The Santa Ana WORK Center is now accepting applications from Santa Ana youth ages 16 to 30 to join the CalifornianForAll youth employment program. This is part of a statewide #CaliforniansForAll initiative that aims to train and develop young people for public service careers. This youth employment program provides 20 to 29 hours of paid … Continued
Beginning as early as Monday, August 29, full intersection closures for the 4th Street and Broadway intersection and the Santa Ana Boulevard and Broadway intersection will take place for OC Streetcar track construction. Crews will be present during daytime work hours, but closures and detour routes will be in place 24 hours a day. This … Continued
Welcome! Dear neighbors, Welcome to our Ward 5 newsletter, where I share news, legislative updates, community events and highlight local art, businesses, and causes that are important to Ward 5 residents. As we approach the end of summer, I want to cover some important news that affects our community. First, I want to let you … Continued
A historic former fire station will soon be transformed into a new Santa Ana Police Athletic & Activity League center to serve youths and seniors. This week the Santa Ana City Council directed City staff to convert the vacant 1928 fire station at 625 S. Cypress Ave. in the Pacific Park neighborhood into a PAAL … Continued
The City of Santa Ana’s inaugural Chicano Heritage Festival will take place on Sunday, August 28, 2022, from 12 to 8 p.m. at El Salvador Park. This free community event will include live music, kids’ activities, food trucks, exhibitors, and a car show. Celebrating the Santa Ana City Council’s proclamation recognizing August as Chicano Heritage … Continued
As of 5 p.m. Friday, August 12, 2022 the incumbent for the office of Mayor did not file nomination papers. Section 10225 of the Elections Code provides for the extension of the nomination period in the event an incumbent does not file. Therefore the nomination period for the office of Mayor is extended through Wednesday, … Continued
In this edition of COSAS, check out our cool new library card designs, street lighting improvements, mosquito control efforts, and many exciting events and activities including concerts, movies, a butterfly exhibit and our first ever Chicano Heritage Festival! Subscribe to COSAS Spotlight photo The Smokin’ Cobras perform at Windsor Park Photo Credit: Hiram U. To … Continued
The Orange County Transportation Authority announced that 4th Street from Ross Street to Broadway will be closed starting as early as August 15 for OC Streetcar construction. The closure will be in place day and night for the duration of the work. Please follow detour signage.
As part of compliance requirements associated with the American Rescue Plan Act’s State and Local Fiscal Recovery Fund (SLFRF), the City of Santa Ana produced its second annual report, entitled “The City of Santa Ana 2022 Recovery Plan Performance Report.” Referred to as Revive Santa Ana, the State and Local Fiscal Recovery Fund supports a … Continued
Dear neighbors, I hope everyone is staying cool in this summer heat, while also taking advantage of the longer days, the sunlight, and the good weather. Our Parks and Recreation team has been hard at work, planning and hosting community events, such as Juneteenth and Fourth of July celebrations, along with weekly Movies in the Park screenings at parks … Continued
