Santa Ana

Noelle Campbell, a teacher of the year winner at Manuel Esqueda Middle School, received an email last Friday that stated she was part of the staff that would be potentially laid off. Amber Frias reports for the NBC4 News at 6 p.m. on March 14, 2025.

As the Santa Ana Unified School District moves forward with its plan to remove over nearly 300 staff positions, among them is a teacher of the year.

A voluntary evacuation warning was issued in the Orange County mountains due to possible flooding and debris flows along or near the Airport Fire burn scar. The evacuation warning will go into effect at 10 a.m. Wednesday. The warning is anticipated to last until 6 p.m. Thursday when the heaviest of the rains are expected to subside. The Airport Fire…

We will be seeing some chilly temperatures and light showers on Wednesday. This video was broadcast on the NBC4 News at 6 a.m. on March 12, 2025. 

The Santa Ana Unified school board passed a vote Friday night that would eliminate nearly 300 employees across its schools sparking outrage from parents and teachers. Darsha Phillips reports for the NBC4 News at 11 p.m. on Jan. 31, 2025.

The Santa Ana Unified School District passed a vote Friday evening that would eliminate nearly 300 employees throughout its school.

The Santa Ana School Board delayed a vote to lay off nearly 300 teachers and counselors in the district. Darsha Philips reports for the NBC4 News at 11 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2025.

The Los Angeles Department of Water and Power warns of possible extended power shutoffs as strong winds continue through Wednesday. Lauren Coronado reports for the NBC4 News at 4 a.m. on Jan. 14, 2025. 

Santa Ana winds in Southern California are often-fierce winds that topple power lines and trees and can turn a spark into a raging wildfire. Santa Anas are dry, warm and gusty northeast winds that blow from the interior of Southern California toward the coast and offshore. They typically occur during the fall months and continue through winter and into early...

Police are investigating the fatal stabbing of a man outside a McDonald’s restaurant in Santa Ana on Sunday.

Role-play your way into the new year at Alamo Drafthouse and the Bowers Museum.

A person died following a two vehicle crash in Santa Ana, both drivers were transported to a hospital where one succumbed to their injuries. As seen on air on the NBC4 News at 5 p.m. on Dec. 21, 2024.

Parents and local city officials in Orange County’s second largest school district are raising concerns as Santa Ana Unified proposes hundreds of layoffs. Amber Frias reports for the NBC4 News at 6 p.m. 

The Santa Ana Unified School district is planning to layoff hundreds of employees due to budget cuts.

The Santa Ana Unified School district is planning to layoff hundreds of employees due to budget cuts. This video was broadcast on the NBC4 News at 6 a.m. on Dec. 19, 2024. 

A Santa Ana family is speaking out after their Mexican flag was stolen from their property home and a replacement flag was met with a threatening note. Amber Frias reports for the NBC4 News at 6 p.m. on Dec. 5, 2024.

A Santa Ana family says a Mexican flag was ripped off from their home and a threatening note was left in front of the residence.

Santa Ana police are looking for two suspects, both males presumed to be in their mid-20’s, for an assault and robbery at a massage parlor.

A renovation project at a Santa Ana park led to the discovery of three submerged vehicle in the space’s lake. Hetty Chang reports for the NBC4 News at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2024.

Renovations taking place at a lake in Santa Ana revealed an unusual discovery that had park-goers scratching their heads recently.