Anaheim Public Utilities - Underground Conversion - Euclid Ave.

The design for Euclid Street undergrounding from Broadway to the South City limits is complete and the construction award was approved by City Council on June 12, 2018. This project is being coordinated with Anaheim and Garden Grove’s Public Works for com...

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Anaheim extends Angels at stadium through 2020, allowing time for discussions on new lease

ANAHEIM, Calif. (Jan. 15, 2019) — Anaheim’s City Council on Tuesday approved a 14-month extension for the Angels at the city-owned Angel Stadium of Anaheim, ensuring the team will play in Anaheim through 2020 and allowing time for both...

Schweitzer Park, other homeless encampments cleared

ANAHEIM, Calif. (Jan. 3, 2019) — A homeless encampment in and around west Anaheim’s Schweitzer Park that at its peak had about 25 people and tents has been cleared, and the park restored to its intended use. Smaller encampments near Ge...

100-plus transitioned from homelessness at Maxwell, La Palma Parks, elsewhere

ANAHEIM, Calif. (Dec. 28, 2018) — More than 100 people have moved to an emergency homeless shelter from Maxwell and La Palma parks, a west Anaheim street corner and elsewhere, while the parks and other spaces have been cleared, cleaned and resto...

Anaheim interim emergency shelter opens after 14-day buildout, serving those in need

ANAHEIM, Calif. (Dec. 20, 2018) — Anaheim has opened an interim emergency shelter in an astonishing 14 days and already is providing urgent help to those in need and addressing impacts on parks and neighborhoods.

The shelter, at 2040 S. State Col...

Anaheim settles homeless suit, to add 325 shelter beds and restore parks, streets, neighborhoods

ANAHEIM, Calif. (Nov. 7, 2018) — Anaheim has settled a lawsuit and is moving forward on a shelter plan that will allow the city to continue addressing the impacts of homelessness on parks, streets and neighborhoods.

Under the settlement, Anaheim is require...

Anaheim magazine fall 2018: Honda Center turns 25, Halloween is here and more

ANAHEIM, Calif. (Oct. 3, 2018) — Honda Center and the Anaheim Ducks celebrate 25 years, the Anaheim Fall Festival and Halloween Parade returns to downtown, new businesses open in west Anaheim; these are just a few of the events and programs high...

Anaheim extends Angels at stadium through 2020, allowing time for discussions on new lease

ANAHEIM, Calif. (Jan. 15, 2019) — Anaheim’s City Council on Tuesday approved a 14-month extension for the Angels at the city-owned Angel Stadium of Anaheim, ensuring the team will play in Anaheim through 2020 and allowing time for both sides to talk about...

Mayor Sidhu proposes one-year Angels extension, Council set to consider on Tuesday

ANAHEIM, Calif. (Jan. 10, 2019) — Anaheim’s City Council on Tuesday is set to consider a one-year stadium lease extension for Angels Baseball initiated by Mayor Harry Sidhu following a recent meeting between him and team owner Arte Moreno.

The proposed ext...

Schweitzer Park, other homeless encampments cleared

ANAHEIM, Calif. (Jan. 3, 2019) — A homeless encampment in and around west Anaheim’s Schweitzer Park that at its peak had about 25 people and tents has been cleared, and the park restored to its intended use. Smaller encampments near Ge...

100-plus transitioned from homelessness at Maxwell, La Palma Parks, elsewhere

ANAHEIM, Calif. (Dec. 28, 2018) — More than 100 people have moved to an emergency homeless shelter from Maxwell and La Palma parks, a west Anaheim street corner and elsewhere, while the parks and other spaces have been cleared, cleaned and restored.

Social...

100 people transitioned from homelessness at Maxwell, La Palma Parks

ANAHEIM, Calif. (Dec. 22, 2018) — Some 100 people have moved from sidewalks and an alleyway at Maxwell and La Palma parks to an emergency homeless shelter, while spaces at and around the parks have been cleared, cleaned and restored.

Social workers from no...

Anaheim interim emergency shelter opens after 14-day buildout, serving those in need

ANAHEIM, Calif. (Dec. 20, 2018) — Anaheim has opened an interim emergency shelter in an astonishing 14 days and already is providing urgent help to those in need during the critical winter months.

The shelter, at 2040 S. State College Blvd., opened Thursda...

Anaheim approves interim emergency shelter to address impacts on parks and help those in need

ANAHEIM, Calif. (Dec. 6, 2018) — Anaheim’s City Council Thursday approved moving forward with an interim emergency homeless shelter to help people out of homelessness during the critical winter months and address growing impacts on the...

Anaheim considers interim emergency shelter to address impacts on parks and help those in need

ANAHEIM, Calif. (Dec. 5, 2018) — Anaheim’s City Council Thursday is set to consider plans for an interim emergency homeless shelter to help people out of homelessness during the critical winter months and address growing impacts on the...

Anaheim Shelter Plan: City approves site purchase for second temporary homeless shelter

ANAHEIM, Calif. (Dec. 3, 2018) — Anaheim is moving forward with a site in industrial east Anaheim as a second, temporary homeless shelter to open by early 2019.

Based on direction Monday from the City Council, we will purchase the 12,500-square-foot buildi...

Anaheim Shelter Plan: City considering alternative site for second temporary shelter

ANAHEIM, Calif. (Nov. 20, 2018) — Anaheim is looking at an alternative site in industrial east Anaheim as a potential second, temporary homeless shelter to open by early 2019.

Based on direction Tuesday from the City Council, we are looking at a potential ...

Anaheim sets course for next 25-plus years of great sports, entertainment at Honda Center

ANAHEIM, Calif. (Nov. 20, 2018) — As Honda Center and the Anaheim Ducks celebrate their 25 anniversary this year, Anaheim has approved new agreements for the next generation of great hockey and entertainment at the city-owned arena.

On Tuesday, Anaheim’s C...

Anaheim’s arena: looking to the next 25-plus years of Honda Center

ANAHEIM, Calif. (Nov. 16, 2018) — We’ve seen 25 great years of world-class entertainment, exciting sports and championship hockey at Anaheim’s arena, Honda Center.

And we’re just getting started.

For all of 2018, we’ve been in talks with our partners at Hon...

Anaheim Shelter Plan: Salvation Army site moves forward, city looks at options on second site

ANAHEIM, Calif. (Nov. 15, 2018) — Anaheim is moving forward with a temporary 200-bed homeless shelter in partnership with the Salvation Army and continues to evaluate options for a second, 125-bed shelter in an industrial area of east Anaheim.

On Tuesday, ...

Chrysalis opens doors in Anaheim, bringing job opportunities to those living in homelessness

ANAHEIM, Calif. (Nov. 13, 2018) — Anaheim's newest nonprofit partner, Chrysalis, today opened its doors to people living in homelessness in Anaheim and Orange County.

Chrysalis helps those living in homelessness by removing barriers to employment and helpi...

Anaheim settles homeless lawsuit, to add 325 shelter beds and restore parks, streets, neighborhoods

ANAHEIM, Calif. (Nov. 7, 2018) — Anaheim has settled a lawsuit and is moving forward on a shelter plan that will allow the city to continue addressing the impacts of homelessness on parks, streets and neighborhoods.

Under the settlement, Anaheim ...

Anaheim magazine fall 2018: Honda Center turns 25, Halloween is here and more

ANAHEIM, Calif. (Oct. 3, 2018) — Honda Center and the Anaheim Ducks celebrate 25 years, the Anaheim Fall Festival and Halloween Parade returns to downtown, new businesses open in west Anaheim; these are just a few of the events and programs highlighted in...

Anaheim steps up efforts to address homelessness with additional parks staff, outreach

ANAHEIM, Calif. (Sept. 26, 2018) — Anaheim plans to spend up to $400,000 to address the impacts of homelessness on parks and other public spaces in the next few months as the city works to settle litigation and move forward on the next steps of a comprehe...

Free medical care, citizenship help at annual Anaheim Health Fair & Citizenship Clinic

More than 1,000 Anaheim residents and others will get free healthcare and help becoming citizens at the 12th annual Anaheim Health Fair & Citizenship Clinic this weekend at the Anaheim Convention Center.

For many without health insurance or regular acc...

It’s Anaheim Night at the OC Auto Show as residents get in free

Opening night is Anaheim Night at the Orange County International Auto Show at the Anaheim Convention Center!

Anaheim residents get in free on Thursday night, Oct. 4, as a “thank you” to the city that makes the OC International Auto Show happen each year.

F...

Anaheim looks at homeless shelter proposal to address impacts on parks, streets, neighborhoods

ANAHEIM, Calif. (Sept. 8, 2018) — Anaheim’s comprehensive efforts to address homelessness took a major step forward Friday with the announcement of a proposed 400-bed homeless care facility known as Center of Hope.

The plans were detailed by Mayor Tom Tait...

Remembering former city commissioner, community leader Donald Yvaska

ANAHEIM, Calif. (Aug. 8, 2018) — Donald Yvaska, a former Anaheim commissioner and active community member, will be remembered in a life celebration on Sunday.

Yvaska died on Aug. 4 after complications from surgery. He was 66.

A celebration of Yvas...

City’s first new fire station in a decade opens, enhancing service in north Anaheim

ANAHEIM, Calif. (July 25, 2018) — Residents and businesses in northeast Anaheim have greater peace of mind with the opening of the city’s first new fire station in 10 years.

Station No. 5, the newest of Anaheim Fire & Rescue’s 11 stations across the ci...

Heat is back: stay cool Anaheim

ANAHEIM, Calif. (July 24 2018) — We are in for another round of heat this week with temperatures expected to hit the 100 mark on Wednesday and hover in the 90s throughout the week. 

Thankfully, there are some easy ways to keep cool in Anaheim.

Our ...

Anaheim appoints Chris Zapata as city manager

ANAHEIM, Calif. (July 17, 2018) — Chris Zapata, with more than 35 years of public service including 25 years leading cities in California and Arizona, has been appointed Anaheim’s city manager.

The City Council unanimously approved Zapa...

Anaheim magazine summer 2018: Goats, summer fun, kindness and more

ANAHEIM, Calif. (July 3, 2018) — Anaheim Fire & Rescue's goat wildfire prevention program, summer activities for the whole family, a new program for seniors; these are just a few of the great stories highlighted in the summer 2018 edition of Anaheim m...

Anaheim’s budget: bettering roads, parks, libraries, community centers, ensuring public safety

ANAHEIM, Calif. (June 20, 2018) — Anaheim’s budget for the next 12 months dedicates more than $550 million in direct spending on public safety, community services and projects to better the city’s roads, utilities, parks, lib...

Our Next Flag update: first-round finalists

We’re making progressing on a new flag for Anaheim.

A group of 19 community submissions are currently under consideration as we work toward a final design our city can be proud of.

From March 19 to April 20, we received 113 submissions from residents and th...

Jorge Cisneros named Anaheim Police chief

ANAHEIM, Calif. (June 19, 2018) — Jorge Cisneros, a 27-year Southern California law enforcement veteran including nearly a decade as a police chief, has been named the next chief of the Anaheim Police Department.

Cisneros will be the 33rd chief i...

Anaheim Fire & Rescue chief to retire, capping 40-year fire service career

ANAHEIM, Calif. (June 19, 2018) — Anaheim Fire & Rescue Chief Randy Bruegman, who oversaw the city’s response to October’s Canyon Fire 2 and bolstered the department’s firefighting resources after 2008’s Freeway Complex Fire, is retiring later this ye...

Anaheim evaluates additional sites to advance homeless efforts, address impacts on streets and parks

ANAHEIM, Calif. (June 15, 2018) — Working with federal Judge David Carter on homelessness across Orange County, Anaheim and other North County cities are identifying sites that could serve as first-stop assessment centers as part of a larger strategy to a...

