In the final edition of our newsletter for 2024, learn about programs to prevent eviction and help people experiencing homelessness, check out our new park, find holiday activities, and learn about City of Santa Ana holiday closures and street sweeping impacts. Subscribe to COSAS Spotlight photo Plaza Navideña Tree Lighting Photo Credit: City Staff City...
SANTA ANA, Calif. – On Monday, Nov. 25, Congressman Lou Correa joined the Santa Ana City Council to present a ceremonial check commemorating a $963,000 federal allocation for the City of Santa Ana's Alternative Response Program. This funding, allocated over three fiscal years, will expand the Santa Ana Multi-Disciplinary Response Teams (SMART), a critical initiative...
In this edition of the City Manager's newsletter, watch the first episode of our Made in Santa Ana video series, learn about new housing projects, get notary services at City Hall, and find more Santa Ana news and events. Subscribe to COSAS Spotlight photo Día de Los Muertos: Magic of the Altars at Roosevelt-Walker Community...
In this edition of the City Manager’s newsletter, get ready for Day of the Dead with lots of fun events and prepare for street closures in Downtown Santa Ana. Plus, learn about new developments and businesses opening in Santa Ana, our award-winning park project and General Plan, and our community outreach work from local schools...
In this edition of the City Manager’s newsletter, find tons of Halloween and Day of the Dead activities, share your ideas about parks and transportation, sign up for the Vietnamese Business Forum, apply for an artist grant, and get other important news from the City of Santa Ana. Subscribe to COSAS Spotlight Photo 2024 Mid-Autumn...
In the September 26, 2024, edition of our newsletter, check out photos and videos from Fiestas Patrias, join us for upcoming family events and informative workshops, sign up for the Library’s Fall Reading Program, and much more! Subscribe to COSAS Spotlight Photo Fiestas Patrias Photo Credit: City Staff To submit your own original photo of...
In this edition of the COSAS newsletter, find everything you need to know about the Fiestas Patrias festival and parade this Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 14-15, in Downtown Santa Ana! Plus more Santa Ana news and events. Subscribe to COSAS Spotlight Photo Painter painting storefront near Borchard Avenue. Photo Credit: Frankie Vera To submit your...
In this edition of the COSAS newsletter, meet our new city manager, get ready for Fiestas Patrias, learn how we’re making it easier to do construction projects and build in Santa Ana, join our upcoming Adult Flag Football League, job fair, code enforcement workshops and more events and activities. Subscribe to COSAS Spotlight Photo Our...
In this edition of the COSAS newsletter, learn about summer Aquatics programming being extended through September, read about a new Habitat for Humanity project, and join a huge variety of fun and exciting events, including Chicano Heritage Festival, SAPD’s National Night Out, Bowers Museum activities and concerts in the park! Subscribe to COSAS Spotlight Photo...
In this edition of the COSAS newsletter, In this edition of the COSAS newsletter, learn about how we’re bringing in state and federal money, share your ideas on our Zoning Code Update, visit the Library’s Knowledge Mobile, and join a huge variety of fun and helpful events, including: bike riding classes, CPR training, renter protections...
In this edition of the COSAS newsletter, learn about our aquatics program partnerships and scholarships, find low-cost spay and neuter clinics, get updates on our Main Library renovation and closure, and check out fun summer events and activities for adults, from Movies in the Park to pickleball classes to our Juneteenth celebration! Subscribe to COSAS...
In this edition of the COSAS newsletter, learn about the Main Library’s first major renovation in over 60 years, read about a new townhome development, and check out fun summer events and activities for adults, families and children, from our Summer Reading Program to adult basketball leagues and Brew at the Zoo! Subscribe to COSAS...
In this edition of the COSAS newsletter, find great summer events and activities for families and children, join us to celebrate Public Works Week, learn about free resources for residents, and more Santa Ana news! Subscribe to COSAS Spotlight Photo Shower time birdy! Photo Credit: Victor C @Xavic6 To submit your own original photo of...
