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COVID-19 Weekly Update

Posted on August 28, 2020

As part of our COVID-19 recovery efforts, this week we continued with our Santa Ana Cares Mobile Resource Center outreach. A cross-departmental team of City employees are strategically setting up pop-up resource centers throughout the city, which includes COVID-19 testing. To date, we've visited 18 different neighborhoods! Here's what we've accomplished so far: Dropped off...
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General Plan Update

Posted on August 28, 2020

The Draft Santa Ana General Plan Update and Draft Environmental Impact Report (EIR) was released for public review on August 3. The “Golden City Beyond: A Shared Vision” Draft General Plan will provide long-term policy direction and communicate the vision, values, and goals for Santa Ana’s physical development, fiscal and environmental sustainability, and overall quality of life....
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Census Takers In Your Neighborhood

Posted on August 28, 2020

As of today, we have met our 2010 Census response rate of 67.6%, despite a global pandemic and a complete shutdown of the U.S. Census Bureau operations. We will continue to promote the Census until the deadline of September 30, 2020, as part of our Santa Ana Cares Mobile Resource Center and on City social...
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Quality of Life Team Updates

Posted on August 28, 2020

On Tuesday, August 25, 2020, citywide efforts began with a Santiago Park area sweep, including Santa Ana Police Department's Mounted Unit. The Quality of Life Team (QOLT) has also been directed to address hot spots and major corridors citywide. For more information about the Quality of Life Team, visit our website.
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November 3, 2020 Election Dates

Posted on August 28, 2020

The 2020 General Municipal Election is on November 3, 2020. Below are some important dates to make sure you're ready: October 19: last date to register to vote October 5: ballot mailed to registered address November 3: Election Day November 13: campaign signs must be removed December 3: deadline to certify election results You will...
COVID-19 Count Update 08-20-2020

COVID-19 Count Update

Posted on August 20, 2020

The City of Santa Ana recently launched the Santa Ana Cares Mobile Resource Center, a mobilized team of City staff who are going out into our high-density neighborhoods, meeting residents where they are, and providing the COVID-19 resources they need. Specifically, we are providing rental relief for tenants who have been unable to pay their rent...
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Retail Islands in Downtown Santa Ana this Weekend

Posted on August 20, 2020

Executive Order 5-2020, approved in early June 2020, permits retail businesses in Downtown Santa Ana to expand their business operations onto City sidewalks or parking spaces (with advanced notice). Since the implementation of the Order, many businesses have expanded onto sidewalks generating positive activity and sales. Beginning Friday, August 21, 2020, Downtown will activate “Retail Islands”...
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Santa Ana Businesses Receive Recycling Training

Posted on August 20, 2020

Staff from the Community Development Agency has partnered with the Public Works Agency staff to help Downtown businesses transition to the new trash service requirements. The new initiatives require businesses to transition into using recycle containers and organics containers, instead of only using solid waste containers. Both departments are proud to report that several businesses...
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Food Island Success in Downtown Santa Ana

Posted on August 20, 2020

During these unconventional times, businesses have had to be innovative and creative in order to overcome the decline in business due to the pandemic. One successful example of perseverance is the Mission Bar, a minority woman-owned business in Downtown Santa Ana. Owner, Vanessa Pozzobon, opened Mission Bar in 2017, which has done well over the...

Online Auction at the Santa Ana Zoo

Posted on August 20, 2020

Santa Ana Zoo’s annual Zoofari fundraiser gala "Treasure Island Adventure" has going virtual this year. Prepare to dive into the dazzling depths in search of the spectacular silent auction treasures. Sail away with the Zoo on a virtual adventure ending at 8 p.m. on Monday, August 31. All proceeds go to support the Zoo. There...
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City of Santa Ana Launches Santa Ana CARES to Provide Financial, Health Assistance to Community

Posted on August 17, 2020

The City of Santa Ana today, Aug. 17, 2020, launched the Santa Ana CARES initiative to provide a broad range of health and financial assistance to residents, businesses and non-profits affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Santa Ana CARES is funded by $28.6 million in federal CARES Act money that was allocated through the State budget....
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City of Santa Ana Expands Swim Recreation Hours at City Pools Beginning August 17, 2020

Posted on August 16, 2020

The City of Santa Ana Parks, Recreation and Community Services Agency will be expanding city pool hours starting on Monday, Aug. 17, 2020. Park pools were closed in March due to COVID-19. All pools will be following State-mandated safety measures and guidelines. Pool hours will be expanded to offer recreation swimming three hours a day,...
Outdoor Dining

Take It Outside: City of Santa Ana Issues Guidelines for Barbers, Salons, Personal Care Services to Operate Outdoors

Posted on August 16, 2020

This week Santa Ana City Manager Kristine Ridge signed Executive Order 11-2020, which authorizes additional businesses to operator outdoors, including barbers, hair salons and expanded personal care services. Personal care services that require touching a client’s face (facials, waxing), esthetics, skin care, cosmetology, nail services and massage therapy (in non-healthcare settings) may operate outdoors in...
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Construction Alert – Santa Ana Boulevard

Posted on August 13, 2020

(NOTE: The following information was provided by the Orange County Transportation Authority.) WHAT: Construction crews will begin preparation work to install the future tracks for the OC Streetcar. For the safety of travelers and crews, full lane and parking closures will be in place. Access to residences will be maintained at all times. If vehicles...
Weekend Closure Southound Northbound SR-55

Weekend Closure: Southbound and Northbound SR-55 Connectors to Southbound I-405

Posted on August 13, 2020

The Southbound SR-55 Freeway Ramp Connector to I-405 will be closed for the next three consecutive weekends so that Caltrans crews can complete the Continuous Reinforced Concrete Pavement (CRCP) for this connector that ties-into Southbound I-405 and the Off-Ramp to the Orange County/Santa Ana (SNA) Airport. The Northbound SR-55 Freeway Ramp Connector to I-405 Southbound...
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I-5 Freeway Construction at Main Street

Posted on August 11, 2020

The I-5 Central Corridor HOV Project construction activities are scheduled to continue this week on Main Street in the City of Santa Ana. Work includes traffic signal timing and other electrical work activities at the northeast corner of Main Street and Edgewood Road starting on Wednesday, August 12, 2020 from 10 p.m. to the next...
Lane Reduction 17th Street

Lane Reduction on 17th Street

Posted on August 10, 2020

Starting today, August 10, 2020, Westbound 17th Street between College Avenue and King Street has been reduced to one lane in order to accommodate construction work on the Riverview Water Main Improvement Project. The lane reduction will be Monday through Friday, between 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. for approximately three weeks through Friday, August 28,...
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County of Orange Launches SafeDineOC COVID19-Safe Restaurant Campaign

Posted on August 7, 2020

The County of Orange has launched a new SafeDineOC COVID-Safe Restaurant Campaign to incentivize Orange County restaurants to follow California Department of Public Health (CDPH) guidance to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Restaurant owners may apply for a $1,000 grant per Orange County restaurant location for taking steps to create a COVID-safe environment for their...
COVID-19 Testing

Free COVID-19 Testing on August 11

Posted on August 7, 2020

Free COVID-19 testing for Santa Ana residents is available from Latino Health Access on Aug. 11. By appointment only. See the flyer for more information.
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Draft Santa Ana General Plan Update and Environmental Impact Report Available for Public Review

Posted on August 6, 2020

The General Plan Update is the guide for shaping Santa Ana’s future. Now available for public review, Santa Ana’s “Golden City Beyond: A Shared Vision” General Plan will guide the City’s development and conservation for the next 25 years through 2045. The update will provide long-term policy direction and communicate the vision, values, and goals...
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