On Tuesday, August 25, 2020, citywide efforts began with a Santiago Park area sweep, including Santa Ana Police Department’s Mounted Unit. The Quality of Life Team (QOLT) has also been directed to address hot spots and major corridors citywide. For more information about the Quality of Life Team, visit our website.
The 2020 General Municipal Election is on November 3, 2020. Below are some important dates to make sure you’re ready: October 19: last date to register to vote October 5: ballot mailed to registered address November 3: Election Day November 13: campaign signs must be removed December 3: deadline to certify election results You will … Continued
The City of Santa Ana recently launched the Santa Ana Cares Mobile Resource Center, a mobilized team of City staff who are going out into our high-density neighborhoods, meeting residents where they are, and providing the COVID-19 resources they need. Specifically, we are providing rental relief for tenants who have been unable to pay their rent … Continued
Executive Order 5-2020, approved in early June 2020, permits retail businesses in Downtown Santa Ana to expand their business operations onto City sidewalks or parking spaces (with advanced notice). Since the implementation of the Order, many businesses have expanded onto sidewalks generating positive activity and sales. Beginning Friday, August 21, 2020, Downtown will activate “Retail Islands” … Continued
Staff from the Community Development Agency has partnered with the Public Works Agency staff to help Downtown businesses transition to the new trash service requirements. The new initiatives require businesses to transition into using recycle containers and organics containers, instead of only using solid waste containers. Both departments are proud to report that several businesses … Continued
During these unconventional times, businesses have had to be innovative and creative in order to overcome the decline in business due to the pandemic. One successful example of perseverance is the Mission Bar, a minority woman-owned business in Downtown Santa Ana. Owner, Vanessa Pozzobon, opened Mission Bar in 2017, which has done well over the … Continued
Santa Ana Zoo’s annual Zoofari fundraiser gala “Treasure Island Adventure” has going virtual this year. Prepare to dive into the dazzling depths in search of the spectacular silent auction treasures. Sail away with the Zoo on a virtual adventure ending at 8 p.m. on Monday, August 31. All proceeds go to support the Zoo. There … Continued
The City of Santa Ana today, Aug. 17, 2020, launched the Santa Ana CARES initiative to provide a broad range of health and financial assistance to residents, businesses and non-profits affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Santa Ana CARES is funded by $28.6 million in federal CARES Act money that was allocated through the State budget. … Continued
The City of Santa Ana Parks, Recreation and Community Services Agency will be expanding city pool hours starting on Monday, Aug. 17, 2020. Park pools were closed in March due to COVID-19. All pools will be following State-mandated safety measures and guidelines. Pool hours will be expanded to offer recreation swimming three hours a day, … Continued
This week Santa Ana City Manager Kristine Ridge signed Executive Order 11-2020, which authorizes additional businesses to operator outdoors, including barbers, hair salons and expanded personal care services. Personal care services that require touching a client’s face (facials, waxing), esthetics, skin care, cosmetology, nail services and massage therapy (in non-healthcare settings) may operate outdoors in … Continued