In this edition of the COSAS newsletter, the City of Santa Ana has major achievements in housing and development, the George Upton All Access Park playground project breaks ground, over 500 volunteers join in our first citywide public service event, and our upcoming events include residential parking discussions, composting classes, and Star Wars Day at...
In this edition of the COSAS newsletter, learn about the City of Santa Ana’s recent awards and recognitions, volunteer to help clean up our parks, and join us for great events like the Santa Ana Fun Run, Public Works Week, and Día de los Niños, Día de los Libros. Subscribe to COSAS Spotlight Photo Playground...
In this edition of the COSAS newsletter, register for the Santa Ana Fun Run, our tap water is the best in the world, see our new crosswalk art and monument signs beautifying neighborhoods, get discounted Clippers tickets, and find more news and events. Subscribe to COSAS Spotlight Photo Carousel Mural in DTSA Photo Credit: Linney...
In this edition of the COSAS newsletter, read about the new ceremonial street signs that honor two important women, volunteer to help beautify our parks, sign up for emergency response training, and find tons of community events, from bike riding classes to egg hunts to the fire station open house. Subscribe to COSAS Spotlight Photo...
In this edition of our newsletter, enter our Youth Water Poster Contest, find summer jobs, check out fun events like our egg hunt and Bowers Museum’s new exhibition, learn about the City budget, and more Santa Ana news! Subscribe to COSAS Spotlight Photo A corner of DTSA Photo Credit: Michelle T. To submit your own...
In this edition of our newsletter, join community meetings on park design, the City budget and homelessness; learn about affordable housing opportunities and down payment assistance for first-time homebuyers; join sports leagues, dance classes, reading programs and more. Subscribe to COSAS Spotlight Photo Inaugural 2024 Tết Lunar New Year Festival Photo Credit: Hiram U....
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....
In this issue of our newsletter, learn how to participate in the City budget process, join our inaugural Tết Festival, check out our new mascots, share your ideas on a park redesign, and find more Santa Ana news and events. Subscribe to COSAS Spotlight Photo Sunrise at Santa Ana Regional Transportation Center Photo Credit: Tasawur...
In the final edition of the City Manager’s newsletter in 2023, learn about new housing opportunities, get a $500 rebate on your vehicle purchase, and find lots of fun activities like winter camps for kids, dancing in the new year, and even reading to a dog! Subscribe to COSAS Spotlight Photo Sunset at Thornton Park...
In this issue of our newsletter, meet the new Interim City Manager, the Santa Ana Winter Village returns, help us name our Parks and Rec mascots, and learn about the new public art at our South Main Street bus shelters. Subscribe to COSAS Spotlight Photo Public Works staff clean up after the recent windstorm Photo...
In this issue of our newsletter, read about new investments in homeownership and affordable housing, join lots of fun holiday events, sign up for adult and youth recreation programs, and find more Santa Ana news and events. Subscribe to COSAS Spotlight Photo New goat interaction yard at Santa Ana Zoo Photo Credit: Santa Ana Zoo...
In this edition of our newsletter, read about Santa Ana’s new Acting Chief of Police, learn about our Newhope Branch Library transformation, see the unveiling of a new park and clock tower, share your input on important issues like parking and public transportation, and find more Santa Ana news and events. Spotlight Photo Ed Caruthers...
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...
In this edition of the City Manager’s newsletter, check out our 2023 Fiestas Patrias highlights, learn about events like Mid-Autumn Festival and Taste of Santa Ana, see the Santiago Park renovation, and find more Santa Ana news and events. Spotlight Photo Fiestas Patrias Parade Photo Credit: Hiram U. To submit your own original photo of...
In this edition of the City Manager’s newsletter, it’s Fiestas Patrias weekend, learn how to get grants for special events, read about the Santa Ana Zoo helping an endangered frog species, and find more Santa Ana news and events. Spotlight Photo Chicano Heritage Festival 2023 Photo Credit: Hiram U. To submit your own original photo...
