Category: City Manager’s Office

City of Santa Ana seeks community input on new police chief

Come and give your input on selecting our next police chief! The City of Santa Ana is recruiting for a new police chief who will oversee nearly 400 officers and over 200 civilian employees at the Santa Ana Police Department. We are seeking input from the community to share which characteristics you want to see … Continued

COSAS: City Manager’s Newsletter for January 12, 2024

In this issue of our newsletter, learn how to participate in the City budget process, join our inaugural Tết Festival, check out our new mascots, share your ideas on a park redesign, and find more Santa Ana news and events. Subscribe to COSAS Spotlight Photo Sunrise at Santa Ana Regional Transportation Center Photo Credit: Tasawur … Continued

COSAS: City Manager’s Newsletter for December 15, 2023

In the final edition of the City Manager’s newsletter in 2023, learn about new housing opportunities, get a $500 rebate on your vehicle purchase, and find lots of fun activities like winter camps for kids, dancing in the new year, and even reading to a dog! Subscribe to COSAS Spotlight Photo Sunset at Thornton Park … Continued

Done/doing update

Welcome to our done/doing update for the City of Santa Ana website. This is a recap of what we’ve done November 7 to December 13, 2023 and what we’re working on next. Done Planning and Building updated the major planning projects page. The new page includes project links and a search option.  Planning and Building … Continued

COSAS: City Manager’s Newsletter for December 1, 2023

In this issue of our newsletter, meet the new Interim City Manager, the Santa Ana Winter Village returns, help us name our Parks and Rec mascots, and learn about the new public art at our South Main Street bus shelters. Subscribe to COSAS Spotlight Photo Public Works staff clean up after the recent windstorm Photo … Continued

Board of Supervisors says homeless multi-service center must relocate by end of 2024 after Santa Ana leaders, residents speak out

Today, Councilmember Phil Bacerra, Councilmember David Penaloza, a representative of Mayor Valerie Amezcua, and over two dozen residents, neighborhood leaders and City staff spoke at the Orange County Board of Supervisors meeting to oppose a County contract extension with Mental Health Association of Orange County (MHA.) Although we didn’t get the outcome we had hoped … Continued

COSAS: City Manager’s Newsletter for November 17, 2023

In this issue of our newsletter, read about new investments in homeownership and affordable housing, join lots of fun holiday events, sign up for adult and youth recreation programs, and find more Santa Ana news and events. Subscribe to COSAS Spotlight Photo New goat interaction yard at Santa Ana Zoo Photo Credit: Santa Ana Zoo … Continued

Tustin hangar fire update: Debris reporting hotline, safety tips

The City of Tustin is handling the emergency response to the Tustin hangar fire. Anyone who believes they have debris from the Tustin hangar fire incident, regardless of what city they reside in, is encouraged to utilize Tustin’s debris reporting form or call the debris hotline at 714-426-2444. The call center will be available from … Continued

Street closures and permitted events for November 9-15

Here are the locations of upcoming permitted events and road closures so you can plan accordingly. Several large events are planned in downtown Santa Ana on Saturday. Please drive slowly and safely in construction zones and around crowded events. Thursday, November 9 Closure on Bush St. between 5th St. and Santa Ana Blvd for roadwork … Continued

COSAS: City Manager’s Newsletter for November 3, 2023

In this edition of our newsletter, read about Santa Ana’s new Acting Chief of Police, learn about our Newhope Branch Library transformation, see the unveiling of a new park and clock tower, share your input on important issues like parking and public transportation, and find more Santa Ana news and events. Spotlight Photo Ed Caruthers … Continued

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