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• An O.C. driver downed an Edison power pole in a single-vehicle collision this morning

  03-04-2025 01:04 via newsantaana.com
  This morning at around 3:46 a.m, units NB6, NE67, NE63, NT63, and NM67 responded to a single-vehicle traffic collision on the northbound side of Jamboree Road, just north of Bison Avenue, according to the Newport Beach Fire Department.Upon arrival, the fire crews found that the vehicle had struck and downed an Edison power pole before coming to a stop against a tree.
  One accident victim required extrication from the vehicle.#image_title
  That patient was transported to a local area hospital in st
  
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• The SAPD is searching for a man who beat up his pregnant girlfriend and possibly hurt her little girl too

  16-04-2025 18:18 via newsantaana.com
  
  Detectives are attempting to locate Jorge Luis Tapia (24), who is wanted for assaulting his pregnant girlfriend, causing significant injuries, according to the SAPD.
  Tapia also reportedly assaulted her 5-year-old daughter during the same incident.Tapia is believed to be driving a gold 2001 Chevy Suburban (CA plate # 5JPX904) and is known to frequent the area of Lyon Street and McFadden Avenue.If you have any information on his whereabouts, please contact Detective C. Gutierrez at (714) 245-8350
  
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• Santa Ana man arrested for felony possession of illicit materials depicting children

  16-04-2025 07:47 via newsantaana.com
  Luis Manuel Partida of Santa Ana, a 38-year-old man, was arrested for possession of child p*rnography, according to the SAPD.An SAPD Civilian Investigator assigned to the Los Angeles Regional Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force discovered that Partida was downloading Child S*xual Abuse Material (CSAM) from the Internet.On April 15, 2025, Special Crimes Detectives served a search warrant at Partida’s residence in the 2200 block of W. Knox Avenue in Santa Ana.
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• Armed man arrested after threatening an Anaheim police officer

  15-04-2025 08:06 via newsantaana.com
  An armed man who threatened an Anaheim police officer on Saturday night, April 12, found out that was a bad idea when the officer fired at him.
  Two police officers were investigating a report of people drinking and being loud on Lynne Avenue at around 8:30 p.m. when the officers heard gunshots in the area.
  A man then approached the officers while carrying a gun, according to the Anaheim Police Department.One of the officers fired at the man but missed him. Nevertheless the man was arrested, and
  
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• Canadian man arrested for walking around while unclothed and high at Disneyland

  15-04-2025 07:36 via newsantaana.com
  A 38-year-old male suspect who said he was from Canada was arrested after he was seen walking around unclothed at the New Orleans Square area at Disneyland.
  There are several police officers assigned to the Disney resort on a rotating basis. The officers on duty were able to arrest the disrobed man at around 10 p.m. on Saturday, April 12, charges of on suspicion of being under the influence of narcotics, public intoxication and trespassing, according to the Anaheim Police Department.Disney secur
  
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• SAPD cops impounded a man’s vehicle after he did donuts during a street takeover

  15-04-2025 07:07 via newsantaana.com
  Patrol officers responded to a reckless driving takeover in the shopping center of 17th St. and Tustin Ave. where over 150 vehicles had gathered, according to the SAPD.After multiple commands to leave, one driver began doing “donuts” in the parking lot.
  RECKLESS DRIVING – ZERO TOLERANCEPatrol officer responded to a reckless driving takeover at in the shopping center of 17th St. and Tustin Ave. where over 150 vehicles had gathered.After multiple commands to leave, one driver beg
  
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• Retired SAUSD teacher reunites with a student and they use music to change the lives of seniors

  15-04-2025 01:26 via newsantaana.com
  A former SAUSD middle school science teacher and his student, separated by more than a decade, now find themselves working side by side—only this time, the roles have reversed.Michael Clupper, a retired educator and stage 4 cancer survivor, spent years shaping young minds, including that of Rashad Hong, a curious student at Villa Fundamental Intermediate School in Santa Ana, California. Back then, their days were filled with science experiments, frog dissections, and hands-on learning. Tod
  
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• A speeding motorcyclist died after rear-ending an SUV in north Orange County

  15-04-2025 00:37 via newsantaana.com
  On Sunday, April 13, 2025, at approximately 1:16 a.m., Brea Police officers responded to a traffic collision in the area of W. Imperial Highway and S. Puente St. involving a motorcycle and an SUV.Upon arrival, officers discovered that the motorcyclist, a 26-year old male from Los Angeles County, had sustained fatal injuries and was pronounced deceased at the scene. The driver of the SUV was not injured.Preliminary findings indicate that both vehicles were traveling westbound on Imperial Highway
  
