Category: Santa Ana

Avenatti Sentenced to 14 Years Federal Prison for Tax, Wire Fraud

December 5, 2022
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SANTA ANA, Calif.—Suspended attorney Michael Avenatti, who rose to fame representing adult film actress Stormy Daniels in her litigation against former President Donald Trump, was sentenced in Orange County Dec. 5 to 14 years in federal prison for tax and wire fraud. U.S. District Judge James V. Selna said Avenatti’s sentence would run consecutively—or on…

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Man Fatally Shot by Police During Traffic Stop in Santa Ana

November 17, 2022
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SANTA ANA, Calif.—A suspect was shot and killed by a police officer in Santa Ana during a traffic stop, authorities said Nov. 17. The shooting happened around 2:05 p.m. Nov. 16 in the 100 block of South McClay Street, according to Sgt. Maria Lopez of the Santa Ana Police Department. Officers stopped a vehicle with…

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Powerful Santa Ana Winds Lash Southern California

November 17, 2022
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Powerful Santa Ana winds lashed Southern California on Wednesday, toppling big rigs on highways and spreading a small fire that destroyed two structures. High wind warnings stretched across a wide swath of the region, and red flag warnings for high fire danger were posted in Los Angeles and Ventura counties. The state Office of Emergency…

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Last Minute Candidate Forum Featuring State and Local Candidates, Kelly Ernby Inspired

November 7, 2022
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SANTA ANA, Calif.—As election season draws to a close, candidates for local and state offices discussed Nov. 2 their campaigns and outlined what they said were the most pressing issues facing their respective areas. Candidates for Santa Ana mayor and city council were in attendance at the forum, which was sponsored by BASTA—founded in 2021…

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Santa Ana Voters to Decide Term Limits for City Council, School Board

October 27, 2022
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Santa Ana voters will decide how long city officials can remain in office—along with other charter amendments—on the November ballot. Measure H would limit trustees on the Santa Ana Unified School Board to three four-year terms and prohibit them from serving again once that time is up. Under the district’s current policy, there are no…

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Judge Asks Santa Ana, County to Allow ‘Walk-Up’ Stays in Existing Shelters After Blocking New Winter Shelter

October 24, 2022
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After blocking Orange County’s plans to open a cold weather shelter in Downtown Santa Ana earlier this month, the federal court judge presiding over the dispute pushed local officials to find an alternative shelter solution that will allow walk-ups instead of just referrals. “It’s just inhumane to have people sit in the rain,” U.S. District…

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Judge Allows Orange County to Open Winter Shelter in Santa Ana After Blocking Previous Site

October 24, 2022
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After blocking Orange County’s plans to open a cold-weather shelter in Downtown Santa Ana earlier this month, the federal court judge presiding over the dispute allowed the county to open the shelter in a different location in the city at an Oct. 21 hearing. “It’s just inhumane to have people sit in the rain,” U.S….

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Man Fatally Shot in Front of Santa Ana Apartment Building

October 23, 2022
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SANTA ANA, Calif.—A man died Oct. 22 at a Santa Ana hospital following a shooting in front of an apartment building. The shooting was reported at 9:50 p.m. Oct. 21 in the 1600 block of South Evergreen Street, according to a Santa Ana police statement. A woman called to report hearing gunshots and that she…

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Felon Gets Life Without Parole for Father’s Day Fatal Shooting in Santa Ana

October 22, 2022
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SANTA ANA, Calif.—A 36-year-old felon was sentenced Oct. 21 to life in prison without the possibility of parole for gunning down a father working in his food truck on Father’s Day as the defendant was aiming at a gang rival in Santa Ana. Jose De Jesus Gomez-Ochoa was convicted in March of murder with a…

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Southern California Community Leaders Demand Investigation Into Crisis Lines, LGBT Chatrooms

October 13, 2022
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Community and faith leaders in Santa Ana, Calif., are demanding answers from the local school board about the National Suicide Hotline allegedly referring students who indicate they are confused about their gender identity to a controversial LGBT advocacy organization without parental consent. The group asked the Santa Ana Unified School District (SAUSD) trustees at their…

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