Category: City News

COSAS: City Manager’s Newsletter for February 1, 2024

In this issue of our newsletter, join our community budget meetings, check out the latest edition of Cultura, learn about down payment assistance workshops, share your thoughts on our new police chief, and find more Santa Ana news and events. Subscribe to COSAS Spotlight Photo Santa Ana High School Football Photo Credit: Raymond A @legendarysportsmedia. … Continued

Street closures and permitted events for February 1 to 7

Here 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. Through February 3 Full Closure of Bush St. between French and 4th streets for construction 24 hours a day Saturday, February 3 Tet Festival Centennial Park; Event … Continued

Groundbreaking ceremony held for Gerardo Mouet Park at Standard and McFadden

On Saturday, January 27, 2024, the City of Santa Ana broke ground on Gerardo Mouet Park, honoring Santa Ana’s former Parks and Recreation director who died last year. The park at Standard Street and McFadden Avenue will have a skate area, basketball court, playground, green space and more. The park will provide a much-needed recreational … Continued

New Little Saigon monument sign honors Vietnamese community

The City of Santa Ana was proud to unveil a new Little Saigon monument sign on Friday, January 26, 2024. The sign, located on a median on West 1st Street just west of Harbor Boulevard, honors the important contributions of the Vietnamese community to Santa Ana. It also provides an entry point into the Little … Continued

Street closures and permitted events, January 26 to February 1

Friday, January 26 Full Closure on First St. between Harbor Blvd. and La Vergn Way for Little Saigon sign unveiling Hours: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Through January 30  Lane reduction on Main and 5th streets for construction 24 hours a day  Wednesday, January 31 Full Closure on Ritchey Street between St. Andrew and Wright … Continued

Santa Ana Celebrates Earth Day with a new event

Join Santa Ana’s Parks & Recreation and Public Works Agencies to spruce up Santa Ana parks. The City of Santa Ana thrives on creating open spaces where the community can gather to recreate and engage in positive wellness activities. Parks are the perfect example of outdoor settings that promote healthy lifestyles. With parks playing such … Continued

Ross Street will be closed Jan. 25-26 from 4th Street to Civic Center Drive

Please read this important update from the Orange County Transportation Authority. OC Streetcar crews will be performing final paving activities at the Ross Street and Santa Ana Boulevard intersection. To accommodate this work, Ross Street will be closed in both directions from 4th Street to Civic Center Drive and Santa Ana Boulevard will continue to … Continued

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

New San Lorenzo Sewage Lift Station will reduce sewage spills

On Thursday, January 18, 2024, a ribbon cutting ceremony was held for the completion of the San Lorenzo Sewage Lift Station project. It is the first state-of-the-art sewage lift station in the City of Santa Ana. The new station will improve sewage flow and help reduce sewage backups and spills. The project relocated the sewage … Continued

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