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• The Santa Ana Zoo unveils their new Goat Interaction Yard 

  14-04-2025 05:12 via newsantaana.com
  SANTA ANA, CA – The Santa Ana Zoo is thrilled to announce the grand opening of its newest attraction, the Goat Interaction Yard, designed to delight visitors of all ages with interactive, hands-on experiences.
  Located within the Zoo’s Crean Family Children’s Zoo area, this new addition offers a unique opportunity for guests to engage closely with playful goats and watch them explore their new space, including the elevated goat trail and tractor climbing structure!The Goat Inter
  
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• Four drivers arrested at Costa Mesa DUI Checkpoint on Friday night; 32 citations issued

  13-04-2025 19:20 via newsantaana.com
  On Friday night, April 11, 2025, at the Costa Mesa Police Department’s DUI and driver’s license checkpoint on Harbor Blvd. south of Sunflower Ave., a total of 469 drivers were contacted.
  The Checkpoint yielded 13 field evaluations for impairment, 4 DUI arrests, 32 citations issued for driver’s license related violations, and 15 vehicles were impounded.The CMPD thanks all those that drove through and were patient. A total of 938 vehicles passed through this checkpoint.The CMPD i
  
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• A Tesla driver and his passenger died after he ran a red light then hit an OCTA bus and a pickup

  13-04-2025 04:50 via newsantaana.com
  On Saturday, April 12, 2025, at 6:48 AM, police officers were dispatched to E. Orangethorpe Ave and S. State College Blvd. regarding a traffic collision involving an Orange County Transit Authority (OCTA) bus, according to the Fullerton Police Department.Upon arrival, officers located a gray 1991 Toyota Pick-Up with moderate passenger-side damage just north of the intersection, a White 2018 Tesla Model 3 with significant front-end damage in the intersection, and an OCTA bus with moderate driver-
  
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• OCFA fire crews are battling a large 3-alarm commercial fire in Irvine

  13-04-2025 00:58 via newsantaana.com
  OCFA fire crews responded to a 3-alarm commercial fire this afternoon at 2:27 p.m. at the 1700 block of Kettering.
  Firefighters have gone into a defensive mode, which means the fire is so large inside the building that the fire crews can only spray it with water at ground level and from aerial ladders.OCFA PIO at a commercial fire in Irvine
  The fire appears to have originated at a vacant building that once housed South Coast Baking, a producer of frozen cookie dough. They vacated that building i
  
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• Newport Beach burglary suspects arrested in Irvine by a K9 unit

  12-04-2025 19:21 via newsantaana.com
  The Newport Beach Police Department alerted the Irvine Police Department on Thursday about a burglary that had just taken place in their city.
  Picture Courtesy of the Irvine Police Department
  One of the IPD K9 officers monitored the department’s license plate readers and located the suspect vehicle on Jamboree Road.
  An eagle-eyed officer quickly spotted the vehicle on Jamboree near Barranca.
  Irvine police officers stopped the car near Jamboree and Edinger and detained four suspects, who we
  
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• The SAPD arrested two suspects at a traffic stop and their nitrous oxide and illegal gun were seized

  12-04-2025 19:11 via newsantaana.com
  SAPD gang detectives recently conducted a traffic stop in the area of 17 St. and Linwood Ave. for California Vehicle Code Violations.During the traffic stop, the detectives noticed that there were several containers of nitrous oxide in plain view. They they proceeded to do a full search of the vehicle. They then located a firearm with an illegal automatic conversion device.The two occupants of the vehicle were both arrested and booked at the Santa Ana City Jail.The suspects are facing several fe
  
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• SAPD police arrested two suspects after a traffic stop and seized their drugs, cash and gun

  12-04-2025 18:54 via newsantaana.com
  On Thursday SAPD patrol officers conducted a car stop at the 2.5-star West Coast Inn, located at 1513 N. Harbor Blvd.
  The vehicle was occupied by two individuals, one of whom was on probation and in possession of a large amount of drugs and cash.Officers searched the occupants, the vehicle, and a motel room associated with them, where they recovered:
  Meth: 127.8 gramsCocaine: 23.3 gramsFentanyl: 12.1 gramsEcstasy: 37.8 grams77 rounds of different types of ammunitionTwo large capacity magazinesAK
  
