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Our endorsement: Valerie Amezcua for reelection as Santa Ana's crime-fighting Mayor · Oct 10, 2026 Art Pedroza · Crime Drugs Santa Ana SAPD...

The 2026 Santa Ana mayoral election presents voters with three distinct visions for the city's future. Incumbent Mayor Valerie Amezcua is seeking...

... Santa Ana police incident documented on video, prompting the Santa... Mayor Valerie Amezcua also announced that council members unanimously...

Santa Ana City Councilmember Johnathan Ryan Hernandez weighs in on... Santa Ana... After Tuesday's closed session, Mayor Valerie Amezcua said the...

Santa Ana Mayor Valerie Amezcua responded to the video on social media and said the city is investigating the officer's use of force. Find out what's...

Santa Ana PD investigating video showing officers beating man during arrest... While the investigation continues, Mayor Valerie Amezcua said she doesn...

Kremer said the video “speaks for itself” and shows excessive use of force by the officers. Santa Ana Mayor Valerie Amezcua said in a social media...

Two Santa Ana police officers subduing a... Santa Ana Mayor Valerie Amezcua also told ABC 7 that she would continue looking into the incident.

Santa Ana Mayor Valerie Amezcua said she would continue monitoring the investigation. “There are officers who are professional, and we cannot...

1 in Santa Ana near the intersection of Jackson and 5th streets. Santa Ana Mayor Valerie Amezcua responded to the video on social media, saying...

Santa Ana Police Probe Officers Caught Punching Man Outside His Own Home... Santa Ana Mayor Valerie Amezcua said, as reported by the Orange County...

Santa Ana Police Chief Robert Rodriguez says in a social media... Mayor Valerie Amezcua stated she immediately contacted the city manager...

Santa Ana authorities are investigating after a video circulated online of officers allegedly beating a man during his arrest.

Santa Ana Mayor Valerie Amezcua also acknowledged community concerns and stated that she immediately contacted the city manager and police chief...

A row of Santa Ana Police Officers stand guard outside a 2023 city hall meeting. " data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/voiceofoc.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Police_Santana_Leopo.jpg?fit=771%2C434&ssl=1" /> A viral video of Santa Ana police officers beating a man after throwing him onto the street last week is sparking calls for accountability ahead of the November election. Voice of OC is Orange County's nonprofit newsroom. We rely on donations from people like you to sustain our news agency. Please make a contribution today: https://voiceofoc.org/donate

An Automated License Plate Reader in Costa Mesa off Harbor Boulevard on July 17, 2026. Credit: ANGELINA HICKS, Voice of OC " data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/voiceofoc.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/IMG_0401.jpg?fit=771%2C434&ssl=1" /> Here’s where Santa Ana’s political candidates stand on automated license plate readers commonly referred to as Flock cameras. Voice of OC is Orange County's nonprofit newsroom. We rely on donations from people like you to sustain our news agency. Please make a contribution today: https://voiceofoc.org/donate

Santa Ana Mayor Valerie Amezcua is drawing a hard line on homelessness and crime.

Santa Ana Mayor Valerie Amezcua is drawing a hard line on homelessness and crime. Take the help or face the consequences if you break the law.

The Santa Ana City Council meeting listens to public speakers during a 2025 meeting. " data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/voiceofoc.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Santa-Ana-CC-2025-Leopo-3.jpg?fit=771%2C434&ssl=1" /> Officials are calling on state legislators to amend a California law in order to take part in a speed camera pilot program in an effort to curb traffic accidents and deaths. Voice of OC is Orange County's nonprofit newsroom. We rely on donations from people like you to sustain our news agency. Please make a contribution today: https://voiceofoc.org/donate