City Manager Kristine Ridge gave an update to the City Council on Nov. 15, 2022, about the City's efforts to address homelessness. City of Santa Ana is a leader in Orange County in addressing the needs of unhoused individuals. Learn more by visiting our Homeless Services Data Dashboard.
The second annual Santa Ana Winter Village will once again bring holiday joy and festive fun to the Orange County Civic Center’s Plaza of the Flags from Dec. 8 through Jan. 8. This City of Santa Ana event will allow participants of all ages to enjoy an outdoor ice-skating rink, live entertainment, holiday shopping, vendors,...
WE ARE HIRING! The Santa Ana Parks, Recreation & Community Services Department is actively recruiting innovative, enthusiastic and results driven leaders to make a positive impact in Santa Ana through people, parks and programs. The City of Santa Ana is hosting an upcoming Job Fair. Details of the event can be found below: Date: Thursday,...
SUBSCRIBE to the COSAS Newsletter In this edition of the COSAS newsletter, read about a wonderful new affordable housing development, how we’re making our streets safer, our community gardens, and much more Santa Ana news and events. Spotlight photo Halloween at Southwest Senior Center Photo Credit: Hiram U. To submit your own original photo of...
Welcome to our first done/doing update for the City of Santa Ana website. This is a recap of what we’ve done from April 20, 2022 to November 9, 2022, and what we’re working on next. Done Live launch of the new City website: 1,087 pages or subpages 3,028 documents 304 news posts 2,616 event posts...
Santa Ana's youth basketball registration starts in-person this month at the Jerome Center for boys in grades Pre-K - 8th. Season begins on January 2, 2023. In-person registration is required and open Monday - Friday, 5:30pm - 8:30pm and Saturdays, 10am - 2pm on November 7, 9, 12, 14, 16, and 19th. For more information,...
The Santa Ana Police Department is pleased to announce its commitment to the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) Community Trust Building Campaign. The campaign announced by IACP in 2022 commits police organizations across the globe to implement key policies and practices. These policies and practices represent six key focus areas essential to enhancing...
Dear Ward 1 Residents, I can’t believe it’s been 2 years since I was elected to serve Ward 1! It’s been truly an honor and a privilege to work alongside the community, staff, and stakeholders to craft policies and implement programs that improve residents’ lives. This year, we’ve had so many first-time events to...
On Nov. 2, 2022, the City of Santa Ana joined Community Development Partners and other project partners - including HUD, Mercy House and County of Orange - in breaking ground on the Westview House affordable housing community at Westminster Avenue and Fairview Street. Westview House will provide 85 units of 1-, 2-, 3- and 4-bedroom...
UPDATE: Orange County Transportation Authority announced that OC Bus service is anticipated to resume beginning Monday morning, November 7, and passengers are advised they can expect some service delays following a four-day strike of maintenance employees. Learn more and get updates at OCTA's website. Orange County Transportation Authority announced there may be disruptions in OC...
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...
In this issue: HUD Housing Choice Voucher Landlord Newsletter - Quarter 4 HUD Housing Choice Voucher Landlord newsletter Click on the link below for a new issue of the HUD Housing Choice Voucher Landlord Newsletter. This is a newsletter published nationwide by HUD for landlords, property owners, and property managers. Articles in this issue include:...
Happy fall! From warm summer nights to cool breezy days, the fall season is officially here. I hope you’ve had the opportunity to check out our recent events, which include the Mid-Autumn Festival, Indigenous Peoples Day celebration, and our Halloween movie series at Birch Park. In Santa Ana, we are proud to host events that...
In this edition of the City Manager’s newsletter, learn about what the City is doing to address homelessness and what you can do to help, see our new activities guide, and read about other City news, programs and events. Spotlight photo "Creature from the Black Lagoon" screening at Birch Park Photo Credit: Hiram U. To...
The City of Santa Ana’s Library Services Agency has been awarded over $9.3 million from the California State Library “Building Forward” grant program to fund a variety of critical maintenance and infrastructure needs at the Main Library. This grant will supplement the federally funded Revive Santa Ana pandemic recovery program and other funding sources, allowing...
SANTA ANA, Calif. – The City of Santa Ana is disheartened and disappointed to learn that on Friday, Oct. 21, U.S. District Judge David O. Carter gave the green light to the County of Orange to open a cold weather shelter at the National Guard Armory located at 612 E. Warner Ave. This followed his...
SANTA ANA, Calif. – The City of Santa Ana today celebrated its new sister city relationship with Sahuayo, Mexico. Santa Ana Mayor Vicente Sarmiento held a ceremonial signing of the sister city resolution that was unanimously approved by the Santa Ana City Council on Oct. 4. He was joined at City Hall by Santa Ana...
Join the Santa Ana Zoo at Prentice Park for the 31st annual Boo at the Zoo this weekend and next to enjoy the Trick-or-Treat Trail and other Halloween fun. Boo at the Zoo is a fundraiser hosted by Friends of the Santa Ana Zoo to help upgrade the primate habitats. The event takes place on...
A Salvation Army site was proposed despite two year-round shelters already operating. SANTA ANA, Calif. – The County of Orange will not be allowed to open a planned cold weather shelter operated by the Salvation Army in Santa Ana this winter, a federal judge has ordered. U.S. District Court Judge David O. Carter ruled late...
UPDATE: OCTA announced early today that bus service will resume as usual on Oct. 17, 2022. The following information was shared by OCTA on Sunday, October 16: There will be no OC Bus service on Monday, October 17, 2022. Riders should make alternate travel arrangements. OCTA is ready and willing to continue negotiating with the union...
