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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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Street closures and permitted events for May 4 – 10

Posted on May 4, 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 5 Memorial Park Santa Ana Zoo Pop Up Event Hours: 2 - 3:30 p.m. Plaza Calle Cuatro and closure and French Street between 4th and...
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Santa Ana wins 2023 Sustainability Award for Legacy Square affordable apartments

Posted on May 2, 2023

The City of Santa Ana is being honored with a 2023 Sustainability Award by the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) for the Legacy Square apartments project. Legacy Square is a new affordable, multifamily apartment community that offers 93 high-quality apartment homes – 30 one-bedrooms, 39 two-bedrooms, and 24 three-bedrooms. The transit-oriented development replaced two...
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Mayor’s newsletter: April 2023

Posted on May 1, 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, April was another dynamic month as Mayor of our beautiful city. I am proud to update you on the many events that were celebrated and provide City Council highlights...
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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...
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Street closures and permitted events for April 27 – May 3

Posted on April 27, 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, April 27 Closure of Santa Ana Blvd. between French and Minter streets and 6th Street between French and Mortimer streets to accommodate concrete pouring for the...

Rent stabilization newsletter-April 2023

Posted on April 27, 2023

News and updates 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 The eviction process: how it works and what to know The City of Santa Ana’s Rent Stabilization and Just Cause Eviction Ordinance (“Ordinance”) provides “just cause”...
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Tax Holiday Program helps Santa Ana businesses get licenses, pay off past-due or misreported taxes without penalty or interest

Posted on April 26, 2023

Voters approved the business-friendly program under Measure W last year. Local businesses can now pay off their business license taxes without penalties or interest while unlicensed businesses can get licensed without having to pay past-due taxes, thanks to a new program from the City of Santa Ana. The Business License Tax Holiday Program was created...
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Mayor Amezcua urges residents to take the ‘My Water Pledge’ to help conserve water and energy

Posted on April 24, 2023

Mayor Valerie Amezcua has joined mayors across the country in asking residents to make a pledge by April 30 to conserve water. The National Mayor’s Challenge for Water Conservation is a friendly competition between cities to see who can be the most “water-wise" by pledging ways they plan on saving water, energy and more. Cities...
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Street closures and permitted events for April 20-26

Posted on April 20, 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, April 20 Lane reductions southbound Bristol Street between Wilshire Avenue and St. Andrew Place due to utility work along the roadway 10 p.m. to 5 a.m....
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First U.S. Lay’s RePlay soccer field made from reused chip bag packaging opens in Santa Ana

Posted on April 20, 2023

Soccer stars Mia Hamm and Javier “Chicharito" Hernández join Lay’s and City of Santa Ana in opening new field at Cesar Chavez Park.  SANTA ANA, Calif. – The City of Santa Ana joined Lay’s snack brand and soccer stars Mia Hamm and Javier “Chicharito” Hernández to celebrate the opening of the first mini soccer field made...
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Done/doing update

Posted on April 20, 2023

Welcome to our done/doing update for the City of Santa Ana website. This is a recap of what we’ve done from February 22, 2023, to April 17, 2023, and what we’re working on next. Done The holiday street sweeping schedule PDF calendar was updated to a webpage to make it easier for people to view....

Rent stabilization newsletter -March 2023

Posted on April 19, 2023

News and updates 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.  Coming soon - rent stabilization program petitions Effective November 18, 2022, the Santa Ana City Council adopted an amended Rent Stabilization and Just Cause Eviction Ordinance (“Ordinance”)...

Rent stabilization newsletter -February 2023

Posted on April 18, 2023

News and updates 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.  Coming soon - Santa Ana rental registry On February 7th, 2023, our City Council approved an agreement with a consultant to implement, operate, and maintain a rental...

Pete the Cat author to perform at Santa Ana Public Library’s Día de los Niños

Posted on April 18, 2023

The original author of the beloved children’s book character Pete the Cat will perform and sign books during the Santa Ana Public Library’s Día de los Niños, Día de los Libros (Children’s Day, Book Day) on Saturday, April 29. The Library invites children and families to join in the festivities from 10:30 a.m. to 2...

Rent stabilization newsletter- January 2023

Posted on April 17, 2023

News and updates The City of Santa Ana, in partnership with the Public Law Center will be conducting a virtual workshop to help residents better understand their rights and the eviction process. This workshop will offer simultaneous translation into Spanish and Vietnamese. The following topics will be covered: Tenant’s Rights in California The Eviction Process...

Rent stabilization newsletter-December 2022

Posted on April 16, 2023

  News and updates The amended Rent Stabilization and Just Cause Eviction Ordinance that took effect on November 18, 2022, expands the administration and enforcement of renter protections for Santa Ana residents by establishing a rental housing board and a rental registry program. The amended Ordinance also includes additional petitions for tenants and landlords, voluntary...
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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...
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Street closures and permitted events for April 13-19

Posted on April 13, 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, April 14 Mariposa Park Zoo Pop Up Event: 2 - 3:30 p.m. Lanes Reduced on Civic Center Drive between French and Spurgeon streets 7 a.m. -...
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Street closures and permitted events for April 7 – 15

Posted on April 7, 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, April 7 Adams Park Santa Ana Zoo Pop Up Event hours: 2 - 3:30 p.m. Mabury Park Film Permit Hours: 7 a.m. - 7 p.m. Saturday,...
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