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Santa Ana Summer Movies in the Park returns June 2 through July 14

Posted on May 25, 2023

Family-friendly movies will be showcased every Friday at select parks in Santa Ana. The Santa Ana Summer Movies in the Park series is back! Every Friday from June 2 through July 14, 2023, the City of Santa Ana will be hosting free weekly movie screenings at select park locations. A total of seven family-friendly movies...

City opposes proposed syringe exchange program in Santa Ana

Posted on May 19, 2023

Submit public comments to the California Department of Public Health The City of Santa Ana has sent a letter to the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) strenuously opposing an application by the Harm Reduction Institute to provide delivery and pick-up of syringes in Santa Ana. Read the City’s letter here. The City of Santa...

Viet Book Fest to feature Pulitzer Prize winner Viet Thanh Nguyen at Santa Ana Public Library

Posted on May 19, 2023

Pulitzer Prize-winning author Viet Thanh Nguyen will join other Vietnamese-American writers and editors for a panel discussion and poetry reading on Saturday, June 3, at Santa Ana Public Library. The free event, which was organized in collaboration with the Vietnamese American Arts and Letters Association (VAALA) as part of their Viet Book Fest, will take...

Street closures and permitted events for May 18 – 24

Posted on May 18, 2023

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. Friday, May 19 Windsor Park Santa Ana Zoo Pop Up Event Hours: 2 - 3:30 p.m. Cesar Chavez Campesino Park Event Hours: 10 a.m. - 1 p.m....

Ward 3 newsletter: May 2023

Posted on May 17, 2023

May 2023 Dear Ward 3 residents, As we welcome the month of May, I want to take a moment to reflect on the positive work that we have accomplished so far. Through hard work and a united effort, we have achieved much for Ward 3, but we must acknowledge that there is still much work...

The City of Santa Ana’s Summer Camp Program is back!

Posted on May 16, 2023

Get ready to jump into summer and enjoy the reimagined summer camp program. Registration is now open for the Summer Splash Day Camp. Campers will enjoy ten weeks of fun and creative summer programming, with weekly off-site excursions planned every Thursday. The program is focused on fostering personal growth for youth by providing safe, enjoyable,...

Street closures and permitted events May 11-17

Posted on May 11, 2023

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. Friday, May 12 Windsor Park Santa Ana Zoo Pop Up Event Hours: 2 - 3:30 p.m. Delhi Park Event Hours: 2 - 6 p.m. Through May 12...

OC Health Care Agency offers free lead testing and removal for older homes

Posted on May 10, 2023

The Orange County Health Care Agency is offering a free lead testing and removal program that is available to Santa Ana households. Priority is given to families with a child under 6 years old or with a pregnant woman who might have been exposed to lead in the home. Program participants must be low income,...

Done/doing update

Posted on May 10, 2023

Welcome to our done/doing update for the City of Santa Ana website. This is a recap of what we’ve done from April 17, 2023, to May 10, 2023, and what we’re working on next. Done Separated Parks and Recreation from the Library in the Service Center to create more helpful categories of questions and answers....

Juneteenth Festival returns to Santa Ana on June 17

Posted on May 9, 2023

The annual event will take place at Centennial Park for the second consecutive year. Come together and celebrate commUNITY at the Santa Ana Juneteenth Festival at Centennial Park on June 17, 2023, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. for a day of family-friendly activities with live entertainment, car show, food, guest speakers, resources, and more....

Street closures and permitted events for May 4 – 10

Posted on May 4, 2023

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. Friday, May 5 Memorial Park Santa Ana Zoo Pop Up Event Hours: 2 - 3:30 p.m. Plaza Calle Cuatro and closure and French Street between 4th and...

Santa Ana wins 2023 Sustainability Award for Legacy Square affordable apartments

Posted on May 2, 2023

The City of Santa Ana is being honored with a 2023 Sustainability Award by the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) for the Legacy Square apartments project. Legacy Square is a new affordable, multifamily apartment community that offers 93 high-quality apartment homes – 30 one-bedrooms, 39 two-bedrooms, and 24 three-bedrooms. The transit-oriented development replaced two...

Mayor’s newsletter: April 2023

Posted on May 1, 2023

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 Community, April was another dynamic month as Mayor of our beautiful city. I am proud to update you on the many events that were celebrated and provide City Council highlights...

Street closures and permitted events for April 27 – May 3

Posted on April 27, 2023

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. Thursday, April 27 Closure of Santa Ana Blvd. between French and Minter streets and 6th Street between French and Mortimer streets to accommodate concrete pouring for the...

Tax Holiday Program helps Santa Ana businesses get licenses, pay off past-due or misreported taxes without penalty or interest

Posted on April 26, 2023

Voters approved the business-friendly program under Measure W last year. Local businesses can now pay off their business license taxes without penalties or interest while unlicensed businesses can get licensed without having to pay past-due taxes, thanks to a new program from the City of Santa Ana. The Business License Tax Holiday Program was created...

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Mayor Amezcua urges residents to take the ‘My Water Pledge’ to help conserve water and energy

Posted on April 24, 2023

Mayor Valerie Amezcua has joined mayors across the country in asking residents to make a pledge by April 30 to conserve water. The National Mayor’s Challenge for Water Conservation is a friendly competition between cities to see who can be the most “water-wise" by pledging ways they plan on saving water, energy and more. Cities...

Street closures and permitted events for April 20-26

Posted on April 20, 2023

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. Thursday, April 20 Lane reductions southbound Bristol Street between Wilshire Avenue and St. Andrew Place due to utility work along the roadway 10 p.m. to 5 a.m....