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