In this edition of the City Manager’s newsletter, learn about our response to Tropical Storm Hilary, check out the upcoming community workshop for our new aquatics facility, read about the patio that will be part of our library transformation, and find more Santa Ana news and events. Subscribe to COSAS Spotlight Photo Night out in...
In this edition of the City Manager’s newsletter, learn the latest about our Revive Santa Ana pandemic recovery program, check out new heart monitors from the library, see the newest murals around town, sign up for Coastal Cleanup Day, and find more Santa Ana news and events. Subscribe to COSAS Spotlight Photo Alex with Mariachi...
In this edition of the City Manager’s newsletter, read about our police recruiting efforts, our first all-electric trash truck, how housing staff respond to the community, events happening throughout Santa Ana, and more! Subscribe to COSAS Spotlight Photo Concert in the Park at Rosita Park Photo Credit: Hiram U. To submit your own original photo...
In this edition of COSAS, read about the City’s approved budget, learn how we’re using $47 million in grants for safe school routes and a bikeway, help us name our new parks, participate in the Fiestas Patrias Parade, and find more Santa Ana news and fun events. Subscribe to COSAS Spotlight Photo Fourth of July...
In this edition of COSAS, take advantage of new business grants, find all of our summer activities, learn about new housing projects, and get more news, events and City of Santa Ana stories! Subscribe to COSAS Spotlight Photo Jacarandas in Santa Ana Photo Credit: Tracie P. To submit your own original photo of Santa Ana...
In this edition of COSAS, read about an incredible new park renovation project, learn how we are supporting local arts programs, join the library’s Summer Reading Program, check out movies in the park and other fun events, and much more! Subscribe to COSAS Spotlight Photo Safety first! Photo Credit: Hiram U. To submit your own...
In this edition of COSAS, see the proposed City budget, celebrate Public Works Week, learn how we are helping foster youth, and read about our recent awards for housing, library and bike lane projects! Subscribe to COSAS Spotlight Photo Día de los Niños Magic Photo Credit: Tani N. To submit your own original photo of...
In this issue of the City Manager’s newsletter, learn about new business assistance programs, nominate neighborhood heroes, see photos of our Fun Run, learn about a new urban greening project, and find more news and events. Subscribe to COSAS Spotlight photo On your marks… Photo Credit: Hiram U. To submit your own original photo of...
In this issue of the City Manager’s newsletter, find out how children can meet Pete the Cat, help us name our first dog park, learn how to host a special event in Santa Ana, and find lots of other local news and events! Subscribe to COSAS Spotlight photo Above the Rim at Portola Park Photo...
In this edition of the City Manager’s newsletter, learn about Santa Ana’s amazing economic progress, take our parking survey, find new fitness opportunities, and get more great local news and events! Subscribe to COSAS Spotlight photo Spring Fest has sprung! Photo Credit: Cori L. To submit your own original photo of Santa Ana to be...
In this edition of City of Santa Ana Stories (COSAS), read about our new pedestrian safety signals, the graffiti arts program, the Police Department’s 2022 review, how to join the Santa Ana Fun Run, and lots of other City news, events and resources! Subscribe to COSAS Spotlight photo Engaged! Photo Credit: Klaui V. @KLAUIVARADI To...
In this issue of the City Manager’s newsletter, our Public Works team cleans up after the storm, new trash cans come to our neighborhoods, participate in the City budget process, enjoy Women’s History Month activities at the library, and celebrate the Zoo’s 71st birthday! Subscribe to COSAS Spotlight photo Snowy view from Santa Ana City...
In this issue of the City Manager’s newsletter, learn how to participate in the City budget process, see the unveiling of our new ceremonial street sign toppers honoring Black history, read about a new green space project, find out how our zoo saved a lemur, and get more news and events! Subscribe to COSAS Spotlight...
