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COSAS: City Manager’s Newsletter for July 28, 2023

Posted on July 28, 2023

In this edition of the City Manager’s newsletter, read about our police recruiting efforts, our first all-electric trash truck, how housing staff respond to the community, events happening throughout Santa Ana, and more! Subscribe to COSAS Spotlight Photo Concert in the Park at Rosita Park Photo Credit: Hiram U. To submit your own original photo...
2023 Fourth of July Celebration Fireworks Show

COSAS: City Manager’s Newsletter for July 14, 2023

Posted on July 14, 2023

In this edition of COSAS, read about the City’s approved budget, learn how we’re using $47 million in grants for safe school routes and a bikeway, help us name our new parks, participate in the Fiestas Patrias Parade, and find more Santa Ana news and fun events. Subscribe to COSAS Spotlight Photo Fourth of July...
Blooming Jaracanda Trees in Santa Ana Spotlight Photo

COSAS: City Manager’s Newsletter for June 16, 2023

Posted on June 16, 2023

In this edition of COSAS, take advantage of new business grants, find all of our summer activities, learn about new housing projects, and get more news, events and City of Santa Ana stories! Subscribe to COSAS Spotlight Photo Jacarandas in Santa Ana Photo Credit: Tracie P. To submit your own original photo of Santa Ana...
Ricki At Groundbreaking Ceremony Santa Anita Park

COSAS: City Manager’s Newsletter for June 2, 2023

Posted on June 2, 2023

In this edition of COSAS, read about an incredible new park renovation project, learn how we are supporting local arts programs, join the library’s Summer Reading Program, check out movies in the park and other fun events, and much more! Subscribe to COSAS Spotlight Photo Safety first!  Photo Credit: Hiram U. To submit your own...
Dia De Los Niños Magician on stage

COSAS: City Manager’s newsletter for May 11, 2023

Posted on May 11, 2023

In this edition of COSAS, see the proposed City budget, celebrate Public Works Week, learn how we are helping foster youth, and read about our recent awards for housing, library and bike lane projects! Subscribe to COSAS Spotlight Photo Día de los Niños Magic Photo Credit: Tani N. To submit your own original photo of...
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COSAS: City Manager’s newsletter for April 27, 2023

Posted on April 27, 2023

In this issue of the City Manager’s newsletter, learn about new business assistance programs, nominate neighborhood heroes, see photos of our Fun Run, learn about a new urban greening project, and find more news and events. Subscribe to COSAS Spotlight photo On your marks… Photo Credit: Hiram U. To submit your own original photo of...
A man jumping off a trampoline attempting a slam dunk at Portola Park

COSAS: City Manager’s newsletter for April 13, 2023

Posted on April 13, 2023

In this issue of the City Manager’s newsletter, find out how children can meet Pete the Cat, help us name our first dog park, learn how to host a special event in Santa Ana, and find lots of other local news and events! Subscribe to COSAS Spotlight photo Above the Rim at Portola Park Photo...
Spotlight Spring Fest

COSAS: City Manager’s newsletter for March 30, 2023

Posted on March 30, 2023

In this edition of the City Manager’s newsletter, learn about Santa Ana’s amazing economic progress, take our parking survey, find new fitness opportunities, and get more great local news and events! Subscribe to COSAS Spotlight photo Spring Fest has sprung! Photo Credit: Cori L. To submit your own original photo of Santa Ana to be...
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COSAS: City Manager’s newsletter for March 16, 2023

Posted on March 16, 2023

In this edition of City of Santa Ana Stories (COSAS), read about our new pedestrian safety signals, the graffiti arts program, the Police Department’s 2022 review, how to join the Santa Ana Fun Run, and lots of other City news, events and resources! Subscribe to COSAS Spotlight photo Engaged! Photo Credit: Klaui V. @KLAUIVARADI To...
Spotlight photo

COSAS: City Manager’s newsletter for March 2, 2023

Posted on March 2, 2023

In this issue of the City Manager’s newsletter, our Public Works team cleans up after the storm, new trash cans come to our neighborhoods, participate in the City budget process, enjoy Women’s History Month activities at the library, and celebrate the Zoo’s 71st birthday! Subscribe to COSAS Spotlight photo Snowy view from Santa Ana City...
Valentine celebration