Summer swim fun at Pearson Park Pool

ANAHEIM, Calif. (June 7, 2018) — Nothing says summer like a day at the pool.

Starting this Saturday, Anaheim’s Pearson Park Pool opens with free weekend swim for kids, grown-ups and families.

From now through Labor Day, you can spend a sunny Saturday or Sun...

My city budget: how you can tune in

ANAHEIM, Calif. (May 23, 2018) — It’s that time of year again when our city leaders discuss and ultimately decide how to spend your tax dollars.

The City Council has been holding public workshops on the proposed $1.9 billion city budget...

200-plus Anaheim employees, family give back in inaugural day of community service

ANAHEIM, Calif. (May 15, 2018) — More than 200 Anaheim city employees and their families came together on Saturday, May 12, for a day of volunteer community service benefiting seniors, veterans, students, neighborhoods and those in need.

Voluntee...

Innovative jobs program for those seeking pathway from homelessness coming to Orange County

ANAHEIM, Calif. (May 1, 2018) — Great news for Anaheim’s ongoing work to provide pathways out of homelessness.

Los Angeles-based nonprofit Chrysalis, which helps transition people from homelessness to work by helping to prepare them for finding and keeping...

Resources available for those affected by Mariposa Apartments fire

ANAHEIM, Calif. (April 20, 2018) — Resources are available for residents of the Mariposa Apartments who were impacted by the recent fire.

The April 14 fire destroyed four apartments and damaged at least 18 others. Several additional households were displac...

Anaheim, San Jose mayors face off in friendly NHL playoffs wager

ANAHEIM, Calif. (April 12, 2018) — It’s NorCal versus SoCal in the first round of the 2018 Stanley Cup Playoffs and the competition is heating up on and off the ice as the Anaheim Ducks and San Jose Sharks face off Thursday night in Anaheim.

To ma...

Anaheim mayor, public works director visiting Puerto Rico as part of island’s rebuilding effort

ANAHEIM, Calif. (April 9, 2018) — Anaheim Mayor Tom Tait and Public Works Director Rudy Emami are visiting Puerto Rico on Monday as part of a group of mainland mayors and officials offering expertise, experience and ongoing connection with counterparts on...

Anaheim’s inaugural Poet Laureate Grant Hier: spreading love of poetry in his family home

ANAHEIM, Calif. (March 30, 2018) — Grant Hier, a west Anaheim resident with long family ties to our city, is Anaheim’s inaugural poet laureate and literary ambassador.

In the role, he’ll work to better connect our community through poetry and great writing...

Limited voluntary evacuations in Canyon Fire 2 burn areas

ANAHEIM, Calif. (March 21, 2018) — With heavy rain expected late Wednesday through Thursday, limited, voluntary evacuations are now in place in three specific neighborhoods east of Serrano Avenue that are directly next to hillsides burned by October’s Can...

Join us for a community meeting on motels and homelessness

ANAHEIM, Calif. (March 7, 2018) — West Anaheim residents and others from across the city are invited to join us for a March 15 community meeting to discuss the temporary transition of those formerly living along the Santa Ana River Trail to motels, includ...

Anaheim looking to update permit-parking program

ANAHEIM, Calif. (March 5, 2018) — Anaheim is proposing an updated permit-parking program that seeks to improve street parking throughout the city.

Parking is in high demand in Anaheim, creating concerns for residents and businesses. The updated program aim...

Mayor Tait shares kindness experience in India

ANAHEIM, Calif. (Feb. 23, 2018) — Mayor Tom Tait has wrapped up a 10-day trip to India this week, sharing Anaheim’s experience building a stronger, more connected community through a commitment to kindness.

Tait traveled to three cities...

Police Review Board seeking applicants

ANAHEIM, Calif. (Feb. 9, 2018) — We’re looking for help shaping the future of community policing in Anaheim.

The city is seeking applicants to serve on our new Police Review Board, which is set to convene in the spring.

The review board is a new, e...

Students invited to share their vision in west Anaheim art project

ANAHEIM, Calif. (Feb. 9, 2018) — Anaheim is tapping the creativity of local high schools to help turn Beach Boulevard and Lincoln Avenue into a community art canvas.

As part of a digital art competition from the city of Anaheim and partner Zelman Developme...

Black history parade, street fair come to downtown Anaheim

ANAHEIM, Calif. (Jan. 29, 2018) — The streets of downtown Anaheim will be alive with African-American pride and celebration on Feb. 3 as the 38th annual Orange County Black History Parade & Cultural Faire comes to town.

This fun yearly event,...

Mayor Tait: Address challenges by building a stronger Anaheim

ANAHEIM, Calif. (Jan. 25, 2018) — Anaheim is reliving the unfortunate events of Feb. 21, 2017, when a dispute between an off-duty Los Angeles Police officer and neighborhood kids needlessly escalated into fighting and gunfire.

Now, a year later, inspiratio...

Anaheim readies for river trail clearing with added homeless resources, stepped up parks presence

ANAHEIM, Calif. (Jan. 18, 2018) — Anaheim is ready for the pending clearing of the Santa Ana River Trail with extra help for those living in homelessness as well as additional resources for residents, businesses and neighborhoods concerned about the windi...

Tour Anaheim’s most festive holiday light displays

ANAHEIM, Calif. (Dec. 20, 2017) — Get in the holiday spirit with a self-guided tour of some of the best decorations and light displays in Anaheim.

This week, Anaheim Beautiful announced the winners of its annual holiday lights contest. The group selected w...

New Ponderosa Park community center offers assistance and fun for neighborhood families

ANAHEIM, Calif. (Dec. 20, 2017) — A new community center offering help and services to better the lives of neighborhood families opens today at Ponderosa Park.

Known as the Ponderosa Park Family Resource Center, the facility is set to play a big ...

Anaheim expands civilian oversight with new Police Review Board

ANAHEIM, Calif. (Dec. 19, 2017) — Anaheim is moving forward with a new police advisory board that brings expanded civilian oversight and community interaction with the city’s police department.

The Police Review Board will be notified of and have access to...

City Council declares homeless emergency along river trail, across Anaheim

ANAHEIM, Calif. (Sept. 13, 2017) — The Anaheim City Council unanimously voted early Wednesday to declare a health and safety state of emergency to address homelessness along the Santa Ana River Trail and across Anaheim.

The Council voted 7-0 to e...

Dec. 19 City Council meeting set for Downtown Anaheim Community Center

ANAHEIM, Calif. (Dec. 11, 2017) — Anaheim’s Dec. 19 City Council meeting is moving to the Downtown Anaheim Community Center directly next to City Hall.

The meeting, which will take place in the community center’s assembly hall, is moving to allow for year-...

Anaheim marks World Kindness Day, hosts ‘Wonder’ movie premier as part of #ChooseKind initiative

ANAHEIM, Calif. (Nov. 13, 2017) — Anaheim is joining cities across the country in encouraging kindness and celebrating those who “choose kind” with thank-you breakfasts and a special screening of the film “Wonder.”

Anaheim joins Philadelphia, Miami Beach, ...

Road closures for Disneyland races this weekend

ANAHEIM, Calif. (Nov. 9, 2017) — There will be several road closures and possible traffic delays around Disneyland and the Platinum Triangle this weekend as the park hosts its Avengers Super Heroes Half Marathon, Thor 10K and Spider-Man 5K.

The 5K race beg...

Anaheim proclaims ‘City of Kindness’ as official motto, broadens work to spread kindness

ANAHEIM, Calif. (Nov. 8, 2017) — Anaheim’s City Council on Tuesday unanimously adopted a resolution designating “City of Kindness” as the official city motto and endorsed expanded efforts to spread kindness in the city’s culture and in the community.

The C...

Raul Quezada retiring as Anaheim Police chief

ANAHEIM, Calif. (Oct. 23, 2017) — Anaheim Police Chief Raul Quezada is retiring effective Monday.

Quezada, Anaheim’s first Latino chief, was appointed interim chief in May 2013 and appointed chief in December 2013. He leaves after building and strengthenin...

Community invited to join Mayor Tait for screening of ‘Chasing the Dragon,’ opioid crisis discussion

ANAHEIM, Calif. (Oct. 17, 2017) — Anaheim Mayor Tom Tait on Wednesday will join FBI officials, drug treatment providers and others for a look at the opioid crisis in Orange County and a special screening of “Chasing the Dragon: The Lif...

After serving 50 people, Canyon Fire 2 assistance center now closed

ANAHEIM, Calif. (Oct. 16, 2017) — A community assistance center for those impacted by Canyon Fire 2 helped 50 people access services as part of the first steps of recovery and now has closed.

After seeing the demand for help decrease after Friday...

Canyon Fire 2: near containment, no further updates unless conditions change

ANAHEIM, Calif. (Oct. 16, 2017, 8:30 a.m.) — Canyon Fire 2 is nearing full containment with no further threats to neighborhoods as of Monday morning.

Anaheim Fire & Rescue and the city of Anaheim will cease regular fire updates unless conditions change...

Canyon Fire 2 assistance center helps nearly 50 people over two days, set to reopen half-day Monday

ANAHEIM, Calif. (Oct. 14, 2017) — A community assistance center for those impacted by Canyon Fire 2 has helped nearly 50 people since opening Friday morning and is set reopen for a final half-day Monday.

The assistance center, at the East Anaheim Gymnasium...

Resources offered for residents affected by Canyon Fire 2

ANAHEIM, Calif. (Oct. 12, 2017) – An assistance center opens Friday morning in Anaheim to help residents whose homes were destroyed or damaged by Canyon Fire 2 as well as anyone else affected by the fire.

The center will be a one-stop shop for re...

Evacuations lifted for east Anaheim neighborhoods impacted by Canyon Fire 2

Evacuations lifted for east Anaheim neighborhoods impacted by Canyon Fire 2

ANAHEIM, Calif. (Oct. 10, 2017) -- All Anaheim residents evacuated due to Canyon Fire 2 are clear to return to their homes at 7 p.m. Tuesday.

Canyon Fire 2 continues to burn but is ...

ACC North debuts at Anaheim Convention Center

ANAHEIM, Calif. (Sept. 28, 2017) — The Anaheim Convention Center this week officially opened ACC North, its largest and most significant expansion in nearly two decades.

The expansion, the seventh in the center’s 50-year history, adds 200,000 square feet o...

Free Anaheim Health Fair & Citizenship Clinic Sept. 23-24

ANAHEIM, Calif. (Sept. 15, 2017) — The annual Anaheim Health Fair, featuring free medical, dental and vision services, is set for Sept. 23 and 24 at the Anaheim Convention Center.

New this year, the event will also include a free Citizenship Clini...

Calling All Job Seekers

Calling all job seekers

ANAHEIM, Calif. (Sept. 13, 2017) — Looking for a new opportunity?

Employers hiring for thousands of positions are set to be on hand at the free Anaheim/OC Job Fair Expo at the Anaheim Convention Center on Sept. 20...

Mayor Tait: Anaheim will continue to stand with Houston during recovery

ANAHEIM, Calif. (Sept. 1, 2017) — Anaheim’s support for Houston will continue as the city begins a long road to recovery after Hurricane Harvey, Mayor Tom Tait said Friday.

“As we enjoy the Labor Day weekend with friends and family, I want to call on all o...

Beat the heat this weekend

ANAHEIM, Calif. (Aug. 31, 2017) — All of Anaheim has been sweating this week, and we’re set to see a peak in the heat Friday with some relief over the holiday weekend.

Thankfully, there are some easy ways to keep cool in Anaheim.

Take a ...

Road closures for Disneyland 10K and Half Marathon this weekend

ANAHEIM, Calif. (Aug. 31, 2017) — There will be several road closures and possible traffic delays around Disneyland Resort and the Platinum Triangle this weekend as the park hosts a 10K race and half marathon.

