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Street sweeping canceled on Tuesday, January 10, due to rain

Posted on January 10, 2023

Street sweeping has been canceled on Tuesday, January 10, 2023, due to rain. Street sweeping parking tickets will not be issued. Go here for street sweeping schedules and other information.  

Major downtown street closures planned November 4-7 for special events

Posted on November 2, 2022

There will be major street closures and traffic impacts throughout Downtown Santa Ana due to several special events this weekend, beginning Friday, Nov. 4, through Monday, Nov. 7. The following street closures will be in effect for these events: 6 a.m. Friday, Nov. 4 to 6 a.m. Monday, Nov. 7: Blading Cup Full closure on...

Full intersection closures of Santa Ana Blvd and Broadway and 4th St and Broadway

Posted on August 26, 2022

Beginning as early as Monday, August 29, full intersection closures for the 4th Street and Broadway intersection and the Santa Ana Boulevard and Broadway intersection will take place for OC Streetcar track construction. Crews will be present during daytime work hours, but closures and detour routes will be in place 24 hours a day. This...

4th Street to close between Ross and Broadway

Posted on August 12, 2022

The Orange County Transportation Authority announced that 4th Street from Ross Street to Broadway will be closed starting as early as August 15 for OC Streetcar construction. The closure will be in place day and night for the duration of the work. Please follow detour signage.

Santa Ana Releases 2021 Water Quality Report

Posted on July 27, 2022

The Consumer Confidence Report (CCR) is an annual water quality report that informs you where your drinking water comes from and what’s in it. To review the details of the report, visit www.SantaAnaCCR.org. SANTA ANA, Calif. — The City of Santa Ana recently released its 2021 Water Quality Report, also known as the annual Consumer...

Winners of 2022 Youth Water Poster Contest Announced

Posted on July 20, 2022

12 winners selected out of more than 260 entries from 45 participating schools SANTA ANA, Calif.— The Santa Ana City Council celebrated the winners of the 2022 Youth Water Poster Contest at a special awards ceremony yesterday. The ceremony, which was attended by the winners and their family members, was held during the Council’s regular...

Highlights of Public Works Family Community Event

Posted on June 2, 2022

On Saturday, May 21, 2022, the City of Santa Ana Public Works Agency held their first-ever family community event at the Walnut Water Pump Station located at 723 W. Walnut Street. Highlights of the event included free tacos to the first 500 guests, prizes, tours of the state-of-the-art water pump station, a water pipe connection...

Athletic fields at Memorial Park closed, May 31 through August 15, 2022

Posted on May 26, 2022

The athletic fields at Memorial Park will be closed due to turf renovation from May 31 through August 15, 2022. The fields will be fenced off completely and will not be open to the public. Please use alternate athletic fields nearby while the Memorial Park fields are under construction. If you have any questions, please...

Problems with your trash carts?

Posted on May 11, 2022

Residential cart removal and replacement continues through June 30, 2022. Are you still waiting to receive your new Republic Services carts? Visit the following link to see when your exchange is scheduled https://www.republicservices.com/santaanaca. If your exchange has already occurred and you need assistance or have questions, contact Republic Services at (657) 467-6220 to: Adjust the...

Santa Ana Boulevard Eastbound lanes closed at Bristol Street, May 3, 2022

Posted on May 3, 2022

The Santa Ana Boulevard eastbound lanes are closed at Bristol Street. Traffic will be detoured via Pacific Avenue to Civic Center Drive. Please follow detour signage. Westbound lanes on Santa Ana Boulevard will remain open. The closure will be in effect 24 hours a day for the duration of the OC Streetcar construction work in...

Full closure of 4th Street between Main and Bush Streets starting April 27, 2022

Posted on April 21, 2022

Starting as early as Wednesday, April 27, 2022, there will be a full closure of 4th Street between Main Street and Bush Street. In addition, there will be a full closure of the Bush Street intersection at 4th Street. All motorists will be detoured to 3rd Street. The closures will be in effect 24 hours...

Santa Ana named Tree City USA for 23rd consecutive year

Posted on April 4, 2022

The Arbor Day Foundation has named Santa Ana a 2021 Tree City USA in recognition of the City’s commitment to effectively incorporating urban forest management in the community. This is the 23rd consecutive year that Santa Ana has received the honor. In addition, the City received the Growth Award for planting, watering, and maintaining trees...

Safer routes to schools coming to Artesia-Pilar neighborhood

Posted on February 2, 2022

The Traffic Engineering Department of the City’s Public Works Agency partnered with Fremont Elementary, Romero-Cruz Academy (formerly Spurgeon Intermediate) and the Artesia Pilar Neighborhood Association to conduct Safe Routes to Schools (SRTS) walkability audits in November 2017 and March 2018. These audits identified deficiencies and potential hazards in the City’s infrastructure along the routes students...

Full closure of several blocks on 4th Street through late summer 2022

Posted on January 28, 2022

Starting as early as Monday, January 31, 2022, there will be a full closure on 4th Street between Broadway to Main Street and between Bush Street to French Street. The street closures will be in place day and night for the duration of the OC Streetcar construction work in this area. Please follow detour signage.  Sidewalks...