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Street closures and permitted events for November 9-15

Posted on November 9, 2023

Here are the locations of upcoming permitted events and road closures so you can plan accordingly. Several large events are planned in downtown Santa Ana on Saturday. Please drive slowly and safely in construction zones and around crowded events. Thursday, November 9 Closure on Bush St. between 5th St. and Santa Ana Blvd for roadwork...

Air quality alert due to Tustin hangar fire

Posted on November 9, 2023

County of Orange officials announced the smoke and contaminants from the hangar fire at Marine Corps Air Station Tustin may pose a health risk to some Orange County (OC) residents in the immediate and adjacent vicinity. The City of Santa Ana is in contact with County health and emergency officials and other agencies and will...

2024-2026 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Public Service Application now available

Posted on November 8, 2023

The City of Santa Ana CDBG 2024-2026 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Public Service Application is available starting Wednesday, November 8, 2023. The application window will close on Monday, December 18, 2023 at 5 p.m. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program is a flexible program that...

Done/doing update

Posted on November 7, 2023

Welcome to our done/doing update for the City of Santa Ana website. This is a recap of what we’ve done October 10 to November 7, 2023 and what we’re working on next. Done Fixed broken links on the Special Events page on Downtown Santa Ana, Economic division page. The Public Works department changed their main...

Celebrate Native American Heritage month at Thornton Park on Nov. 12

Posted on November 3, 2023

SANTA ANA, Calif. – Come together and celebrate indigenous cultures at the City of Santa Ana’s Native American Heritage Festival on Sunday, November 12, 2023, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Thornton Park. Visitors will enjoy Native American and Indigenous music, crafts, traditional song and dance, storytelling, and interactive experiences. This family-friendly festival will...

City of Santa Ana to host Plaza Navideña and downtown tree lighting ceremony on Nov. 18

Posted on November 3, 2023

SANTA ANA, Calif. – The City of Santa Ana will kick off the holiday season by hosting the Plaza Navideña event on Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023, from 5 to 8 p.m. The traditional event will be held downtown at Plaza Calle Cuatro where the community can look forward to a decorated 30-foot natural fir tree,...

Street closures and permitted events for November 2 – 8

Posted on November 2, 2023

Here are the locations of upcoming permitted events and road closures so you can plan accordingly. Several large events are planned in downtown Santa Ana on Saturday. Please drive slowly and safely in construction zones and around crowded events. Friday, November 3 Memorial Park Event Hours: 2-3 p.m. Lane Reductions on Main St. between 4th...

Santa Ana City Council to have special meeting on Monday, October 30, to address Ward 3 special recall election

Posted on October 29, 2023

SANTA ANA, Calif. – Mayor Valerie Amezcua has called a special meeting of the Santa Ana City Council to address a letter received from Orange County Registrar of Voters Bob Page regarding the Ward 3 special recall election scheduled for Nov. 14, 2023. The special meeting will take place at 5:30 p.m. on Monday, Oct....

Street closures and permitted events for October 26 – November 1

Posted on October 26, 2023

Here are the locations of upcoming permitted events and road closures so you can plan accordingly. Please drive slowly and safely in construction zones and around crowded events. Thursday, October 26 Birch Park Birch Park Movie Series; Event hours: 5:30-9:30 p.m. Friday, October 27 Film Permit Santa Ana Train Station; Filming hours: 8 a.m.-6 p.m....

Robert Rodriguez named Acting Santa Ana Chief of Police

Posted on October 26, 2023

He will replace retiring Chief of Police David Valentin. SANTA ANA, California - Acting City Manager Steven A. Mendoza has named Assistant Chief Robert Rodriguez as Acting Chief of Police, effective Nov. 2, 2023. Assistant Chief Rodriguez is replacing Chief of Police David Valentin, who is retiring after 33 years of distinguished service, including six...

Newhope Branch Library set to shine with $1.086 million grant

Posted on October 20, 2023

The City of Santa Ana’s Library Services Agency has been awarded $1.086 million from the California State Library “Building Forward” grant program to fund a variety of critical maintenance and infrastructure needs at the Newhope Branch Library. This grant will supplement Cannabis Public Benefit Funds and other funding sources, allowing the City to revitalize the...

Street closures and permitted events for October 19-25

Posted on October 19, 2023

Here are the locations of upcoming permitted events and road closures so you can plan accordingly. Please drive slowly and safely in construction zones and around crowded events. Thursday, October 19 Birch Park Birch Park Movie Series; Event hours: 5:30-9:30 p.m. Friday, October 20 Cesar Chavez Park Santa Ana Zoo Park Pop Up; Event hours:...

Ed Caruthers Park Ribbon Cutting Ceremony 10/17/23

Ed Caruthers Park now open!

Posted on October 18, 2023

The City of Santa Ana's Parks, Recreation and Community Services Agency celebrated the grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremony of Ed Caruthers Park, a vibrant addition to the community. The new park, located in Ward 5 on the corner of Raitt Street and Myrtle Street, is named in honor of Edward Julius Caruthers Jr., a...

Santa Ana City Council appoints Steven A. Mendoza as Acting City Manager

Posted on October 18, 2023

SANTA ANA, Calif. – The Santa Ana City Council is pleased to announce the appointment of Steven A. Mendoza as Acting City Manager. This appointment took effect on October 10, 2023, pursuant to Resolution 2017-016. Mr. Mendoza has been an integral part of the City of Santa Ana’s executive management team since May 2018, serving...

Vote-By-Mail Ballots, Voter Information Guide being mailed for Ward 3 special recall election

Posted on October 16, 2023

Starting Monday, October 16, 2023, Vote-By-Mail Ballots and a Voter Information Guide are being sent by mail to registered Ward 3 voters only for a recall measure asking if Jessie Lopez should be recalled (removed) from the office of Councilmember for Ward 3, City of Santa Ana. The Santa Ana City Council called this special...

Street closures and permitted events for October 12-18

Posted on October 12, 2023

Here are the locations of upcoming permitted events and road closures so you can plan accordingly. Please drive slowly and safely in construction zones and around crowded events. Thursday, October 12 Birch Park Movie Series Birch Park; Event hours: 5:30-9:30 p.m. Friday, October 13 Santa Ana Zoo Park Pop-Up Adams Park; Event hours: 2-3 p.m....

Community invited to grand opening of new park with stormwater capture system

Posted on October 11, 2023

The City of Santa Ana is pleased to announce the grand opening of Ed Caruthers Park and invite the public on Tuesday, October 17, at 2:30 p.m. for the new park’s official ribbon cutting ceremony located at the corner of Raitt and Myrtle streets. Guests will see all of the exciting new amenities in person...