The 10K race begins at 5 a.m. on Saturday and ...

City Council expresses urgency in working with county to address homeless crisis

ANAHEIM, Calif. (Aug. 30, 2017) — Anaheim’s City Council on Tuesday expressed urgency to continue supporting the county of Orange as it works to end homelessness on the Santa Ana River Trail while deferring action on a request by a hom...

Anaheim adopts sunshine ordinance, brings added accountability to local government

ANAHEIM, Calif. (Aug. 18, 2017) — Anaheim’s City Council has taken a major step toward stronger, more responsive and accountable local government with the adoption of a comprehensive “sunshine ordinance.”

The ordinance, which passed by a 7-0 vote on Aug. 1...

Visit Wings of the City and win a trip to Mexico

ANAHEIM, Calif. (Aug. 18, 2017) — It will give you wings, literally.

A visit to the Wings of the City art exhibit at the Anaheim Convention Center could land you two tickets to fly to Mexico City. All you need to do is enter the Wings of the City video con...

Have a voice in addressing homelessness in Anaheim

ANAHEIM, Calif. (Aug. 15, 2017) — Homelessness is one of the most pressing and complex issues facing Anaheim.

As part of our ongoing effort to address homelessness, the City Council recently created a 14-member Homeless Policy Working Group to look at curr...

Extended summer swim at Pearson Park Pool

ANAHEIM, Calif. (July 28, 2017) — Anaheim kids now have more opportunities to beat the summer heat with a dip in Pearson Park Pool.

Starting this weekend, the pool will add a second weekend day of free swim time for the community and stay open an additiona...

Mayor and City Council appoint interim city manager

ANAHEIM, Calif. (July 13, 2017) — The City Council on Tuesday voted to appoint City Clerk Linda Andal as interim city manager.

The appointment came on a unanimous, 7-0 closed session vote.

“Linda is a trustworthy, honest leader who displays the strategic pe...

‘Wings of the City’ brings interactive, internationally acclaimed art to Anaheim

ANAHEIM, Calif. (July 11, 2017) — The ultimate selfie has come to Anaheim.

From July 11 to Sept. 30, the Anaheim Convention Center is hosting “Wings of the City,” an outdoor exhibit of nine stunning, larger-than-life bronze sculptures by acclaimed Mexican ...

‘Alas de México’ trae arte interactiva y internacionalmente aclamada a Anaheim

ANAHEIM, Calif. (11 de julio, 2017) — La mejor selfie ha venido a Anaheim.

Entre el 11 de julio y el 30 de septiembre, el Centro de Convenciones de Anaheim va a presentar una exhibición al aire libre de nueve estatuas de bronce impresi...

Do the Fourth right

ANAHEIM, Calif. (June 30, 2017) — As holidays go, Fourth of the July ranks right up there. Who doesn’t love a summer day of fireworks, food, family and fun?

We wish everyone in Anaheim an awesome Fourth. But we also want to make sure everyone stays safe.

Re...

Luís Alberto Urrea coming to Anaheim as city reads ‘Into the Beautiful North’

ANAHEIM, Calif. (June 28, 2017) — The timely story of a changing Mexican town and its  complex relationship with America will captivate Anaheim readers this summer, culminating with a September visit to Anaheim Central Library by Mexica...

Downtown Anaheim 5K Run and Flag Day Parade this weekend

ANAHEIM, Calif. (June 9, 2017) — Downtown Anaheim will be bustling with family fun this weekend, with the annual 5K Run on Saturday and the Flag Day Parade on Sunday.

Please be aware that both events will also involve some road closures.

The 18th ...

Review of Anaheim police chiefs’ work hours concluded

ANAHEIM, Calif. (June 8, 2017) — A city review of the work hours of Anaheim’s police chief and deputy police chief has concluded.

An outside investigation done as part of the review found Police Chief Raul Quezada and Deputy Chief Dan Cahill did not violat...

Anaheim mayor shares kindness experience at Strong Cities conference

ANAHEIM, Calif. (June 8, 2017) — Anaheim Mayor Tom Tait in May joined city leaders from across the globe gathered in Denmark to share Anaheim’s experience building a stronger, more connected community through kindness.

“The idea of kindness is simple yet p...

Connect the Loop, Bringing Cycling Fun for All

ANAHEIM, Calif. (June 6, 2017) — Join us for a fun-filled day for the whole family and learn about a new plan to expand a bike trail near the hills of east Anaheim.

Come enjoy a free street fair with food trucks, entertainment, family activities, ...

Anaheim named Playful City USA, plans for future of city’s parks

ANAHEIM, Calif. (May 23, 2017) — Anaheim’s effort to provide residents with great places to play has earned the city a designation as a Playful City USA for 2017.

Anaheim is one of 258 cities across the country recognized by national no...

Anaheim’s budget: get involved

ANAHEIM, Calif. (May 18, 2017) — It’s budget time in Anaheim!

We are preparing the city budget for Fiscal Year 2017-2018, which covers the 12 months through June 2018. And we need your help.

There are several community meetings and City Council work...Read on...

Anaheim, Nashville mayors wager on Western Conference Final

ANAHEIM, Calif. (May 14, 2017) — The stakes are high as the Anaheim Ducks face off against the Nashville Predators in game two of the Western Conference Final tonight at Honda Center.

And Anaheim Mayor Tom Tait has upped the ante again, agreeing to a frien...

Homeless shelter opens as part of Anaheim’s comprehensive approach to addressing homelessness

Orange County’s first year-round homeless shelter opens today in Anaheim as part of the city’s comprehensive approach to addressing homelessness.

Bridges at Kraemer Place, a 24,390-square-foot facility alongside the Riverside (91) Freew...

Anaheim, Edmonton mayors face off in round two hockey playoffs wager

ANAHEIM, Calif. (April 26, 2017) — It’s round two of the 2017 Stanley Cup Playoffs and the Anaheim Ducks are facing off against the Edmonton Oilers in game one tonight.

To make the stakes even higher, Anaheim Mayor Tom Tait and Edmonton...

Join us and help shape the future of Anaheim parks

ANAHEIM, Calif. (April 22, 2017) — Andy Anaheim, the city’s lovable mascot, is leading the way on the most comprehensive look at our parks in nearly 30 years.

Kicking off on Earth Day, Anaheim Community Services will conduct a 12-month ...

Anaheim wins first-round — and mayors’ hockey bet

ANAHEIM, Calif. (April 20, 2017) — A plush version of Anaheim Ducks mascot Wild Wing is heading to Calgary to be unofficial “mayor for a day” as part of a friendly bet between Anaheim Mayor Tom Tait and Calgary Mayor Naheed Nenshi.

Tait — and Anaheim — cam...

Coyotes in Anaheim: be part of the solution

ANAHEIM, Calif. (April 19, 2017) — Encounters with coyotes are on the rise in some parts of Anaheim, and the city is hearing from residents and experts as part of an effort to create a wildlife management plan. 

On April 18, we held a co...

Anaheim, Calgary mayors face off in friendly NHL playoffs wager

ANAHEIM, Calif. (April 13, 2017) — The competition is heating up on and off the ice as the Anaheim Ducks face off against the Calgary Flames tonight in the first round of the 2017 Stanley Cup Playoffs. 

Anaheim Mayor Tom Tait and Calgary...

Anaheim responde: el agua de la ciudad no fue el problema en el caso de Children’s Dental

ANAHEIM, Calif. (Abril 12, 2017) — Durante más de un siglo, la ciudad de Anaheim ha entregado agua segura, confiable y de alta calidad a sus residentes, negocios y visitantes.

Queremos aclarar que el agua de Anaheim no es el problema e...

Anaheim Convention Center welcomes new deputy director, readies 200,000-square-foot expansion

Anaheim, Calif. (March 30, 2017) —Joaquin Quesada has been named deputy director of the Anaheim Convention Center, bringing more than 35 years of convention center operations, sales and service experience to his new position.

Quesada, an Anaheim native who...

USA Volleyball donates $200,000 in gear to Anaheim high schools

It’s not every day you get something for free. But one Friday afternoon in March, high school students in the Anaheim Union High School District received $200,000 worth of free volleyball equipment and gear from USA Volleyball.

Totaling more than...

Spring Is Here, and With It Comes Wildlife

ANAHEIM, Calif. (March 20, 2017) — Spring is off to a gray start, but there’s a clear sign the season is here: wildlife.

With all of spring’s beauty and the fresh start it brings, we can’t forget about the critters a...

Council Expands Contract Review, Brings Process Closer to Residents

ANAHEIM, Calif. (March 16, 2017) — The City Council has approved changes that will give residents added insight into financial decisions at City Hall.

The new policies allow the City Council to:

• Vote on more contracts between the city and outside ...

Anaheim Considers New Fireworks Program With Direct Participation by Schools, Nonprofits

ANAHEIM, Calif. (March 8, 2017) — Anaheim’s City Council voted to introduce a new fireworks sales program that would allow schools and other nonprofits to raise money by operating their own stands in the city.

In April, the Council is expected to implement...

Mayor Tom Tait's Remarks from Press Conference on Incident Involving Off-Duty LAPD Officer

ANAHEIM, Calif. (Feb. 23, 2017) — Mayor Tom Tait spoke Thursday at a joint press conference with the Anaheim Police Department, Los Angeles Police Department, Anaheim Union High School District and the Orange County Human Relations Commission. F...

State of the City: Innovations in Addressing Homelessness, Drug Abuse, Connecting Residents

ANAHEIM, Calif. (Feb. 1, 2017) — Anaheim Mayor Tom Tait is set to unveil expanded and innovative ways of addressing homelessness, treating drug abuse and connecting residents to their city at his seventh State of the City address on Tuesday, Feb. 7.

Tait i...

Anaheim Continues to Foster Community Ties as Nation Debates Immigration

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Anaheim Continues to Foster Community Ties as Nation Debates Immigration

ANAHEIM, Calif. (Jan. 26, 2017) — With immigration in the national spotlight, Anaheim continues to embrace diversity, treat everyone in our city with d...

Rescheduled due to last month’s rain Anaheim Battle of the Bands to Take Place this Saturday at Pear

ANAHEIM, Calif. (August 27, 2015) Anaheim’s best middle school and high school bands will compete in the city’s first Battle of the Bands event on Saturday evening, August 29 at Pearson Park Amphitheatre. The community is invited to attend and cheer on...

Committee Moves Ahead in Shaping Anaheim’s Six Voting Districts

More than 130 residents from across Anaheim crowded into City Hall on Aug. 19 to review more than two dozen proposed district boundary maps and express support for the map that would best serve their communities.

In all, residents weighed in on 25 possib...Read on...

Summertime is mosquito season – be aware and be prepared

ANAHEIM, CA - (August 13, 2015) - Summertime is mosquito season, and the City of Anaheim is reminding residents of precautions to avoid mosquito bites and mosquito breeding grounds, courtesy of the Orange County Mosquito and Vector Control District.

Mosqui...

Anaheim Cooling Centers Offer Relief from the Heat

ANAHEIM, CA - (August 12, 2015) - With this weekend’s high-heat advisory, the City of Anaheim is reminding the community of its 10 cooling centers to help residents beat the heat in the coming days.

Please call the location nearest you for hours of oper...

ARTIC food and dining establishment plans are moving forward

ANAHEIM, CA - (August 11, 2015) - Plans to open ARTIC’s food and dining establishments, including unique concept dining establishments, an organic coffee bar, a pretzel and frozen yogurt kiosk to complement the existing grab ‘n go food and grocery stor...Read on...

ARTIC Project Named APWA 2015 Public Works Project of the Year

KANSAS CITY, MO. (August 5, 2015) - The Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center Project was recently named a 2015 Public Works Project of the Year by the American Public Works Association (APWA). This year, the team of winners includes the Ci...

