SoCal man gets life for killing 2 women with meat cleaver as wife, son waited in car
Christopher Ken Ireland killed two women with a meat cleaver after a New Year’s Eve party in 2017 while his wife and son waited in a car outside. He was sentenced Friday to life in prison without the possibility of parole.
Homeless man wanted for sexually assaulting minor, Santa Ana police say
Francis Manuel Garcia-Gamboa, 37, is wanted for contacting a minor with the intent to commit a sex crime, and sexually assaulting a minor, Santa Ana Police said.
Federal courts extend jury trial suspension due to COVID-19 surge
The U.S. District Court for the Central District of California has suspended jury trials through February due to the spread of Omicron, the new virus variant that causes COVID-19, within the region's federal courthouses
Mater Dei High School president leaving in wake of alleged hazing probe
His resignation comes just as attorneys for a Sacramento law firm prepare to begin interviewing students and staff for an investigation into alleged hazing by players on the school's football team.
Father, his girlfriend arrested after 2-year-old hospitalized with stab wound in Santa Ana
Santos Beltran and his girlfriend, Ana Villalba, were arrested after a 2-year-old girl was taken to the hospital with a stab wound and other injuries. Investigators believe the alleged abuse has been going on for months.
Dad, his girlfriend arrested after 2-year-old hospitalized with stab wound in Santa Ana
A father and his girlfriend in Santa Ana have been arrested after a 2-year-old girl was taken to the hospital with a stab wound and other injuries. Investigators believe the alleged abuse has been going on for months.
Santa Ana Police arrest two alleged gang members for shooting woman in car with her children
Santa Ana Police have arrested two alleged gang members for shooting an innocent bystander on Dec. 8. That woman who was driving by at the time, had her two daughters in the car with her. She spent six days in the hospital.
OC man convicted of murdering man who was dumped in ocean, weighed down
Hoang Xuan Le was convicted Friday of murdering James Dao in 2019. Le and one other were charged with taking Dao out on a boat, shooting him, then dumping him in the ocean with his ankles weighed down.
VIDEO: Woman wanted for vehicle theft in Santa Ana
Police in Santa Ana are asking for the public’s help identifying a suspect wanted for vehicle theft.
OC high school football player injured in hazing ritual, lawsuit claims
The family of a former player for the heralded Mater Dei High School football team is suing the school for negligence, alleging he was severely injured in a team hazing ritual known as "Bodies."
Thanksgiving Giveaways for Wednesday, Nov. 24
Thanksgiving is almost here and communities across Southern California are making sure families in need will have hearty meals to enjoy during the holiday weekend.
Chargers star Derwin James hosts turkey giveaway ahead of Thanksgiving
Bolts star Derwin James and Boys and Girls Club in Santa Ana teamed up to hold a Thanksgiving dinner giveaway for families in our area.
Santa Ana prowler: Residents on edge as search continues for suspected bed intruder
The search continues for the Santa Ana burglar accused of breaking into homes and touching female victims in their sleep.
Santa Ana prowler: Residents on edge as search continues for suspected bed intruder
The search continues for the Santa Ana burglar accused of breaking into homes and touching female victims in their sleep.
Santa Ana prowler: Search is on for suspect accused of groping female victims in sleep
The search is on for the Santa Ana prowler accused of breaking into homes and touching female victims in their sleep.
Santa Ana minister arrested for allegedly distributing child sex abuse pornography
A 22-year-old Santa Ana minister is charged with possessing thousands of images of child pornography, including some of infants, as well as distributing images and videos of child sexual abuse, Santa Ana police said Thursday.
Santa Ana to distribute $6 million in pre-paid Visa debits to 20,000 households using stimulus money
Households most in need of relief during the COVID-19 pandemic in Santa Ana will receive $300 in the form of pre-paid Visa cards next month under the Revive Santa Ana Resident Stimulus Program.
Orange County DA Todd Spitzer announces crackdown on fentanyl dealers
Orange County Da Todd Spitzer vowed to pursue murder charges against convicted drug dealers who peddle dope that leads to a death
Suspected unruly passenger charged with attacking flight attendant on flight from NYC to OC
Brian Hsu, 20, was arrested Monday on federal charges of attacking a flight attendant during a trip from New York bound for Orange County that had to be diverted to Denver.
American Airlines bans passenger who assaulted flight attendant over mask rule, witnesses say
American Airlines is banning one of its passengers who allegedly assaulted a flight attendant on a flight bound for John Wayne Airport in Orange County over a mask requirement.