Category: City News

Street closures and permitted events for October 26 – November 1

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. Thursday, October 26 Birch Park Birch Park Movie Series; Event hours: 5:30-9:30 p.m. Friday, October 27 Film Permit Santa Ana Train Station; Filming hours: 8 a.m.-6 p.m. … Continued

Robert Rodriguez named Acting Santa Ana Chief of Police

He will replace retiring Chief of Police David Valentin. SANTA ANA, California – Acting City Manager Steven A. Mendoza has named Assistant Chief Robert Rodriguez as Acting Chief of Police, effective Nov. 2, 2023. Assistant Chief Rodriguez is replacing Chief of Police David Valentin, who is retiring after 33 years of distinguished service, including six … Continued

Newhope Branch Library set to shine with $1.086 million grant

The City of Santa Ana’s Library Services Agency has been awarded $1.086 million from the California State Library “Building Forward” grant program to fund a variety of critical maintenance and infrastructure needs at the Newhope Branch Library. This grant will supplement Cannabis Public Benefit Funds and other funding sources, allowing the City to revitalize the … Continued

Street closures and permitted events for October 19-25

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. Thursday, October 19 Birch Park Birch Park Movie Series; Event hours: 5:30-9:30 p.m. Friday, October 20 Cesar Chavez Park Santa Ana Zoo Park Pop Up; Event hours: … Continued

Ed Caruthers Park now open!

The City of Santa Ana’s Parks, Recreation and Community Services Agency celebrated the grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremony of Ed Caruthers Park, a vibrant addition to the community. The new park, located in Ward 5 on the corner of Raitt Street and Myrtle Street, is named in honor of Edward Julius Caruthers Jr., a … Continued

Santa Ana City Council appoints Steven A. Mendoza as Acting City Manager

SANTA ANA, Calif. – The Santa Ana City Council is pleased to announce the appointment of Steven A. Mendoza as Acting City Manager. This appointment took effect on October 10, 2023, pursuant to Resolution 2017-016. Mr. Mendoza has been an integral part of the City of Santa Ana’s executive management team since May 2018, serving … Continued

COSAS: City Manager’s Newsletter for October 12, 2023

  In this edition of our newsletter, check out the 2023 Mid-Autumn Festival highlights, join us for our new park opening, get involved with City boards and committees, and find news and events like our Birch Park movie series and Taste of Santa Ana! Spotlight Photo Mid-Autumn Festival Photo Credit: Hiram U. To submit your … Continued

Street closures and permitted events for October 12-18

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. Thursday, October 12 Birch Park Movie Series Birch Park; Event hours: 5:30-9:30 p.m. Friday, October 13 Santa Ana Zoo Park Pop-Up Adams Park; Event hours: 2-3 p.m. … Continued

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