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New Santa Ana
Published September 10OC Booster Club Treasurer arrested for allegedly siphoning funds to cover delinquent mortgage
Federal prosecutors say Julie Hanway Molina, 56, of Aliso Viejo, siphoned more than $400,000 from...
City of Santa Ana
Published September 102026 Fiestas Patrias: Downtown Santa Ana street closures scheduled for Sept. 11–14
Several street closures will be in effect in downtown Santa Ana this weekend to make way for the City of Santa Ana’s 2026 Fiestas Patrias celebration. For those attending the event or visiting the downtown area, please plan for traffic delays and take alternate routes to avoid…
New Santa Ana
Published September 10Costa Mesa Police arrest suspect driving stolen vehicle in retail parking lot
Costa Mesa police released new details yesterday about an arrest involving a stolen vehicle, adding...
Fullerton Observer
Published September 10That $900 Fullerton Apartment on TikTok Isn’t Real. The Application Fee Is.
A scam that has been working its way across the country has arrived in Fullerton’s rental market, and it is built for exactly the person who is most desperate to find a […]
Fullerton Observer
Published September 10League of Women Voters of North Orange County Announces 2026 Candidate Forums
Meet the people who want your vote. The League of Women Voters of North Orange County is hosting a series of free, nonpartisan candidate forums this September and October, giving voters a […]
New Santa Ana
Published September 10Santa Ana Police search for suspect who stole $13,000 A/C unit during heat wave
Santa Ana police are asking for the public’s help identifying a man captured on surveillance...
New Santa Ana
Published September 10OCTA urges families to activate youth ride free Wave cards by Sept. 30; Community Open House set for Sept. 10
ORANGE – The Orange County Transportation Authority is reminding families that youth ages 6 to...
City of Costa Mesa News
Published September 10Assistant Fire Marshal Nikki Johnson presented with City Manager Leadership Award
City Manager Cecilia Gallardo-Daly presented the City Manager Leadership Award for September to Assistant Fire Marshal Nikki Johnson. “Every day, Nikki brings compassion, a strong...
City of Santa Ana
Published September 09Traffic signals out Main and MacArthur, Newhope and 1st Street intersections due to power outages
Traffic signals are currently out of service or flashing at the intersections of Main Street and E. MacArthur Boulevard and at Newhope and 1st Street due to power outages. Main and MacArthur intersection: SCE is working to repair equipment and restore power so that the City may…
Fullerton Observer
Published September 09Fullerton Elks Lodge Hosts Special Prom Event for Children with Special Need
The Fullerton Elks Lodge hosted a Prom Event for children with special needs and their families on August 29. This marked the first time the Lodge organized such a celebration, which […]
Fullerton Observer
Published September 09Former Sunny Hills High School Student Sues District Over Alleged Abuse Cover-Up
A former student of Sunny Hills High School has filed a lawsuit against the Fullerton Joint Union High School District, claiming district officials knew of, or should have known about, misconduct by […]
Fullerton Observer
Published September 09The Hidden Costs of News Deserts: How Local Newspaper Closures Impact Communities
When a local newspaper disappears, the loss is often measured in fewer reporters, fewer stories and fewer opportunities for residents to follow City Hall. But a growing body of academic research suggests […]