Free Summer Concerts at Pearson Park

ANAHEIM, CA - (August 4, 2015) - Two free concerts will be held at the Pearson Park Amphitheatre this month, featuring music the entire family will enjoy. All are welcome to attend the free shows, including free parking.

• Saturday, August 8 – an Elton J...

Anaheim City Council Appoints Emery as City Manager

ANAHEIM, CA - (July 22, 2015) - The Anaheim City Council tonight approved an employment agreement with Paul Emery as Anaheim city manager.

In his role as city manager, Emery will provide administrative management for the 10th largest city in California, it...

Anaheim Battle of the Bands to Take Place this Saturday at Pearson Park Amphitheatre

ANAHEIM, CA - (July 16, 2015) - Anaheim’s best middle school and high school bands will compete in the city’s first Battle of the Bands event on Saturday evening, July 18 at Pearson Park Amphitheatre. The community is invited to attend and cheer on the...

ANAHEIM FIRE & RESCUE’S COMMUNITY CARE RESPONSE UNIT IS FIRST IN CALIFORNIA Pilot Program Delivers N

ANAHEIM, CA - (July 15, 2015) - Anaheim Fire & Rescue, in collaboration with local key leaders in emergency services, have launched a new pilot program: the Community Care Response Unit (CCRU). The first in California, the CCRU offers medical respo...

Anaheim Quarterly Neighborhood Services Meetings Announced for July

ANAHEIM, CA - (July 10, 2015) - Attending an Anaheim Neighborhood Services meeting, offered quarterly at locations in the west, east, central and south areas of the city,  is an optimal way for residents to meet one-on-one with city staff and to learn ...

Traffic Advisory Today Near Honda Center for Dalai Lama Visit

ANAHEIM, CA - (July 5, 2015) - Please be advised of additional traffic around Honda Center today for the Dalai Lama visit and 80th birthday celebration. The event is scheduled from 12:00 - 3:30 p.m. To ensure a safe and smooth traffic flow, please follow ...

Fourth of July Safe and Sane Fireworks Available in Anaheim for First Time in 30 Years, Beginning To

ANAHEIM, CA - (June 28, 2015) - For the first time in 30 years safe and sane fireworks are back in Anaheim, on sale at Honda Center beginning today at 12 noon.  As voted by residents in last year’s June General Election, the Anaheim community can Celebrat...

Media Advisory: City Council To Consider Entertainment Tax Policy

ANAHEIM, CA - (June 25, 2015) - The Anaheim City Council is expected to consider an entertainment tax policy for the Disneyland Resort at its July 7 meeting as Walt Disney Parks and Resorts evaluates a significant investment in its existing operations in ...

Fourth of July Safe and Sane Fireworks Available in Anaheim for First Time in 30 Years Sales and usa

ANAHEIM, CA - (June 18, 2015) - For the first time in 30 years safe and sane fireworks are back in Anaheim.  As voted by residents in last year’s June General Election, the Anaheim community can Celebrate With Care in select areas of the City.  Residents ...

Anaheim City Council Approves Hotel Incentive Program

ANAHEIM, CA - (June 16, 2015) - The Anaheim City Council tonight approved a resolution establishing a Hotel Incentive Program to encourage the development of four-diamond-quality hotels and the renovation of existing properties to four-diamond quality.
...Read on...

Anaheim City Council Approves Balanced Budget for Fiscal Year 2015/16

ANAHEIM, CA - (June 16, 2015) - Increases to General Fund allocations and Capital Improvement Plan support emphasis on public safety, community outreach and encouraging business growth.

The Anaheim City Council tonight unanimously approved a balanced budge...

ANAHEIM HONORS FLAG DAY WITH NEW HOMETOWN HEROES VIDEO AND COMMUNITY EVENT

ANAHEIM, CA - (June 12, 2015) - The City of Anaheim is proud to honor Flag Day this Sunday by introducing a new segment in the City’s Hometown Heroes video series.

Anaheim Police Officer Brennan Leininger founded the organization A Flag for Every Hero...

Outreach Campaign Invites Residents to ‘Shape Anaheim’s Future’ (Spanish)

ANAHEIM, CA - (June 5, 2015) - La ciudad de Anaheim está llevando a cabo una amplia campaña de alcance comunitario para que los residentes ayuden a determinar los límites que definirán los seis nuevos distritos electorales que darán forma a Anaheim a ...Read on...

ANAHEIM PUBLIC UTILITIES HOSTS THE 2015 SAVE WATER EXPO

ANAHEIM, CA - (June 1, 2015) - Anaheim Public Utilities invites the community to learn more about saving water at the 2015 Save Water Expo. The event will be held on Saturday, June 6, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at ARTIC, the new transportation hub located at ...Read on...

RESIDENTS ENCOURAGED TO HELP DESIGN DISTRICT SHAPES

ANAHEIM, CA - (May 28, 2015) - Community meetings are being held to gather comments and ideas for drawing district boundaries. The Advisory Committee on Electoral Districts is reaching out to residents by meeting on various evenings and in neighborhood co...Read on...

3-day event will offer complete dental and vision services and general health screenings to thousand

ANAHEIM, CA - (May 27, 2015) - The 9th annual FREE Health Fair will take place this Friday – Sunday at the Anaheim Convention Center, and all are welcome to attend.  Attendees can benefit from the medical, dental and vision services, as well as visit the ...Read on...

ANAHEIM HONORS MEMORIAL DAY WITH LAUNCH OF HOMETOWN HEROES VIDEO SERIES

ANAHEIM, CA - (May 23, 2015) - As our nation celebrates Memorial Day this weekend, the City of Anaheim would also like to salute local resident, WWII veteran and Bronze Star recipient Dr. William Kott by featuring him in the launch of the City’s new Homet...Read on...

TRAFFIC ADVISORY FOR THE ANAHEIM RESORT BEGINNING EARLY FRIDAY MORNING THRU THE WEEKEND, FOR THE DIS

ANAHEIM, CA - (May 21, 2015) - Please be advised of additional traffic in The Anaheim Resort this Friday morning and throughout the weekend as Disneyland Resort hosts its annual 24-hour day beginning Friday, May 22 at 6 a.m., as well as the kick-off for i...Read on...

ANAHEIM CITY COUNCIL LIMITS LANDSCAPE WATERING TO TWO DAYS A WEEK

ANAHEIM, CA - (May 20, 2015) - The Anaheim City Council has approved an ordinance to restrict landscape watering to two days per week, in an effort to reduce daily water use during the ongoing drought. The ordinance will help Anaheim achieve its required ...Read on...

ANAHEIM PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR NATALIE MEEKS NAMED APWA 2015 TOP TEN PUBLIC WORKS LEADER

ANAHEIM, CA - (May 19, 2015) - Anaheim Public Works Director Natalie Meeks was recently named as a 2015 Top Ten Public Works Leaders of the Year by the American Public Works Association, and at tonight’s City Council meeting was presented with her award b...Read on...

ANAHEIM AND CHICAGO MAYORS ENGAGE IN FRIENDLY WAGER DURING NHL PLAYOFFS

ANAHEIM, CA - (May 17, 2015) - Anaheim Mayor Tom Tait and Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel agreed to a friendly wager as the Anaheim Ducks and Chicago Blackhawks open the Western Conference Finals of the 2015 Stanley Cup Playoffs today at Honda Center.

The ...Read on...

COMMUNITY INVITED TO SHAPE ANAHEIM’S FUTURE AND PROVIDE INPUT TO DRAW CITY COUNCIL DISTRICTS

ANAHEIM, CA - (May 5, 2015) - Anaheim residents are encouraged to participate in community meetings and Shape Anaheim’s Future. Anaheim’s current At-Large electoral system will, for the first time, change to a By-District system made up of six districts....Read on...

Temporary Road Closures, May 9-10, For Tinker Bell Half Marathon Weekend

ANAHEIM, CA - (May 5, 2015) - Runners, joggers and walkers will take to the streets of Anaheim on Saturday and Sunday mornings, May 9-10, during the 2015 Tinker Bell Half Marathon Weekend. The Tinker Bell Half Marathon Weekend, taking place Thursday – Sun...Read on...

May the 4th Be With You!

ANAHEIM, CA - (May 4, 2015) - Recently, thousands of guests from a galaxy far, far away visited Anaheim for the four-day 2015 Star Wars Celebration event, held at the Anaheim Convention Center. They offered their greetings to be shared with residents o...Read on...

Anaheim and Calgary Mayors Engage in Friendly Wager During NHL Playoffs

ANAHEIM, CA - (May 1, 2015) - Anaheim Mayor Tom Tait and Calgary Mayor Naheed Nenshi agreed to a friendly wager as the Anaheim Ducks and Calgary Flames go head-to-head in the second round of the 2015 Stanley Cup Playoffs.

If the Ducks win, Mayor Nensh...Read on...

Anaheim Water Conservation Poster Contest Winners to be Honored at Angel Stadium of Anaheim

ANAHEIM, CA - (April 27, 2015) - In celebration of May being Water Awareness Month, Anaheim Public Utilities and Angels Baseball will honor the winners of the 25th Annual Water Conservation Poster Contest at Angel Stadium of Anaheim on Thursday, May 7, du...Read on...

Anaheim Approves New City Planning Director

ANAHEIM, CA - (April 23, 2015) - David Belmer will join the City of Anaheim as Planning Director, effective May 26, it was approved and announced at Tuesday night’s City Council meeting. Belmer brings more than 25 years of experience in municipal governme...Read on...

ANAHEIM’S 9TH ANNUAL FREE HEALTH FAIR MAY 29-31 3-day event

ANAHEIM, CA - (April 22, 2015) - Through dynamic partnerships with Remote Area Medical (RAM) California, GBS Linens, Inc. and Anekant Community Center, along with invaluable community sponsorship support, Anaheim’s Ninth Annual FREE Health Fair is expa...Read on...

Cinco De Mayo

ANAHEIM, CA - (April 27, 2015) - Food, games, carnival rides and music will be part of the annual family-friendly Cinco de Mayo Fiesta and Carnival in Anaheim, taking place April 30 – May 3 at La Palma Park in Anaheim. The fiesta will feature free live en...Read on...

ANAHEIM CONVENTION CENTER BREAKS GROUND ON SEVENTH EXPANSION

ANAHEIM, CA - (April 21, 2015) - The City of Anaheim today broke ground on the seventh expansion to the world-famous Anaheim Convention Center,  for a significant construction project that will add more meeting space, more economic impact, and more job...

REMEMBERING JACKIE ROBINSON’S VISIT TO ANAHEIM, ON MLB’S JACKIE ROBINSON DAY

ANAHEIM, CA - (April 15, 2015) - As Major League Baseball and America remember the late Baseball Hall of Famer Jackie Robinson today, the City of Anaheim is proud to recall when Robinson spent time in Anaheim to film his biographical movie, “The Jackie...Read on...

MIRALOMA PARK AND FAMILY RESOURCE CENTER GRAND OPENING CELEBRATION SET FOR APRIL 11

ANAHEIM, CA - (April 6, 2015) - The Miraloma Park and Family Resource Center in Anaheim’s Park Lane neighborhood  is set to open on Saturday, April 11 at 11 a.m., and the entire community is welcome to join the grand opening celebration.

Miraloma Park a...

Free After School Programming

Join the after-school fun throughout Anaheim! 

S.T.A.R.S. and Fun on Wheels are drop-in after

school programs located throughout West and Central Anaheim.The programs are FREE to join.

Both programs run Monday through Friday. Hours vary by site.

• Craf...

Upcoming District Community Meetings

Neighborhood Services Community Meetings are part of the Anaheim Neighborhood Improvement Program that uses an inter-departmental approach to improve the livability of Anaheim’s neighborhoods. Neighborhood improvement is accomplished by creating...

