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Permit Parking Closure 10/9/25

Posted on September 25, 2025

The Public Works Agency - Permit Parking Counter will be closed on October 9th from 10:30 am-3:00 pm. La Agencia de Obras Públicas - Ventanilla de Permisos de Estacionamiento estará cerrada el 9 de octubre de 10:30 a.m. a 3:00 p.m. Please click on link before for more information: PWA_Counter Closed 10.09.25

Lane Reduction Alert – McFadden Ave. from Harbor Blvd. to Sullivan St.

Posted on September 24, 2025

Construction crews will be paving asphalt along McFadden Ave. from Harbor Blvd. to Sullivan St. beginning Thursday September 25 through Wednesday October 1, 2025 from 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. and Saturday, September 27, from 6:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Ward 5 Newsletter: September 2025

Posted on September 24, 2025

Dear vecinos de Ward 5, This month, we celebrated Fiestas Patrias in our beautiful Calle Cuatro, where we welcomed thousands to the heart of Orange County to celebrate our heritage with love, music, and food. On Saturday evening, I took part in El Grito alongside our City Council, the Mexican Consulate in Santa Ana, and...

City of Santa Ana Zoo earns Association of Zoos & Aquariums accreditation

Posted on September 19, 2025

The City of Santa Ana is proud to announce that the Santa Ana Zoo at Prentice Park has been granted accreditation by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA). The Santa Ana Zoo is one of 31 applicants granted accreditation by the AZA’s independent Accreditation Commission during its Annual Conference held in Tampa, Florida. The...

City of Santa Ana recognized with three prestigious awards from the American Planning Association

Posted on September 18, 2025

SANTA ANA, Calif. - The City of Santa Ana has been honored by the American Planning Association (APA) California Chapter, Orange Section, with three awards recognizing outstanding contributions in urban design, inclusive planning, and public sector excellence. The 2025 APA Orange Section Awards Program promotes planning quality and enhances public understanding of the planning profession...

Santa Ana City Council approves ordinance allowing A-frame signs to help local businesses advertise

Posted on September 17, 2025

The new sign regulations create standards that support businesses but also protect pedestrians and community aesthetics. SANTA ANA, Calif. – The Santa Ana City Council unanimously voted on Tuesday, Sept. 16, to allow businesses to use A-frame signs for advertising in a move aimed at supporting the local business community and enhancing advertising options on...

Santa Ana City Council approves group home ordinance to protect neighborhoods and provide safer housing for people with disabilities

Posted on September 17, 2025

The new rules will help the City regulate increasing numbers of unlicensed group homes. SANTA ANA, Calif. – The Santa Ana City Council unanimously approved a landmark ordinance on Tuesday, Sept. 16, to better regulate group homes and sober-living facilities in residential neighborhoods. The new rules will improve living conditions for individuals with disabilities and establish...

Aerial rendering of The Village Santa Ana project

City Council advances Segerstrom family’s The Village Santa Ana Specific Plan that will transform South Santa Ana

Posted on September 16, 2025

The project will create much-need housing, new jobs and open space near South Coast Plaza. SANTA ANA, Calif. — The Santa Ana City Council on Tuesday, Sept. 16, took an important first step in realizing the redevelopment of a 17.2-acre, underperforming commercial center near South Coast Plaza into a vibrant mixed-use village, creating modern commercial...

Watch videos of Fiestas Patrias parade and Grito de Independencia ceremony

Posted on September 16, 2025

The City of Santa Ana celebrated the 45th annual Fiestas Patrias in downtown Santa Ana on Sept. 13 and 14, 2025. The Grito de Independencia ceremony with the Mexican Consulate in Santa Ana celebrating Mexican Independence was held on Sept. 13, and the parade was on Sept. 14 on Main Street. Watch videos below. https://youtu.be/kNC1H77943Q?si=rElxLv6jAQhysJpu...

