Mayor Valerie Amezcua delivered the 2025 State of the City address on Wednesday, Oct. 29, sharing Santa Ana’s progress, key accomplishments and vision for the future. Hosted by the Santa Ana Chamber of Commerce in partnership with the City of Santa Ana, the event showcased major infrastructure improvements, community-driven initiatives and upcoming projects that will strengthen … Continued
In the October 31, 2025, edition of COSAS (City of Santa Ana Stories), watch Mayor Valerie Amezcua’s 2025 State of the City address, get food and immigration assistance, recycle old oil and pumpkins, find tons of fun Day of the Dead events (and downtown street closures) this weekend, and get more Santa Ana news, events … Continued
With possible delays of CalFresh (SNAP) food benefits due to the federal government shutdown, we are providing a list of food banks and other food assistance resources to help our community. 📍Delhi Community Center, 505 E. Central Ave., Santa Ana, CA 92707; Mondays, 10-11:30 a.m. 📍Catholic Charities of OC: Doris Cantlay Food Distribution Center, 2020 … Continued
The City of Santa Ana’s Community Priorities Survey invites residents to share their priorities for City spending. The survey will remain open year-round, ensuring community input helps shape the City’s funding decisions. Survey responses received through early May will be shared with the City Council at the May Budget Work Study Sessions. The Community Priorities … Continued
Join us for the 2025 State of the City livestream! The City of Santa Ana invites you to join us for Mayor Valerie Amezcua’s 2025 State of the City address on Wednesday, Oct. 29, starting at 11 a.m., highlighting our City’s progress, key achievements and vision for the future. This event is hosted by the … Continued
In the Oct.17, 2025, edition of COSAS (City of Santa Ana Stories), learn about how we’re making it easier to do business in Santa Ana and protecting neighborhoods, check out videos of the Fiestas Patrias celebration, and find more news, events and resources. Subscribe to COSAS Spotlight Photo National Walk to School Day Photo Credit: … Continued
SANTA ANA, Calif. – The City of Santa Ana has been honored by the American Planning Association (APA) California Chapter, Orange Section, with three awards recognizing outstanding contributions in urban design, inclusive planning, and public sector excellence. The 2025 APA Orange Section Awards Program promotes planning quality and enhances public understanding of the planning profession … Continued
The new rules will help the City regulate increasing numbers of unlicensed group homes. SANTA ANA, Calif. – The Santa Ana City Council unanimously approved a landmark ordinance on Tuesday, Sept. 16, to better regulate group homes and sober-living facilities in residential neighborhoods. The new rules will improve living conditions for individuals with disabilities and establish … Continued
The project will create much-need housing, new jobs and open space near South Coast Plaza. SANTA ANA, Calif. — The Santa Ana City Council on Tuesday, Sept. 16, took an important first step in realizing the redevelopment of a 17.2-acre, underperforming commercial center near South Coast Plaza into a vibrant mixed-use village, creating modern commercial … Continued
The City of Santa Ana celebrated the 45th annual Fiestas Patrias in downtown Santa Ana on Sept. 13 and 14, 2025. The Grito de Independencia ceremony with the Mexican Consulate in Santa Ana celebrating Mexican Independence was held on Sept. 13, and the parade was on Sept. 14 on Main Street. Watch videos below.
