Category: City News

Councilmember David Penaloza appointed chair of Toll Roads San Joaquin Hills Transportation Corridor Agency Board of Directors

The City of Santa Ana is proud to announce Councilmember David Penaloza’s unanimous appointment as Chair of the Transportation Corridor Agencies/San Joaquin Hills Transportation Corridor Agency (SJHTCA) Board of Directors, commonly known as The Toll Roads. This milestone marks the first time in nearly 40 years that a Santa Ana representative has chaired the agency. … Continued

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City of Santa Ana Tết Festival returns January 25 for Lunar New Year celebration at Centennial Park

SANTA ANA, Calif. – In commemoration of the community’s Asian and Vietnamese cultures, the City of Santa Ana is celebrating the Year of the Snake at the second annual Tết (Lunar New Year) Festival on Saturday, January 25, 2025. This free event will take place 1-6 p.m. at Centennial Park, 3000 W. Edinger Ave., Santa … Continued

Mayor’s newsletter: January 2025

Sign up for my newsletter Official newsletter of Santa Ana Mayor Valerie Amezcua. Keeping the community informed about local events, City news, and resources. Happy New Year, Santa Ana! Mayor’s Message: Please enjoy this New Year NEWsletter. I hope you had a joyful and restful holiday season, filled with special moments and quality time with … Continued

Street closures and permitted events for January 9-15

Below are the locations of upcoming permitted events and road closures so you can plan accordingly. Please drive slowly and safely in construction zones and around crowded events. If a weather event occurs on the anticipated start date, the street closures for construction activity will be delayed until the weather clears. Through January 10 Closure … Continued

UPDATED: Fire, wind and air quality impacts in Santa Ana

***Updated*** 9 a.m. Tuesday, January 14, 2025 Here are updates on how the high winds and wildfires are affecting Santa Ana. City of Santa Ana emergency responders and Public Works staff are monitoring and responding to downed trees, traffic signal outages, and any other fire- or wind-related issues. Wildfires No wildfires are currently burning in … Continued

UPDATED: Traffic signals out at multiple intersections due to power outages

***Update*** Friday, January 10, 2025, 9 a.m. All Santa Ana traffic signal outages caused by wind or power outages have been restored. ***Update*** Thursday, January 9, 2025, 9 a.m. All traffic signal operations have been restored except the intersection of Dyer & Tech Center (flashing red light.) We hope to restore this signal promptly. ***Update*** … Continued

High wind warning January 7-8: Report downed trees, power lines and traffic signals

The National Weather Service has issued a High Wind Warning from Tuesday, January 7, until 6 p.m. Wednesday, January 8, for inland Orange County, the Santa Ana Mountains, and Foothills that will bring 35 to 45 mph winds from the northeast, with occasional strong wind gusts of over 75 mph. Damaging winds could blow down … Continued

Christmas tree recycling pickup available December 26 to January 13

Christmas trees will be picked up curbside for recycling beginning December 26, 2024, through January 13, 2025, in Santa Ana. Trees will be picked up on the regular waste collection day by a different truck. Place the tree at the curb no earlier than noon on the day before your regularly scheduled collection. Please follow … Continued

Ward 1 newsletter: December 2024

Subscribe to my newsletter Dear Ward 1 Residents, From the bottom of my heart, thank you for re-electing me to a second term as your Ward 1 Councilmember. I am deeply humbled by your confidence in me and the work we’ve been doing here in Ward 1. I could not have done this alone, and … Continued