In this edition of COSAS, In this issue of the City Manager’s newsletter, find out how much your local government accomplished last year, our Family Justice Center celebrates 3 years, subscribe to our Cultura recreation and classes guide, and get much more City of Santa Ana news and events. Subscribe to COSAS Spotlight photo Lion...
In this edition of COSAS, learn about our new traffic safety survey, the lowered home business permit fee, an upcoming safe routes to school project, community engagement efforts by Code Enforcement, and fun events happening in our City. Subscribe to COSAS Spotlight photo Luchando in Santa Ana. Photo Credit: Marcos S. - @luxeodon, @i_photovisions To...
SUBSCRIBE to the COSAS Newsletter In this edition of COSAS, learn about the new City Council, more renter protections for Santa Ana residents, a new cannabis law, holiday schedules for different facilities, and fun holiday events happening in our City. Spotlight photo Mr. and Mrs. Claus visit the Santa Ana Winter Village Photo Credit: Cori...
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...
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...
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...
In this edition of the City Manager’s newsletter, find fun Halloween events and other activities, read about our new PAAL center, learn about the City’s ballot measures, and more! Subscribe to COSAS Spotlight photo Traditional Vietnamese Dance at the Mid-Autumn Festival Photo Credit: Hiram U. To submit your own original photo of Santa Ana to...
In this edition of the City Manager’s newsletter, read about our recent housing accomplishments, share your ideas about downtown murals, apply to serve on a City commission or board, and find fun activities like Taste of Santa Ana and the Mid-Autumn Festival. Subscribe to COSAS Spotlight photo Baile Folklorico at Fiestas Patrias Photo Credit: Hiram...
In this issue of COSAS, get updates on 4th Street construction, learn how the police department is working to hire more female officers, find fun activities like Fiestas Patrias and Wilderness Club excursions, and more Santa Ana news and events. Subscribe to COSAS Spotlight photo Dragon Fruit from Jerome Photo Credit: Santa Ana Community Gardens...
In this issue of the City Manager’s newsletter, see the design for Santa Ana's first new dog park, learn about our new stormwater capture system, Habitat for Humanity breaks ground on two unique homes, and find lots of fun events and other news. Subscribe to COSAS Spotlight photo Inaugural Chicano Heritage Festival Photo Credit: Hiram U....
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...
In this issue of the City Manager’s newsletter, we have so much great news to share! Learn about SAPD’s new meditation room, the gun buyback event, Public Works' campaign to raise water conservation awareness, the 2021 Water Quality Report, and all of the exciting events happening in August! Subscribe to COSAS Spotlight Photo Downtown Graffiti...
In this issue of the City Manager’s newsletter, we have so much great news to share! Learn about the Santa Ana Zoo’s new butterfly exhibit, a new assistance program for commercial property owners, the Housing Element Draft, our new park host, and tons of fun events! Subscribe to COSAS Spotlight photo 4th of July at...
In this issue of the City Manager’s newsletter, we have so much great news to share! Learn about the library’s new Knowledge Mobile that will be rolling into your neighborhood, upcoming movies in the park, who to call for water emergencies and illegal fireworks, and tons of fun events for Pride, Juneteenth, Fourth of July...
In this issue of the City Manager’s newsletter, find out all of the fun things happening this summer in Santa Ana, see how we’re honoring local military service members, and get more Santa Ana news and events. Spotlight photo Jacaranda spring in Santa Ana (Myrtle Street) Photo Credit: Nhat T. To submit your own original...
In this edition of the City Manager’s newsletter, learn about the City’s successful efforts to address homelessness, calls for public art, new funding for nonprofits, what’s going to happen to the historic YMCA building, and other local news and events! Spotlight photo Sign spinners exhibition at Grand Central Art Center Photo Credit: John S. To...
In this edition of COSAS, read about our Parks Master Plan, learn how Santa Ana police helped in a major FBI investigation, get summer safety tips, and find more local news and events. Spotlight photo Finding Murals in Downtown Photo Credit: Tanya V. (@avasangelwings) To submit your own original photo of Santa Ana to...
