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Street closures and permitted events for October 19-25

Posted on October 19, 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, October 19 Birch Park Birch Park Movie Series; Event hours: 5:30-9:30 p.m. Friday, October 20 Cesar Chavez Park Santa Ana Zoo Park Pop Up; Event hours:...

Ed Caruthers Park Ribbon Cutting Ceremony 10/17/23

Ed Caruthers Park now open!

Posted on October 18, 2023

The City of Santa Ana's Parks, Recreation and Community Services Agency celebrated the grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremony of Ed Caruthers Park, a vibrant addition to the community. The new park, located in Ward 5 on the corner of Raitt Street and Myrtle Street, is named in honor of Edward Julius Caruthers Jr., a...

Street closures and permitted events for October 12-18

Posted on October 12, 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, October 12 Birch Park Movie Series Birch Park; Event hours: 5:30-9:30 p.m. Friday, October 13 Santa Ana Zoo Park Pop-Up Adams Park; Event hours: 2-3 p.m....

Community invited to grand opening of new park with stormwater capture system

Posted on October 11, 2023

The City of Santa Ana is pleased to announce the grand opening of Ed Caruthers Park and invite the public on Tuesday, October 17, at 2:30 p.m. for the new park’s official ribbon cutting ceremony located at the corner of Raitt and Myrtle streets. Guests will see all of the exciting new amenities in person...

Street closures and permitted events for October 5-11

Posted on October 5, 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. October 5 Birch Park Movie Series Birch Park, 400 W. Third St.; Event hours: 5:30-9:30 p.m. Through October 6 Lane reductions or closures at intersections on S....

Street Closures and Permitted Events Sept. 28 to Oct. 4

Street closures and permitted events for September 28 – October 4

Posted on September 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. Through September 29 Right turns only at the Intersection of Warner Ave. and Grand Ave. for SoCal Gas construction 8 p.m. - 5 a.m. Friday, September 29...

Street closures and permitted events for September 21-27

Posted on September 21, 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. Through September 22 Intersection closure at 4th and French streets due to OC Streetcar construction 24 hours a day Through September 22 Metrolink rail maintenance work on...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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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:...

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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...

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...

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...