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Street sweeping is canceled on Tuesday, October 14, 2025

Street sweeping in Santa Ana is canceled today, Oct. 14, 2025, due to rain. Trash service will continue as scheduled. The City of Santa Ana is offering free sandbags to residents and businesses at the City Corporate Yard. Up to 10 sandbags are available per Santa Ana residence or business. Self-service sandbag station location and … Continued

Heavy rain forecast October 13-14, free sandbags available

The National Weather Service is forecasting heavy rain with high winds and possible flooding beginning tonight, October 13, through Tuesday, October 14. A self-service sandbag station is available at the City of Santa Ana Corporate Yard. Up to 10 sandbags are available per Santa Ana residence or business: City of Santa Ana Corporate Yard, 215 S. … Continued

Boo at the Zoo returns October 18-19 and October 25-26 to Santa Ana Zoo

Boo at the Zoo is back! Join the Santa Ana Zoo at Prentice Park for an evening of silly and spooky fun with trick-or-treating throughout the zoo, special animal presentations and other family-friendly activities. Tickets must be purchased in advance and are only $2 for Santa Ana residents (there is a limited number each day.) … Continued

Learn about our First Street redesign concepts and choose your favorite

We are Moving Forward on First Street!  After hearing from the community this summer, our Public Works Agency created eight design concepts to make the corridor safer and more accessible for everyone. If you missed the workshops, watch the videos below in English and Spanish about the design concepts and tell us which ones you … Continued

Performer applications now open for Plaza Navideña

Calling all local performers! Are you ready to light up the stage this holiday season? The Santa Ana Parks, Recreation and Community Services Agency invites you to be part of this year’s Plaza Navideña celebration at Plaza Calle Cuatro (325 E. 4th St.) on Saturday, Nov. 22, from 5 to 8 p.m. Showcase your talent … 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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