In this edition of COSAS, share your ideas about City programs and services, see the new Council ward map, apply for housing vouchers, find fun Santa Ana events, and learn about many new City projects. Sunset Blues Photo Credit: Johnny B @johnnyruiz__ To submit your own original photo of Santa Ana to be featured...
In this edition of COSAS, find out how to participate in the City budget process, get working with a career fair and a youth employment program, learn how to apply for new affordable housing, and find out about many fun and educational programs and events. Spotlight photo Butterflies and Soccer at Centennial Park Photo Credit:...
In this edition of COSAS, learn about all of the great new Revive Santa Ana programs, zoo and urban greening projects, grants for businesses and artists, educational library classes and activities, fun events, and more! Spotlight photo Shopping and ice cream in DTSA Photo Credit: Silvano R. @mad.elephant City Manager’s highlights Revive Santa Ana Programs...
In partnership with the Community Development Agency and the Santa Ana WORK Center, the Santa Ana Public Library has initiated a Work Readiness Program with a series of workshops for job seekers looking to gain an edge through resume writing, job searching, interview skills, and much more. This program will provide meaningful employment support and...
Eight residents won $100 gift cards for completing our Environmental Justice survey! Congratulations to Esteffani Roldan, Venancio Chavez, Michelle Tran, Santiago Herrera, Araceli Escobar, Laura Quijada, Diana Roque, and Patricia Caballero, and thank you to everyone who completed the survey. It was made available this spring to engage the community, with a special focus on...
The Orange County Inland Empire (OCIE) chapter of the Small Business Development Center (SBDC) offers many great programs for local business owners. Here are a few that are coming up: No-Cost Product Photography: The Digital Marketing Lab at OCIE SBDC is offering no-cost product photography on Friday, Aug. 13. All of their services are paid for...
The City’s Public Works Agency staff is pleased to announce that the latest round of bus stop furniture replacement began in May. The City has developed a new Santa Ana design for the 134 pairs of one bench and one trash container. Installation is prioritized for stops with no furniture or missing furniture components. The...
The City’s Public Works Agency team supported a church youth group cleanup last month to fulfill a volunteer community activity for their youth conference. About 50 youths ages 14-18 and eight adults cleaned up the Bristol Street corridor from Edinger Avenue to McFadden Avenue. The Public Works Maintenance Services Department provided the trash bags and...
Since February 2021, the City has been constructing protected bike lanes and bus islands on Bristol Street between Edinger Avenue and 1st Street. The original scope of the project is complete, but thanks to our efficient work, we are able to expand the scope and deliver additional improvements within the project limit. With the additional work,...
The Consumer Confidence Report (CCR) is an annual water quality report that informs Santa Ana residents about where your drinking water comes from and what’s in it. The 2020 CCR Water Quality Report details the quality of Santa Ana’s water and confirms that the City continues to maintain the highest standards, surpassing all state and...
Santa Ana’s Main Library is seeing many new faces since its reopening on July 12 after receiving important upgrades that include a new roof, ceiling and lighting throughout the building. Staff have been placing special emphasis on ensuring that families, children and residents of all ages and backgrounds feel like their public library is a...
OC Streetcar crews will be working during the day and night at the Santa Ana Boulevard and Bristol Street intersection for track construction. To accommodate this work, a full closure of the intersection will be in effect 24 hours a day beginning as early as Monday, July 19, at 7 a.m., through Monday, July 26,...
This summer is anticipated to be another heavy mosquito season. The City is partnering once again with the Orange County Mosquito and Vector Control District to educate the Santa Ana community on mosquito prevention. OC Vector Control provided 200 mosquito prevention magnet signs with the City’s logo, which have been placed on our Public Works...
