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Día de los Niños, Día de los Libros returns April 26

Posted on April 10, 2025

Santa Ana Public Library will celebrate children and literacy in its 17th annual event. SANTA ANA, Calif. – Santa Ana Public Library will hold its 17th annual Día de los Niños, Día de los Libros (Children’s Day, Book Day) celebration on Saturday, April 26, 2025. The free event will take place from 10:30 a.m. to...

Roosevelt Walker Community Center Open House hosts the Orange County Hope, Health & Harmony: A Community Celebration of Wellness, Culture, and Connection

Posted on April 9, 2025

Hope, Health & Harmony, a family-friendly wellness event and Roosevelt-Walker Community Center’s Annual Open House, will take place on Friday, May 16, 2025, from 5 – 8 p.m. at Roosevelt-Walker Community Center, located at 816 E. Chestnut Ave., Santa Ana, CA 92701. This year, we are excited to bring together the City of Santa Ana...

Ward 2 newsletter: April 2025

Posted on April 8, 2025

Subscribe to the Ward 2 Newsletter Dear Santaneros, As we step into another exciting month, I want to take a moment to reflect on the incredible work happening in our community. From neighborhood clean-ups to new parks, business recognitions, and essential City resources, Santa Ana continues to grow and thrive — thanks to all of...

City of Santa Ana mourns fatal crash on Segerstrom Avenue

Posted on April 8, 2025

The City of Santa Ana extends its deepest condolences to the families, friends, and loved ones of the four young individuals whose lives were tragically lost in a car crash over the weekend. Our thoughts are also with the passenger who remains in critical condition. This is an incredibly difficult time for our Santa Ana...

Mayor’s newsletter: April 2025

Posted on April 4, 2025

Sign up for my newsletter Official newsletter of Santa Ana Mayor Valerie Amezcua. Keeping the community informed about local events, City news, and resources. Mayor's Message: Community and March Highlights Dear Neighbors, Welcome to this month’s newsletter! Santa Ana is always buzzing with energy and progress, and I’m excited to share recent highlights and upcoming...

Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Agency April 2025 hiring fair rescheduled

Posted on April 2, 2025

Join us for an in-person hiring fair on Thursday April 24, 2025 from 1 - 5:30 p.m. as the Santa Ana Parks, Recreation & Community Services Agency (PRCSA) will be hiring for various positions. This rescheduled date is in lieu of the previously cancelled April 2 date. Summer positions include camp counselors, lifeguards, cashiers, pool...

City of Santa Ana and LA Clippers to offer Santa Ana residents discounted tickets for April 5 game

Posted on April 1, 2025

The City of Santa Ana is proud to announce its growing partnership with the LA Clippers through a City of Santa Ana Family Game Night where the LA Clippers are offering discounted tickets to residents and the Santa Ana community. The Clippers take on the Dallas Mavericks at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, April 5, 2025, at...

Ward 4 Newsletter: April 2025

Posted on April 1, 2025

Subscribe to the Ward 4 newsletter Dear Neighbor, 2025 is off to a great start, and we have some exciting changes at City Hall. I am happy to announce that Robert Rodriguez has been promoted to Chief of Police. Chief Rodriguez has selected Roland Andrade, Chuck Elms and Julian Rodriguez to become Deputy Chiefs of...

Street closures and permitted events for March 27 to April 2

Posted on March 27, 2025

Below 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. March 27 to April 1...

Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Agency April 2025 hiring fair date postponed

Posted on March 27, 2025

In observance of the spring break holiday, the upcoming hiring fair planned for Wednesday, April 2, 2025 has been postponed. Please stay tuned for more details regarding a rescheduled date. To view and apply for current city job openings, please visit www.governmentjobs.com/careers/santaana.

Public Works Agency is sponsoring a free household hazardous waste collection on Saturday, April 05, 2025, from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Saddleback High School located at 2802 S. Flower Street

Santa Ana residents can drop off household hazardous waste for free on April 5

Posted on March 26, 2025

The City of Santa Ana Public Works Agency is sponsoring a free household hazardous waste collection on Saturday, April 05, 2025, from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Saddleback High School located at 2802 S. Flower Street. The event is free to Santa Ana residents, and no appointment is required. This is a wonderful opportunity...

El Salvador Community Center Spring Fest Open House

Celebrate spring at the El Salvador Community Center’s 3rd Annual Spring Fest Open House

Posted on March 26, 2025

This free, family-friendly event is the perfect way to welcome the season, and we’re excited to share all the fun with you! Join us at the El Salvador Community Center on Saturday, April 5, 2025 from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. and explore all the amazing programs and services offered at your local community center....

Santa Ana Youth Employment Program accepting applications through April 6

Posted on March 25, 2025

Paid job opportunities are available for youth ages 16 to 30 with the Santa Ana Youth Employment Program. We are now accepting applications until April 6 for summer jobs offered through the Santa Ana Work Center. Earn $20 per hour Work 20 hours per week Gain valuable experience Who Can Apply? Applicants must: Live in...

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International Composting Awareness Week (ICAW)

Posted on March 21, 2025

Let’s get our hands dirty and celebrate compost! Celebrate International Composting Awareness Week with this year's theme, "Sustainable Communities Begin with Compost!" Whether you're a seasoned composter or a beginner, join us for engaging FREE workshops at Santa Ana’s Community Gardens from May 5-9. These workshops are open to all ages, providing an opportunity to...

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Below-market homes available for purchase at 717 Lyon, Cabrillo Crossing

Posted on March 20, 2025

Looking to own a home at below-market prices? The City of Santa Ana, in partnership with Toll Brothers and Brandywine Homes, is offering affordable for-sale units for income-eligible buyers at two locations! These homes were provided through the City’s 2021 Affordable Housing Opportunity and Creation Ordinance. 717 Lyon: 2- & 3-bedroom condos starting from the...

Tea Meskal wins first teacher drawing in the Youth Water Poster Contest!

Posted on March 19, 2025

Congratulations to Tea Meskal, the first winner of this year’s Youth Water Poster Contest Teacher Drawing! Tea teaches Energy & the Environment, a Project Lead The Way (PLTW) course at Vista Heritage Global Academy, where she helps students explore sustainability and real-world environmental challenges. Participating in the contest for the first time, Tea saw...

Ward 2 newsletter: March 2025

Posted on March 18, 2025

Subscribe to the Ward 2 Newsletter Dear Santaneros, February marked Black History Month, and I was honored to take part in events like the OC Black History Parade and The People’s History: Walk and Talk. Celebrating Black culture and its deep ties to our city’s history was truly a privilege. Meeting Santa Ana’s own impactful...