In this edition of COSAS, In this issue of the City Manager’s newsletter, find out how much your local government accomplished last year, our Family Justice Center celebrates 3 years, subscribe to our Cultura recreation and classes guide, and get much more City of Santa Ana news and events. Subscribe to COSAS Spotlight photo Lion...
In 2022, our approximately 1,400 City of Santa Ana staff worked day in and day out to provide essential services to Santa Ana residents. Here are just a few of their many accomplishments, by the numbers. Public Works National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Responded to 580 Water Pollution/Hazardous Waste and Stormdrain-related service requests Cleaned...
Here are the locations of permitted events and road closures for construction or other activities Feb. 2-11 so you can plan accordingly. Thursday, February 2 to Friday, February 3 Closure for utility construction on Segerstrom Avenue between Harbor Blvd. and Newhope St., 24 hours a day through Feb. 3 Friday, February 3 Closure for road...
Sign up for my newsletters Dear community, Welcome to my first newsletter as your Mayor. The purpose of this newsletter is to keep in touch with you all and share information and resources. The new year has just begun and it has already been a busy start where I have been able to serve you...
“The brutality suffered by Tyre Nichols in Tennessee at the hands of the very people sworn to protect the public is hard to comprehend, and our deepest condolences go out to the family suffering immeasurable grief at this time. It is a tragedy that challenges us to face, again, many of the questions we have...
We are excited to announce that Jan. 28 marks the official third year anniversary of the Santa Ana Family Justice Center (SAFJC)! The SAFJC opened its doors on Jan. 28, 2020, and has remained steadfast and committed to serving our Santa Ana Community. Conveniently located inside the Santa Ana Police Department, the SAFJC is a...
Thursday, January 26 Santa Ana Boulevard between Mortimer and Lacy streets Loud nighttime work as early as 10 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 26. Full closure 4 to 8 a.m. on Friday, Jan. 27. Oak Street will be closed at Warner Avenue Closure will be in place 24 hours a day for the next six weeks. Full...
The Santa Ana Police Department is proud to announce its commitment and official pledge to the 30X30 Initiative – Advancing Women in Policing. The 30X30 Initiative is a nationwide initiative to advance women in policing. The ultimate goal is to increase the representation of women in police to 30% by the year 2030 and...
The Santa Ana Public Library is excited to announce the expansion of our teen-focused programming! TeenTime by SAPL opened on Jan. 23 at Garfield Community Center, 501 N. Lacy St. Designed as a safe space for homework and hanging out, teens will have access to study stations with charging ports, Chromebooks and iPads, games, supplies...
Through Friday, January 20 Bush Street between 5th Street and Santa Ana Blvd. - In order to accommodate construction work in the area, there is currently a full closure to through traffic on Bush Street between 5th Street and Santa Ana Boulevard, and the southbound lanes will be closed on Bush Street between 4th and 5th streets. The closures will...
The Santa Ana Police Department is pleased to announce that, along with currently serving as the President of the Orange County Chiefs of Police and Sheriffs Association, Chief David Valentin has been re-appointed to the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) Victim Services Committee for term 2023-2025. The Committee’s mission is to be a...
In this edition of COSAS, learn about our new traffic safety survey, the lowered home business permit fee, an upcoming safe routes to school project, community engagement efforts by Code Enforcement, and fun events happening in our City. Subscribe to COSAS Spotlight photo Luchando in Santa Ana. Photo Credit: Marcos S. - @luxeodon, @i_photovisions To...
Help us evaluate our citywide traffic safety! The City of Santa Ana is undertaking a project called Santa Ana Vision Zero in an effort to eliminate traffic fatalities and serious injuries. We’re sharing a survey to find out what are the priorities of the community to improve the condition of the streets. Examples of traffic...
The Santa Ana City Council recently approved reducing the Home Occupation Permit (HOP) fee from $320 to $50.32 to better serve and make it more affordable for modern, small home-based business needs. The Santa Ana Municipal Code requires that every business operating from residential premises needs to secure a HOP and comply with all applicable...
Welcome to our done/doing update for the City of Santa Ana website. This is a recap of what we’ve done from November 10, 2022 to December 16, 2022, and what we’re working on next. Done Resolved a custom caching issue impacting links to online Library resources Fixed link to Trash Services pickup schedule Changed the...
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.
Dear Ward 3 residents, As the year comes to a close, I want to reflect on the challenges that we have faced here in Santa Ana—along with the accomplishments we’ve achieved together. Over the past two years, we have faced unprecedented difficulties due to an ongoing global pandemic. I am so proud of how...
Example of what homes will look like. On November 15, 2022, the Santa Ana City Council unanimously approved $2.2 million in new funding for Habitat for Humanity of Orange County to build six affordable, ownership housing units located at 1921 W. Washington Ave. The “farmhouse-style” architecture will consist of three duplex buildings and will provide...
Dear Ward 1 Residents, As we close out another successful year, I want to thank all of you for your support and commitment to making our community a better place to live. It is humbling to have the opportunity to serve the community I grew up in. As the first Vietnamese American on the dais,...
The public is urged to check for health permits when buying from street vendors. SANTA ANA, Calif. – In response to community concerns, the City of Santa Ana and the Orange County Health Care Agency investigated and shut down over 100 sidewalk food vending locations that were found to be selling food unfit for human...