Manzanita SkatePark

The skate park will be a hybrid design for beginner to intermediate skaters from the surrounding neighborhood and adjacent Boys and Girls Club. The total disturbed area for the concrete skate park will be 15,000 square feet which will allow for approximat...Read on...

Anaheim Parks Plan

Parks play an important role in the lives of Anaheim residents.

For many, they are the front yard for neighborhood kids to play in and the perfect setting for a weekend family gathering.  

Anaheim's first park opened in 1927 with 20 acres. Since th...

Anaheim Convention Center

The Anaheim Convention Center (ACC), centrally located in the heart of Southern California, welcomes millions of visitors to the City of Anaheim for tourism, business and conventions/meetings.

“Community, Character, And Service” to Be Highlighted At Anaheim Fire & Rescue’s Ceremony

ANAHEIM, Calif. (May 17, 2018) – Tomorrow morning, Friday, May 18th, 2018, Anaheim Fire & Rescue will recognize 23 fire service professionals and will welcome 13 new Firefighter/Paramedics at its 2018 Promotion & Graduation Ceremony at th...

Canyon Fire 2 update 7 a.m.

Canyon Fire 2 update 7 a.m.

Fire now is at 7,500 acres.

Containment remains at 5 percent.

Focus overnight was on the fire’s east edge near the Cleveland National Forest.

All mandatory evacuations remain in place.

No new evacuations issued and no new immediate ...

ANAHEIM FIRE & RESCUE TO BREAK GROUND ON FIRST NEW FIRE STATION IN LAST DECADE

ANAHEIM, CALIF – (JULY 18, 2017) – Anaheim Fire & Rescue is proud to announce the groundbreaking ceremony for the new Fire Station 5, Wednesday July 19, 2017 at 10:00 am.  Media and members of the community are invited to join Anaheim City of...

Two Alarm Fire Burns Seven Tractor Trailers

35 Firefighters from Anaheim Fire & Rescue, Fullerton Fire Department, and Garden Grove Fire Department extinguished a fire in about one hour at a yard where numerous tractor trailers were stored.  The call was received at 9:13 pm and a 2nd a...

Join the Fire Agencies of Anaheim, Garden Grove, and Orange City for Fire Service Day

On Saturday, October 1, 2016, the North Net Training Center will be the site for this year’s Fire Service Day hosted by the fire agencies of Anaheim, Garden Grove, and Orange City. Families will have the opportunity to personally meet firefighters, view ...Read on...

HELP ANAHEIM BE MORE RESILIENT IN THE EVENT OF A DISASTER

Every five years, the City of Anaheim prepares a Hazard
Mitigation Plan to identify elements within the city that could be affected by a disaster such as an earthquake, flood or wildfire. Anaheim Fire & Rescue together with the City of Anaheim invite...Read on...

ANAHEIM FIRE & RESCUE ANNOUNCES NEW LEADERSHIP STAFF FOR COMMUNITY RISK REDUCTION DIVISON

Anaheim Fire Chief Randy R. Bruegman recently announced the
appointment of Rusty Coffelt to Deputy Chief / Fire Marshal of the agency’s Community Risk ReductionDivision. Deputy Chief Coffelt is responsible for four principal sections including Life Saf...Read on...

Anaheim Fire & Rescue to Use Cold Smoke for Wildland Fire Training

Beginning Monday, March 14, 2016, Anaheim Fire & Rescue will engage in wildland fire training to prepare for the approaching wildland fire season. This training will include the use of smoke canisters to assist firefighting personnel with locating th...Read on...

BUTANE HONEY OIL EXTRACTION DISCOVERED IN BURNED CONDOMINIUM

At approximately 11:40 p.m. last night, Anaheim Fire & Rescue received multiple calls of a garage fire in the 2000 block of W. Blue Violet Court. Upon arrival, fire personnel found the garage of a two story detached condominium was fully involved and...Read on...

National Day of Remembrance

Please join us for the September 11 Remembrance Ceremony on the Grand Plaza at 9:00 a.m. Anaheim Fire & Rescue, Anaheim Police Department and Visit Anaheim are joining together to pay tribute to the victims of September 11, 2001 and to honor those eme...Read on...

Home Safety Visit Program

We’ve launched the Home Safety Visit Program, a new Community Risk Reduction program, where fire personnel delivers fire safety education directly to Anaheim homeowners particularly those households most vulnerable to fire and fire injuries. We’ll also pr...Read on...

Anaheim is a Class 1 City

We’re proud to announce that Anaheim has been designated as a Class 1 City by the Insurance Service Office (ISO), the highest possible rating for a municipality. This rating may reduce the cost of fire insurance for our residents and business owners. Lear...Read on...

24th Annual Mystery Authors Luncheon & Silent Auction

Proceeds from the Mystery Authors Luncheon & Silent Auction provide valuable materials and services for our library patrons throughout the year. This year’s theme is, Mischief, Mayhem & Murder, featuring a panel of three best-selling aut...

4th Annual NEA Big Read

From Feb. 16 to March 16, Anaheim Public Library will lead a communitywide reading and exploration of the 1993 novel, which celebrates the heroism of resisting and defying the expected. Throughout the month, Anaheim Library will give out copies of &ld...

NASA @ Your Library

Participate in fun hands-on science and art projects that encourage exploration in the areas of science, technology, engineering, the arts, and math. 

Anaheim Public Library is one of seventy-five public libraries that were selected for the grant ...

New Library Catalog

The Anaheim Public Library has released its new library catalog! The new catalog includes a variety of exciting new features to help users explore, search and borrow the collection with greater ease and efficiency.

Below is a list of the new catalog feature...

Art Classes for Teens

Muckenthaler Cultural Arts Center, in partnership with Anaheim Public Library, will host a series of innovative art workshops for Anaheim youth. MUCK @ The Library offers youth ages 11–21 an opportunity to explore the fundamentals of art, develop...

See Something, Say Something

If You See Something, Say Something delivers the simple message to Orange County citizens that an alert public plays a critical role in keeping our community safe. For more information, visit www.keepocsafe.org.

The Anaheim Police Department Suspicious Act...

Anaheim Police Arrest Burglary Suspect Inside Local Bank

ANAHEIM, CALIF (January 21, 2019) – Anaheim Police arrested a 29- year-old transient for commercial burglary and vandalism after he was found inside a local bank attempting to open offices, drawers and a vault. 

Around 2 p.m. today, offi...

Anaheim Police Investigating Series of Sexual Batteries Near Savanna High School

ANAHEIM, CALIF (January 15, 2019) – Anaheim Police Sexual Assault detectives have released a composite sketch of the man they believe assaulted at least three teenage girls since late last week near Savanna High School, 301 N. Gilbert St. The mo...

Anaheim Police Arrest Suspect in Christmas Eve Homicide

ANAHEIM, CALIF (January 8, 2019) – Anaheim Police homicide detectives have identified Miguel Reveles Villegas, a 35-year-old Placentia resident, as the suspect arrested for murder following a pursuit that terminated in San Diego Tuesday morning....

DUI/Driver’s License Checkpoint

ANAHEIM, Calif. (December 13, 2018) – The Anaheim Police Department Traffic Unit will be conducting a DUI/Driver’s License Checkpoint Friday December 14, 2018 on Anaheim Blvd at Lincoln Ave between the hours of 8:00 P.M. and 3:00 A.M.

T...

Outstanding Investigation Leads to Arrest in Fatal Hit and Run

ANAHEIM, CALIF (November 30, 2018) – Less than a week after an 18 year old pedestrian was struck and killed near Haster and Leatrice in Anaheim, Traffic Investigators have arrested the driver of the suspect vehicle. Osvaldo Soto-Juarez, a 20-yea...

Anaheim Police Seek Public’s Help in Identifying Person of Interest in Hit and Run Collision

ANAHEIM, CALIF (November 24, 2018) – APD Traffic Investigators are asking for the public’s help in locating a vehicle of interest from a serious hit-and-run traffic collision that hospitalized a woman.

Around 8:49 p.m. on Saturday, Nove...

Anaheim Police Arrest Homicide Suspect

ANAHEIM, CALIF (November 20, 2018) – Around 9:30 a.m., Anaheim Police responded to a call of a man attacking a woman inside a residence at 1268 N. Siesta Street. Officers found a deceased woman inside the residence and took a male into custody w...

Anaheim Police Department Reminds Drivers and Passengers to Wear a Seat Belt

ANAHEIM, CALIF (November 16, 2018) –This Thanksgiving, Anaheim Police Department is joining the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) to remind people how important it is to wear a seat belt, and the potentially deadly consequences of not bu...

DUI/Driver’s License Checkpoint

ANAHEIM, Calif. (November 1, 2018) – The Anaheim Police Department Traffic Unit will be conducting a DUI/Driver’s License Checkpoint Friday November 2, 2018 on Euclid Street at Cerritos Ave between the hours of 8:00 P.M. and 3:00 A.M.

T...

Two Police Officers Seriously Injured During Attempted Arrest of Suspect

ANAHEIM, CALIF. (Oct. 27, 2018) – Two Anaheim Police Department (APD) officers were seriously injured during an attempted arrest of an assault and battery suspect. Both officers were transported to a local trauma center, where they are currently...

DUI/Driver's License Checkpoint

ANAHEIM, Calif. (October 19, 2018) – The Anaheim Police Department Traffic Unit will be conducting a DUI/Driver’s License Checkpoint tonight, Friday October 19, 2018 on Ball Road at East Street between the hours of 8:00 P.M. and 3:00 A...

Suspect Arrested in Anaheim Homicide

ANAHEIM, CALIF. (Oct. 18, 2018) – Anaheim Police have arrested a suspect in the October 16, 2018 homicide of Raymond Tovar in the 2800 block of W. Lincoln Avenue. Investigators from the Crime Task Force arrested Daniel Perez, a 38-year-old Stant...

Anaheim Police Department Seeks Public's Help in Identifying Robbery Suspect

ANAHEIM, CALIF. (Oct. 17, 2018) – The Anaheim Police Department seeks the public’s help in identifying a suspect who committed two armed robberies within 20 minutes.

On Tuesday morning at 3:56 am, the suspect entered Winchell’...

Anaheim Police Department Receives Grant for Special Traffic Enforcement and Crash Prevention

ANAHEIM, CALIF. (Oct. 11, 2018) – The Anaheim Police Department (APD) has been awarded a $539,000 grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) for a yearlong program to augment the City’s ongoing commitment to promote and i...

Anaheim Police Department Receives Grant for Bicycle/Pedestrian Safety Education Program

ANAHEIM, CALIF (October 11, 2018) – The safety of people who use roadways to walk or ride their bike is the focus of a bicycle and pedestrian safety education program with Anaheim Police Department.

A $60,000 grant from the California Office of Traffic Saf...

Anaheim Police Department Receives Grant for Child Passenger Safety Education and Training Program

ANAHEIM, CALIF (October 11, 2018) – A $50,000 grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) will fund child passenger safety education and training programs aimed at helping parents and caretakers make sure their child is riding safel...

DUI/Driver’s License Checkpoint

ANAHEIM, CALIF (August 3, 2018) – The Anaheim Police Department Traffic Unit will be conducting a DUI/Driver’s License Checkpoint Friday August 3, 2018 near Harbor Boulevard and La Palma Avenue between the hours of 8:00 P.M. and 3:00 A...

Officer Involved Shooting

ANAHEIM, CA – On Saturday, July 21, 2018 at about 0936 hours, officers responded to the 500 block of S. West Street in the City of Anaheim. Family members of Eliuth Penaloza Nava, a 50 year old resident of Anaheim, called Anaheim Police Department (APD) D...

