News - City of Santa Ana

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

Posted on August 6, 2020

Please see the updated map showing closures for both the Southbound and Northbound SR-55 Freeway Ramp Connectors to Southbound I-405 for this upcoming weekend. The Southbound SR-55 Freeway Ramp Connector to I-405 will be closed for the entire weekend so that Caltrans crews can complete the Continuous Reinforced Concrete Pavement (CRCP) for this connector that...

Santa Ana City Council Approves $28.6 Million CARES Act Assistance Plan

Posted on August 5, 2020

SANTA ANA, Calif. – The Santa Ana City Council has approved a spending plan for $28.6 million in federal CARES Act funds that will provide rental assistance, business grants, child care support, free COVID-19 testing and other resources to the Santa Ana community. The City Council voted unanimously during a Special Meeting on Tuesday, Aug....

City of Santa Ana Mourns Passing of Former Councilmember Rob Richardson

Posted on July 27, 2020

The City of Santa Ana is mourning the loss of former City Councilmember Rob Richardson, who was a fixture in the community as a public servant, local historian and advocate. Mr. Richardson served on the Santa Ana City Council from 1990 until 1998 and later was a member of the City’s Planning Commission and Historic...

I-5 Freeway Construction

Posted on July 27, 2020

The I-5 Central Corridor HOV Project construction activities between SR-55 and SR-57 continue to include re-striping, drainage, sign panels, and/or concrete barrier work for the dates and times listed below. Most of these activities can only be done at night and require lane closures to include: Tuesday, July 28 2020, from 10 p.m. to 6...

Eastbound MacArthur Boulevard at Bristol Street Reopened

Posted on July 27, 2020

Eastbound MacArthur Boulevard at Bristol Street between Plaza Drive and Bristol Street is now open to through traffic. The temporary closure was due to a water main pipe break from the Orange County Water District’s recycled water pipeline. Should you have questions, please contact the Orange County Water District’s construction hotline at (714) 378-8244. Thank...

Eviction Moratorium Extended to Sept. 30

Eviction Moratorium Extended to September 30, 2020

Posted on July 23, 2020

Santa Ana City Manager Kristine Ridge has signed an executive order extending until Sept. 30, 2020, the moratorium on evictions due to non-payment of rent by residential and commercial tenants impacted by COVID-19. The executive order is subject to Gov. Gavin Newsom’s extended Executive Order N-66-20 that authorizes local governments to impose such eviction moratoriums...

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Santa Ana Work Center Open by Appointment for Job Assistance

Posted on July 20, 2020

Are you looking for a job? The Santa Ana Work Center provides jobseekers with access to current job openings, internet, fax machine and copiers to use for your job search effort. Services are now available by appointment only. Our office can be reached at (714) 565-2600. No walk-ins will be permitted. Anyone entering the Work...

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County of Orange Opens Free Large-Scale Drive-Through COVID-19 Testing Site at Anaheim Convention Center

Posted on July 15, 2020

(NOTE: The following information was provided by the County of Orange.) Beginning today, July 15, the County of Orange is opening a large-scale drive-through COVID-19 testing site at the Anaheim Convention Center in a collaboration with 360 Clinic and the City of Anaheim. 360 Clinic will be conducting no-out-of-pocket cost testing, leveraging personal insurance reimbursements...

Apply Now through July 31 for $10,000 Grants for Santa Ana Businesses, Non-Profits, and Independent Contractors

Posted on July 14, 2020

Applications are now being accepted for $10,000 grants to help small businesses, nonprofits and independent contractors in Santa Ana and other cities in Orange County’s First District who have been negatively impacted by COVID-19. The deadline to apply is Friday, July 31, 2020, at 5 p.m. This CARES Act-funded program is being administered by the...

Advisory: Governor Orders Orange County Bars to Close, Restaurants and Some Other Businesses Must Stop Indoor Operations

Posted on July 1, 2020

Gov. Gavin Newsom today ordered all bars to close and certain businesses, including restaurants, to cease indoor operations in Orange County and 18 other California counties. This applies to Santa Ana. The California Department of Public Health news release with full details follows: GOVERNOR NEWSOM ORDERS ADDITIONAL ACTION TO SLOW COMMUNITY TRANSMISSION SACRAMENTO – Governor...

Eviction Moratorium Extended to July 28, 2020

Moratorium on Evictions Extended through July 28, 2020

Posted on June 30, 2020

Santa Ana City Manager Kristine Ridge today signed an executive order extending through July 28, 2020, the moratorium on evictions due to non-payment of rent by residential and commercial tenants impacted by COVID-19. This action was taken due to the continued impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on both residents and businesses, to prevent the proliferation...

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Park Amenities Reopening to Public on Monday, June 29

Posted on June 25, 2020

The City of Santa Ana is reopening most park amenities to the public on Monday, June 29, 2020. Park amenities were closed in March due to COVID-19. Most amenities will open to the public following State-mandated safety measures and guidelines. Park users will again be able to enjoy the following amenities: Parking lots Restrooms Park...