We're proud to share that WalletHub has listed Santa Ana as the 3rd best-run large city in California and the 63rd best-run city in the country! WalletHub compared 150 of the most populated cities across six key categories: Financial Stability, Education, Health, Safety, Economy, and Infrastructure & Pollution. The City of Santa Ana's 1,200 employees work hard...
The City of Santa Ana won the Smart Cities North American Sustainable Infrastructure award for our Advanced Water Metering Infrastructure project. This “Smart Water Meter” project is a cutting-edge meter technology that will be installed for all Santa Ana customers over the next three years. The meters will wirelessly send usage information to the utility...
As the City Council prepares to approve a new waste contract for the City next month, the public has several opportunities to learn more. Nabil Saba, Executive Director of the Public Works Agency, will provide a special presentation on the four proposals that are on the table for the City’s trash contract, followed by a...
Richland Street at South Main Street is closed on the west side through Friday, July 16, for street intersection improvements. Northbound and southbound lanes continue to be open on Main Street and access to Richland Street can be made from Highland Street or Bishop Street. Please use alternate routes and plan for possible delays. We...
The City of Santa Ana is now accepting nominations for the 2021 Historic Preservation Awards! The Historic Preservation Awards are intended to recognize outstanding historic rehabilitation and restoration projects, as well as efforts that have furthered the cause of historic preservation in the City. Any property within the City listed on the Local, State, or...
The Santa Ana Public Library (SAPL) is now officially on Tik Tok! SAPL patrons, especially teens, are invited to join us on this new social media platform, where we will be sharing exclusive videos from the Library, and curating and promoting our favorite resources and services, while directly connecting with our patrons. Follow the Santa Ana...
Beginning Monday, July 12, the Main Library will fully reopen to the public with new and expanded hours. The new hours will be Monday and Wednesday from 12 p.m. to 8 p.m., Tuesday and Thursday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Friday and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Effective July 12, the...
In observance of Independence Day, Santa Ana City Hall will be closed and there will be no street sweeping on Monday, July 5th. We will reopen on July 6. Click below to see our holiday and closed Friday schedule. Learn more about our holiday and closed Friday schedule here.
The State of California has extended residential eviction protections through Sept. 30, 2021. Tenants who were financially impacted by COVID-19 are protected from eviction for nonpayment of rent if the tenant provides their landlord with a signed declaration of financial distress. By Sept. 30, 2021, tenants must pay at least 25% of the rent due...
Last week at the Com-Link meeting the winners of the Most Beautiful Yard Contest were announced! Every year, each neighborhood association nominates three of their yards to participate in this contest, and generally one yard from each neighborhood association is selected. This yard is one of 18 winners. See all of the winners here
The COVID-19 pandemic is changing life for all of us. You may feel anxious, stressed, worried, sad, bored, depressed, lonely or frustrated in these circumstances. You are not alone. There are strategies for managing stress, such as: • Be mindful of your intake of information from news sources about the virus, and consider taking breaks...
4th Street Market’s amazing food hall will soon host residential apartments on the second floor of its building. Downtown Santa Ana has been patiently waiting for the first set of residential apartments to open and the date is almost here. Coming January 2021, the 4th Street Market Apartments will open and become homes...
Santa Ana youth are invited to join us for stories, interactive activities, rhymes and sing-alongs in English and Spanish. New videos will be available on the City of Santa Ana’s YouTube Channel every Friday during the month of November! Follow us on Facebook, Instagram and subscribe to our channel to stay up to date with...
On Monday, Oct. 26, 2020, the city experienced strong Santa Ana winds with speeds in the range of 25 to 35 mph and with gusts exceeding 50 mph. The City’s Public Works Agency - Maintenance Services Division team was prepared and quickly responded to over 250 service calls from the public for fallen trees, tree limbs...
OC Vector Control recently recognized the City’s outstanding contributions on vector awareness efforts in the Santa Ana community. During the summer, the City’s Public Works Agency collaborated with OC Vector Control by placing 200 mosquito prevention magnet signs (10”x20”) with the City’s logo on Public Works vehicles to create awareness. In addition, throughout the spring...