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• The SAPD will be targeting distracted drivers this Saturday

  12-04-2025 01:37 via newsantaana.com
  On Saturday, April 12, 2025, the SAPD’s Traffic Division will conduct an enforcement operation focused on drivers suspected of violating the hands-free cell phone law.Under current law, drivers are prohibited from holding a phone or electronic communications device while operating a vehicle. This includes talking, texting, or using an app. Using a handheld cell phone while driving is punishable by a fine. Violating the hands-free law for a second time within 36 months of a prior conviction
  
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• O.C. man gets 30 years to life for the decapitation and murder of a transient woman

  12-04-2025 00:52 via newsantaana.com
  Antonio Padilla of Huntington Beach was sentenced today by Orange County Superior Court Judge Gary Paer to 30 years to life in state prison, for the murder of 60-year-old Regina Lockhart.On July 16, 2022, Huntington Beach Police Department patrol officers responded to a report of suspicious circumstances at a residence in the 7800 block of Slater Avenue. Officers arrived and believed there was possibly a body that had been buried.
  Detectives from the Major Crimes Unit immediately responded and a
  
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• O.C. senior arrested for exposing himself to residents of Laguna Woods

  10-04-2025 23:04 via newsantaana.com
  LAGUNA WOODS, Ca. (April 10, 2025): On Tuesday, April 8, 2025, Orange County Sheriff’s Department Special Victims Detail (SVD) investigators arrested Robert Mario Perri, 66, of Laguna Woods, in connection with multiple incidents of ind*cent exposure.In April 2025, SVD investigators were notified of multiple incidents of ind*cent exposure in Laguna Woods. Multiple elderly victims reported the incidents to Laguna Woods security personnel, and three victims filed formal reports with the Orang
  
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• L.A. County man with warrants arrested in Irvine on drug, theft and fraud charges

  10-04-2025 21:08 via newsantaana.com
  On Saturday, a police officer arrested Pedro Gabriel Garza, 33, of Lakewood, for narcotics warrants. according to the Irvine Police Department.Since Garza was on lifetime parole, with search and seizure, the officers checked his phone and found evidence of narcotics and stolen property sales.
  Picture Courtesy of the Irvine Police Department
  Since the IPD police officers are thirsty to keep crime out of Irvine, they quenched their thirst and searched the man’s nearby hotel room.Inside, the
  
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• The OCDA blocked the release of an O.C. inmate who targeted 20 young boys

  10-04-2025 20:10 via newsantaana.com
  
  SANTA ANA, Calif. – The Orange County District Attorney’s Office has successfully kept a S*xually Violent Predator who spent decades m*lesting numerous young boys from being released from a state mental hospital.A jury spent an hour deliberating before rejecting 85-year-old convicted s*x offender Sid Landau’s request to be released unconditionally back into the community without any supervision.Throughout the 1960’s, 1970’s, and 1980’s, Landau s*xually abused
  
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• The 13-year old victim of Saturday night’s gruesome Santa Ana car crash has passed away

  10-04-2025 19:55 via newsantaana.com
  One of the last two surviving victims of a horrific car crash that occured in Santa Ana on Saturday night has passed away. The 13-year-old victim had been previously declared brain dead by the treating doctors.
  This victim has not yet been identified by the SAPD as they continue their investigation into the collision.The SAPD finally issued a press release about the incident yesterday, as follows:A single-vehicle collision resulted in the loss of five lives and left one teenager hospitalized fol
  
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• Man arrested for fatally shooting a victim at a south O.C. apartment complex

  10-04-2025 17:54 via newsantaana.com
  Shortly before 2 p.m., on April 9, Orange County Sheriff deputies were dispatched to the Mosaic Apartment Homes at 27444 Camden in the city of Mission Viejo, according to Mission Viejo Police Services.They were responding to a call about a man in his 20s who appearted to be suffering from a wound to his abdomen.Deputies responded and rendered aid.
  The man was pronounced dead at the scene by the Orange County Fire Authority.
  Evidence led to a person of interest, who has been detained.
  The investi
  
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• Former O.C. wrestling and football coach arrested for alleged illicit relationships with juvenile females

  10-04-2025 05:07 via newsantaana.com
  On Thursday, April 3, 2025, Orange County Sheriff’s Department Special Victim’s Detail (SVD) investigators arrested Anthony Oscar Alcala, 28, Huntington Beach, following allegations he had s*xual relationships with two juvenile females between 2017-2023.In Feb. 2025, SVD investigators were contacted by an organization aimed at reducing sexual assaults on athletes. The victims were subsequently contacted, and an investigation ensued. Both victims alleged Alcala, while working as a wre
  
