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Youth Group Cleans Up Bristol Street

Posted on July 30, 2021

The City’s Public Works Agency team supported a church youth group cleanup last month to fulfill a volunteer community activity for their youth conference. About 50 youths ages 14-18 and eight adults cleaned up the Bristol Street corridor from Edinger Avenue to McFadden Avenue. The Public Works Maintenance Services Department provided the trash bags and...

Protected Bike Lanes Shift into High Gear

Posted on July 30, 2021

Since February 2021, the City has been constructing protected bike lanes and bus islands on Bristol Street between Edinger Avenue and 1st Street. The original scope of the project is complete, but thanks to our efficient work, we are able to expand the scope and deliver additional improvements within the project limit. With the additional work,...

Water Quality Report Now Available

Posted on July 30, 2021

The Consumer Confidence Report (CCR) is an annual water quality report that informs Santa Ana residents about where your drinking water comes from and what’s in it. The 2020 CCR Water Quality Report details the quality of Santa Ana’s water and confirms that the City continues to maintain the highest standards, surpassing all state and...

City of Santa Ana releases 2020 Water Quality Report

Posted on July 30, 2021

The Consumer Confidence Report (CCR) is an annual water quality report that informs you where your drinking water comes from and what’s in it. To review the details of the report, visit http://santaanaccr.org/. The City of Santa Ana has released its 2020 Water Quality Report, also known as the annual Consumer Confidence Report (CCR). The report...

Revive Santa Ana Creates Historic Opportunity

Posted on July 21, 2021

Revive Santa Ana, an unprecedented, comprehensive pandemic recovery initiative that will provide short-term financial assistance and address long-term health, education, youth and other service needs, is moving forward after receiving the Santa Ana City Council’s unanimous approval. “Revive Santa Ana will allow the City of Santa Ana to not only offer some immediate relief to...

Main Library Reopens After Renovations

Posted on July 16, 2021

Santa Ana’s Main Library is seeing many new faces since its reopening on July 12 after receiving important upgrades that include a new roof, ceiling and lighting throughout the building. Staff have been placing special emphasis on ensuring that families, children and residents of all ages and backgrounds feel like their public library is a...

Intersection Closure at Santa Ana Boulevard and Bristol Street

Posted on July 16, 2021

OC Streetcar crews will be working during the day and night at the Santa Ana Boulevard and Bristol Street intersection for track construction. To accommodate this work, a full closure of the intersection will be in effect 24 hours a day beginning as early as Monday, July 19, at 7 a.m., through Monday, July 26,...

Citywide Mosquito Prevention Campaign

Posted on July 16, 2021

This summer is anticipated to be another heavy mosquito season. The City is partnering once again with the Orange County Mosquito and Vector Control District to educate the Santa Ana community on mosquito prevention. OC Vector Control provided 200 mosquito prevention magnet signs with the City’s logo, which have been placed on our Public Works...

Santa Ana Among Best-Run Large Cities in America

Posted on July 16, 2021

We're proud to share that WalletHub has listed Santa Ana as the 3rd best-run large city in California and the 63rd best-run city in the country! WalletHub compared 150 of the most populated cities across six key categories: Financial Stability, Education, Health, Safety, Economy, and Infrastructure & Pollution. The City of Santa Ana's 1,200 employees work hard...

Water Resources Division Wins Sustainable Infrastructure Award

Posted on July 16, 2021

The City of Santa Ana won the Smart Cities North American Sustainable Infrastructure award for our Advanced Water Metering Infrastructure project. This “Smart Water Meter” project is a cutting-edge meter technology that will be installed for all Santa Ana customers over the next three years. The meters will wirelessly send usage information to the utility...

Public Works Solid Waste Contract Info Session

Trash Service Contract Public Outreach

Posted on July 16, 2021

As the City Council prepares to approve a new waste contract for the City next month, the public has several opportunities to learn more. Nabil Saba, Executive Director of the Public Works Agency, will provide a special presentation on the four proposals that are on the table for the City’s trash contract, followed by a...

Road Closure: Richland St. at Main St. through July 16

Posted on July 2, 2021

Richland Street at South Main Street is closed on the west side through Friday, July 16, for street intersection improvements. Northbound and southbound lanes continue to be open on Main Street and access to Richland Street can be made from Highland Street or Bishop Street. Please use alternate routes and plan for possible delays. We...

Historic Preservation Award Nominations are Open!

Posted on July 2, 2021

The City of Santa Ana is now accepting nominations for the 2021 Historic Preservation Awards! The Historic Preservation Awards are intended to recognize outstanding historic rehabilitation and restoration projects, as well as efforts that have furthered the cause of historic preservation in the City. Any property within the City listed on the Local, State, or...

Santa Ana Public Library is on TikTok!

Posted on July 2, 2021

The Santa Ana Public Library (SAPL) is now officially on Tik Tok! SAPL patrons, especially teens, are invited to join us on this new social media platform, where we will be sharing exclusive videos from the Library, and curating and promoting our favorite resources and services, while directly connecting with our patrons. Follow the Santa Ana...

Start a New Chapter: No Fines, No Fees

Posted on July 2, 2021

The Santa Ana Public Library is happy to announce that effective July 1, the Library will no longer charge any overdue fines or rental fees. Library patrons will still be responsible for lost or damaged items. The Library is excited to follow the practice of many libraries across the nation by removing this barrier to...

Main Library to Re-Open July 12

Posted on July 2, 2021

Beginning Monday, July 12, the Main Library will fully reopen to the public with new and expanded hours. The new hours will be Monday and Wednesday from 12 p.m. to 8 p.m., Tuesday and Thursday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Friday and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Effective July 12, the...

The Santa Ana Zoo is Fully Open!

Posted on July 2, 2021

The Zoo is now open 7 days a week from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. at full capacity. Santa Ana residents get free admission the third Sunday of every month, which will be July 18 this month. Come and visit the zoo’s 350-plus animals! To learn more, visit the Santa Ana Zoo website.

Independence Day Closure

Posted on July 2, 2021

In observance of Independence Day, Santa Ana City Hall will be closed and there will be no street sweeping on Monday, July 5th. We will reopen on July 6. Click below to see our holiday and closed Friday schedule. Learn more about our holiday and closed Friday schedule here.

Eviction Moratorium Extended Until September 30, 2021

Posted on July 2, 2021

The State of California has extended residential eviction protections through Sept. 30, 2021. Tenants who were financially impacted by COVID-19 are protected from eviction for nonpayment of rent if the tenant provides their landlord with a signed declaration of financial distress. By Sept. 30, 2021, tenants must pay at least 25% of the rent due...

2021 Most Beautiful Yard Contest

Posted on July 2, 2021

Last week at the Com-Link meeting the winners of the Most Beautiful Yard Contest were announced! Every year, each neighborhood association nominates three of their yards to participate in this contest, and generally one yard from each neighborhood association is selected. This yard is one of 18 winners. See all of the winners here

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