We're reimagining our newsletter and we need your help to pick a new name! Our digital newsletter will be distributed citywide and will highlight items on the City Council meeting agenda, share general news, showcase upcoming events, and more. Submit your entry for a new newsletter name below, along with your name and email. The...
Although we were unable to have our standard in-person gathering to appreciate our employees this year, on Thursday, Oct. 29, the City celebrated staff's accomplishments and hard work by hosting an employee appreciation event with virtual contests and activities, including departmental virtual costume competitions, an outdoor pumpkin carving contest, and an In-N-Out food truck for...
In a press conference last week, Governor Newsom announced a four-tier framework to measure counties in loosening (or tightening) restrictions on activities and business operations. Orange County’s current risk level is categorized as “widespread” (Tier 4). To find out where a particular activity or business stands, check out the State’s Blueprint for a Safer Economy...
We're working on updating our General Plan. A General Plan sets forth the City’s long-range planning policies that reflect the aspirations and values of residents, land owners, businesses, and organizations within the community. The City Council and Planning Commission use the General Plan when considering land use and planning-related decisions, and City staff use the...
We are all anxious to see the actual results from FY 2019-20. How did COVID-19 affect our finances through June 30, 2020? Did revenues exceed our estimates? Did we spend less than expected? Our Accounting Staff is working hard to reconcile accounts and count every dollar; then the auditors will do their job this fall. Like normal, the City is...
Friends of Santa Ana Zoo’s Zoofari 2020 “Treasure Island Adventure” has sailed off into the sunset. Raising over $35,000 for Zoo support, the virtual auction event was a great success. The community came together in support of the event with many fantastic donated items and underwriting contributions. Over 2,000 guests visited the virtual auction site during the two...
Utilizing the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act funds, the City of Santa Ana’s Public Works Agency - Maintenance Services Division has implemented a supplemental bus stop and shelter maintenance program through December 2020. The CARES Act provides funds to state and local governments to cover necessary expenditures incurred during the COVID-19 public...
The Santa Ana Public Library is pleased to present this exciting program for adult residents living in the City of Santa Ana. Are you looking to expand your career opportunities, re-enter the workforce, or continue your education? The Career Online High School program is 100% virtual, flexible and free. Scholarships for the program are limited,...
The City of Santa Ana’s Public Works Agency continues to collaborate with local community based organizations and volunteer groups to perform general cleanup of trash and debris of public areas, helping to improve the City’s appearance. On Sunday, August 30, 2020, a Community Clean-Up event was held consisting of over a dozen volunteers, spanning more than...
Do you have a few minutes to spare ? Complete your Census TODAY! Luckily, you have three ways to respond. Open up your computer and visit http://my2020census.gov Pick up your phone and call (844) 330-2020 Seal up that envelope and respond by mail
City Hall and all non-essential City services will be closed on Monday, September 7 in observance of Labor Day. Emergency services will be available during this time.
As part of our COVID-19 recovery efforts, this week we continued with our Santa Ana Cares Mobile Resource Center outreach. A cross-departmental team of City employees are strategically setting up pop-up resource centers throughout the city, which includes COVID-19 testing. To date, we've visited 18 different neighborhoods! Here's what we've accomplished so far: Dropped off...
The Draft Santa Ana General Plan Update and Draft Environmental Impact Report (EIR) was released for public review on August 3. The “Golden City Beyond: A Shared Vision” Draft General Plan will provide long-term policy direction and communicate the vision, values, and goals for Santa Ana’s physical development, fiscal and environmental sustainability, and overall quality of life....
As of today, we have met our 2010 Census response rate of 67.6%, despite a global pandemic and a complete shutdown of the U.S. Census Bureau operations. We will continue to promote the Census until the deadline of September 30, 2020, as part of our Santa Ana Cares Mobile Resource Center and on City social...
