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COSAS: City Manager’s Newsletter for December 1, 2023

Posted on December 1, 2023

In this issue of our newsletter, meet the new Interim City Manager, the Santa Ana Winter Village returns, help us name our Parks and Rec mascots, and learn about the new public art at our South Main Street bus shelters. Subscribe to COSAS Spotlight Photo Public Works staff clean up after the recent windstorm Photo...

COSAS: City Manager’s Newsletter for November 17, 2023

Posted on November 17, 2023

In this issue of our newsletter, read about new investments in homeownership and affordable housing, join lots of fun holiday events, sign up for adult and youth recreation programs, and find more Santa Ana news and events. Subscribe to COSAS Spotlight Photo New goat interaction yard at Santa Ana Zoo Photo Credit: Santa Ana Zoo...

COSAS: City Manager’s Newsletter for November 3, 2023

Posted on November 3, 2023

In this edition of our newsletter, read about Santa Ana’s new Acting Chief of Police, learn about our Newhope Branch Library transformation, see the unveiling of a new park and clock tower, share your input on important issues like parking and public transportation, and find more Santa Ana news and events. Spotlight Photo Ed Caruthers...

COSAS: City Manager’s Newsletter for October 12, 2023

Posted on October 12, 2023

  In this edition of our newsletter, check out the 2023 Mid-Autumn Festival highlights, join us for our new park opening, get involved with City boards and committees, and find news and events like our Birch Park movie series and Taste of Santa Ana! Spotlight Photo Mid-Autumn Festival Photo Credit: Hiram U. To submit your...

COSAS: City Manager’s Newsletter for August 25, 2023

Posted on August 25, 2023

In this edition of the City Manager’s newsletter, learn about our response to Tropical Storm Hilary, check out the upcoming community workshop for our new aquatics facility, read about the patio that will be part of our library transformation, and find more Santa Ana news and events. Subscribe to COSAS Spotlight Photo Night out in...

COSAS: City Manager’s Newsletter for August 11, 2023

Posted on August 11, 2023

In this edition of the City Manager’s newsletter, learn the latest about our Revive Santa Ana pandemic recovery program, check out new heart monitors from the library, see the newest murals around town, sign up for Coastal Cleanup Day, and find more Santa Ana news and events. Subscribe to COSAS Spotlight Photo Alex with Mariachi...

COSAS: City Manager’s Newsletter for July 28, 2023

Posted on July 28, 2023

In this edition of the City Manager’s newsletter, read about our police recruiting efforts, our first all-electric trash truck, how housing staff respond to the community, events happening throughout Santa Ana, and more! Subscribe to COSAS Spotlight Photo Concert in the Park at Rosita Park Photo Credit: Hiram U. To submit your own original photo...

COSAS: City Manager’s Newsletter for July 14, 2023

Posted on July 14, 2023

In this edition of COSAS, read about the City’s approved budget, learn how we’re using $47 million in grants for safe school routes and a bikeway, help us name our new parks, participate in the Fiestas Patrias Parade, and find more Santa Ana news and fun events. Subscribe to COSAS Spotlight Photo Fourth of July...

COSAS: City Manager’s Newsletter for June 16, 2023

Posted on June 16, 2023

In this edition of COSAS, take advantage of new business grants, find all of our summer activities, learn about new housing projects, and get more news, events and City of Santa Ana stories! Subscribe to COSAS Spotlight Photo Jacarandas in Santa Ana Photo Credit: Tracie P. To submit your own original photo of Santa Ana...

COSAS: City Manager’s Newsletter for June 2, 2023

Posted on June 2, 2023

In this edition of COSAS, read about an incredible new park renovation project, learn how we are supporting local arts programs, join the library’s Summer Reading Program, check out movies in the park and other fun events, and much more! Subscribe to COSAS Spotlight Photo Safety first!  Photo Credit: Hiram U. To submit your own...

COSAS: City Manager’s newsletter for May 11, 2023

Posted on May 11, 2023

In this edition of COSAS, see the proposed City budget, celebrate Public Works Week, learn how we are helping foster youth, and read about our recent awards for housing, library and bike lane projects! Subscribe to COSAS Spotlight Photo Día de los Niños Magic Photo Credit: Tani N. To submit your own original photo of...

COSAS: City Manager’s newsletter for April 27, 2023

Posted on April 27, 2023

In this issue of the City Manager’s newsletter, learn about new business assistance programs, nominate neighborhood heroes, see photos of our Fun Run, learn about a new urban greening project, and find more news and events. Subscribe to COSAS Spotlight photo On your marks… Photo Credit: Hiram U. To submit your own original photo of...

COSAS: City Manager’s newsletter for April 13, 2023

Posted on April 13, 2023

In this issue of the City Manager’s newsletter, find out how children can meet Pete the Cat, help us name our first dog park, learn how to host a special event in Santa Ana, and find lots of other local news and events! Subscribe to COSAS Spotlight photo Above the Rim at Portola Park Photo...

COSAS: City Manager’s newsletter for March 30, 2023

Posted on March 30, 2023

In this edition of the City Manager’s newsletter, learn about Santa Ana’s amazing economic progress, take our parking survey, find new fitness opportunities, and get more great local news and events! Subscribe to COSAS Spotlight photo Spring Fest has sprung! Photo Credit: Cori L. To submit your own original photo of Santa Ana to be...

COSAS: City Manager’s newsletter for March 16, 2023

Posted on March 16, 2023

In this edition of City of Santa Ana Stories (COSAS), read about our new pedestrian safety signals, the graffiti arts program, the Police Department’s 2022 review, how to join the Santa Ana Fun Run, and lots of other City news, events and resources! Subscribe to COSAS Spotlight photo Engaged! Photo Credit: Klaui V. @KLAUIVARADI To...

COSAS: City Manager’s newsletter for March 2, 2023

Posted on March 2, 2023

In this issue of the City Manager’s newsletter, our Public Works team cleans up after the storm, new trash cans come to our neighborhoods, participate in the City budget process, enjoy Women’s History Month activities at the library, and celebrate the Zoo’s 71st birthday! Subscribe to COSAS Spotlight photo Snowy view from Santa Ana City...

COSAS: City Manager’s newsletter for February 16, 2023

Posted on February 16, 2023

In this issue of the City Manager’s newsletter, learn how to participate in the City budget process, see the unveiling of our new ceremonial street sign toppers honoring Black history, read about a new green space project, find out how our zoo saved a lemur, and get more news and events! Subscribe to COSAS Spotlight...

COSAS: City Manager’s newsletter for February 2, 2023

Posted on February 2, 2023

In this edition of COSAS, In this issue of the City Manager’s newsletter, find out how much your local government accomplished last year, our Family Justice Center celebrates 3 years, subscribe to our Cultura recreation and classes guide, and get much more City of Santa Ana news and events. Subscribe to COSAS Spotlight photo Lion...