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Chicharito and Mia Hamm at Cesar Chavez Campesino Park Mini Pitch

First U.S. Lay’s RePlay soccer field made from reused chip bag packaging opens in Santa Ana

Posted on April 20, 2023

Soccer stars Mia Hamm and Javier “Chicharito" Hernández join Lay’s and City of Santa Ana in opening new field at Cesar Chavez Park. SANTA ANA, Calif. – The City of Santa Ana joined Lay’s snack brand and soccer stars Mia Hamm and Javier “Chicharito” Hernández to celebrate the opening of the first mini soccer field made...

Done/doing update

Posted on April 20, 2023

Welcome to our done/doing update for the City of Santa Ana website. This is a recap of what we’ve done from February 22, 2023, to April 17, 2023, and what we’re working on next. Done The holiday street sweeping schedule PDF calendar was updated to a webpage to make it easier for people to view....

Pete the Cat author to perform at Santa Ana Public Library’s Día de los Niños

Posted on April 18, 2023

The original author of the beloved children’s book character Pete the Cat will perform and sign books during the Santa Ana Public Library’s Día de los Niños, Día de los Libros (Children’s Day, Book Day) on Saturday, April 29. The Library invites children and families to join in the festivities from 10:30 a.m. to 2...

Street closures and permitted events for April 13-19

Posted on April 13, 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, April 14 Mariposa Park Zoo Pop Up Event: 2 - 3:30 p.m. Lanes Reduced on Civic Center Drive between French and Spurgeon streets 7 a.m. -...

Street closures and permitted events for April 7 – 15

Posted on April 7, 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, April 7 Adams Park Santa Ana Zoo Pop Up Event hours: 2 - 3:30 p.m. Mabury Park Film Permit Hours: 7 a.m. - 7 p.m. Saturday,...

Police Chief Valentin releases video statement on the Office of Independent Review’s assessment

Posted on April 5, 2023

In May of 2022, Santa Ana Police Chief David Valentin issued a statement addressing misinformation that included baseless attacks on the integrity of some of the most dedicated members of our police department, the Major Enforcement Team (MET). The Santa Ana Police Department values the public’s need and desire for transparency and accountability. Thus, Chief...

SAPD Annual Employee Recognition and Awards Ceremony

Posted on March 30, 2023

Join us in acknowledging the 81 recipients who were honored for their exceptional service in 2022 at last night’s SAPD Annual Employee Recognition and Awards Ceremony. These employees met the challenges and opportunities of 2022 with enthusiasm and a commitment to elevate our service to our Santa Ana Community. Award categories varied from Chief’s Awards,...

Street closures and permitted events for March 30 – April 9

Posted on March 30, 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. March 30-31 Adams Park Santa Ana Zoo Pop Up - 2 to 3:30 p.m. Lane closures on Sunflower Ave. between S. Plaza Drive and Main St. for...

Mayor’s newsletter: March 2023

Posted on March 30, 2023

Sign up for my newsletters Dear community, Spring is upon us, and our city is brimming with activities. My office has been very busy, and we are happy to share our latest news and updates about what’s happening in our community. During this month I attended and participated in several community events. The Farmers &...

BJ’s Restaurant & Brewhouse teams up with City of Santa Ana and Project Backboard to refurbish community basketball court

Posted on March 28, 2023

The new court with a colorful mural in Portola Park will be unveiled at a community celebration on April 4. SANTA ANA, Calif. – The Santa Ana community is invited to celebrate the unveiling of a fully refurbished basketball court decorated with a vibrant, large-scale mural created through a partnership between BJ’s Restaurant & Brewhouse®,...

Done/doing update

Posted on March 28, 2023

Welcome to our done/doing update for the City of Santa Ana website. This is a recap of what we’ve done from February 22, 2023 to March 27, 2023, and what we’re working on next. Done The holiday street sweeping schedule PDF calendar was updated to a webpage to make it easier for people to view....

Two men and a group of children smile in front of a sign that says "TeenTime SAPL" next to a large red ribbon that has been cut and a pair of giant scissors.

Library’s TeenTime program opens at El Salvador Community Center

Posted on March 27, 2023

The Santa Ana Public Library celebrated the opening of the new TeenTime program at El Salvador Community Center on Saturday, March 25, 2023, with a ribbon cutting and Spring Fest in partnership with the Parks, Recreation and Community Services Agency. Councilmember Johnathan Ryan Hernandez joined in the ribbon cutting to help officially open TeenTime. This...

Street closures and permitted events for March 24 – 31

Posted on March 23, 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, March 24 French Park Event Hours: 2 - 3:30 p.m. Saturday, March 25 Plaza Calle Cuatro Event Hours: 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. Plaza Calle Cuatro...

New exercise program coming to Santa Ana Stadium

Posted on March 22, 2023

The City of Santa Ana is excited to announce the launch of the Santa Ana Moves program on April 1, 2023. Due to popular demand, the Parks and Recreation Agency will be opening Santa Ana stadium for physical activities and pick-up games as part of the new program Santa Ana Moves! Participants will have open...