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Santa Ana Police Department responds to an alleged bomb threat at Santa Ana High School

Posted on March 10, 2022

On March 10, 2022, at approximately 12:26 p.m., the Santa Ana Police Department received an alleged bomb threat at Santa Ana High School. The caller further alleged being armed. The Santa Ana Police Department, Santa Ana School Police Department, and the Orange County Sheriff’s Department Bomb Squad responded to investigate. The school was placed on...

Santa Ana Police Department Statement on Incident at Santa Ana High School

Posted on March 10, 2022

Upcoming neighborhood association meetings: March 2022

Posted on March 9, 2022

Here's a list of upcoming neighborhood meetings. Please join us if you're free! Neighborhood Date Time Location Address Valley Adams Joint Wed. 3/9 6:30 p.m. Valley High School Parent Center 1801 S. Greenville Street Morrison Park Thurs. 3/10 7:00 p.m. Pentecostal Church 1025 Memory Lane Willard Mon. 3/14 6:30 p.m. Virtual Zoom Delhi Mon. 3/14...

Senator Umberg delivers $2 million for education hub at Santa Ana Zoo

Posted on March 8, 2022

Earlier today, Senator Thomas J. Umberg (D – Orange County) presented a check for $2 million to the Santa Ana Zoo for design and construction of a new Education Hub building. The Zoo’s 70th birthday was also celebrated at the event, with cake, cupcakes, and cookies. “The Santa Ana Zoo’s 70th birthday is the perfect opportunity for...

Welcome to our future website!

Posted on March 7, 2022

Welcome to our future website! As you can see, this is a work in progress, however, true to the principles of the U.S. Digital Services Playbook, we’ve launched this test site, so we can build openly, iteratively and collaboratively with our community. Phases There are three phases to our official launch: Alpha: Experiment and test...

Road closure on Lyon Street at train crossing, March 4-6, 2022

Posted on March 3, 2022

There will be a full road closure on Lyon Street at the train crossing starting Friday, March 4 at 4 p.m. until Sunday, March 6, 2022, ending at 5 p.m. The road closure will be in place day and night to perform maintenance work on the railroad tracks. Please follow detour signage. Access to residents...

Two lanes closed on 17th Street through March 18, 2022

Posted on March 2, 2022

Two lanes are closed on Eastbound 17th Street between Ross Street and Sycamore Street in order to accommodate utility work in the area. The lane closures will be in place day and night for approximately three weeks. Please use alternate routes or plan for possible delays since the lane closures will impact traffic flow. Access to businesses will be...

Metrolink rail maintenance work February 28 – March 4, 2022

Posted on March 2, 2022

Starting Monday, February 28 through Friday, March 4, 2022, Metrolink will be performing maintenance work on the railroad tracks south of the Metrolink Santa Ana station located at 601 N Santiago between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. Even within Quiet Zones, this work could lead to the following: Possible Train Horns Noise Light from maintenance...

City of Santa Ana statement on filing of special motion to strike Gerry Serrano’s lawsuit and request for monetary sanctions

Posted on February 28, 2022

On February 22, 2022, the City of Santa Ana, its City Manager Kristine Ridge, its City Attorney Sonia Carvalho, and Executive Director of Human Resources Jason Motsick filed an anti-SLAPP motion seeking dismissal of claims by Gerry Serrano and the Santa Police Officers Association (SAPOA) on the grounds those claims involve the City Officers’ exercise...

Teen Excursion at San Diego Zoo

Posted on February 27, 2022

The City of Santa Ana’s Teen Excursion Program Team is gearing up for its next trip. This month we will be going to the San Diego Zoo on March 19th, 2022 from 8 am to 6:30 pm. This is a free excursion for the first 75 Santa Ana Teens, ages 13-17, who sign up. All...

