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Street closures and permitted events for August 29- September 4

Posted on August 29, 2024

Here 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. Saturday, August 31 601...
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Mosquito control treatment, Aug. 28 – 30

Posted on August 28, 2024

The Orange County Mosquito and Vector Control District (OCMVCD) will be conducting an Ultra-Low Volume (ULV) adulticide treatment to address the increase in mosquito abundance and risk of mosquito-borne disease in the City of Santa Ana.  The applications will occur in an area bordered by W. 5th St., W. 11th St., N. Jackson St., and...
Street closure August 22, 2024

Street closures and permitted events for August 22-28

Posted on August 22, 2024

Here 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. Saturday, August 24 Memorial...
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West Nile virus detected in mosquitoes in Santa Ana

Posted on August 19, 2024

The Orange County Mosquito and Vector Control District has confirmed mosquito samples infected with West Nile virus (WNV) in Santa Ana, in an area bordered by Garden Grove Boulevard, the Santa Ana River, Trask Avenue and Fairview Street. OC Vector Control inspectors will be out in the area to check known sources of mosquito breeding...
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One lane only EB & WB Civic Center Dr. between Fairview St. & Bristol St., Aug. 20 – 30

Posted on August 19, 2024

Starting on Tuesday, August 20, there will be only one traffic lane in both eastbound and westbound directions on Civic Center Drive between Fairview Street and Bristol Street from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily until August 30, 2024.  The lane reductions on Civic Center Drive are due to paving the bike lane for the...
Street closure August 15

Street closures and permitted events for August 15-21

Posted on August 15, 2024

Here 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 August 23  Closure...
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Sports Fields reopened in Santa Ana Parks

Posted on August 15, 2024

We are thrilled to announce that the following City of Santa Ana Sports Fields have officially reopened, after completing essential turf maintenance!  We cannot wait to welcome you back to enjoy the refreshed and revitalized space. Angels Community Park, 914 W. 3rd Street Adams Park, 2302 S. Raitt Street Centennial Park, 3000 W. Edinger Avenue...
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Closure on SB Ross St. between 5th St. and 4th St, Aug. 15 – 23

Posted on August 13, 2024

Starting as early as Thursday, August 15, 2024, the bicycle lane and the southbound lane on Ross Street between 5th Street and 4th Street will be closed.  Southbound traffic will be directed to use the left turn lane at Ross Street and 4th Street to continue traveling south or to turn east onto 4th Street. ...
Street closure August 8, 2024

Street closures and permitted events for August 8-14

Posted on August 8, 2024

Here 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. Thursday, August 8 Memorial...
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Park sports fields closures through September 30, 2024

Posted on August 7, 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...
Inner-Coastal Cleanup Day event at Jerome Park, located at 2115 W McFadden Avenue, on Saturday, September 21, 2024, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Volunteers needed for annual Inner-Coastal Cleanup Day

Posted on August 7, 2024

Inner-Coastal Cleanup Day is your chance to give back to the ocean, beaches, and creeks that make Orange County such a beautiful place to live. The City of Santa Ana Public Works Agency is hosting an Inner-Coastal Cleanup Day event at Jerome Park, located at  2115 W McFadden Avenue, on Saturday, September 21, 2024, from...
map of closure westbound on 3rd Street between Spurgeon and French

Westbound closure and no parking on 3rd Street between Spurgeon and French Streets, Aug. 5-9

Posted on August 5, 2024

Starting on Monday, August 5, through Friday, August 9, 2024, there will be a full westbound closure to through traffic on Third Street between Spurgeon Street and French Street.  In addition, there will be no parking allowed on Third Street between Spurgeon Street and French Street.  The westbound closure and no parking will be in...
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Street closures and permitted events for August 1-7

Posted on August 1, 2024

Here 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. Thursday, August 1  Jerome...
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Bulky item pickup is free and easy

Posted on July 26, 2024

Santa Ana residents with curbside trash collection are entitled to free bulky-item pickups four times each year, with up to four items accepted at each pickup.  Multifamily complexes with three or more dwelling units are eligible for a combined total collection of up to 10 items per unit per calendar quarter.  Multifamily residents must check...

Street closures and permitted events for July 25-31

Posted on July 25, 2024

Here 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. Thursday, July 25 Portola...

Street closures and permitted events for July 18-24

Posted on July 18, 2024

Here 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. Thursday, July 18 Carl...
map of lane reductions on Bristol St.

Northbound Bristol Street reduced to 1 lane from Santa Clara Ave. to Memory Lane through Sept. 30

Posted on July 17, 2024

Starting on Wednesday, July 17, there will be one traffic lane only on northbound Bristol Street between Santa Clara Avenue and Memory Lane from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily until September 30, 2024.  The lane reductions on Bristol Street are due to construction activity for the new pipeline to pump well water to the...
July 11-17

Street closures and permitted events for July 11-17

Posted on July 11, 2024

Here 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. Friday, July 12 Heritage...
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Lane Reductions on S. Main St. between Walnut St. & McFadden Ave., July 15 -31

Posted on July 10, 2024

The SoCal Gas Company plans to start paving activities on Main Street between Walnut Street and McFadden Avenue on Monday, July 15 through 31, 2024.  During the road construction activities, there will only be one traffic lane open in both northbound and southbound directions on Main Street between Walnut Street and McFadden Avenue from 9...
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Traffic Engineer speaks at ITE Western Meeting

Posted on July 8, 2024

On June 24, 2024, at the Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE) 2024 Western District Annual Meeting, City of Santa Ana Public Works Senior Traffic Engineer, Cesar Rodriguez gave an captivating presentation on the “Comprehensive Street Lighting Master Planning: Transforming Urban Transportation and Enhancing Safety – A Case Study in Santa Ana”.  The presentation provided insights...
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