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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...
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New PBx service offers same-day express permits for many residential and commercial projects 

Posted on August 6, 2024

SANTA ANA, Calif. – The City of Santa Ana Planning and Building Agency has launched a same-day express permit service for certain residential and commercial projects. Called PBx, this service allows residents, contractors and others to get same-day permits at the Building Safety Division counter in Santa Ana City Hall for projects that do not...
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Santa Ana to celebrate Chicano Heritage Month with festival August 11, educational celebration August 29

Posted on August 5, 2024

SANTA ANA, Calif. – The City of Santa Ana is celebrating Chicano Heritage Month with music, art, culture and education at two amazing community events on Aug. 11 and Aug. 29. On Sunday, Aug. 11, the third annual Chicano Heritage Festival will feature family-friendly activities, live entertainment, a car cruise and show, food, exhibitors, and...
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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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Planning and Building Agency staff to be featured at prestigious American Planning Association California Conference

Posted on August 1, 2024

The City of Santa Ana is proud to announce that its Planning and Building Agency staff will be prominently featured in two conference sessions at the American Planning Association California Statewide 2024 Conference, scheduled from Sept. 28 to October 1, 2024, in Riverside. Highlighting Santa Ana’s Expertise and Commitment to Excellence The first session, on...

COSAS: City Manager’s Newsletter for August 1, 2024

Posted on August 1, 2024

In this edition of the COSAS newsletter, learn about summer Aquatics programming being extended through September, read about a new Habitat for Humanity project, and join a huge variety of fun and exciting events, including Chicano Heritage Festival, SAPD’s National Night Out, Bowers Museum activities and concerts in the park! Subscribe to COSAS Spotlight Photo...
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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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City of Santa Ana releases the 2024 Revive Santa Ana Annual Report

Posted on July 31, 2024

As part of compliance requirements associated with the American Rescue Plan Act’s State and Local Fiscal Recovery Fund (SLFRF), the City of Santa Ana produced its third annual report, entitled “The City of Santa Ana 2024 Recovery Plan Performance Report.” Referred to as Revive Santa Ana, the State and Local Fiscal Recovery Fund (SLFRF) supports...

Rent Stabilization Newsletter – July 2024

Posted on July 31, 2024

News and Updates Sign up to receive important updates on the Rent Stabilization and Just Cause Eviction Ordinance by clicking the link below. Sign up to receive updates Rent Stabilization Program Updates Understanding Your Security Deposit Rights in California California Assembly Bill 12 (AB12) brings significant changes to security deposit regulations for residential rentals. This...
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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...
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Hear ye, hear ye! Shakespeare in the Park coming to Santa Ana’s Birch Park on July 31

Posted on July 26, 2024

Shakespeare by the Sea is bringing a live performance of ‘Henry IV: Falstaff and the Boy Who Would be King’ to downtown Santa Ana. Santa Ana, Calif. – Join a free, live performance of William Shakespeare’s highly acclaimed “Henry IV: Falstaff and the Boy Who Would be King” on Wednesday, July 31, 2024, at Birch...

Ward 5 Newsletter: July 2024

Posted on July 25, 2024

Dear neighbors, Welcome back to Ward 5’s newsletter! It’s been a while since we last connected, and I want to bring all of you up to date with everything we’ve been able to accomplish in the nearly four years together. Every one of you has played an important role by voicing your opinion and fighting...
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Ward 3 Newsletter: July 2024

Posted on July 25, 2024

Santa Ana knows how to let freedom ring! I hope you had the opportunity to attend one of our many Fourth of July events, celebrating family, friends, and our independence. A huge thanks to all the neighborhood associations and volunteers who made these celebrations possible! As we embrace the warmth and joy of summer, let's...

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...
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City partners with Wells Fargo for successful homeownership fair

Posted on July 23, 2024

The City of Santa Ana partnered with Wells Fargo and the City of Garden Grove to host a homeownership fair on Saturday, July 20, at Santa Ana College. About 200 people came out to get tips and resources to help them buy a home. City staff shared information about the My First Home down payment...

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...
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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...

COSAS: City Manager’s Newsletter for July 12, 2024

Posted on July 12, 2024

In this edition of the COSAS newsletter, In this edition of the COSAS newsletter, learn about how we’re bringing in state and federal money, share your ideas on our Zoning Code Update, visit the Library’s Knowledge Mobile, and join a huge variety of fun and helpful events, including: bike riding classes, CPR training, renter protections...
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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...

Escape the summer heat at City cooling centers

Posted on July 10, 2024

During hot summer days, please remember to drink lots of water, limit activity outside, and go to our community centers, senior centers or Newhope Branch Library if you need to cool down. Santa Ana Main Library is closed for renovations, but the Newhope Branch Library has extended hours. Facility Hours ADA Accessible? Animals Allowed? Garfield...
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