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Street closures and permitted events for June 8 – 14

Posted on June 8, 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. June 8 through 9 4th Street eastbound lane between Bush Street and French Street will be closed due to OC Streetcar construction 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m....
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Ward 1 newsletter: June 2023

Posted on June 2, 2023

Dear Ward 1, Summer is upon us and what a wild spring we’ve had! The rains were a very welcome surprise, helping to ensure that our reservoirs and groundwater are replenished after years of difficult droughts. I’m so thankful to serve as your presentative on the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California board to help...
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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...
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Street closures and permitted events for June 1 – 7

Posted on June 2, 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, June 2 Centennial Park Movies in the Park - Event hours: 5:30 - 10 p.m. Saturday, June 3 Closure of Ross Street between 3rd and 5th...
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Santa Ana wins 2023 Award of Excellence for Legacy Square affordable apartments

Posted on June 1, 2023

On May 17, 2023, the City of Santa Ana was honored with a 2023 Award of Excellence by the Orange Section of the American Planning Association (APA) for the Legacy Square apartments project. This recognition was in the Excellence for the Innovation in Green Planning category. Legacy Square is a new affordable, multifamily apartment community...
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Rent stabilization newsletter – May 2023

Posted on May 31, 2023

News and Update Sign up to receive important updates on the Rent Stabilization and Just Cause Eviction Ordinance by clicking the link below. Sign up to receive updates  Noticing Requirements The City of Santa Ana’s Rent Stabilization and Just Cause Eviction Ordinance (“Ordinance”) provides local requirements on how a property owner/landlord/property manager (collectively, “Owner”) must...
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City breaks ground on $16 million Santa Anita Park improvement project

Posted on May 31, 2023

Left to right: Santa Anita Neighborhood Association Treasurer Martha Calderon, Mayor Valerie Amezcua, Councilmember Thai Viet Phan, Councilmember Johnathan Ryan Hernandez, Santa Anita Neighborhood Association President Felipe Guerrero, and Councilmember David Penaloza City officials held a groundbreaking ceremony on Wednesday, May 31, for the $16 million Santa Anita Park improvement project that will create a...
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Mayor’s newsletter: May 2023

Posted on May 30, 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, Hello and welcome to my monthly newsletter. With warmer weather and graduation season fully underway, I want to celebrate the graduates of all ages and from all programs as...
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Street closures and permitted events for May 25 – 31

Posted on May 25, 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 Friday, May 26 Lane reductions on Warner Ave. between Main and Flower streets due to construction activity in the area 24 hours a day through May...
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Santa Ana Summer Movies in the Park returns June 2 through July 14

Posted on May 25, 2023

Family-friendly movies will be showcased every Friday at select parks in Santa Ana. The Santa Ana Summer Movies in the Park series is back! Every Friday from June 2 through July 14, 2023, the City of Santa Ana will be hosting free weekly movie screenings at select park locations. A total of seven family-friendly movies...
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City opposes proposed syringe exchange program in Santa Ana

Posted on May 19, 2023

Submit public comments to the California Department of Public Health The City of Santa Ana has sent a letter to the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) strenuously opposing an application by the Harm Reduction Institute to provide delivery and pick-up of syringes in Santa Ana. Read the City’s letter here. The City of Santa...

Viet Book Fest to feature Pulitzer Prize winner Viet Thanh Nguyen at Santa Ana Public Library

Posted on May 19, 2023

Pulitzer Prize-winning author Viet Thanh Nguyen will join other Vietnamese-American writers and editors for a panel discussion and poetry reading on Saturday, June 3, at Santa Ana Public Library. The free event, which was organized in collaboration with the Vietnamese American Arts and Letters Association (VAALA) as part of their Viet Book Fest, will take...
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Street closures and permitted events for May 18 – 24

Posted on May 18, 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, May 19 Windsor Park Santa Ana Zoo Pop Up Event Hours: 2 - 3:30 p.m. Cesar Chavez Campesino Park Event Hours: 10 a.m. - 1 p.m....
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Ward 3 newsletter: May 2023

Posted on May 17, 2023

May 2023 Dear Ward 3 residents, As we welcome the month of May, I want to take a moment to reflect on the positive work that we have accomplished so far. Through hard work and a united effort, we have achieved much for Ward 3, but we must acknowledge that there is still much work...
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The City of Santa Ana’s Summer Camp Program is back!

Posted on May 16, 2023

Get ready to jump into summer and enjoy the reimagined summer camp program.  Registration is now open for the Summer Splash Day Camp. Campers will enjoy ten weeks of fun and creative summer programming, with weekly off-site excursions planned every Thursday. The program is focused on fostering personal growth for youth by providing safe, enjoyable,...
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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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Street closures and permitted events May 11-17

Posted on May 11, 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, May 12 Windsor Park Santa Ana Zoo Pop Up Event Hours: 2 - 3:30 p.m. Delhi Park Event Hours: 2 - 6 p.m. Through May 12...
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OC Health Care Agency offers free lead testing and removal for older homes

Posted on May 10, 2023

The Orange County Health Care Agency is offering a free lead testing and removal program that is available to Santa Ana households. Priority is given to families with a child under 6 years old or with a pregnant woman who might have been exposed to lead in the home. Program participants must be low income,...
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Done/doing update

Posted on May 10, 2023

Welcome to our done/doing update for the City of Santa Ana website. This is a recap of what we’ve done from April 17, 2023, to May 10, 2023, and what we’re working on next. Done Separated Parks and Recreation from the Library in the Service Center to create more helpful categories of questions and answers....
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Juneteenth Festival returns to Santa Ana on June 17

Posted on May 9, 2023

The annual event will take place at Centennial Park for the second consecutive year. Come together and celebrate commUNITY at the Santa Ana Juneteenth Festival at Centennial Park on June 17, 2023, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. for a day of family-friendly activities with live entertainment, car show, food, guest speakers, resources, and more....
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