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• Young survivor of Saturday’s horrific car crash in Santa Ana appears to be brain dead

  09-04-2025 20:06 via newsantaana.com
  A young unidentified victim on life support, who was hospitalized in “grave condition” after Saturday’s horrific car crash in Santa Ana had no brain activity, and as of Tuesday morning, according to officials. That victim was a student at Carr Intermediate.The Orange County Coroner has identified three of the victims of Sunday’s horrific car crash in Santa Ana as 17-year-old Natalia Vidal Zarate, 18-year-old Emanuel “Manny” Gonzalez Martinez, and 20-year-old A
  
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• Drug dealer on probation arrested again by the SAPD

  09-04-2025 19:08 via newsantaana.com
  While patrolling thru the E. 1st Street Corridor, one of the SAPD’s Directed Enforcement Team police officers contacted a known probationer out on bail for drug sales.
  After detaining him, officers discovered he had a key to a room at the notorious Sunland Motel.
  The officers conducted a probation search of the room and seized:
  331.3 grams of meth7 grams of fentanyl107 M30 pills7.5 Xanax pills2 digital scalesPackaging materialsCash
  The suspect was arrested and booked at the Santa Ana Jail
  
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• Three of the victim’s of Sunday’s horrific car crash in Santa Ana identified by the OC Coroner

  09-04-2025 02:21 via newsantaana.com
  The Orange County Coroner has identified three of the victims of Sunday’s horrific car crash in Santa Ana as 17-year-old Natalia Vidal Zarate, 18-year-old Emanuel Gonzalez Martinez, and 20-year-old Arely Robles.
  Two younger passengers, aged 13 and 15, survived but were severely injured, with the younger girl in critical condition.Emanuel Gonzalez Martinez
  The crash happened on Saturday, April 5, at around 11:25 p.m. on Segerstrom Avenue, between Raitt and Greenville streets, near Carl Thor
  
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• An inmate arrested in Anaheim died at the Intake Release Center in Santa Ana

  09-04-2025 01:53 via newsantaana.com
  SANTA ANA, Ca. (April 8, 2025) – On Tuesday, April 8, 2025, an inmate who was housed at the Intake Release Center in Santa Ana died.The 42-year-old inmate was booked by the Anaheim Police Department on April 7, 2025, for PC 3056 – Parole Violation. The inmate’s name is being withheld pending notification of next of kin by the Orange County Coroner’s Division. You may click here to see who was arrested in Anaheim.On Tuesday, April 8, 2025, the inmate was found unresponsive
  
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• Little girl’s 911 call leads to burglar’s arrest by her dad and the Westminster Police

  08-04-2025 19:33 via newsantaana.com
  On Friday, April 3, 2025, at 5:53 AM, a nine-year-old girl called 911 from a cell phone to report that an individual was attempting to break into her home through a downstairs window, according to the Westminster Police Department.The child was inside the house (upstairs), along with other family members, and reported the incident as it unfolded. The suspect, later identified as Jorge Mendoza Diaz, smashed through a window and entered the residence.Inside the home, the victim’s father conf
  
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• The Irvine Police will conduct a DUI and Driver’s License Checkpoint on April 12

  08-04-2025 18:18 via newsantaana.com
  Irvine, Calif. – The Irvine Police Department (IPD) will conduct a Driving Under the Influence (DUI) and Driver’s License checkpoint as part of the Department’s continued commitment to reducing injuries and deaths caused by impaired drivers. The checkpoint will be conducted on Saturday, April 12, from 7:00 p.m. to 2 a.m. around Jamboree Road and Michelson Drive.The checkpoint will be clearly marked, and vehicles will be selected for further screening on a pre-set basis to ensur
  
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• The secured O.C. Property Tax second installment deadline is this Thursday, April 10

  08-04-2025 02:25 via newsantaana.com
  SANTA ANA, Calif. – Orange County Treasurer Shari Freidenrich reminds property owners that the second installment deadline to timely pay secured property taxes for fiscal year 2024/25 without a 10 percent penalty is Thursday, April 10th.  “As the eCheck option is the most cost-effective for us to process payments, I hope all property owners will consider using this free option to pay property taxes on our updated app at  taxbill.octreasurer.gov. 
  Last year, we had
  
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