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Housing choice voucher program waiting list opening May 2 - May 31 2022

Housing Authority accepting applications beginning May 2, 2022

Posted on April 20, 2022

The Housing Authority of the City of Santa Ana will be accepting applications for the Housing Choice Voucher Program beginning Monday, May 2, 2022, at 7:30 a.m. until Tuesday, May 31, 2022 at 11:59 p.m. To access the application, please go to www.santa-ana.org/housing. The Housing Choice Voucher Program is the federal government's largest program...

Teen excursion program – LA Galaxy game excursion

Posted on April 19, 2022

The City of Santa Ana’s Teen Excursion Program Team is gearing up for its next trip. On Saturday, May 14th, 2022, we will be watching the LA Galaxy soccer game from 4:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. This is a FREE excursion for Santa Ana Teens, ages 13-17, who sign up. All participating teens must register...

Planning and Building Agency counter offices closed on April 22, 2022

Posted on April 18, 2022

Planning and Building Agency Public Counters will be closed on April 22, 2022. Regular counter hours will resume on April 25, 2022. To schedule an appointment, please click here. For any questions, please contact: Code Enforcement - (714) 667-2780 or CodeEnforcement@santa-ana.org Planning Division - (714) 667-2700 or PlanningDepartment@santa-ana.org Building Safety - (714) 647-5800 We apologize...

Ward 5 semi-annual newsletter

Posted on April 15, 2022

Welcome! Dear neighbors, Welcome to our semi-annual newsletter, where I share news, legislative updates, community events and highlight local art, businesses, and causes that are important to Ward 5 residents. In this edition of our semi-annual newsletter, I will recap events and important news and resources in the City over the last several months, including...

Program Leader and Recreation Facility Attendant recruitment

Posted on April 14, 2022

The Parks, Recreation & Community Services Agency is recruiting innovative, enthusiastic and results-oriented leaders prepared to positively impact the Santa Ana Community through people, parks and programs. For more information, please contact us at (714) 571-4200. To apply visit www.governmentjobs.com/careers/santaana Please download the flyer

City Manager’s homeless update for April 5, 2022

Posted on April 13, 2022

The City of Santa Ana is a leader in Orange County in addressing homelessness. City Manager Kristine Ridge provides a monthly update on these efforts to the City Council. Watch the Homeless Update presentation for April 2022 below. Learn more about how the City is addressing homelessness in our community by visiting our Homeless Services...

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Hit and run fatal traffic collision – 1400 N Main Street

Posted on April 9, 2022

On 04/09/2022, at 0212 hours, the Santa Ana Police Department received several calls regarding a two-vehicle traffic collision at the intersection of Main Street/14th Street. Citizens had reported that one of the vehicles was overturned and the driver was trapped. When officers arrived on scene, they located the overturned vehicle, a 2005 Chevrolet Colorado. It was occupied by one individual who...

Santa Ana named Tree City USA for 23rd consecutive year

Posted on April 4, 2022

The Arbor Day Foundation has named Santa Ana a 2021 Tree City USA in recognition of the City’s commitment to effectively incorporating urban forest management in the community. This is the 23rd consecutive year that Santa Ana has received the honor. In addition, the City received the Growth Award for planting, watering, and maintaining trees...

Santa Ana Youth (SAY) employee program taking summer applications

Posted on March 30, 2022

The Santa Ana Youth Employment Program (SAY) is currently taking applications for the summer! The SAY Employment Program provides paid work experience to youth ages 16 to 21 years old. In order to qualify, applicants must: Live in Santa Ana Be 16 to 21 years old Be a U.S. Citizen or have legal permission to...

Santa Ana named a winner in Smart Cities North America awards

Posted on March 30, 2022

The City of Santa Ana has been named as one of two winners of the IDC Smart Cities North America Awards “Smart Water” category for its Water System Mobile Field Data Management and Mapping project. The awards recognize the progress North American municipalities have made in executing Smart Cities projects. Our Public Works Agency’s award-winning project implemented...

Play and Learn Children’s Patio begins transformation of Santa Ana Public Library

Posted on March 23, 2022

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 15, 2022 MEDIA CONTACT: Paul Eakins Public Affairs Information Officer (714) 647-5224 peakins@santa-ana.org City officials had a ribbon-cutting event for the cannabis tax-funded project on March 15. SANTA ANA, Calif. – The Santa Ana Public Library opened the new Play and Learn Children’s Patio on Tuesday, March 15, as the first...

Santa Ana seeks injunction to stop developers’ ploy to thwart homeless shelter

Posted on March 21, 2022

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 22, 2022 MEDIA CONTACT Paul Eakins Public Affairs Information Officer (714) 647-5224 peakins@santa-ana.org SANTA ANA, Calif. - The City of Santa Ana has filed a lawsuit seeking an injunction and requesting the Orange County Superior Court to enforce a written agreement allowing the City to purchase a homeless shelter under construction at 1815...

Apply to live in Legacy Square affordable apartments

Posted on March 18, 2022

Legacy Square is a new affordable apartment community at 301 East Santa Ana Boulevard that is currently under construction and is expected to be completed in early 2023. The multifamily community will offer 93 high-quality apartment homes – 30 one-bedrooms, 39 two-bedrooms, and 24 three-bedrooms. For more information or to sign up for the property mailing list,...

Delhi Park Soccer Mini-Pitch ribbon-cutting

Soccer Mini-Pitch opens at Delhi Park in Santa Ana

Posted on March 16, 2022

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 16, 2022 MEDIA CONTACT Paul Eakins Public Affairs Information Officer (714) 647-5224 peakins@santa-ana.org City of Santa Ana partners with U.S. Soccer Foundation, The DICK’S Sporting Goods Foundation and Orange County Soccer Club. SANTA ANA, Calif. – Youth soccer players were joined by professional footballers on Wednesday, March 16, to try out...

SAPD detectives arrest suspect on sexual assault-related charges

Posted on March 12, 2022

On March 3, 2022, Santa Ana Police detectives arrested Alejandro Heredia-Santana, a 51-year-old resident of Santa Ana, for child molestation. Detectives investigated allegations that Heredia-Santana was having a sexual relationship with a 17-year-old family member. Shortly after police were notified, the victim ran away from home and went to live with Heredia-Santana. Detectives located the...

SAPD detectives requesting public assistance with information on death investigation

Posted on March 11, 2022

On January 21, 2022, at approximately 4:35 a.m., Marco Ramirez (64) was transported to the hospital from 5100 West Westminster Avenue by medical personnel. On February 28, 2022, the Santa Ana Police Department received notification from the Orange County Sheriff’s Coroner’s Office that Ramirez was pronounced deceased. Based on information received, it is possible Ramirez...

Wanted Wednesday flier of Carlitos Peralta

#SantaAnaPD #WantedWednesday – February 23, 2022

Posted on March 11, 2022

Wanted Suspect: Carlitos Peralta (33 years old) Wanted Suspect Carlitos Peralta was the Warehouse Manager of “Covid Clinic” located at 3401 W MacArthur Boulevard inSanta Ana. “Covid Clinic” has seven warehouses throughout the nation where they store and ship Covid-19 tests to customers such as clinics, pop-up testing sites, schools and hotels. Peralta had access...