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Street closures and permitted events for October 31- November 6

Posted on October 31, 2024

Beginning Friday, November 1, through Saturday, November 2, there will be major street closures in Downtown Santa Ana for several events. Below are the locations of these and other upcoming permitted events and road closures so you can plan accordingly. Please drive slowly and safely in construction zones and around crowded events. If a weather...

Upcoming sports fields closures, November 4 – January 7

Posted on October 30, 2024

To effectively provide and sufficiently maintain City athletic fields, scheduled rotating field closures occur during the year for turf recovery, field maintenance, and overall improvements. Understanding that our valued sports organizations desire optimum use of City athletic fields, the City coordinates the schedule with the various sports leagues to minimize the impact. The sports fields...

Mayor’s newsletter: November 2024

Posted on October 30, 2024

Sign up for my newsletter Official newsletter of Santa Ana Mayor Valerie Amezcua. Keeping the community informed about local events, City news, and resources. Dear neighbors, Fall is upon us, and I hope everyone enjoyed the Mid-Autumn Festival and the Taste of Santa Ana over the past month. Both events were tremendous successes, thanks to...

Ward 1 newsletter: September & October 2024

Posted on October 30, 2024

Subscribe to my newsletter October is a time for change and a time for us to buckle down and conquer the goals we set for ourselves at the beginning of the year. I have been thinking a lot about the work we’ve done this year—so many events, programs, and emails—but we’re not done. My goal...

Public Works Agency receives CASQA award for the King Street Urban - after Picture Greening Project

Public Works Agency receives CASQA Award for the King Street Urban Greening Project

Posted on October 29, 2024

On October 21, 2024, the City of Santa Ana Public Works Agency received a 2024 Project of the Year Award from the California Stormwater Quality Association (CASQA) for the King Street Urban Greening Project. The award from CASQA recognizes projects that exemplify sustainable stormwater management. The Project features two Bioretention Basins and an Underground Stormwater...

map of closure on 3rd St. between Main St. & Bush St. and Spurgeon St. French St.

Closure of 3rd St. between Main St. & Bush St. and between Spurgeon St. & French St., Oct. 30

Posted on October 29, 2024

On Wednesday, October 30, 2024, from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., there will be a closure of 3rd Street between Main Street and Bush Street and between Spurgeon Street and French Street to through traffic due to paving. Access to businesses and residences will be maintained at all times. Please follow detour signage. We recommend using alternate...

Street closures and permitted events for October 24-30

Posted on October 24, 2024

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. If a weather event occurs on the anticipated start date, the street closures for construction activity will be delayed until the weather clears. Thursday, October 24 Northgate...

Mayor Amezcua statement regarding Andrew Do’s resignation, agreement to plead guilty

Posted on October 22, 2024

The resignation of Supervisor Andrew Do from the Orange County Board of Supervisors and his departure mark the end of a deeply troubling chapter in our community’s leadership, as it comes in the wake of serious allegations of bribery and conspiracy to defraud the public. Supervisor Do’s involvement in a scheme to steal millions of...

Ward 3 Newsletter: October 2024

Posted on October 22, 2024

As the weather cools down and we welcome October, I can't help but look forward to cozy sweaters, warm coats, and my favorite—pumpkin pie! This season is all about comfort and community, and I’m excited to share updates on our continued work in economic development, community investments, and keeping Ward 3 residents informed about important...

Public input needed on Consolidated Plan for HUD funding

Posted on October 21, 2024

The City of Santa Ana is developing the FY 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan (Con Plan) for the use of $41.7 million in CDBG, HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME), and Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) funds. Public input is needed on how the City should spend this federal money for resources such as affordable housing, infrastructure and public services....

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Street closures and permitted events for October 17-23

Posted on October 17, 2024

Celebrate the Day of the Dead (Día de Los Muertos) with Parks and Recreation on November 1

Posted on October 17, 2024

The Santa Ana Parks, Recreation and Community Services Agency will remember and rejoice passed loved ones at the third annual Día de Los Muertos: Magic of the Alters event. Hosted at the Roosevelt-Walker Community Center (816 E. Chestnut Ave.) on Friday, November 1 from 5-7:30 p.m., this cultural celebration will honor the historic tradition of...

map of intersection closure at Main St. and 3rd St.

Full intersection closure at Main St. & 3rd St., Oct. 23-27

Posted on October 17, 2024

Starting on Wednesday, October 23, there will be a full closure of the intersection at Main Street and 3rd Street in order to accommodate road construction work. The closure will be in place 24 hours a day through October 27, 2024. Access to businesses and residences will be maintained at all times. Please follow detour signage....

Orange County Soccer Club to offer residents discounted Fiesta de Fútbol tickets for October 19 game

Posted on October 16, 2024

The City of Santa Ana is proud to announce an expanded partnership with the Orange County Soccer Club (OCSC) through a “City of Santa Ana Fiesta de Fútbol Night” special event during the OCSC’s upcoming game on October 19, 2024, against New Mexico United. Discounted tickets are now available for Santa Ana residents to purchase....

Vietnamese Business Forum returns on October 23

Posted on October 16, 2024

Register now to learn more about starting and growing a business in Santa Ana. SANTA ANA, Calif. – The City of Santa Ana in partnership with the Vietnamese American Chamber of Commerce and Little Saigon TV Network is proud to host the annual Vietnamese Business Forum on Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2024, at the...

Santa Ana City Council unanimously approves historic $2.9 billion Related Bristol mixed-use urban village

Posted on October 15, 2024

The project includes 3,750 residential units, 200 senior living units, a 250-room hotel, 350,000 square feet of commercial space, and 13.1 acres of open space. SANTA ANA, Calif. – The Santa Ana City Council has approved the largest and most expensive mixed-use, master planned development in the city’s history, the 41-acre, $2.9 billion Related Bristol...

ROVE opens first electric vehicle charging center in Santa Ana

Posted on October 15, 2024

On Tuesday, Oct. 15, we celebrated the grand opening of ROVE, Santa Ana’s first electric vehicle charging center, and the first of 10 planned locations in the region. This innovative center features 40 covered EV charging stations and a ReCharge by Gelson’s market on site, where customers can shop while charging their cars — and...

picture of Public Works "Cone Head Team"

City staff participate in Walk to School Day

Posted on October 15, 2024

Staff from the City of Santa Ana Public Works Traffic Engineering Department along with other City staff joined students at Washington Elementary for Walk to School Day on October 9. The City team demonstrated to the students how to use the crosswalk and cross the street safely. The Public Works “Cone Head Team” were enthusiastically...