Immigration and food assistance

The City of Santa Ana offers immigration legal defense and financial assistance programs, a list of local food distributions and other community resources.

Author: gflores@santa-ana.org

Ward 3 Newsletter: September 2025

Dear Neighbors, I hope this message finds you well as we say goodbye to a scorching and challenging summer and welcome the cooler, calmer days of early fall. Personally, I’m thrilled to feel the change in weather and the sense of renewal it brings—just in time to recognize the significant events this month: 9/11, Mexican … Continued

Ward 5 Newsletter: July 2024

Dear neighbors, Welcome back to Ward 5’s newsletter! It’s been a while since we last connected, and I want to bring all of you up to date with everything we’ve been able to accomplish in the nearly four years together. Every one of you has played an important role by voicing your opinion and fighting … Continued

Ward 3 Newsletter: November 2023

November 2023 Hello Ward 3 neighbors, As we step into the pages of November, a new chapter unfolds in Ward 3 and our vibrant city. In this newsletter, we embark on a journey to share the latest happenings, upcoming events, and the remarkable initiatives championed by our community and office. While we cannot capture every … Continued

Mayor’s newsletter: September 2023

Sign up for my newsletter Official newsletter of Santa Ana Mayor Valerie Amezcua. Keeping the community informed about local events, City news, and resources. Dear neighbors, Although the weather remains very sunny, fall is almost upon us, and the City of Santa Ana has many exciting community events for you, including Fiesta Patrias, the Moon … Continued

Main Library patio to become community and event space

The Main Library is undergoing a major transformation to preserve and enhance library facilities and services for the entire community. Over the next two years, the Main Library will be reimagined with a new interactive children’s learning area, modern building mechanicals, a complete restoration of its Italian marble façade, and a return to the building’s … Continued

Street closures and permitted events for August 24 – 30, 2023

Here are the locations of upcoming permitted events and road closures so you can plan accordingly. Please drive slowly and safely in construction zones and around crowded events. Saturday, August 26 East End Promenade Event hours: 12-6 p.m.  Plaza Calle Cuatro Event hours: 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. Event hours: 6-10 p.m. Madison Park Event … Continued

Public Works Agency assists residents, cleans up after Tropical Storm Hilary

The City of Santa Ana Public Works team stayed busy during Tropical Storm Hilary’s passing over Southern California this weekend. From Friday through the weekend, up to 40 City employees and contractors responded by assisting over 1,100 Santa Ana households, distributing 11,000 sandbags and over 200 tons of sand.  The City received over 70 reports … Continued

Santa Ana launches Rental Registry for landlords

Landlords are required to register rental units pursuant to the Rent Stabilization and Just Cause Eviction Ordinance. Effective November 18, 2022, the City of Santa Ana enacted the Rent Stabilization and Just Cause Eviction Ordinance (“Ordinance”) to regulate rent increases and evictions for certain rental properties and mobilehome spaces. Under the Ordinance, the City must … Continued

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