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New trash and recycling services start July 1, 2022

Posted on July 1, 2022

Republic Services is Here! Your trash and recycling services are now being provided by Republic Services. Your service day will remain the same. Contact Republic Services for any cart or bin issues at (657) 467-6220. Reminder: Due to the Independence Day holiday on July 4, service will be delayed and will occur Tuesday through Saturday...
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Rent Stabilization Ordinance allowable rent increase update

Posted on June 30, 2022

The City of Santa Ana adopted a Rent Stabilization Ordinance effective November 19, 2021, that limits rent increases to the lower of 3% per year, or 80% of the percent change in the Consumer Price Index over the most recent 12-month period. The allowable rent increase for rental units and mobilehomes covered by the Rent...
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A statement from the Santa Ana City Council

Posted on June 30, 2022

The Santa Ana City Council met in closed session this evening to address two cases of pending litigation and a security threat. While the City Council did not make any reportable decisions it asked for release of the following statement. The City of Santa Ana recently learned that one of its officials and the official’s...
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City Council approves loans for Affordable Housing Projects

Posted on June 29, 2022

The City of Santa Ana continues to invest in affordable housing for our residents. On June 21, 2022, the City Council approved $5.2 million in federal American Rescue Plan Act housing funds for the development of WISEPlace to provide 47 units of permanent supportive housing at 1411 N. Broadway. The project will provide formerly homeless...
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Only ‘safe and sane’ fireworks allowed July 1-4; report illegal fireworks

Posted on June 27, 2022

The possession or use of illegal fireworks is a crime. Only fireworks labeled "safe and sane" are legal in Santa Ana from July 1-4. Violators may be subject to a $1,000 fine and up to 1 year in jail. Report the use of illegal fireworks to the Santa Ana Police Department at (714) 245-8771, via...
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Adopted 2022-2023 Santa Ana Budget expands City services

Posted on June 22, 2022

MEDIA CONTACT: Paul Eakins Public Affairs Information Officer (714) 647-5224 peakins@santa-ana.org   The City Council approved the new budget on June 21. SANTA ANA, Calif. – The Santa Ana City Council on Tuesday, June 21, unanimously adopted a new City budget that will create additional parks and outdoor spaces, expand youth programs, improve libraries, fix...
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COSAS: City Manager’s newsletter for June 17, 2022

Posted on June 17, 2022

In this issue of the City Manager’s newsletter, we have so much great news to share! Learn about the library’s new Knowledge Mobile that will be rolling into your neighborhood, upcoming movies in the park, who to call for water emergencies and illegal fireworks, and tons of fun events for Pride, Juneteenth, Fourth of July...
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Santa Ana adopts water conservation actions

Posted on June 8, 2022

SANTA ANA, Calif. — The Santa Ana City Council approved reduction actions for a Level 2 Water Supply Shortage on June 7, 2022, asking all Santa Ana residents to lower their water use by following water conservation practices and for businesses to improve their water use processes. While there is no current water supply emergency...
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Find summer fun in Santa Ana

Posted on June 8, 2022

Summer is almost here, and the City of Santa Ana offers many fun, educational and active events and activities for people of all ages! Swimming pools City swimming pools are open until September 5. Info: https://www.santa-ana.org/aquatics/
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Housing Authority Landlord newsletter: May 2022

Posted on June 7, 2022

In this issue 2022 HCV Waiting List Opening- Last Day to Apply, May 32, 2022 Landlord Resources - HQS Inspection and Bedbugs 2022 HCV Waiting List - last day to apply – May 31st 2022 The Housing Authority continues to accept pre-application for our 2022 HCV Waiting List until11:59pm Tuesday May 31, 2022. Preference will...
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COSAS: City Manager’s newsletter for June 3, 2022

Posted on June 3, 2022

In this issue of the City Manager’s newsletter, find out all of the fun things happening this summer in Santa Ana, see how we’re honoring local military service members, and get more Santa Ana news and events. Spotlight photo Jacaranda spring in Santa Ana (Myrtle Street) Photo Credit: Nhat T. To submit your own original...
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Highlights of Public Works Family Community Event

Posted on June 2, 2022

On Saturday, May 21, 2022, the City of Santa Ana Public Works Agency held their first-ever family community event at the Walnut Water Pump Station located at 723 W. Walnut Street. Highlights of the event included free tacos to the first 500 guests, prizes, tours of the state-of-the-art water pump station, a water pipe connection...
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Athletic fields at Memorial Park closed, May 31 through August 15, 2022

Posted on May 26, 2022

The athletic fields at Memorial Park will be closed due to turf renovation from May 31 through August 15, 2022. The fields will be fenced off completely and will not be open to the public. Please use alternate athletic fields nearby while the Memorial Park fields are under construction. If you have any questions, please...
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Updated General Plan goes into effect on May 26

Posted on May 25, 2022

The updated General Plan of the City of Santa Ana will go into effect on Thursday, May 26, 2022, the first time it has been comprehensively updated in 40 years. The Santa Ana City Council approved the General Plan update on April 19, 2022. The Santa Ana General Plan provides long-term policy direction to guide...

City Council Resolution for Chinatown Burning signed at Ceremony

Posted on May 25, 2022

On May 24, 2022, Mayor Vicente Sarmiento was joined by members of the City Council to sign a historic resolution apologizing to Chinese immigrants and their descendants for acts of fundamental injustice and discrimination, seeking forgiveness, and committing to the rectification of past policies and misdeeds. The resolution stems from the City's actions on May...

Hometown Heroes Military Banners program launches

Posted on May 23, 2022

On Monday, May 23, 2022, the City of Santa Ana unveiled our new Hometown Heroes street banners that proudly feature the name and branch of participating service members to acknowledge and thank them for their service to our country. Mayor Vicente Sarmiento, Mayor Pro Tem Phil Bacerra and Councilmember David Penaloza joined families of the...
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Ward 3 – May 2022 newsletter

Posted on May 20, 2022

Spring is in the air, and many exciting projects are blooming in our beautiful city! In Ward 3, improvements to the Santiago Park entrance and a possible new science park at the Discovery Cube are taking root. At City Council, our hard work has bared fruit with the approval of the General Plan update, adoption...

Santa Ana City Council approves first Parks Master Plan

Posted on May 18, 2022

The document guides development of parks, facilities, trails and open space for the next 10 years. SANTA ANA, Calif. – The Santa Ana City Council unanimously approved the City of Santa Ana’s first Parks Master Plan on Tuesday, May 17, to guide its investment in parks, facilities, trails, and open space over the next 10...
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COSAS: City Manager’s newsletter for May 12, 2022

Posted on May 12, 2022

In this edition of the City Manager’s newsletter, learn about the City’s successful efforts to address homelessness, calls for public art, new funding for nonprofits, what’s going to happen to the historic YMCA building, and other local news and events! Spotlight photo Sign spinners exhibition at Grand Central Art Center Photo Credit: John S. To...
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Santa Ana homeless population fell 44% from 2019 to 2022

Posted on May 11, 2022

Santa Ana’s homeless population declined by 44%, or 779 people, from 2019 to 2022, according to the County of Orange’s Point in Time Count report released today. This was the third-largest decrease by percentage among Orange County cities in the homeless count that took place Feb. 21-24, 2022, and by far the single largest drop...
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