Category: City News

Parks, Recreation and Community Services Hiring Fair

WE ARE HIRING! The Santa Ana Parks, Recreation & Community Services Department is actively recruiting innovative, enthusiastic and results driven leaders to make a positive impact in Santa Ana through people, parks and programs. The City of Santa Ana is hosting an upcoming Job Fair. Details of the event can be found below: Date: Thursday, … Continued

COSAS: City Manager’s newsletter for November 10, 2022

SUBSCRIBE to the COSAS Newsletter  In this edition of the COSAS newsletter, read about a wonderful new affordable housing development, how we’re making our streets safer, our community gardens, and much more Santa Ana news and events. Spotlight photo Halloween at Southwest Senior Center Photo Credit: Hiram U. To submit your own original photo of … Continued

Register for boys basketball

Santa Ana’s youth basketball registration starts in-person this month at the Jerome Center for boys in grades Pre-K – 8th.  Season begins on January 2, 2023.  In-person registration is required and open Monday – Friday, 5:30pm – 8:30pm and Saturdays, 10am – 2pm on November 7, 9, 12, 14, 16, and 19th. For more information, … Continued

City breaks ground on Westview House affordable housing development

On Nov. 2, 2022, the City of Santa Ana joined Community Development Partners and other project partners – including HUD, Mercy House and County of Orange – in breaking ground on the Westview House affordable housing community at Westminster Avenue and Fairview Street. Westview House will provide 85 units of 1-, 2-, 3- and 4-bedroom … Continued

OCTA update: OC Bus service to resume Monday, November 7

UPDATE: Orange County Transportation Authority announced that OC Bus service is anticipated to resume beginning Monday morning, November 7, and passengers are advised they can expect some service delays following a four-day strike of maintenance employees. Learn more and get updates at OCTA’s website. Orange County Transportation Authority announced there may be disruptions in OC … Continued

Major downtown street closures planned November 4-7 for special events

There will be major street closures and traffic impacts throughout Downtown Santa Ana due to several special events this weekend, beginning Friday, Nov. 4, through Monday, Nov. 7. The following street closures will be in effect for these events: 6 a.m. Friday, Nov. 4 to 6 a.m. Monday, Nov. 7: Blading Cup Full closure on … Continued

Housing Authority Landlord newsletter: October 2022

In this issue: HUD Housing Choice Voucher Landlord Newsletter – Quarter 4 HUD Housing Choice Voucher Landlord newsletter Click on the link below for a new issue of the HUD Housing Choice Voucher Landlord Newsletter. This is a newsletter published nationwide by HUD for landlords, property owners, and property managers. Articles in this issue include: … Continued

Mayor Sarmiento’s newsletter: October 2022

Happy fall! From warm summer nights to cool breezy days, the fall season is officially here. I hope you’ve had the opportunity to check out our recent events, which include the Mid-Autumn Festival, Indigenous Peoples Day celebration, and our Halloween movie series at Birch Park. In Santa Ana, we are proud to host events that … Continued

COSAS: City Manager’s newsletter for October 27, 2022

In this edition of the City Manager’s newsletter, learn about what the City is doing to address homelessness and what you can do to help, see our new activities guide, and read about other City news, programs and events. Spotlight photo “Creature from the Black Lagoon” screening at Birch Park Photo Credit: Hiram U. To … Continued

Santa Ana Public Library receives $9 million state grant for critical upgrades

The City of Santa Ana’s Library Services Agency has been awarded over $9.3 million from the California State Library “Building Forward” grant program to fund a variety of critical maintenance and infrastructure needs at the Main Library. This grant will supplement the federally funded Revive Santa Ana pandemic recovery program and other funding sources, allowing … Continued

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