DUI/Driver’s License Checkpoint

ANAHEIM, CALIF (July 12, 2018) – The Anaheim Police Department Traffic Unit will be conducting a DUI/Driver’s License Checkpoint Friday July 13, 2018 near La Palma Avenue and Kraemer Boulevard between the hours of 5:00 P.M. and 1:00 A....

Anaheim Police Department Conducts Minor Decoy Operations

ANAHEIM, CA (July 3, 2018) – The Anaheim Police Department’s Vice Unit conducted Minor Decoy Operations at a combined 11 Anaheim locations on June 18 and June 28, 2018. The operations resulted in two citations.

Decoy Operations target r...

Anaheim Police Release Identity of Suspect Arrested in Domestic Violence Murder

ANAHEIM, CALIF (June 28, 2017) – Anaheim Police homicide detectives have identified Mark Lawrence Jennings, a 46 year old Anaheim resident, as the suspect arrested for killing his girlfriend early Wednesday morning.

Around 7:30 am, Wednesday morn...

Man Displaying Erratic Behavior Dies in Police Custody

ANAHEIM, CALIF (June 24, 2018) – A 46 year old male was pronounced deceased at a local hospital Saturday night following a very brief contact with APD officers. Around 5:36 pm last night, APD received numerous calls reporting a male acting bizar...

APD Detectives Seek Witnesses to Series of Vicious Attacks

ANAHEIM, CALIF (May 31, 2018) – Anaheim PD Homicide Detectives are looking for witnesses who may have seen all or portions of a series of vicious attacks which occurred earlier today. At 10:43 am, APD received calls of a subject being assaulted ...

Anaheim Police Department Conducts Minor Decoy Operation

ANAHEIM, CALIF. (March 29, 2018) – The Anaheim Police Department’s Vice Unit conducted a Shoulder Tap Operation at six Anaheim locations on May 25, 2018. The operation resulted in four citations for purchasing alcohol for a minor.Read on...

Click It or Ticket Campaign Starts May 21

Anaheim law enforcement will show zero tolerance

As the unofficial start of summer, the Memorial Day holiday weekend is a busy time for Californians. Each year, the highways fill with families in vehicles, on their way to start their summer vacations. To h...

Motorcycle Awareness Month in May

ANAHEIM, CALIF — In order to reduce motorcycle crashes and save lives, Anaheim Police Department and the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) are teaming up with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) this May for the ann...

APD Arrests Suspects in Multiple Residential Burglaries

ANAHEIM, CALIF (May 10, 2018) – Detectives from the Anaheim Police Department Burglary/Auto Theft Detail have arrested two parolees for committing multiple residential burglaries in Anaheim Hills. Detectives believe the suspects have been involv...

Anaheim Police Department Conducts Minor Decoy Operation

ANAHEIM, CA. (May 3, 2018) – The Anaheim Police Department’s Vice Unit conducted a Minor Decoy Operation at 10 Anaheim locations on May 2, 2018. The operation resulted in one citation for a clerk at a convenience store selling alcohol to a minor.

Decoy Ope...

May is Bicycle Safety Month

With the California weather warming up the Anaheim Police Department and the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) are highlighting how bicycling is a great way to stay in shape, save money on gas, reduce pollution and when visiting recreational areas...

Celebrate Cinco de Mayo Responsibly Buzzed Driving Is Drunk Driving

ANAHEIM, CA (May 3, 2018) — In the United States, the Cinco de Mayo holiday is often associated with parties and alcohol. If you’re celebrating with friends and family this weekend, remember that at the end of the night, you need to ha...

Anaheim Police Seek Public's Help in Identifying Person of Interest

ANAHEIM, CALIF (May 3, 2018) – APD Traffic Investigators are asking for the public’s help in identifying a person of interest in a serious motorcycle accident. The attached photographs were taken from a convenience store and show the i...

Public Tip Leads to Arrest of Suspect from Fatal Hit and Run

ANAHEIM, CALIF (May 3, 2018) – Anaheim Police Department Traffic Investigators have arrested a 47 year old male for the death of a pedestrian during a hit and run collision on Saturday, April 28, 2018. Kelven Ta was arrested Tuesday afternoon af...

DUI/Driver's License Checkpoint

ANAHEIM, Calif. (April 19, 2018) – The Anaheim Police Department Traffic Unit will be conducting a DUI/Driver’s License Checkpoint Friday April 20, 2018 on Euclid Street south of La Palma Avenue between the hours of 8:00 P.M. and 3:00 ...

SUSPECT WOUNDED IN OFFICER INVOLVED SHOOTING IDENTIFIED

ANAHEIM, CALIF (April 13, 2018) – The suspect injured in an Officer Involved Shooting early Friday morning has been identified as Petrica Peter Muntean, a 24 year old Anaheim resident. Anaheim Police Officers tried to contact Muntean in a parkin...

Anaheim Police Department Conducts Minor Decoy Operation

ANAHEIM, CALIF (March 13, 2018) The Anaheim Police Department’s Vice Unit conducted a Shoulder Tap Operation at six Anaheim locations on March 10, 2018. The operation resulted in six citations for purchasing alcohol for a minor and one citation ...

Video From March 8 Press Conference Regarding Use of Force

ANAHEIM, CALIF (March 9, 2018) – You're invited to watch the video from our March 8 press conference regarding a recent use of force incident.

During the press conference, Acting Chief of Police Julian Harvey discussed details from the incident. ...

Press Conference to Be Held by Anaheim Police Department Regarding Use of Force

ANAHEIM, CALIF (March 6, 2018) – Acting Chief of Police Julian Harvey will address the media during a press conference at 1:00 pm on Thursday, March 8, 2018, regarding a use of force by APD officers on March 2, 2018. APD received questions from FOX TV thi...

Anaheim Police Department Conducts Minor Decoy Operation

ANAHEIM, Calif. (Jan. 22, 2018) – The Anaheim Police Department’s Vice Unit conducted a Minor Decoy Operation at eight Anaheim locations on Jan. 18, 2018. The operation resulted in one citation for the sale of alcohol to a minor.Decoy ...

DUI/DRIVER’S LICENSE CHECKPOINT

ANAHEIM, Calif. (Dec.14, 2017) – The Anaheim Police Department Traffic Unit will be conducting a DUI/Driver’s License Checkpoint Friday Dec. 15, 2017 on Harbor Blvd. and La Palma Ave. between the hours of 8:00 P.M. and 3:00 A.M.

The deterrent and preventiv...

Anaheim Police Department Receives Grant for Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety

ANAHEIM, Calif. (Dec. 1, 2017) – The Anaheim Police Department (APD) has been awarded a $70,000 grant to improve the City’s ongoing commitment to reduce the number of persons killed and injured in crashes involving pedestrians and bicyclists.

APD will use ...

Suspect Sought for Murder in Love Triangle Death

ANAHEIM, CALIF (October 31, 2017) – Anaheim Police Department homicide detectives seek the public’s help in locating Humberto Rodriguez-Martinez, a 30 year old Anaheim man wanted in connection with the stabbing death of his jilted lover’s new boyfriend.

Ju...

Anaheim Police Department Receives Grant for Special Traffic Enforcement and Crash Prevention

ANAHEIM, CA (Oct. 12, 2017) - The Anaheim Police Department (APD) has been awarded a $403,200 grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) for a year-long program to augment the City’s ongoing commitment to promote and improve roadway safety. ...

DUI/Driver's License Checkpoint

ANAHEIM, Calif. (Oct. 5, 2017) - The Anaheim Police Department Traffic Unit will be conducting a DUI/Driver’s License Checkpoint Friday October 6, 2017 on S State College Blvd. and Lincoln Ave. between the hours of 8:00 P.M. and 3:00 A.M.

The deterrent and...

Anaheim Police Department Join the 2017 Pink Patch Project

ANAHEIM, Calif. (Sept. 29, 2017) –- The Anaheim Police Department, along with over 110 other public safety agencies, is proud to announce their inaugural 2017 partnership with the Pink Patch Project. The program centers on vibrant pink versions of the Dep...

DUI/Driver's License Checkpoint

ANAHEIM, CALIF (September 14, 2017) – The Anaheim Police Department Traffic Unit will be conducting a DUI/Driver’s License Checkpoint Friday September 15, 2017 on Ball Rd. East of Beach Blvd. between the hours of 8:00 P.M. and 3:00 A.M...

DUI/Driver's License Checkpoint

The Anaheim Police Department Traffic Unit will be conducting a DUI/Driver's License Checkpoint Friday August 18, 2017 at the intersection of Lincoln and Monterey between the hours of 8:00 P.M. and 3:00 A.M.

The deterrent and preventive effects of DUI chec...

Email Threats to Canyon High School Student-Body a Hoax

At 11:58 p.m. on April 16, an unsubstantiated email was sent to all Administration at Canyon High School targeting the student-body.  Anaheim Police Department responded quickly to investigate and determined the threats were not credible. &nb...

APD SWAT Teams Serve Simultaneous Warrants Related to Gang Shooting - Suspected Arrested

ANAHEIM, CA (MARCH 16, 2017) – Late Wednesday evening, Anaheim Police SWAT personnel, assisted by the Orange County Sheriff’s SWAT Team, served simultaneous search warrants at three Anaheim residences: 1200 block of N. East Street, 600...

Four Suspects Arrested in Gang Related Shooting That Injured Two in Front of High School

ANAHEIM, CA (FEBRUARY 2, 2017) – Three juveniles and one adult have been arrested for a shooting that left two men with non-life threatening gunshot wounds in front of Gilbert High School Tuesday afternoon.  The APD Gang Detail made the arrests W...

Assault With a Deadly Weapon Suspect Fatally Shot in Officer Involved Shooting

A suspect being sought for assault with a deadly weapon was fatally shot during a confrontation with Anaheim Police just after 9:00 pm Saturday night.  Anaheim police officers were assisting officers from the California Highway Patrol in searchin...

Suspect Arrested for Possession of Explosive Materials

A 57 year old man is in custody after Anaheim Police officers found several pounds of dangerous materials in his room. Anaheim Police were first called to an assisted living facility in the 200 block of N. Dale Ave around 10:00 am this morning regarding...Read on...

Anaheim Police Sponsor Gun Buy Back This Saturday

This Saturday, July 9, 2016, the Anaheim Police Department will hold a gun buy back at La Palma Park. Between 8:00 AM and 4:00 PM, people who would like to dispose of their unwanted firearms are encouraged to come to the north side of La Palma Park and m...Read on...

Community Tip Leads to Seizure of Nearly 600 Pounds of Dangerous Fireworks

Last night, acting on a tip from a member of the community regarding the sale of dangerous fireworks, Anaheim Police Crime Task Force investigators completed a probation search at a residence in the 1500 block of E. Benmore Lane. Nearly 600 pounds of com...Read on...

Presidential Candidate Visits to Anaheim Convention Center

ANAHEIM, Calif. (May 23, 2016) - In an effort to facilitate media access to the Anaheim Convention Center for the planned visits of Presidential Candidates Bernie Sanders on Tuesday, May 24, 2016 and Donald Trump on Wednesday, May 25, 2016, the Anaheim Po...Read on...

ANAHEIM GANG INVESTIGATION RESULTS IN 5 FEDERAL INDICTMENTS AND 29 CRIMINAL COMPLAINTS

On Wednesday March 23, 2016 the Anaheim Police Department, with the assistance of the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms (ATF), and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s (ICE) Homeland Security Investigati...Read on...

Officer Involved Shooting – Updated Information

At approximately 4:45 pm on Saturday, February 20, 2016, three Anaheim police officers were involved in a fatal Officer Involved Shooting of an armed attempted murder suspect. The incident occurred when officers were called to the 2000 block of W. Cris Av...Read on...

