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Public Works educates Jackson Elementary on restroom installation

Posted on February 29, 2024

The City of Santa Ana Public Works team invited a 4th grade class from Jackson Elementary school to witness the Windsor Park prefabricated restroom installation up close and to learn about construction, planning, engineering, and community involvement. Our staff gave a brief presentation of the procedure, while answering questions from the students. The youth were...

Picture of last years event National Public Works Week in May 5_18_2024.jpg Walnut Water Pump Station located at 723 W. Walnut Street.

Save the date on May 18 for free Public Works Week community event

Posted on February 29, 2024

To kick off National Public Works Week in May, the City of Santa Ana Public Works Agency invites you, your family and friends to a free community event on Saturday, May 18, 2024, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Walnut Water Pump Station, 723 W. Walnut St. Highlights of the event include free...

City of Santa Ana Launches 9th Annual Youth Water Poster Contest

Posted on February 23, 2024

The City of Santa Ana launched its 9th Annual Youth Water Poster Contest where youth who reside or attend a school in Santa Ana will compete for a chance to win prizes ranging from gift certificates to PS5s and Macbook Airs. One Grand Prize winner and two finalists will be selected in each age...

Warner Avenue Linear Park Open Space Park Survey English 2_23_2024

Take our Warner Avenue Open Space Park Survey

Posted on February 23, 2024

The City of Santa Ana Public Works Agency is currently widening a one-mile segment of Warner Avenue from Main Street to Grand Avenue, and near Delhi Park between Cypress Avenue and Oak Street. This has created some new open space opportunities that could serve as possible future park use. We are seeking input from you...

Street closures and permitted events for February 22-28

Posted on February 22, 2024

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. Starting Thursday, February 22 Phased street parking closures on the south side of 4th Street from Ross to French streets for OC Streetcar landscaping. Get free parking...

Street sweeping canceled on Tuesday, February 20, 2024, due to rain

Posted on February 20, 2024

Street sweeping in Santa Ana has been canceled today, February 20, 2024, due to rain. The City is offering free sandbags to residents and businesses at the City Corporate Yard. Up to 10 sandbags are available per Santa Ana residence or business. Self-service sandbag station location and hours: City of Santa Ana Corporate Yard 215...

Street closures and permitted events for February 15 to 21

Posted on February 15, 2024

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, February 15 -17 Closure on Bush St. between 4th and 5th Street 24 hours a day Closure on 5th St. between Main St. and Bush St....

Presidents Day closure: City Hall closed, no street sweeping on Feb. 19, 2024

Posted on February 14, 2024

In observance of Presidents Day, Santa Ana City Hall will be closed and there will be no street sweeping on Monday, February 19, 2024. Trash collection will occur on the regular schedule. Santa Ana Public Library, Community Centers and Senior Centers will also be closed. See our City Hall holiday schedule here and the street...

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Closure on Main Street between 4th and 5th streets, Feb. 10 and 17

Posted on February 9, 2024

On Saturday, February 10 from 6 a.m. to 4 p.m., and again on February 17, 2024, there will be a full closure on Main Street between 4th and 5th streets due to paving activity. Access to businesses and residences will be maintained. We recommend using alternate routes or plan for possible delays since the paving on...

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Closure on Bush Street between 4th and 5th streets Feb. 8-14

Posted on February 8, 2024

In order to accommodate construction work in the area, there is currently a full closure on Bush Street between 4th and 5th Streets to all through traffic through Wednesday, February 14, 2024. The closure will be in place 24 hours a day. Access to businesses will be maintained at all times. Please follow detour signage. We...

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Full closure and no parking on 3rd Street between Bush and French streets Feb. 15-16

Posted on February 8, 2024

Starting on Thursday, February 15, through Friday, February 16, 2024, from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m., there will be a full closure to through traffic on Third Street between Bush and Spurgeon Street. In addition, there will be no parking allowed on Third Street between Spurgeon Street and French Street. The closure and no parking...

Street closures and permitted events for February 8 to 14

Posted on February 8, 2024

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. February 8-14 Full Closure of Bush St. between 4th and 5th streets for construction 24 hours a day Friday, February 9 Street closure between Euclid and La...

Help us report potholes caused by the storm

Posted on February 7, 2024

No one likes potholes and they seem to pop up almost overnight. Potholes are created in many ways, and the most common way is when water seeps into cracks on the surface of the road. Water combined with the vibration of the tires over the cracks may eventually cause the asphalt to fail and create...

Tuesday, February 6: City Hall closed due to power outage; street sweeping canceled

Posted on February 6, 2024

Update: The February 6, 2024, regular meeting of the Santa Ana City Council has been canceled. Learn more here. Street sweeping is canceled on Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2024, due to the rain. Santa Ana City Hall, Ross Annex and the Main Library are all closed due to a power outage. City staff are not able...

Governor declares state of emergency during storm; street sweeping canceled on February 5

Posted on February 4, 2024

Update: Street sweeping in Santa Ana is canceled on Monday, Feb. 5, 2024. Santa Ana Zoo is closed due to the rain. California Governor Newsom has declared a state of emergency, including in Orange County, due to the storm moving through California today, February 4, 2024, and into the week. City of Santa Ana Public...

Street closures and permitted events for February 1 to 7

Posted on February 1, 2024

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. Through February 3 Full Closure of Bush St. between French and 4th streets for construction 24 hours a day Saturday, February 3 Tet Festival Centennial Park; Event...

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Groundbreaking ceremony held for Gerardo Mouet Park at Standard and McFadden

Posted on January 27, 2024

On Saturday, January 27, 2024, the City of Santa Ana broke ground on Gerardo Mouet Park, honoring Santa Ana’s former Parks and Recreation director who died last year. The park at Standard Street and McFadden Avenue will have a skate area, basketball court, playground, green space and more. The park will provide a much-needed recreational...

A stone and concrete sign that says "Little Saigon, City of Santa Ana."

New Little Saigon monument sign honors Vietnamese community

Posted on January 26, 2024

The City of Santa Ana was proud to unveil a new Little Saigon monument sign on Friday, January 26, 2024. The sign, located on a median on West 1st Street just west of Harbor Boulevard, honors the important contributions of the Vietnamese community to Santa Ana. It also provides an entry point into the Little...

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Street closures and permitted events, January 26 to February 1

Posted on January 25, 2024

Friday, January 26 Full Closure on First St. between Harbor Blvd. and La Vergn Way for Little Saigon sign unveiling Hours: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Through January 30 Lane reduction on Main and 5th streets for construction 24 hours a day Wednesday, January 31 Full Closure on Ritchey Street between St. Andrew and Wright...

Ross Street will be closed Jan. 25-26 from 4th Street to Civic Center Drive

Posted on January 23, 2024

Please read this important update from the Orange County Transportation Authority. OC Streetcar crews will be performing final paving activities at the Ross Street and Santa Ana Boulevard intersection. To accommodate this work, Ross Street will be closed in both directions from 4th Street to Civic Center Drive and Santa Ana Boulevard will continue to...