The allowable rent increase for the period effective September 1, 2024, through August 31, 2025, is 3% for units subject to the City of Santa Ana Rent Stabilization and Just Cause Eviction Ordinance. The Rent Stabilization and Just Cause Eviction Ordinance is a local law that limits rent increases to the lower of 3% per...
June 2024 Happy Pride Month! 🌈 June is special to Team Lopez because we get to celebrate love, diversity, and unity. We especially love Pride Month because it gives us the opportunity to join supporters, advocates, and champions to walk in the annual OC Pride parade. It’s always an honor and joy to meet a...
Subscribe to my newsletter Dear Ward 1 Residents, It’s only been a few months, but we’ve been super busy with community events, clinics, and programs in Ward 1! As your public servant, seeing residents receive services they didn’t historically have access to such as free legal consultations, bringing free dental and vision check-ups to those...
On June 27, 2024, the City of Santa Ana and Santa Ana Chamber of Commerce hosted the 2024 State of the City at Mater Dei High School. Mayor Valerie Amezcua and top City executives shared the City's accomplishments and vision for the future. Watch the State of the City main event below. https://www.youtube.com/live/FE6IovXU-vQ
Rep. Correa, Sen. Padilla announced the federal funding for the Santa Ana Boulevard Grade Separation Project. SANTA ANA, Calif. – Representative Lou Correa (D-Santa Ana) and Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif) have announced $25 million in federal funding for the City of Santa Ana for the Santa Ana Boulevard Grade Separation Project. Funding was secured through...
The budget includes more funding for youth programs, roads, public safety, and investments in City facilities. SANTA ANA, Calif. – The Santa Ana City Council has unanimously approved the 2024-25 City budget, adding a range of new programs sought by the community while making long-term investments in City roads and public facilities. “This balanced budget...
SANTA ANA, Calif. – The City of Santa Ana Community Development Agency is pleased to announce the expansion of the Santa Ana Youth (SAY) Employment Program, which will now provide paid public sector and non-profit work experience to 120 Santa Ana youth ages 16 to 30. This initiative is made possible through a $2 million...
The Santa Ana City Council approved a moratorium on new industrial uses in affected areas. SANTA ANA, Calif. – The City of Santa Ana has suspended the permitting of new or expanded industrial activity near two of the City’s most historical neighborhoods that were built before zoning was a common practice. These historically disadvantaged neighborhoods...
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, I could not begin this month's Newsletter without honoring and celebrating our graduating class of 2024! As your Mayor, I am proud of all your hard work and dedication....
May 2024 As the saying goes, “April showers bring May flowers.” Just as May brings the beauty of blooming flowers, it also brings the opportunity to recognize and celebrate the dedication of our public employees during Public Service Recognition Week. With this in mind, I extend my heartfelt gratitude to all our dedicated public employees...
In observance of Memorial Day, Santa Ana City Hall, libraries, senior centers and community centers will be closed on Monday, May 27, 2024. There will be no street sweeping, and trash collection will be delayed by one day. See the street sweeping holiday schedule for all of 2024 here.
Subscribe to the Ward 2 Newsletter Our Community Budget Priorities Survey deadline is near and we need all voices on deck! Are you a passionate resident who cares where our City funding goes? Are you interested in knowing where your tax dollars are going and would like to have an input on how the City...
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, It’s officially spring, and our city is bustling with outdoor activities. This month’s newsletter provides up-to-date activities on fun outdoor activities and updates on important issues. Ongoing preparations are...
The city is undergoing a transformation of new and innovative development. SANTA ANA, Calif. – The City of Santa Ana has reached a historic milestone in its development trajectory, issuing over 9,500 building permits for an all-time high construction valuation of $772 million in 2023. This remarkable achievement – more than double the construction valuation...
SANTA ANA, Calif. – Santa Ana native Diego A. Sarmiento has become the first Godinez High School graduate to be selected as a Truman Scholar by the Harry S. Truman Scholarship Foundation. The Truman Scholarship is the premier graduate scholarship for aspiring public service leaders in the United States. Mr. Sarmiento is a 2021 Godinez High...
SANTA ANA, Calif. – The Santa Ana City Council on Tuesday, April 16, unanimously approved a resolution announcing its “strenuous opposition” to a proposed needle distribution program that would threaten public health and safety. “This resolution reaffirms the City Council’s commitment to protecting the health, safety and welfare of our residents,” Mayor Valerie Amezcua said. “We...
The ordinance is intended to curb impacts on neighborhoods and increase available housing supplies. SANTA ANA, Calif. – The Santa Ana City Council has voted to ban short-term residential rentals to preserve the character of neighborhoods, address the negative impacts caused by these unpermitted business operations, and to open up much-needed housing supplies. The proliferation...
On Monday, April 15, 2024, the City of Santa Ana broke ground on the George Upton All Access Park project! In the next few months, the aging playground that was once located here will be replaced with an exciting new play area for children of all physical abilities. Located at Thornton Park, the George Upton...
Subscribe to my newsletter Dear Ward 1 Residents, Happy Year of the Dragon! Yes, I know Tet/Lunar New Year was in February, but the first quarter of 2024 has been a whirlwind of activity throughout Ward 1 and Orange County. From celebrating Santa Ana's first-ever City-sponsored Tet/Lunar New Year Festival to installing new restrooms in...
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, This month's newsletter is full of outdoor spring activities happening throughout our city and updates on important issues. Before we dive in, the City Council will begin to go...