Butane Honey Oil Extraction Discovered in Burned Condominium

At approximately 11:40 p.m. last night, Anaheim Fire & Rescue received multiple calls of a garage fire in the 2000 block of W. Blue Violet Court. Upon arrival, fire personnel found the garage of a two story detached condominium was fully involved and...Read on...

O.C. Agencies Unite to Combat Human Trafficking

WHAT: Orange County law enforcement, transportation officials and the Orange County Human Trafficking Task Force (OCHTTF) will hold a joint news conference to discuss the state of human trafficking in Orange County. OCHTTF, which was founded and is admini...

Anaheim Police Department to Conduct a DUI/Driver’s License Checkpoint

The Anaheim Police Department Traffic Unit will be conducting a DUI/Driver’s License Checkpoint on August 15, in the 1100 block of S. Harbor Blvd. between the hours of 8:00 PM and 3:00 AM.
The deterrent effect of DUI checkpoints is a proven resource in r...Read on...

Anaheim Police to Honor Ten Anaheim Youths for Doing the Right Thing

Tomorrow, Wednesday, May 20, 2015, at 11:00 A.M., the Anaheim Police Department will recognize twelve Anaheim youth who demonstrated they will do the right thing! As part of the “Do The Right Thing” (DTRT) Program twelve youth from across Anaheim will be...Read on...

Click It or Ticket Campaign to Begin May 18, 2015

Once again, the Anaheim Police Department is reminding motorists to Click It or Ticket. As part of the national seat belt enforcement campaign, law enforcement agencies around the country will be stepping up enforcement May 18-31...Read on...

Officer Involved Shooting: 200 Block E. Lincoln Avenue, City of Orange

On April 4, 2015, at approximately 7:45 A.M., Anaheim Police Officers received information that a woman who was sought on an arrest warrant the previous day by the California Highway Patrol (CHP) was at her residence in the 2800 block of E. Lincoln Avenue...Read on...

DUI/Driver’s License Checkpoint Planned This Saturday

The Anaheim Police Department Traffic Unit will be conducting a DUI/Driver’s License Checkpoint on March 28, at Cerritos Avenue and Euclid Street between the hours of 8:00 p.m. and 3:00 a.m.
The deterrent effect of DUI checkpoints is a proven resour...Read on...

Anaheim Police Arrest Burglary Suspect Inside Local Bank

ANAHEIM, CALIF (January 21, 2019) – Anaheim Police arrested a 29- year-old transient for commercial burglary and vandalism after he was found inside a local bank attempting to open offices, drawers and a vault. 

Around 2 p.m. today, officers respo...

Anaheim Police Investigating Series of Sexual Batteries Near Savanna High School

ANAHEIM, CALIF (January 15, 2019) – Anaheim Police Sexual Assault detectives have released a composite sketch of the man they believe assaulted at least three teenage girls since late last week near Savanna High School, 301 N. Gilbert St. The most recent ...

Anaheim Police Arrest Suspect in Christmas Eve Homicide

ANAHEIM, CALIF (January 8, 2019) – Anaheim Police homicide detectives have identified Miguel Reveles Villegas, a 35-year-old Placentia resident, as the suspect arrested for murder following a pursuit that terminated in San Diego Tuesday morning.

Around 6:3...

DUI/Driver’s License Checkpoint

ANAHEIM, Calif. (December 13, 2018) – The Anaheim Police Department Traffic Unit will be conducting a DUI/Driver’s License Checkpoint Friday December 14, 2018 on Anaheim Blvd at Lincoln Ave between the hours of 8:00 P.M. and 3:00 A.M.

The deterrent and pre...

Outstanding Investigation Leads to Arrest in Fatal Hit and Run

ANAHEIM, CALIF (November 30, 2018) – Less than a week after an 18 year old pedestrian was struck and killed near Haster and Leatrice in Anaheim, Traffic Investigators have arrested the driver of the suspect vehicle. Osvaldo Soto-Juarez, a 20-year-old Anah...

Anaheim Police Seek Public’s Help in Identifying Person of Interest in Hit and Run Collision

ANAHEIM, CALIF (November 24, 2018) – APD Traffic Investigators are asking for the public’s help in locating a vehicle of interest from a serious hit-and-run traffic collision that hospitalized a woman.

Around 8:49 p.m. on Saturday, November 24, 2018, APD a...

Anaheim Police Arrest Homicide Suspect

ANAHEIM, CALIF (November 20, 2018) – Around 9:30 a.m., Anaheim Police responded to a call of a man attacking a woman inside a residence at 1268 N. Siesta Street. Officers found a deceased woman inside the residence and took a male into custody w...

Anaheim Police Department Reminds Drivers and Passengers to Wear a Seat Belt

ANAHEIM, CALIF (November 16, 2018) –This Thanksgiving, Anaheim Police Department is joining the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) to remind people how important it is to wear a seat belt, and the potentially deadly consequences of not buckling up....

DUI/Driver’s License Checkpoint

ANAHEIM, Calif. (November 1, 2018) – The Anaheim Police Department Traffic Unit will be conducting a DUI/Driver’s License Checkpoint Friday November 2, 2018 on Euclid Street at Cerritos Ave between the hours of 8:00 P.M. and 3:00 A.M.

The deterrent and pre...

Two Police Officers Seriously Injured During Attempted Arrest of Suspect

ANAHEIM, CALIF. (Oct. 27, 2018) – Two Anaheim Police Department (APD) officers were seriously injured during an attempted arrest of an assault and battery suspect. Both officers were transported to a local trauma center, where they are currently being tre...

DUI/Driver's License Checkpoint

ANAHEIM, Calif. (October 19, 2018) – The Anaheim Police Department Traffic Unit will be conducting a DUI/Driver’s License Checkpoint tonight, Friday October 19, 2018 on Ball Road at East Street between the hours of 8:00 P.M. and 3:00 A.M.

The deterrent and...

Suspect Arrested in Anaheim Homicide

ANAHEIM, CALIF. (Oct. 18, 2018) – Anaheim Police have arrested a suspect in the October 16, 2018 homicide of Raymond Tovar in the 2800 block of W. Lincoln Avenue. Investigators from the Crime Task Force arrested Daniel Perez, a 38-year-old Stanton residen...

Anaheim Police Department Seeks Public's Help in Identifying Robbery Suspect

ANAHEIM, CALIF. (Oct. 17, 2018) – The Anaheim Police Department seeks the public’s help in identifying a suspect who committed two armed robberies within 20 minutes.

On Tuesday morning at 3:56 am, the suspect entered Winchell’s Donuts at 901 S. Euclid Stre...

Anaheim Police Department Receives Grant for Special Traffic Enforcement and Crash Prevention

ANAHEIM, CALIF. (Oct. 11, 2018) – The Anaheim Police Department (APD) has been awarded a $539,000 grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) for a yearlong program to augment the City’s ongoing commitment to promote and improve roadway safet...

Anaheim Police Department Receives Grant for Bicycle/Pedestrian Safety Education Program

ANAHEIM, CALIF (October 11, 2018) – The safety of people who use roadways to walk or ride their bike is the focus of a bicycle and pedestrian safety education program with Anaheim Police Department.

A $60,000 grant from the California Office of Traffic Saf...

Anaheim Police Department Receives Grant for Child Passenger Safety Education and Training Program

ANAHEIM, CALIF (October 11, 2018) – A $50,000 grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) will fund child passenger safety education and training programs aimed at helping parents and caretakers make sure their child is riding safely. The gra...

DUI/Driver’s License Checkpoint

ANAHEIM, CALIF (August 3, 2018) – The Anaheim Police Department Traffic Unit will be conducting a DUI/Driver’s License Checkpoint Friday August 3, 2018 near Harbor Boulevard and La Palma Avenue between the hours of 8:00 P.M. and 3:00 A.M.

The deterrent and...

Officer Involved Shooting

ANAHEIM, CA – On Saturday, July 21, 2018 at about 0936 hours, officers responded to the 500 block of S. West Street in the City of Anaheim. Family members of Eliuth Penaloza Nava, a 50 year old resident of Anaheim, called Anaheim Police Department (APD) D...

DUI/Driver’s License Checkpoint

ANAHEIM, CALIF (July 12, 2018) – The Anaheim Police Department Traffic Unit will be conducting a DUI/Driver’s License Checkpoint Friday July 13, 2018 near La Palma Avenue and Kraemer Boulevard between the hours of 5:00 P.M. and 1:00 A.M.

The deterrent and ...

Anaheim Police Department Conducts Minor Decoy Operations

ANAHEIM, CA (July 3, 2018) – The Anaheim Police Department’s Vice Unit conducted Minor Decoy Operations at a combined 11 Anaheim locations on June 18 and June 28, 2018. The operations resulted in two citations.

Decoy Operations target retail establishments...

Anaheim Police Release Identity of Suspect Arrested in Domestic Violence Murder

ANAHEIM, CALIF (June 28, 2017) – Anaheim Police homicide detectives have identified Mark Lawrence Jennings, a 46 year old Anaheim resident, as the suspect arrested for killing his girlfriend early Wednesday morning.

Around 7:30 am, Wednesday morning, Anahe...

Man Displaying Erratic Behavior Dies in Police Custody

ANAHEIM, CALIF (June 24, 2018) – A 46 year old male was pronounced deceased at a local hospital Saturday night following a very brief contact with APD officers. Around 5:36 pm last night, APD received numerous calls reporting a male acting bizar...

APD Detectives Seek Witnesses to Series of Vicious Attacks

ANAHEIM, CALIF (May 31, 2018) – Anaheim PD Homicide Detectives are looking for witnesses who may have seen all or portions of a series of vicious attacks which occurred earlier today. At 10:43 am, APD received calls of a subject being assaulted in the par...

Anaheim Police Department Conducts Minor Decoy Operation

ANAHEIM, CALIF. (March 29, 2018) – The Anaheim Police Department’s Vice Unit conducted a Shoulder Tap Operation at six Anaheim locations on May 25, 2018. The operation resulted in four citations for purchasing alcohol for a minor.

Shoulder tap operations t...

Click It or Ticket Campaign Starts May 21

Anaheim law enforcement will show zero tolerance

As the unofficial start of summer, the Memorial Day holiday weekend is a busy time for Californians. Each year, the highways fill with families in vehicles, on their way to start their summer vacations. To h...

Motorcycle Awareness Month in May

ANAHEIM, CALIF — In order to reduce motorcycle crashes and save lives, Anaheim Police Department and the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) are teaming up with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) this May for the ann...

APD Arrests Suspects in Multiple Residential Burglaries

ANAHEIM, CALIF (May 10, 2018) – Detectives from the Anaheim Police Department Burglary/Auto Theft Detail have arrested two parolees for committing multiple residential burglaries in Anaheim Hills. Detectives believe the suspects have been involved in addi...

Anaheim Police Department Conducts Minor Decoy Operation

ANAHEIM, CA. (May 3, 2018) – The Anaheim Police Department’s Vice Unit conducted a Minor Decoy Operation at 10 Anaheim locations on May 2, 2018. The operation resulted in one citation for a clerk at a convenience store selling alcohol to a minor.

Decoy Ope...

May is Bicycle Safety Month

With the California weather warming up the Anaheim Police Department and the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) are highlighting how bicycling is a great way to stay in shape, save money on gas, reduce pollution and when visiting recreational areas...

Celebrate Cinco de Mayo Responsibly Buzzed Driving Is Drunk Driving

ANAHEIM, CA (May 3, 2018) — In the United States, the Cinco de Mayo holiday is often associated with parties and alcohol. If you’re celebrating with friends and family this weekend, remember that at the end of the night, you need to have a safe and sober ...

Anaheim Police Seek Public's Help in Identifying Person of Interest

ANAHEIM, CALIF (May 3, 2018) – APD Traffic Investigators are asking for the public’s help in identifying a person of interest in a serious motorcycle accident. The attached photographs were taken from a convenience store and show the individual sought for...

