Category: City News

New 2022 California Building Standards Code

The State updates the California Code of Regulations (Title 24) every three years. The current edition is the 2019 California Code of Regulations. The new 2022 California Building Standards Code will go into effect on January 1, 2023. All construction project applications submitted on or after that date must comply with the provisions of the … Continued

Santa Ana Winter Village to celebrate tree lighting ceremony on Dec. 10

The City of Santa Ana will host the official grand opening of its month-long holiday event with ice-skating performances, a light show, Santa Claus and more. SANTA ANA, Calif. – The second annual Santa Ana Winter Village will open with an official tree lighting ceremony on the first Saturday of the month-long holiday event. On … Continued

COSAS: City Manager’s newsletter for December 2, 2022

SUBSCRIBE to the COSAS Newsletter  In this edition of COSAS, learn about our Shop Santa Ana program, the library’s expanding hours, fun holiday events like the Winter Village, Pancakes with Santa and the Ride of Lights, and much more! Spotlight photo   Christmas on 4th St. Photo Credit: Hiram U. To submit your own original … Continued

Ward 3 newsletter: November 2022

Dear Ward 3, This Thanksgiving, we celebrate this beautiful city, Santa Ana, and we share with you in giving thanks. I hope you and your family are enjoying quality time together today and over the long weekend. I can’t help but feel the warmth and excitement as I walk and drive through the various Ward … Continued

Santa Ana Main Library will extend hours in 2023

The Santa Ana Public Library will be expanding the Main Library’s hours beginning Jan. 9, 2023, creating a more consistent schedule and adding eight more hours of service per week. The Main Library’s new hours will be 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Thursday, and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday and Saturday. The … Continued

Economic development business news and updates – November 2022

Subscribe to the Economic Development News and Updates newsletter The City of Santa Ana’s team of Economic Development Specialists are here to assist you with tools and resources for your business. For information about the City’s incentives, workforce training programs, site selection assistance, navigating City licenses and permits, and other services and programs, please visit … Continued

Santa Ana Aquatics hiring lifeguards

Santa Ana Aquatics is partnering with #CaliforniansForAll Youth Jobs Corps to hire lifeguards. Interested in joining the Santa Ana Aquatics team? Apply to be a part of the #CaliforniansForAll Youth Job Corps here and make sure to select “Aquatic Services” as a position you are interested in. The City of Santa Ana is proud to … Continued

City wins Orange County Business Council award for MainPlace Mall plan

At last night’s annual awards ceremony, the Orange County Business Council (OCBC) awarded City of Santa Ana the top Turning Red Tape into Red Carpet award for Building & Land Reuse Community Revitalization for the MainPlace Specific Plan. The award recognizes jurisdictions and government agencies for their efforts to adopt streamlining measures that enhance customer … Continued

City Manager’s homelessness update November 15, 2022

City Manager Kristine Ridge gave an update to the City Council on Nov. 15, 2022, about the City’s efforts to address homelessness. City of Santa Ana is a leader in Orange County in addressing the needs of unhoused individuals. Learn more by visiting our Homeless Services Data Dashboard.

Winter Village returns to heart of Santa Ana

The second annual Santa Ana Winter Village will once again bring holiday joy and festive fun to the Orange County Civic Center’s Plaza of the Flags from Dec. 8 through Jan. 8. This City of Santa Ana event will allow participants of all ages to enjoy an outdoor ice-skating rink, live entertainment, holiday shopping, vendors, … Continued

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