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Man arrested for homicide in west Orange County

Art Pedroza — Wed, 08 Apr 2026 20:47:03 +0000

STANTON, Calif. (April 8, 2026): On Sunday, April 5, 2026, at around 5:30 a.m., deputies were called to the area of Main Street and Pacific Street in Stanton after reports of a possible dead body, according to Stanton Police Services. Deputies arrived and discovered a man, later identified as Anthony Lee Carlos, 37, of Fullerton, deceased from what was determined to be a gunshot wound.

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Former Fountain Valley police officer charged with stealing court pay for 27 no-show cases

Art Pedroza — Wed, 08 Apr 2026 14:47:04 +0000

SANTA ANA, Calif. – A former Fountain Valley police officer has been charged with felony grand theft after he submitted timecards claiming he appeared in traffic court when in fact he was a no-show, and 27 different cases had to be dismissed because he failed to appear. Stuart Robert Chase, 50, of Corona, has been charged with one felony count of grand theft and one felony count of filing a…

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A Santa Ana man was fatally shot while taking out the trash

Art Pedroza — Wed, 08 Apr 2026 14:44:09 +0000

Santa Ana homicide detectives are seeking the public’s help in a 2025 homicide investigation. On January 2, 2025, at about 7:30 p.m., Gerson Ramirez Perez (37), stepped out of his home in the 1400 block of S. Minnie Street to throw away his trash. While in the alley, Gerson was shot multiple times and later pronounced deceased at the scene. The SAPD has very limited…

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Court rules against the 2525 N. Main St. development in Santa Ana

Art Pedroza — Tue, 07 Apr 2026 14:35:08 +0000

SANTA ANA, Calif. – The City of Santa Ana has won a nearly three-year legal battle over its denial of a proposed high-density residential development at 2525 N. Main St. in a court ruling that reinforces the City’s land-use authority. Superior Court Judge Melissa McCormick issued a final ruling on April 1, 2026, against AC 2525 Main, LLC, denying the company’s attempt to circumvent the…

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Rolling into Santa Ana: OC Streetcar begins daytime testing on Wednesday

Art Pedroza — Mon, 06 Apr 2026 20:34:14 +0000

The OC Streetcar is one step closer to reality! On Wednesday, April 8, the project team will be back on the streets of Santa Ana for critical daytime testing activities. Between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m., crews will be towing a streetcar vehicle using a specialized truck along the alignment from Raitt Street to the Santa Ana Regional Transportation Center (SARTC). While this phase is expected…

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CA court rules that lawsuit over stolen prison “Gate Money” may proceed

Art Pedroza — Mon, 06 Apr 2026 20:24:49 +0000

In a significant win for formerly incarcerated Californians, an Alameda County Superior Court judge has cleared the way for a major class action lawsuit against the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) to proceed. The case, Scholl v. CDCR, challenges a decades-long practice of deducting clothing and transportation costs from the $200 “gate money” that state law…

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Man demands free gas an an Irvine gas station and gets arrested

Art Pedroza — Mon, 06 Apr 2026 17:08:11 +0000

Last week, a man strolled into a gas station, demanded $55 in gas, and refused to provide any form of payment, according to the Irvine Police Department. Bold move with these gas prices! The man then decided to camp out at the gas pump, waiting for the free gas that would never arrive. Irvine police officers deployed their expert patience and negotiation skills, trying to get the…

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Man arrested in coastal O.C. for allegedly trying to hook up with a minor at a park

Art Pedroza — Mon, 06 Apr 2026 16:39:13 +0000

On Sunday, April 5, 2026, at approximately 7:30 pm, the Huntington Beach Police Department was contacted in reference to a report of a disturbance at Huntington Beach Central Park. It was reported that a social media film crew had confronted an adult male who had made arrangements for s*xual contact with a juvenile male. Patrol officers arrived and made contact with all of the…

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Man charged with murder in pursuit crash that killed Santa Ana couple and unborn child

Art Pedroza — Mon, 06 Apr 2026 15:57:10 +0000

On April 3, 2026, the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office filed a felony complaint charging Marshall Campbell Judson, 31, a resident of Pomona, with three counts of murder following a fatal high-speed police pursuit in Pomona. The accident Judson caused killed a Santa Ana couple and their unborn child. On Wednesday, April 1, at approximately 9:33 PM, Pomona police officers responded…

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Santa Ana Police to conduct a Pre-Easter DUI Checkpoint this Friday night

Art Pedroza — Fri, 03 Apr 2026 05:54:59 +0000

nightHeading into the Easter weekend, the Santa Ana Police Department is prioritizing road safety with a scheduled DUI and Driver’s License Checkpoint. Whether you are traveling to see family or heading out for a holiday meal, the goal is to ensure everyone reaches their destination safely. Event Details Why Now? Checkpoint locations are chosen based on data regarding alcohol…

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Fairhaven Memorial Park & Mortuary to host an Easter Sunrise Service on April 5

Art Pedroza — Fri, 03 Apr 2026 05:44:33 +0000

Kick off your Easter morning with a breathtaking tradition that has inspired the Orange County community for over three decades. On Sunday, April 5, 2026, Fairhaven Memorial Park & Mortuary will host its 33rd Annual Easter Sunrise Service, inviting families and friends to gather at dawn to celebrate the resurrection of Christ. The morning promises an atmosphere of reflection and joy…

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Residential illegal gambling operation busted by the Santa Ana Police

Art Pedroza — Fri, 03 Apr 2026 05:17:22 +0000

This morning, Santa Ana Police Department QOLT and Directed Patrol officers, working alongside Vice Detectives, served a search warrant at a residence in the 1500 block of S. Lowell Street following multiple community complaints of suspected illegal gambling. Inside the home, the police officers located seven illegal gambling machines and seized nearly $3,000 in cash.

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