COSAS: City Manager’s newsletter for February 16, 2023

Posted on February 16, 2023

In this issue of the City Manager’s newsletter, learn how to participate in the City budget process, see the unveiling of our new ceremonial street sign toppers honoring Black history, read about a new green space project, find out how our zoo saved a lemur, and get more news and events! Subscribe to COSAS Spotlight...
Lion Dance

COSAS: City Manager’s newsletter for February 2, 2023

Posted on February 2, 2023

In this edition of COSAS, In this issue of the City Manager’s newsletter, find out how much your local government accomplished last year, our Family Justice Center celebrates 3 years, subscribe to our Cultura recreation and classes guide, and get much more City of Santa Ana news and events. Subscribe to COSAS Spotlight photo Lion...
Man wearing a blue and red luchador mask poses in front of the Spurgeon Building

COSAS: City Manager’s newsletter for January 13, 2023

Posted on January 13, 2023

In this edition of COSAS, learn about our new traffic safety survey, the lowered home business permit fee, an upcoming safe routes to school project, community engagement efforts by Code Enforcement, and fun events happening in our City. Subscribe to COSAS Spotlight photo Luchando in Santa Ana. Photo Credit: Marcos S. - @luxeodon, @i_photovisions To...
Mr. and Mrs. Claus at the Santa Ana Winter Village

COSAS: City Manager’s newsletter for December 16, 2022

Posted on December 16, 2022

SUBSCRIBE to the COSAS Newsletter  In this edition of COSAS, learn about the new City Council, more renter protections for Santa Ana residents, a new cannabis law, holiday schedules for different facilities, and fun holiday events happening in our City. Spotlight photo Mr. and Mrs. Claus visit the Santa Ana Winter Village Photo Credit: Cori...
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COSAS: City Manager’s newsletter for December 2, 2022

Posted on December 2, 2022

SUBSCRIBE to the COSAS Newsletter  In this edition of COSAS, learn about our Shop Santa Ana program, the library’s expanding hours, fun holiday events like the Winter Village, Pancakes with Santa and the Ride of Lights, and much more! Spotlight photo   Christmas on 4th St. Photo Credit: Hiram U. To submit your own original...
Halloween at Southwest Senior Center

COSAS: City Manager’s newsletter for November 10, 2022

Posted on November 10, 2022

SUBSCRIBE to the COSAS Newsletter  In this edition of the COSAS newsletter, read about a wonderful new affordable housing development, how we’re making our streets safer, our community gardens, and much more Santa Ana news and events. Spotlight photo Halloween at Southwest Senior Center Photo Credit: Hiram U. To submit your own original photo of...
Creature from the Black Lagoon at Birch Park

COSAS: City Manager’s newsletter for October 27, 2022

Posted on October 27, 2022

In this edition of the City Manager’s newsletter, learn about what the City is doing to address homelessness and what you can do to help, see our new activities guide, and read about other City news, programs and events. Spotlight photo "Creature from the Black Lagoon" screening at Birch Park Photo Credit: Hiram U. To...
Mid-Autumn Festival

COSAS: City Manager’s newsletter for October 13, 2022

Posted on October 13, 2022

In this edition of the City Manager’s newsletter, find fun Halloween events and other activities, read about our new PAAL center, learn about the City’s ballot measures, and more! Subscribe to COSAS Spotlight photo Traditional Vietnamese Dance at the Mid-Autumn Festival Photo Credit: Hiram U. To submit your own original photo of Santa Ana to...
Fiestas Patrias Folklorico Dancer

COSAS: City Manager’s newsletter for September 29, 2022

Posted on September 29, 2022

In this edition of the City Manager’s newsletter, read about our recent housing accomplishments, share your ideas about downtown murals, apply to serve on a City commission or board, and find fun activities like Taste of Santa Ana and the Mid-Autumn Festival. Subscribe to COSAS Spotlight photo Baile Folklorico at Fiestas Patrias Photo Credit: Hiram...
Honeybee pollinating a flower

COSAS: City Manager’s newsletter for September 15, 2022

Posted on September 15, 2022

In this issue of COSAS, get updates on 4th Street construction, learn how the police department is working to hire more female officers, find fun activities like Fiestas Patrias and Wilderness Club excursions, and more Santa Ana news and events. Subscribe to COSAS Spotlight photo Dragon Fruit from Jerome Photo Credit: Santa Ana Community Gardens...
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