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Santa Ana Winter Village to celebrate tree lighting ceremony on Dec. 10

Posted on December 2, 2022

The City of Santa Ana will host the official grand opening of its month-long holiday event with ice-skating performances, a light show, Santa Claus and more. SANTA ANA, Calif. – The second annual Santa Ana Winter Village will open with an official tree lighting ceremony on the first Saturday of the month-long holiday event. On...

Ward 3 newsletter: November 2022

Posted on November 24, 2022

Dear Ward 3, This Thanksgiving, we celebrate this beautiful city, Santa Ana, and we share with you in giving thanks. I hope you and your family are enjoying quality time together today and over the long weekend. I can't help but feel the warmth and excitement as I walk and drive through the various Ward...

Parks & Recreation wants to help keep your family entertained this holiday

Posted on November 23, 2022

Looking for a fun holiday game to play on Thanksgiving? Look no further! Santa Ana Parks & Recreation has you covered. Check out this fun and interactive BINGO card. Play with family and friends during the holiday by printing the below image and distribute at your holiday gathering. The first person to complete a row...

Santa Ana Main Library will extend hours in 2023

Posted on November 23, 2022

The Santa Ana Public Library will be expanding the Main Library’s hours beginning Jan. 9, 2023, creating a more consistent schedule and adding eight more hours of service per week. The Main Library’s new hours will be 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Thursday, and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday and Saturday. The...

Become one of multiple partners helping CalEPA co-create a community science model

Posted on November 23, 2022

The California Environmental Protection Agency (CalEPA) is inviting Community Based Organizations (CBOs) from throughout California to co-create a community science model to inform future CalEPA community research projects. The model is intended to be widely relevant to any California community interested in community science work and youth engagement. They are looking for CBOs interested and/or...

Economic development business news and updates – November 2022

Posted on November 22, 2022

Subscribe to the Economic Development News and Updates newsletter The City of Santa Ana's team of Economic Development Specialists are here to assist you with tools and resources for your business. For information about the City’s incentives, workforce training programs, site selection assistance, navigating City licenses and permits, and other services and programs, please visit...

Santa Ana Aquatics partnering with #CA4All to hire lifeguards

Santa Ana Aquatics hiring lifeguards

Posted on November 22, 2022

Santa Ana Aquatics is partnering with #CaliforniansForAll Youth Jobs Corps to hire lifeguards. Interested in joining the Santa Ana Aquatics team? Apply to be a part of the #CaliforniansForAll Youth Job Corps here and make sure to select "Aquatic Services" as a position you are interested in. The City of Santa Ana is proud to...

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City wins Orange County Business Council award for MainPlace Mall plan

Posted on November 18, 2022

At last night’s annual awards ceremony, the Orange County Business Council (OCBC) awarded City of Santa Ana the top Turning Red Tape into Red Carpet award for Building & Land Reuse Community Revitalization for the MainPlace Specific Plan. The award recognizes jurisdictions and government agencies for their efforts to adopt streamlining measures that enhance customer...

City Manager’s homelessness update November 15, 2022

Posted on November 16, 2022

City Manager Kristine Ridge gave an update to the City Council on Nov. 15, 2022, about the City's efforts to address homelessness. City of Santa Ana is a leader in Orange County in addressing the needs of unhoused individuals. Learn more by visiting our Homeless Services Data Dashboard.

Winter Village returns to heart of Santa Ana

Posted on November 15, 2022

The second annual Santa Ana Winter Village will once again bring holiday joy and festive fun to the Orange County Civic Center’s Plaza of the Flags from Dec. 8 through Jan. 8. This City of Santa Ana event will allow participants of all ages to enjoy an outdoor ice-skating rink, live entertainment, holiday shopping, vendors,...

Parks, Recreation and Community Services Hiring Fair

Posted on November 10, 2022

WE ARE HIRING! The Santa Ana Parks, Recreation & Community Services Department is actively recruiting innovative, enthusiastic and results driven leaders to make a positive impact in Santa Ana through people, parks and programs. The City of Santa Ana is hosting an upcoming Job Fair. Details of the event can be found below: Date: Thursday,...

Done/doing update

Posted on November 9, 2022

Welcome to our first done/doing update for the City of Santa Ana website. This is a recap of what we’ve done from April 20, 2022 to November 9, 2022, and what we’re working on next. Done Live launch of the new City website: 1,087 pages or subpages 3,028 documents 304 news posts 2,616 event posts...

Register in-person for Santa Ana's boys basketball

Register for boys basketball

Posted on November 8, 2022

Santa Ana's youth basketball registration starts in-person this month at the Jerome Center for boys in grades Pre-K - 8th. Season begins on January 2, 2023. In-person registration is required and open Monday - Friday, 5:30pm - 8:30pm and Saturdays, 10am - 2pm on November 7, 9, 12, 14, 16, and 19th. For more information,...

SAPD commits to the International Association of Chiefs of Police Community Trust Building Campaign

Posted on November 8, 2022

The Santa Ana Police Department is pleased to announce its commitment to the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) Community Trust Building Campaign. The campaign announced by IACP in 2022 commits police organizations across the globe to implement key policies and practices. These policies and practices represent six key focus areas essential to enhancing...

Ward 1 – Newsletter

Posted on November 7, 2022

Dear Ward 1 Residents, I can’t believe it’s been 2 years since I was elected to serve Ward 1! It’s been truly an honor and a privilege to work alongside the community, staff, and stakeholders to craft policies and implement programs that improve residents’ lives. This year, we’ve had so many first-time events to...

City breaks ground on Westview House affordable housing development

Posted on November 7, 2022

On Nov. 2, 2022, the City of Santa Ana joined Community Development Partners and other project partners - including HUD, Mercy House and County of Orange - in breaking ground on the Westview House affordable housing community at Westminster Avenue and Fairview Street. Westview House will provide 85 units of 1-, 2-, 3- and 4-bedroom...

OCTA update: OC Bus service to resume Monday, November 7

Posted on November 2, 2022

UPDATE: Orange County Transportation Authority announced that OC Bus service is anticipated to resume beginning Monday morning, November 7, and passengers are advised they can expect some service delays following a four-day strike of maintenance employees. Learn more and get updates at OCTA's website. Orange County Transportation Authority announced there may be disruptions in OC...

Major downtown street closures planned November 4-7 for special events

Posted on November 2, 2022

There will be major street closures and traffic impacts throughout Downtown Santa Ana due to several special events this weekend, beginning Friday, Nov. 4, through Monday, Nov. 7. The following street closures will be in effect for these events: 6 a.m. Friday, Nov. 4 to 6 a.m. Monday, Nov. 7: Blading Cup Full closure on...