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Santa Ana to celebrate Chicano Heritage Festival on August 27

Posted on August 16, 2023

Come together as a community and celebrate Chicano Heritage Month on Sunday, August 27, 2023, with family-friendly activities, live entertainment, a car cruise and show, food, exhibitors, carnival rides, and more! The City of Santa Ana’s annual Chicano Heritage Festival will take place from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. at El Salvador Park, 1825 W....

California Department of Public Health approves syringe exchange in Santa Ana over City’s objections

Posted on August 14, 2023

The syringe delivery and pickup service threatens public health and safety. SANTA ANA, Calif. – The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) has approved an application to provide syringe delivery and pickup services for drug use in Santa Ana, despite the City of Santa Ana’s strenuous opposition and concerns about public health and safety. The...

Done/doing update

Posted on August 14, 2023

Welcome to our done/doing update for the City of Santa Ana website. This is a recap of what we’ve done July 13, 2023, to August 14, 2023 and what we’re working on next. Done The commendation form documents were not working on the Police department site. We re-uploaded, and now the commendation form can be...

Aug. 15 Public Hearing on vacation of alley canceled

Posted on August 11, 2023

The Public Hearing considering the vacation of the alley adjacent to 2383 N. Flower St. scheduled for the August 15, 2023, City Council meeting has been cancelled. The cancellation provides the City the opportunity to address additional concerns introduced by the public. This public hearing will be re-noticed and heard at a later date. No...

City staff participates in emergency response training

Posted on August 11, 2023

The City of Santa Ana has identified that it is reasonably and foreseeably susceptible to at least 15 disasters or large-scale emergency events. These include those from natural causes (earthquake, extreme heat, storm/flood, pandemic disease, drought or fire), from technological causes (power failure or dam failure) and intentional acts (weapon of mass destruction or targeted...

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City collecting vehicle data for Permit Parking Program study

Posted on August 11, 2023

Public Works Agency staff is conducting a comprehensive evaluation of the Permit Parking Program to update the program guidelines and requirements that were established in the early 1990s. As part of the ongoing Permit Parking Program evaluation, parking studies must be conducted to evaluate and inventory public street parking spaces and street density. Traditionally, these...

Street closures and permitted events for August 10 – 16, 2023

Posted on August 10, 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 10 Memorial Park Concerts in the Park - Event Hours: 5:30 - 8 p.m. Saturday, August 12 Main Library Libraries with Heart - Event hours:...

Mayor’s newsletter: August 2023

Posted on August 8, 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 Community, As we step into August, it's hard to believe how quickly summer has passed, and now the new school year is upon us. I want to extend my best...

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West Nile virus found in Santa Ana mosquitoes

Posted on August 8, 2023

The Orange County Mosquito and Vector Control District (OCMVCD) has confirmed the presence of West Nile virus in mosquitoes in Santa Ana. Inspectors will check known sources for mosquito breeding and try to identify unknown sources. West Nile virus advisory posters will be placed in affected areas. You can check Vector Control’s West Nile virus...

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Santa Ana Mayor Valerie Amezcua visits Sahuayo, Mexico, to sign sister city agreement

Posted on August 7, 2023

Santa Ana Mayor Valerie Amezcua visited Sahuayo, Mexico, from July 28 through July 31 to formalize an agreement establishing Sahuayo and Santa Ana as sister cities. Dr. Manuel Gálvez Sánchez, Mayor of Sahuayo, extended the invitation to Mayor Amezcua after his recent visit to Santa Ana in June. A signing ceremony was held at Santa...

Santa Ana Public Library to unveil blood pressure kits donated by American Heart Association at health fair

Posted on August 3, 2023

The Santa Ana Public Library (SAPL) will showcase new blood pressure kits donated by the American Heart Association during a health resource fair on Saturday, Aug. 12. As the American Heart Association’s first Libraries with Heart partner in Orange County, SAPL is proud to offer support to community members focusing on their health journey. The...

Street closures and permitted events for August 3 – 9, 2023

Posted on August 3, 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 3 Jerome Park Concerts in the Park: Suave - Event hours: 5:30 - 8 p.m. Lane reductions at Bristol St. and Segerstrom Ave. intersection for...

Economic Development update – July 2023

Posted on July 31, 2023

In The News: Full Service EV Charging Station Coming Soon! Santa Ana has exciting projects in the works! Rove, an electric vehicle charging company, announced plans to open 6 ultra-fast EV charging centers in Southern California in 2024 - one of the centers is planned for Santa Ana! The Rove full-service charging center in...

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City of Santa Ana releases the 2023 Revive Santa Ana Annual Report

Posted on July 31, 2023

As part of compliance requirements associated with the American Rescue Plan Act’s State and Local Fiscal Recovery Fund (SLFRF), the City of Santa Ana produced its third annual report, entitled “The City of Santa Ana 2023 Recovery Plan Performance Report.” Referred to as Revive Santa Ana, the State and Local Fiscal Recovery Fund supports a...

Street closures and permitted events for July 27 – August 2, 2023

Posted on July 28, 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. Friday, July 28 Santa Ana Zoo Brew at the Zoo - Event hours: 4 - 8 p.m. El Salvador Park Event hours: 7 - 10 p.m. Intersection...

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Republic Services and City of Santa Ana lead the charge with first electric recycling and waste collection truck in Orange County

Posted on July 27, 2023

Company’s First electric truck in California to service Santa Ana residents. Republic Services, Inc. (NYSE: RSG), a leader in the environmental services industry, and the City of Santa Ana launched the company’s first electric collection vehicle (EV) in Republic’s California fleet. An industry first for Orange County, this automated side-load electric collection truck has been...

Court dismisses lawsuit brought by Police Officers Association against City of Santa Ana

Posted on July 27, 2023

The Santa Ana police union has paid the City over $68,000 in another case. SANTA ANA, Calif. – A judge has dismissed a lawsuit brought by the Santa Ana Police Officers Association (SAPOA) against the City of Santa Ana, while in a separate case the SAPOA has paid the City over $68,000, including interest for...