Albert D. Salgado Recreation Center hosts its first Autumn Fest Open House

Posted on September 16, 2025

Celebrate the Fall Season at the Autumn Fest Open House! The City of Santa Ana invites the community to celebrate the fall season at the first ever Autumn Fest Open House taking place at the Albert D. Salgado Recreation Center (706 N. Newhope St.) on Saturday, October 4, from 5 to 8 p.m. Guests will...

Ward 2 Newsletter: September 2025

Posted on September 15, 2025

Subscribe to the Ward 2 Newsletter Dear Santaneros, As we step into a new school year, we’re excited to share resources to support our community. This edition highlights back-to-school educational tools, housing resources, food distribution programs, and the City’s Ayuda Sin Fronteras program, which helps residents impacted by immigration-related challenges with rent, utilities, and essential...

Fiestas Patrias title image featuring the event parade

Street closures planned September 12-15 for Fiestas Patrias festival and parade

Posted on September 10, 2025

Street closures will be in effect for the Santa Ana Fiestas Patrias celebration from Friday, September 12, to Monday, September 15. Festival area closures on 4th Street and surrounding streets will be from 5 a.m. Friday to 5 p.m. Monday. Parade route closures along Main Street will be from 4 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday....

Zoning Code Update Community Meetings Round 3

Posted on September 9, 2025

You're invited! Help shape new development in the City of Santa Ana. Santa Ana residents, property owners, and business owners, your voice matters! The City of Santa Ana invites you to join an Open House Workshop in September 2025. The Open House Workshop is an opportunity to learn about and provide input on draft rules...

A Statement from Santa Ana Mayor Valerie Amezcua regarding Supreme Court ruling

Posted on September 8, 2025

Mayor Valerie Amezcua released the following statement on Monday, September 8, 2025: I am extremely disappointed and concerned by the U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling today that allows U.S. immigration officers to continue to make stops based solely on a person’s location, the type of work they do, the language they speak, or their apparent race...

Mayor’s newsletter: September 2025

Posted on September 5, 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. Dear Neighbors, We recently celebrated Labor Day, a special time to recognize and thank the hardworking individuals who keep our community moving forward. The holiday also reminds us that summer is...

Fall 2025 CULTURA Cover featuring two community member at Dia de los Muertos

Discover what’s happening in Santa Ana this fall with CULTURA

Posted on September 5, 2025

The fall edition of CULTURA is your ultimate guide to seasonal events, programs, and classes from Santa Ana Parks and Recreation, the Santa Ana Public Library, and the Santa Ana Zoo. Inside, you’ll find not only daily activities and community happenings, but also feature stories highlighting exciting projects across the city, like: the Sandpointe Park...

Danza Folklorico at El Salvador Community Center

Community in motion: the power of community education and contract classes

Posted on September 4, 2025

Community education—also known as contract classes—provide specialized offerings that are more than just recreational fun. These instructor led programs include everything from fitness and dance to arts, sports, and personal development. They promote well-being, support local talent, and create meaningful opportunities for connection and growth across Santa Ana. Expanding access To offer a wide range...

Children prepping for build day at Sandpointe Park Playground featuring Kaboom! and Pacific Life Foundation logos.

Teamwork makes the green work: creative partnerships to transform park spaces

Posted on September 4, 2025

In Santa Ana, creativity isn’t just a buzzword—it’s a catalyst for transformation, especially when powered by collaboration. The City’s Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Agency (PRCSA) knows that the most meaningful park improvements come from working with the community, not just for it. That’s why PRCSA seeks innovative, inclusive ways to stretch resources, build lasting...

Historic Preservation Awards nominations open until October 2

Posted on September 2, 2025

The City of Santa Ana is now accepting nominations for the 2025 Historic Preservation Awards. These awards recognize outstanding restoration and rehabilitation projects, as well as efforts that support preservation causes in our community. Winners will be honored by the Historic Resources Commission and City Council and will receive a commemorative plaque for their contributions...