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Ward 1 newsletter: December 2024

Posted on December 23, 2024

Subscribe to my newsletter Dear Ward 1 Residents, From the bottom of my heart, thank you for re-electing me to a second term as your Ward 1 Councilmember. I am deeply humbled by your confidence in me and the work we’ve been doing here in Ward 1. I could not have done this alone, and...

Ward 3 Newsletter: December 2024

Posted on December 23, 2024

The holiday season is here, and there’s nothing like the sparkle of festive lights, the warmth of family traditions, and the joy of giving to remind us of what truly matters. As we dive into December, I want to take a moment to remind everyone to stay safe during this busy time of year. Please...

City Council approves quality-of-life measures to protect access to public spaces and connect unhoused individuals to services

Posted on December 19, 2024

SANTA ANA, Calif. – The City of Santa Ana continues with a comprehensive approach improving the quality of life of all residents with new measures to ensure public spaces are safe, clean and accessible, as well as providing more resources to help people experiencing homelessness. On Tuesday, December 17, the Santa Ana City Council approved...

Ward 2 newsletter: December 2024

Posted on December 19, 2024

Subscribe to the Ward 2 Newsletter Warm Wishes for the Holidays and New Year As your Councilmember for Ward 2, I reflect on a year filled with memorable experiences and significant events. It has been my privilege to participate in various occasions, including Fiestas Patrias, the Chicano Heritage Festival, and numerous programs dedicated to children...

Street closures and permitted events for December 19-25

Posted on December 19, 2024

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. Through December 19 Street...

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Santa Ana City Manager appoints Police Chief Robert Rodriguez

Posted on December 16, 2024

SANTA ANA, Calif. – Santa Ana City Manager Alvaro Nuñez announced today the appointment of Robert Rodriguez as the City of Santa Ana’s 22nd Chief of Police, placing a seasoned law enforcement veteran with deep ties to the Santa Ana community in this essential public safety position. City Manager Nuñez announced the appointment during an...

Sports fields closures, Dec. 16 – March 10, 2025

Posted on December 16, 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 at the...

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City of Santa Ana celebrates opening of Gerardo Mouet Park

Posted on December 12, 2024

The 1-acre neighborhood park is named for a former Parks and Rec director. SANTA ANA, Calif. – The City of Santa Ana opened its newest park, named for a beloved former Parks and Recreation director, on Wednesday, Dec. 11, with a ribbon cutting ceremony and community celebration. Gerardo Mouet Park is a 1-acre park located...

Street closures and permitted events for December 12-18

Posted on December 12, 2024

Santa Ana Main Library project will make patio reusable again after tree removal

Posted on December 11, 2024

SANTA ANA, Calif. – The Santa Ana Main Library is undergoing a major, $19.3 million renovation that will reimagine the space to include a custom-designed interactive children’s learning area, new community meeting room, revamped Teen Space and Local History Room, as well as transformation of the east outdoor patio into a vibrant and welcoming community...

Santa Ana Mayor, 3 Councilmembers sworn into office for second terms

Posted on December 10, 2024

Mayor Amezcua, Mayor Pro Tem Phan, Councilmember Lopez and Councilmember Hernandez were re-elected on Nov. 5. https://www.youtube.com/live/NtAyrvp58I8?si=z5nAg1-oHLbE9u6l&t=4236 SANTA ANA, Calif. – The City of Santa Ana celebrated the installation of the Mayor and three City Councilmembers who took the oath of office on Tuesday, Dec. 10, at Santa Ana City Hall. Mayor Valerie Amezcua, Mayor...

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City-supported FX Residences offers critical housing to our most vulnerable residents

Posted on December 10, 2024

City of Santa Ana officials joined HomeAid Orange County for the opening of the FX Residences permanent supportive housing project on Tuesday, Dec. 10. The dedication brought together City and County leaders, housing agencies, and the business community to recognize the collaboration that will provide housing for individuals experiencing chronic homelessness, with priority given to...

Street closures and permitted events for December 5-11

Posted on December 5, 2024

Mayor’s newsletter: December 2024

Posted on December 4, 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. Happy Holidays, November to Remember: Celebrating Community and Reelection November was a whirlwind here in Santa Ana, filled with gratitude, celebration, and community spirit. I’m excited and humbled to share that...

Shop Local, Shop Santa Ana On November 30, Small Business Saturday

Posted on November 29, 2024

SANTA ANA, Calif. - The City of Santa Ana is excited to continue the Shop Local, Shop Santa Ana campaign showcasing the small businesses that make Santa Ana such a vibrant and unique community. This initiative aligns with the nationwide Small Business Saturday on November 30, and runs through the end of the year. Locally-owned...

Ward 3 Newsletter: November 2024

Posted on November 27, 2024

Dear Neighbor, The election is over, and people are feeling a mix of emotions—some are relieved, others worried, and many are uncertain about what comes next. No matter how you’re feeling, one thing remains clear: our city stands against any form of bigotry. We are a community bound by more than just proximity. We are...

Fiesta del Mariachi: A Night of Music, Culture and Community is coming to Santa Ana on Sunday, December 8

Posted on November 27, 2024

SANTA ANA, Calif. – A day and night of festivities honoring mariachi and Mexican heritage will take place in the heart of Orange County at Santa Ana Stadium on Sunday, Dec. 8, with a free Youth Mariachi Showcase and Resources Fair from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and a musical extravaganza from 6 to 10...

Proposed needle distribution program WILL NOT operate in Santa Ana

Posted on November 27, 2024

The Harm Reduction Institute has withdrawn its application to distribute thousands of needles in the community. SANTA ANA, Calif. – The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) informed City of Santa Ana officials on Monday, Nov. 25, that the Harm Reduction Institute (HRI) had withdrawn its application from the Office of AIDS to operate a...