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Permit Parking Closure 10/9/25

The Public Works Agency – Permit Parking Counter will be closed on October 9th from 10:30 am-3:00 pm. La Agencia de Obras Públicas – Ventanilla de Permisos de Estacionamiento estará cerrada el 9 de octubre de 10:30 a.m. a 3:00 p.m. Please click on link before for more information: PWA_Counter Closed 10.09.25

Ward 5 Newsletter: September 2025

Dear vecinos de Ward 5, This month, we celebrated Fiestas Patrias in our beautiful Calle Cuatro, where we welcomed thousands to the heart of Orange County to celebrate our heritage with love, music, and food. On Saturday evening, I took part in El Grito alongside our City Council, the Mexican Consulate in Santa Ana, and … Continued

City of Santa Ana Zoo earns Association of Zoos & Aquariums accreditation

The City of Santa Ana is proud to announce that the Santa Ana Zoo at Prentice Park has been granted accreditation by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA). The Santa Ana Zoo is one of 31 applicants granted accreditation by the AZA’s independent Accreditation Commission during its Annual Conference held in Tampa, Florida.  The … Continued

City of Santa Ana recognized with three prestigious awards from the American Planning Association

SANTA ANA, Calif. – The City of Santa Ana has been honored by the American Planning Association (APA) California Chapter, Orange Section, with three awards recognizing outstanding contributions in urban design, inclusive planning, and public sector excellence. The 2025 APA Orange Section Awards Program promotes planning quality and enhances public understanding of the planning profession … Continued

Santa Ana City Council approves group home ordinance to protect neighborhoods and provide safer housing for people with disabilities

The new rules will help the City regulate increasing numbers of unlicensed group homes. SANTA ANA, Calif. – The Santa Ana City Council unanimously approved a landmark ordinance on Tuesday, Sept. 16, to better regulate group homes and sober-living facilities in residential neighborhoods. The new rules will improve living conditions for individuals with disabilities and establish … Continued

Watch videos of Fiestas Patrias parade and Grito de Independencia ceremony

The City of Santa Ana celebrated the 45th annual Fiestas Patrias in downtown Santa Ana on Sept. 13 and 14, 2025. The Grito de Independencia ceremony with the Mexican Consulate in Santa Ana celebrating Mexican Independence was held on Sept. 13, and the parade was on Sept. 14 on Main Street. Watch videos below.  

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