Santa Ana CA

Orange County has a strong need for caring, community-minded people right now. From helping kids thrive to supporting adults with disabilities, these local roles make a real difference every day.

The average price of a gallon of self-serve regular gasoline in Los Angeles County rose Thursday to its highest amount since Oct. 9, 2023, increasing 1.4 cents to $5.958. The average price has risen 35 of the past 36 days, increasing $1.339, including 1.1 cents on Wednesday, according to figures from the AAA and Oil...

Orange County Supervisors are struggling with how to move people out of their shelters and into housing amid concerns that many homeless residents are spending years in what’s meant to be a short term stay. But the fault doesn’t lie on homeless people or the shelters operators according to...

Frank Garcia was just a teenage dishwasher who carried hope with him all the way to Southern California. Today, just minutes from Disneyland, he owns a beloved spot overflowing with fajitas and 10-lb. burritos.

Police have arrested a suspect in connection with a road rage incident involving aggressive drivers and two competitive cyclists in Orange County. The suspect, identified as Samir Weiss, is now in custody after a search warrant was executed at his Corona home Thursday night, authorities said. Officers seized a blue...

The City Council unanimously approved an agreement with Orange County for solid trash disposal rates on March 23. Seal Beach’s current waste disposal agreement was approved in 2009 and extended in 2016 to June 30, 2025, according to the staff report prepared by Management Analyst Lauren Barich. “In January...

Newport Beach is giving one of its most beloved corners a full civic makeover. On Tuesday, March 24, 2026, city officials, library trustees, and firefighters lined up their ceremonial shovels on the Balboa Peninsula to break ground on a combined replacement for the Balboa Branch Library and Fire Station No. 1.

Arizona has been at OC Animal Care for about four months after spending some time with a foster family. However, she’s been in and out of the shelter for over a year. Staff notations say she’s a sweet, friendly and playful pet who would thrive with an active family. Descriptions also say she enjoys playing fetch and...

Community, civic and business leaders gathered Wednesday for the groundbreaking of The Carina, a new multifamily residential community at 2828 N. Mainplace Dr. that will bring 408 apartments to Mainplace in Santa Ana. Developed by Lowe, in partnership with MainPlace owner Affinius and owner/operator Centennial, The...

After losing the only home they had ever known, Kimber and Pennies were suddenly out in the world by themselves. The two dogs roamed through California neighborhoods, looking for something simple and basic, a bite to eat, a corner to rest, somewhere that felt even a little safe. At some...