Public Tip Leads to Arrest of Suspect from Fatal Hit and Run

ANAHEIM, CALIF (May 3, 2018) – Anaheim Police Department Traffic Investigators have arrested a 47 year old male for the death of a pedestrian during a hit and run collision on Saturday, April 28, 2018. Kelven Ta was arrested Tuesday afternoon after a tip ...

DUI/Driver's License Checkpoint

ANAHEIM, Calif. (April 19, 2018) – The Anaheim Police Department Traffic Unit will be conducting a DUI/Driver’s License Checkpoint Friday April 20, 2018 on Euclid Street south of La Palma Avenue between the hours of 8:00 P.M. and 3:00 A.M.

The deterrent an...

SUSPECT WOUNDED IN OFFICER INVOLVED SHOOTING IDENTIFIED

ANAHEIM, CALIF (April 13, 2018) – The suspect injured in an Officer Involved Shooting early Friday morning has been identified as Petrica Peter Muntean, a 24 year old Anaheim resident. Anaheim Police Officers tried to contact Muntean in a parking lot at H...

Anaheim Police Department Conducts Minor Decoy Operation

ANAHEIM, CALIF (March 13, 2018) The Anaheim Police Department’s Vice Unit conducted a Shoulder Tap Operation at six Anaheim locations on March 10, 2018. The operation resulted in six citations for purchasing alcohol for a minor and one citation ...

Press Conference to Be Held by Anaheim Police Department Regarding Use of Force

ANAHEIM, CALIF (March 6, 2018) – Acting Chief of Police Julian Harvey will address the media during a press conference at 1:00 pm on Thursday, March 8, 2018, regarding a use of force by APD officers on March 2, 2018. APD received questions from FOX TV thi...

Anaheim Police Department Conducts Minor Decoy Operation

ANAHEIM, Calif. (Jan. 22, 2018) – The Anaheim Police Department’s Vice Unit conducted a Minor Decoy Operation at eight Anaheim locations on Jan. 18, 2018. The operation resulted in one citation for the sale of alcohol to a minor.Decoy Operations target re...

DUI/DRIVER’S LICENSE CHECKPOINT

ANAHEIM, Calif. (Dec.14, 2017) – The Anaheim Police Department Traffic Unit will be conducting a DUI/Driver’s License Checkpoint Friday Dec. 15, 2017 on Harbor Blvd. and La Palma Ave. between the hours of 8:00 P.M. and 3:00 A.M.

The deterrent and preventiv...

Anaheim Police Department Receives Grant for Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety

ANAHEIM, Calif. (Dec. 1, 2017) – The Anaheim Police Department (APD) has been awarded a $70,000 grant to improve the City’s ongoing commitment to reduce the number of persons killed and injured in crashes involving pedestrians and bicyclists.

APD will use ...

Suspect Sought for Murder in Love Triangle Death

ANAHEIM, CALIF (October 31, 2017) – Anaheim Police Department homicide detectives seek the public’s help in locating Humberto Rodriguez-Martinez, a 30 year old Anaheim man wanted in connection with the stabbing death of his jilted lover’s new boyfriend.

Ju...

Anaheim Police Department Receives Grant for Special Traffic Enforcement and Crash Prevention

ANAHEIM, CA (Oct. 12, 2017) - The Anaheim Police Department (APD) has been awarded a $403,200 grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) for a year-long program to augment the City’s ongoing commitment to promote and improve roadway safety. ...

DUI/DRIVER’S LICENSE CHECKPOINT

ANAHEIM, Calif. (Oct. 5, 2017) - The Anaheim Police Department Traffic Unit will be conducting a DUI/Driver’s License Checkpoint Friday October 6, 2017 on S State College Blvd. and Lincoln Ave. between the hours of 8:00 P.M. and 3:00 A.M.

The deterrent and...

Anaheim Police Department Join the 2017 Pink Patch Project

ANAHEIM, Calif. (Sept. 29, 2017) –- The Anaheim Police Department, along with over 110 other public safety agencies, is proud to announce their inaugural 2017 partnership with the Pink Patch Project. The program centers on vibrant pink versions of the Dep...

DUI/Driver's License Checkpoint

ANAHEIM, CALIF (September 14, 2017) – The Anaheim Police Department Traffic Unit will be conducting a DUI/Driver’s License Checkpoint Friday September 15, 2017 on Ball Rd. East of Beach Blvd. between the hours of 8:00 P.M. and 3:00 A.M.

The deterrent and p...

DUI/Driver's License Checkpoint

The Anaheim Police Department Traffic Unit will be conducting a DUI/Drivers' License Checkpoint Friday August 18, 2017 at the intersection of Lincoln and Monterey between the hours of 8:00 P.M. and 3:00 A.M.

The deterrent and preventive effects of DUI chec...

ANAHEIM FIRE & RESCUE TO BREAK GROUND ON FIRST NEW FIRE STATION IN LAST DECADE

ANAHEIM, CALIF – (JULY 18, 2017) – Anaheim Fire & Rescue is proud to announce the groundbreaking ceremony for the new Fire Station 5, Wednesday July 19, 2017 at 10:00 am.  Media and members of the community are invited to join Anaheim City of...

Email Threats to Canyon High School Student-Body a Hoax

At 11:58 p.m. on April 16, an unsubstantiated email was sent to all Administration at Canyon High School targeting the student-body.  Anaheim Police Department responded quickly to investigate and determined the threats were not credible. &nb...

APD SWAT Teams Serve Simultaneous Warrants Related to Gang Shooting - Suspected Arrested

ANAHEIM, CA (MARCH 16, 2017) – Late Wednesday evening, Anaheim Police SWAT personnel, assisted by the Orange County Sheriff’s SWAT Team, served simultaneous search warrants at three Anaheim residences: 1200 block of N. East Street, 600 block of S. Philade...

Two Alarm Fire Burns Seven Tractor Trailers

35 Firefighters from Anaheim Fire & Rescue, Fullerton Fire Department, and Garden Grove Fire Department extinguished a fire in about one hour at a yard where numerous tractor trailers were stored.  The call was received at 9:13 pm and a 2nd a...

Assault With a Deadly Weapon Suspect Fatally Shot in Officer Involved Shooting

A suspect being sought for assault with a deadly weapon was fatally shot during a confrontation with Anaheim Police just after 9:00 pm Saturday night.  Anaheim police officers were assisting officers from the California Highway Patrol in searchin...

Suspect Arrested for Possession of Explosive Materials

A 57 year old man is in custody after Anaheim Police officers found several pounds of dangerous materials in his room. Anaheim Police were first called to an assisted living facility in the 200 block of N. Dale Ave around 10:00 am this morning regarding...Read on...

Join the Fire Agencies of Anaheim, Garden Grove, and Orange City for Fire Service Day

On Saturday, October 1, 2016, the North Net Training Center will be the site for this year’s Fire Service Day hosted by the fire agencies of Anaheim, Garden Grove, and Orange City. Families will have the opportunity to personally meet firefighters, view ...Read on...

Anaheim Police Sponsor Gun Buy Back This Saturday

This Saturday, July 9, 2016, the Anaheim Police Department will hold a gun buy back at La Palma Park. Between 8:00 AM and 4:00 PM, people who would like to dispose of their unwanted firearms are encouraged to come to the north side of La Palma Park and m...Read on...

Community Tip Leads to Seizure of Nearly 600 Pounds of Dangerous Fireworks

Last night, acting on a tip from a member of the community regarding the sale of dangerous fireworks, Anaheim Police Crime Task Force investigators completed a probation search at a residence in the 1500 block of E. Benmore Lane.

Nearly 600 pounds of ...Read on...

Presidential Candidate Visits to Anaheim Convention Center

ANAHEIM, Calif. (May 23, 2016) - In an effort to facilitate media access to the Anaheim Convention Center for the planned visits of Presidential Candidates Bernie Sanders on Tuesday, May 24, 2016 and Donald Trump on Wednesday, May 25, 2016, the Anaheim Po...Read on...

ANAHEIM GANG INVESTIGATION RESULTS IN 5 FEDERAL INDICTMENTS AND 29 CRIMINAL COMPLAINTS

On Wednesday March 23, 2016 the Anaheim Police Department, with the assistance of the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms (ATF), and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s (ICE) Homeland Security Investigati...Read on...

ANAHEIM FIRE & RESCUE ANNOUNCES NEW LEADERSHIP STAFF FOR COMMUNITY RISK REDUCTION DIVISON

Anaheim Fire Chief Randy R. Bruegman recently announced the
appointment of Rusty Coffelt to Deputy Chief / Fire Marshal of the agency’s Community Risk ReductionDivision. Deputy Chief Coffelt is responsible for four principal sections including Life Saf...Read on...

Anaheim Fire & Rescue to Use Cold Smoke for Wildland Fire Training

Beginning Monday, March 14, 2016, Anaheim Fire & Rescue will engage in wildland fire training to prepare for the approaching wildland fire season. This training will include the use of smoke canisters to assist firefighting personnel with locating th...Read on...

Butane Honey Oil Extraction Discovered in Burned Condominium

At approximately 11:40 p.m. last night, Anaheim Fire & Rescue received multiple calls of a garage fire in the 2000 block of W. Blue Violet Court. Upon arrival, fire personnel found the garage of a two story detached condominium was fully involved and...Read on...

O.C. Agencies Unite to Combat Human Trafficking

WHAT: Orange County law enforcement, transportation officials and the Orange County Human Trafficking Task Force (OCHTTF) will hold a joint news conference to discuss the state of human trafficking in Orange County. OCHTTF, which was founded and is admini...

Anaheim Police Department to Conduct a DUI/Driver’s License Checkpoint

The Anaheim Police Department Traffic Unit will be conducting a DUI/Driver’s License Checkpoint on August 15, in the 1100 block of S. Harbor Blvd. between the hours of 8:00 PM and 3:00 AM.

The deterrent effect of DUI checkpoints is a proven resource in...

ANAHEIM FIRE & RESCUE OFFERS PARAMEDIC MEMBERSHIP PROGRAM

Anaheim Fire & Rescue offers a Paramedic Membership Program designed to minimize the financial impact of emergency medical response in Anaheim. For less than 10 cents a day or $36 annually, enrolling in this program will decrease the costs related to ...

Anaheim Public Utilities - Underground Conversion - Beach Blvd.

The design is progressing for undergrounding the overhead utilities on Beach Boulevard within the City limits, from south of Ball Road to north of Lincoln. This project is an integral part of the Beach Boulevard Specific Plan which outlines the improvemen...

Anaheim Public Utilities - Underground Conversion - Lincoln/Rio Vista

The undergrounding project on Lincoln Avenue, crossing the 57 freeway to Rio Vista Street, and on Rio Vista Street, from Lincoln Avenue to La Palma Avenue, began construction in July 2016 and is approximately 75% complete with new LED street lights alread...

Anaheim Public Utilities - Underground Conversion - Miraloma

All electric facilities have been placed underground and energized on Miraloma Avenue, between the 57 Freeway and Miller Street, and on Miller Street, from north of Miraloma Avenue to La Palma Avenue. The overhead electrical lines and facilities have been...

Anaheim Public Utilities - Underground Conversion - Orangewood

Underground construction on Orangewood Avenue, between Eugene Street and Lewis Street began in May 2017 and is approximately 50% complete. City’s Contractor is currently trenching and installing new underground substructures. The project was coordinated w...

Anaheim Public Utilities - Underground Conversion - Santa Ana Canyon/Royal Oak

The undergrounding on Santa Ana Canyon Road, between Lakeview Avenue and Imperial Highway, and on Royal Oak Road, from north of Santa Ana Canyon Road to Nohl Ranch Road, is currently in design. This project will address major capacity and reliability issu...