The Arbor Day Foundation has named Santa Ana a 2021 Tree City USA in recognition of the City’s commitment to effectively incorporating urban forest management in the community. This is the 23rd consecutive year that Santa Ana has received the honor. In addition, the City received the Growth Award for planting, watering, and maintaining trees...
In this edition of COSAS, find out how to participate in the City budget process, get working with a career fair and a youth employment program, learn how to apply for new affordable housing, and find out about many fun and educational programs and events. Spotlight photo Butterflies and Soccer at Centennial Park Photo Credit:...
The Santa Ana Youth Employment Program (SAY) is currently taking applications for the summer! The SAY Employment Program provides paid work experience to youth ages 16 to 21 years old. In order to qualify, applicants must: Live in Santa Ana Be 16 to 21 years old Be a U.S. Citizen or have legal permission to...
The City of Santa Ana has been named as one of two winners of the IDC Smart Cities North America Awards “Smart Water” category for its Water System Mobile Field Data Management and Mapping project. The awards recognize the progress North American municipalities have made in executing Smart Cities projects. Our Public Works Agency’s award-winning project implemented...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 15, 2022 MEDIA CONTACT: Paul Eakins Public Affairs Information Officer (714) 647-5224 peakins@santa-ana.org City officials had a ribbon-cutting event for the cannabis tax-funded project on March 15. SANTA ANA, Calif. – The Santa Ana Public Library opened the new Play and Learn Children’s Patio on Tuesday, March 15, as the first...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 22, 2022 MEDIA CONTACT Paul Eakins Public Affairs Information Officer (714) 647-5224 peakins@santa-ana.org SANTA ANA, Calif. - The City of Santa Ana has filed a lawsuit seeking an injunction and requesting the Orange County Superior Court to enforce a written agreement allowing the City to purchase a homeless shelter under construction at 1815...
Legacy Square is a new affordable apartment community at 301 East Santa Ana Boulevard that is currently under construction and is expected to be completed in early 2023. The multifamily community will offer 93 high-quality apartment homes – 30 one-bedrooms, 39 two-bedrooms, and 24 three-bedrooms. For more information or to sign up for the property mailing list,...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 16, 2022 MEDIA CONTACT Paul Eakins Public Affairs Information Officer (714) 647-5224 peakins@santa-ana.org City of Santa Ana partners with U.S. Soccer Foundation, The DICK’S Sporting Goods Foundation and Orange County Soccer Club. SANTA ANA, Calif. – Youth soccer players were joined by professional footballers on Wednesday, March 16, to try out...
On March 3, 2022, Santa Ana Police detectives arrested Alejandro Heredia-Santana, a 51-year-old resident of Santa Ana, for child molestation. Detectives investigated allegations that Heredia-Santana was having a sexual relationship with a 17-year-old family member. Shortly after police were notified, the victim ran away from home and went to live with Heredia-Santana. Detectives located the...
In this edition of COSAS, learn about all of the great new Revive Santa Ana programs, zoo and urban greening projects, grants for businesses and artists, educational library classes and activities, fun events, and more! Spotlight photo Shopping and ice cream in DTSA Photo Credit: Silvano R. @mad.elephant City Manager’s highlights Revive Santa Ana Programs...
On January 21, 2022, at approximately 4:35 a.m., Marco Ramirez (64) was transported to the hospital from 5100 West Westminster Avenue by medical personnel. On February 28, 2022, the Santa Ana Police Department received notification from the Orange County Sheriff’s Coroner’s Office that Ramirez was pronounced deceased. Based on information received, it is possible Ramirez...
Wanted Suspect: Carlitos Peralta (33 years old) Wanted Suspect Carlitos Peralta was the Warehouse Manager of “Covid Clinic” located at 3401 W MacArthur Boulevard inSanta Ana. “Covid Clinic” has seven warehouses throughout the nation where they store and ship Covid-19 tests to customers such as clinics, pop-up testing sites, schools and hotels. Peralta had access...
On March 10, 2022, at approximately 12:26 p.m., the Santa Ana Police Department received an alleged bomb threat at Santa Ana High School. The caller further alleged being armed. The Santa Ana Police Department, Santa Ana School Police Department, and the Orange County Sheriff’s Department Bomb Squad responded to investigate. The school was placed on...
On March 10, 2022, at approximately 12:26 p.m., the Santa Ana Police Department received an alleged bomb threat at Santa Ana High School. The caller further alleged being armed. The Santa Ana Police Department, Santa Ana School Police Department, and the Orange County Sheriff’s Department Bomb Squad responded to investigate. The school was placed on...
Here's a list of upcoming neighborhood meetings. Please join us if you're free! Neighborhood Date Time Location Address Valley Adams Joint Wed. 3/9 6:30 p.m. Valley High School Parent Center 1801 S. Greenville Street Morrison Park Thurs. 3/10 7:00 p.m. Pentecostal Church 1025 Memory Lane Willard Mon. 3/14 6:30 p.m. Virtual Zoom Delhi Mon. 3/14...
Earlier today, Senator Thomas J. Umberg (D – Orange County) presented a check for $2 million to the Santa Ana Zoo for design and construction of a new Education Hub building. The Zoo’s 70th birthday was also celebrated at the event, with cake, cupcakes, and cookies. “The Santa Ana Zoo’s 70th birthday is the perfect opportunity for...
Welcome to our future website! As you can see, this is a work in progress, however, true to the principles of the U.S. Digital Services Playbook, we’ve launched this test site, so we can build openly, iteratively and collaboratively with our community. Phases There are three phases to our official launch: Alpha: Experiment and test...
There will be a full road closure on Lyon Street at the train crossing starting Friday, March 4 at 4 p.m. until Sunday, March 6, 2022, ending at 5 p.m. The road closure will be in place day and night to perform maintenance work on the railroad tracks. Please follow detour signage. Access to residents...
Two lanes are closed on Eastbound 17th Street between Ross Street and Sycamore Street in order to accommodate utility work in the area. The lane closures will be in place day and night for approximately three weeks. Please use alternate routes or plan for possible delays since the lane closures will impact traffic flow. Access to businesses will be...
Starting Monday, February 28 through Friday, March 4, 2022, Metrolink will be performing maintenance work on the railroad tracks south of the Metrolink Santa Ana station located at 601 N Santiago between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. Even within Quiet Zones, this work could lead to the following: Possible Train Horns Noise Light from maintenance...
