a bold financial decision, to pay off outstanding parking tickets! That same evening, the suspect was stopped for having an expired…
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• L.A. catalytic converter thieves who covered up their license plate arrested in Orange County

  11-05-2026 16:09 via newsantaana.com
  In the early morning hours, a police officer patrolling a residential neighborhood spotted a suspicious vehicle driving with its license plate covered, according to the Fountain Valley Police Department. A traffic stop was conducted, and the two occupants were detained without incident. During a search of the vehicle, officers located multiple burglary tools and other items commonly…
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• A bicyclist was fatally struck by a vehicle in Santa Ana today

  11-05-2026 07:28 via newsantaana.com
  An adult male bicyclist was struck by a vehicle at Fairview and 12th St., according to the Santa Ana Police Department. The bicyclist was pronounced deceased at the scene. On May 10, 2026 at approximately 12:09 pm, the Santa Ana Police Department received several calls regarding a vehicle vs. bicyclisttraffic collision at Fairview and 12th St. Officers…
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• Three e-motorcycle riders fled from the police but were detained in Costa Mesa

  09-05-2026 16:34 via newsantaana.com
  The Costa Mesa Police Department was out in full enforcement this week addressing community concerns regarding illegal electric motorcycles operating throughout the city. Three electric motorcycle riders chose to flee from police officers, but motor officers safely detained all involved individuals. All three electric motorcycles were impounded. May is National Bike Safety month.
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• The O.C. Superior Court celebrates Juror Appreciation Week, May 11-15

  09-05-2026 01:42 via newsantaana.com
  Santa Ana, CA – The Orange County Superior Court will celebrate Juror Appreciation Week, May 11-15, to recognize the service and participation of jurors from our community. Recognition for jurors during the second week in May was established by a special resolution passed by the California Legislature in 1998 to acknowledge the important contributions of citizens who devote their time and…
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• GM must pay $12.75M after selling Californians’ location and driving data to data brokers

  09-05-2026 00:09 via newsantaana.com
  OAKLAND — California Attorney General Rob Bonta, together with San Francisco County District Attorney Brooke Jenkins, Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan J. Hochman, Napa County District Attorney Allison Haley, and Sonoma County District Attorney Carla Rodriguez, and with support from the California Privacy Protection Agency (CalPrivacy), today announced a settlement with General Motors…
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