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Top crimes of 2025
As the year comes to a close, we reflect on some of the top crimes of 2025. Assassination of Charlie…
Santa Ana police team up with kids for festive shopping trip
Wearing reindeer antler headbands and Santa hats, a group of young Santa Ana residents roamed the aisles of Macy’s, eager…
As the holiday season arrives, many Orange County families are preparing to travel and reconnect with loved ones. Nearly seven…
When the digital world feels broken and favored services stop working — from Disney+ and HBO Max to business apps…
When Sahil Singh was a teenager growing up in Santa Ana, he joined the Police Department’s Explorer program. The program…
Zachary Jezulin was destined for a career in law enforcement. His brother, Nick, is a detective with the Westminster Police…
Editor’s note: As part of our 10th anniversary, Behind the Badge is sharing stories from our archives on Tuesdays and…
Editor’s note: As part of our 10th anniversary, Behind the Badge is sharing stories from our archives on Tuesdays and…