Santa Ana CA

U.S. District Judge Fred W. Slaughter sentenced a Mexican Mafia associate to 10 years in federal prison for his role in a prison assault that left a man’s throat slashed. Robert Amezcua, 54, a.k.a. “Flaco,” of Santa Ana, received 120 months for the 2019 attack in an Orange County jail, following a three-day trial.

The three-year contract would be with a company that also has a contract with the Department of Homeland Security.

The family of a man who was shot and killed by police in Santa Ana last week has filed a claim against the city, claiming the officer who was involved used excessive force and did not follow his training.

Officials caution the public on distraction theft crimes with ATMs.

Opposition is building against a proposal for a massive apartment complex and parking garage in Anaheim Hills. Neighbors say fire safety is their number one concern.

The man accused of killing an innocent driver during a police pursuit in Orange County is facing additional charges for also injuring an elderly woman while being held in the custody of immigration officials. Darwin Felipe Bahmon Martinez, who pleaded not guilty to gross vehicular manslaughter, evading a police...

Jim Vanderpool has come under fire recently for his close ties to resort interests.

[Editor’s note: The report mentioned here is from an inspection conducted on February 3 and may not represent the future health inspection status of the food establishment.]. The Orange County health department conducted a health inspection at The Vintage 1979 on February 3. The health permit of the restaurant was...

There’s a new warning about thieves who are distracting people to steal their money. KNX News’ Karen Adams reported there have been multiple victims in Orange, Los Angeles, and San Bernardino counties.

Detectives with the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department say a two-location takedown in Norwalk and Los Angeles on January 20, 2025, cracked open what they describe as a fencing operation that bought and resold stolen retail goods. Investigators reported recovering about $200,000 in stolen merchandise, roughly...