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Housing Authority Landlord Newsletter: February 2022

Posted on February 25, 2022

In this issue Tax Form 1099 FY 22-23 Annual Plan Rent increase submission email Tax form 1099 Your tax form 1099 was mailed to you on January 27, 2022. Please contact us through www.assistancecheck.com if you did not receive your 1099. If you need to update your contact information, please log into your Assistance Connect...

Youth Sports Girls Basketball

Posted on February 24, 2022

Girls Basketball season begins March 2023 and is open to girls ages 3 – 14. In-person registration at Jerome Recreation Center is open on February 22, 25, 27 and March 1, 4, 6. Weekday registration is open from 5:30 pm – 8:30 pm and Saturdays from 10:00 am – 2:00 pm. Registration fee is $40.00...

Fatal traffic collision – bicyclist vs. vehicle: 3800 W 1st Street

Posted on February 22, 2022

On February 21, 2022, at 6:59 p.m., the Santa Ana Police Department received multiple calls regarding a male bicyclist down in traffic lanes in the area of 3800 West 1st Street. Officers from the Santa Ana Police Department along with the Orange County Fire Authority responded to the scene where the male bicyclist was declared...

DUI / drivers license checkpoint on February 18, 2022

Posted on February 18, 2022

The Santa Ana Police Department will be conducting a DUI / Driver’s License checkpoint on Friday, February 18, 2022. It will begin at 7:00 p.m. and is scheduled to conclude at 2:00 a.m. The primary purpose of a DUI Checkpoint is to deter impaired driving, not to increase arrests. All too often, members of our...

Free weekday parking at City-owned downtown structures, two hours free on evenings and weekends

Posted on February 11, 2022

The City of Santa Ana will offer free parking from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday at four City-owned downtown parking structures beginning February 14, 2022. This will offer additional support to downtown businesses affected by the OC Streetcar construction. From 5 p.m. to 7 a.m. on weekdays, the parking rate will be...

CARES Act Housing Authority waiver expiration

Posted on February 3, 2022

During the COVID-19 pandemic, the Santa Ana Housing Authority (SAHA) adopted various waivers to mitigate the health risks posed by COVID-19 to Housing Authority staff, families, landlords, and our community at large. Effective December 31, 2021, the Housing Authority will conclude the use of waivers previously adopted. One notable exception is the HQS Inspection Requirement...

Public input for changes to Residential Permit Parking Program

Posted on February 3, 2022

The Public Works Agency is revamping the Residential Permit Parking Program and we are seeking your input, comments, and suggestions. To set up a meeting for a presentation to your neighborhood or for more information, please contact us at (714) 647-5623 or email permitparking@santa-ana.org. Learn more about the Residential Permit Parking Program at www.santa-ana.org/permit-parking.

Safe Routes to Project Boundary for Artesia Pilar Neighborhood

Safer routes to schools coming to Artesia-Pilar neighborhood

Posted on February 2, 2022

The Traffic Engineering Department of the City’s Public Works Agency partnered with Fremont Elementary, Romero-Cruz Academy (formerly Spurgeon Intermediate) and the Artesia Pilar Neighborhood Association to conduct Safe Routes to Schools (SRTS) walkability audits in November 2017 and March 2018. These audits identified deficiencies and potential hazards in the City’s infrastructure along the routes students...

Full closure of several blocks on 4th Street through late summer 2022

Posted on January 28, 2022

Starting as early as Monday, January 31, 2022, there will be a full closure on 4th Street between Broadway to Main Street and between Bush Street to French Street. The street closures will be in place day and night for the duration of the OC Streetcar construction work in this area. Please follow detour signage. Sidewalks...

2022 State of the City Address by Mayor Sarmiento

Posted on January 27, 2022

Mayor Vicente Sarmiento delivered the 2022 State of the City Address on Wednesday, January 26. He looked back at the challenges and accomplishments of the past year, highlighted all of the great work happening in Santa Ana, and outlined his vision for the future of our city. The event was sponsored by the Santa Ana...