In the December 17, 2025, edition of COSAS (City of Santa Ana Stories), learn how nonprofits can apply to receive grant funds, see our new Zoo habitat, check out our latest projects improving our parks and our water supply, and find more City events, news and resources. Subscribe to COSAS Spotlight Photo Santa Ana Zoo … Continued
In the Nov. 25, 2025, edition of COSAS (City of Santa Ana Stories), learn about a new dog park and other improvements coming to Centennial Park, take our survey to share your priorities for City services, support local businesses, and find more Santa Ana news and events. Subscribe to COSAS Spotlight Photo Plaza Navideña Tree … Continued
At their Oct. 21 meeting, the Santa Ana City Council adopted a resolution in support of Proposition 50 (2025), the Election Rigging Response Act, a legislative California constitutional amendment authorizing temporary changes to congressional district maps in response to partisan redistricting, appearing on the Nov. 4, 2025, statewide ballot. Mid-decade redistricting actions outside the normal … Continued
Please plan ahead for road closures on 4th Street in the downtown area taking place this Saturday, Oct. 11, from 6 a.m. to midnight. Portions of the following intersections will be impacted by road closures for the following events: Welcome to Fooville (Event hours: 2–10 p.m.): E. 4th Street and N. Birch Street Patches & … Continued
The City of Santa Ana, in partnership with ELS Architecture and Urban Planning, is proud to announce that the new Memorial Park Aquatics Facility, currently under construction, has received a Design Merit Award from the American Institute of Architects, Orange County Chapter (AIAOC). The AIAOC Design Awards celebrate exceptional and innovative architectural achievements in Orange … Continued
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
The City of Santa Ana is proud to recognize 12 local military service members with the installation of new light pole banners through our Hometown Heroes Military Banner Program. Workers installed the new banners this week along MacArthur Boulevard at Bristol Street with each featuring the name, photo and service branch of an active-duty military … Continued
Construction for improved bike lane infrastructure along Standard and McFadden avenues is now underway, promoting pedestrian safety and alternate forms of transportation. Improvements include protected bike lanes, a new traffic signal at Bishop Street, a new pedestrian crossing at Wakeham Avenue, bulb-outs for shorter pedestrian crossing distance at intersections, and new ADA curb ramps. As … Continued
Santa Ana Mayor Valerie Amezcua and Chief of Police Robert Rodriguez encourage everyone in our community to call 911 for any emergency. The Santa Ana Police Department does not ask your immigration or citizenship status and does not assist ICE in federal immigration enforcement. We are here to serve everyone in the Santa Ana community. … Continued
