Santa Ana

Edgar Vargas was beaten by police officers in 2014 and handed over to immigration agents. Two months later, he died from a heart attack. Amber Frias reports for the NBC4 News at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2024.

Santa Ana Mayor Valerie Amezcua proposed on Tuesday a new ordinance that aims to take stronger actions against homeless encampments in the name of keeping the community clean and safe, she says.

City leaders in Santa Ana are considering a city ordinance in an effort to clean up homeless encampments in the community. Amber Frias reports for the NBC4 News at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2024.

Bake and decorate festive creations for the popular Discovery Cube OC and LA contests.

A 37-year-old female choir teacher at Santa Ana High School was arrested on suspicion of having sexual relations with a 17-year-old male student, authorities said Saturday.

Police in Orange County are warning the public after a choir teacher in Santa Ana was arrested on suspicion of having sex with a student. This video was broadcast on Today in LA on Sunday, Nov. 17, 2024.

Authorities were trying to locate a man who they say sexually assaulted a 4-year-old at a park in Santa Ana, the Santa Ana Police Department announced Wednesday.

Southern California Edison shut off power to thousands in the southland due to gusty winds, more have warned of potential shutoffs. Darsha Philips reports for the NBC4 News at 11 p.m. on Oct. 18, 2024.

Palomazo Academy offers students access to instructors and instruments at no cost, creating a unique space for members to embrace with their culture. 

Palomazo Academy, a student run club, offers a unique space to create music and highlight Hispanic culture. Amber Frias reports for the NBC4 News at 4 p.m. on Oct. 18, 2024. 

A proposal for the November election seeks to allow non-citizens to vote in the municipal elections.

A proposal seeks to allow non-citizens to vote in the municipal elections within the city of Santa Ana. Hetty Chang reports for the NBC4 News at 4 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 18, 2024.

A first of its kind full-service station for electric vehicles is opening up in Santa Ana. Camila Rambaldi reports for the NBC4 News at 7 a.m. on Oct. 15, 2024. 

The yummy snack-around is flowering at MainPlace Mall.

The first full-service EV charging center will open up Oct. 15 in Santa Ana. Rove will bring a new public charging experience for EV drivers. As seen on air on Oct. 10, 2024.

Kids can enjoy an “Enchanted Halloween” at the LA location, while Santa Ana is the place for an adorable “Pumpkin Palooza.”

The family-fun program will feature music, dance, crafts, and moon cakes.

The Santa Ana Police Department Thursday released security camera video footage which showed a group of men stealing  valuable collectable items from a storage unit.

Several Jewish groups suing Santa Ana Unified said those in charge of creating ethnic studies courses left the Jewish community out of the conversation completely. Hetty Chang reports for the NBC4 News at 5 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 27, 2024. 

The Jewish groups claim some members of the district’s education board expressed anti-Semitic views in approving the ethnic studies courses.