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Santa Ana launches Special Event Sponsorship Program

Posted on September 11, 2023

The City of Santa Ana is excited to announce the launch of its Special Event Sponsorship Program for the 2023-2024 fiscal year. Our Community Development Agency has received $200,000 available for special event sponsorship opportunities; up to $15,000 each is available to eligible applicants. This program aims to support nonprofit organizations, businesses, City-recognized neighborhood associations,...

Scam Alert: Fake Water Quality Inspectors

Posted on September 11, 2023

One of the latest scams hitting residents all over the Southland are people posing as water quality inspectors from the local utility. We’ve received reports of individuals going door to door pretending to be City of Santa Ana Water Quality employees. These individuals might tell you that they need to check your water or...

Endangered frog species raised at Santa Ana Zoo released into local wilderness

Posted on September 8, 2023

Conservation program helps bolster wild population of critically endangered southern mountain yellow-legged frogs Approximately 170 critically endangered southern mountain yellow-legged frogs were released into their wild habitat in the Southern California mountains on Aug. 29 and 30. Most of the tadpoles were hatched at the Los Angeles Zoo and then traveled to the Aquarium of...

Ward 1 newsletter: September 2023

Posted on September 6, 2023

Dear Ward 1 Residents, Is it just me or did summer fly by this year? I guess they were right when they said, “The days are long, but the years are short!” Despite some unsavory political business that thankfully concluded in early August, the Ward 1 Team has been hard at work bringing services to...

Santa Ana to celebrate 43rd annual Fiestas Patrias festival and parade

Posted on August 31, 2023

The City of Santa Ana will celebrate Mexican independence and commemorate Santa Ana's vibrant Hispanic and Latino cultures at the 43rd annual Fiestas Patrias festival and parade. The Fiestas Patrias festival will take place on Saturday, Sept. 16, from 12 to 11 p.m. and Sunday, Sept. 17, from 12 to 10 p.m. on Flower Street...

Apply to Join Our Environmental Justice Action Committee

Posted on August 31, 2023

Residents and local nonprofits in Santa Ana are encouraged to apply to the Environmental Justice (EJ) Action Committee. This committee will develop continuous engagement for disadvantaged environmental justice communities and host quarterly meetings with local stakeholders to guide and evaluate environmental justice policy implementation. This is part of the City of Santa Ana General Plan...

Street closures and permitted events for August 31 – September 6

Posted on August 31, 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, August 31 Willard Basketball Courts Event hours: 6:30 - 9 p.m. Saturday, September 2 Plaza Calle Cuatro Event hours: 6-10 p.m. DTSA Art Walk @ Various...

State rescinds authorization for syringe exchange in Santa Ana

Posted on August 30, 2023

The City of Santa Ana is pleased to announce that the California Department of Public Health has rescinded its authorization for the Harm Reduction Institute to provide syringe delivery services in Santa Ana and has placed the application back into “pending” status. The CDPH informed the City of its decision today, Aug. 30, in response...

City Hall closed, no street sweeping on Labor Day

Posted on August 30, 2023

In observance of Labor Day, Santa Ana City Hall will be closed and there will be no street sweeping on Monday, Sept. 4, 2023. Trash collection will be delayed by one day all of the holiday week. Please place trash carts on the curb, off the street. City Hall will also be closed on Friday,...

Mayor’s newsletter: September 2023

Posted on August 30, 2023

Sign up for my newsletter Official newsletter of Santa Ana Mayor Valerie Amezcua. Keeping the community informed about local events, City news, and resources. Dear neighbors, Although the weather remains very sunny, fall is almost upon us, and the City of Santa Ana has many exciting community events for you, including Fiesta Patrias, the Moon...

Conceptual rendering of the new east patio at the Santa Ana Public Library 1

Main Library patio to become community and event space

Posted on August 25, 2023

The Main Library is undergoing a major transformation to preserve and enhance library facilities and services for the entire community. Over the next two years, the Main Library will be reimagined with a new interactive children’s learning area, modern building mechanicals, a complete restoration of its Italian marble façade, and a return to the building’s...

Street closures and permitted events for August 24 – 30, 2023

Posted on August 24, 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. Saturday, August 26 East End Promenade Event hours: 12-6 p.m. Plaza Calle Cuatro Event hours: 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. Event hours: 6-10 p.m. Madison Park Event...

Ward 3 Special Recall Election set for Tuesday, November 14

Posted on August 22, 2023

An election will be held on Tuesday, November 14, 2023, for Ward 3 registered voters to determine if Councilmember Jessie Lopez shall be recalled (removed) from office. This election date was set by the Santa Ana City Council, pursuant to the California Elections Code, following the certification of sufficiency of the recall petition. Information on...

Public Works staff helping residents with pre-filled sand bags at the Santa Ana Corporate Yard during Tropical Storm Hilary

Public Works Agency assists residents, cleans up after Tropical Storm Hilary

Posted on August 21, 2023

The City of Santa Ana Public Works team stayed busy during Tropical Storm Hilary’s passing over Southern California this weekend. From Friday through the weekend, up to 40 City employees and contractors responded by assisting over 1,100 Santa Ana households, distributing 11,000 sandbags and over 200 tons of sand. The City received over 70 reports...

Tropical storm warning issued for Santa Ana; sandbags available for public

Posted on August 18, 2023

Updated at 5 p.m. Aug. 20. Continuing our commitment to community safety, City of Santa Ana staff have been working through the storm to continue to provide free sandbags to the public and to monitor and respond to any storm-related issues. Fortunately, we have not observed or received reports of major flooding in streets,...

Street closures and permitted events for August 17- 23

Posted on August 17, 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, August 17 Lane reduction on Sunflower Ave between South Plaza Drive and Main Street due to street construction activity 7 p.m. - 7 a.m. at night...

Ward 3 newsletter: August 2023

Posted on August 16, 2023

August 2023 Dear Ward 3 residents, As August unfolds and the humid days of summer begin to wane, I hope this newsletter finds you well and in good spirits. As we gear up for a new season, there's an undeniable feeling of change in the air – the anticipation of students returning to school, the...