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New podcast: When the Ground Moves – Earthquake Preparedness (Part 1)
What if, in the middle of an ordinary Tuesday morning, everything suddenly changed? In this first installment of our two-part…
Four outstanding officers honored by Fairhaven Memorial Park and Mortuary
Four Santa Ana Police Department officers were awarded special recognition on March 19 by Fairhaven Memorial Park and Mortuary for…
The recent terror attack at a Jewish festival in Bondi Beach, Australia, killing 15 people and wounding 40, along with…
As the year comes to a close, we reflect on some of the top crimes of 2025. Assassination of Charlie…
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…