The 1-acre neighborhood park is named for a former Parks and Rec director. SANTA ANA, Calif. – The City of Santa Ana opened its newest park, named for a beloved former Parks and Recreation director, on Wednesday, Dec. 11, with a ribbon cutting ceremony and community celebration. Gerardo Mouet Park is a 1-acre park located … Continued
Mayor Amezcua, Mayor Pro Tem Phan, Councilmember Lopez and Councilmember Hernandez were re-elected on Nov. 5. SANTA ANA, Calif. – The City of Santa Ana celebrated the installation of the Mayor and three City Councilmembers who took the oath of office on Tuesday, Dec. 10, at Santa Ana City Hall. Mayor Valerie Amezcua, Mayor Pro … Continued
City of Santa Ana officials joined HomeAid Orange County for the opening of the FX Residences permanent supportive housing project on Tuesday, Dec. 10. The dedication brought together City and County leaders, housing agencies, and the business community to recognize the collaboration that will provide housing for individuals experiencing chronic homelessness, with priority given to … Continued
SANTA ANA, Calif. – The City of Santa Ana is excited to continue the Shop Local, Shop Santa Ana campaign showcasing the small businesses that make Santa Ana such a vibrant and unique community. This initiative aligns with the nationwide Small Business Saturday on November 30, and runs through the end of the year. Locally-owned … Continued
SANTA ANA, Calif. – A day and night of festivities honoring mariachi and Mexican heritage will take place in the heart of Orange County at Santa Ana Stadium on Sunday, Dec. 8, with a free Youth Mariachi Showcase and Resources Fair from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and a musical extravaganza from 6 to 10 … Continued
The Harm Reduction Institute has withdrawn its application to distribute thousands of needles in the community. SANTA ANA, Calif. – The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) informed City of Santa Ana officials on Monday, Nov. 25, that the Harm Reduction Institute (HRI) had withdrawn its application from the Office of AIDS to operate a … Continued
SANTA ANA, Calif. – On Monday, Nov. 25, Congressman Lou Correa joined the Santa Ana City Council to present a ceremonial check commemorating a $963,000 federal allocation for the City of Santa Ana’s Alternative Response Program. This funding, allocated over three fiscal years, will expand the Santa Ana Multi-Disciplinary Response Teams (SMART), a critical initiative … Continued
On Thursday, November 21, the City of Santa Ana celebrated the unveiling of the Warren Bussey Square ceremonial street sign at the intersection of Walnut Street and Pacific Avenue. The sign honors the legacy of Warren Bussey, who opened the first Black-owned business in Santa Ana, and his tireless dedication to fostering a more inclusive, … Continued
SANTA ANA, Calif. – The 2024 holiday season is officially here and the City of Santa Ana is kicking off the festivities with its annual Plaza Navideña event on Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024, from 5 to 8 p.m. The annual celebration will be held at Plaza Calle Cuatro where the community can come together for … Continued
Estrella Springs transforms underused Budget Inn into permanent supportive housing for veterans and individuals experiencing homelessness Santa Ana, Calif. – Local nonprofit housing developer Jamboree Housing Corporation and the City of Santa Ana hosted a grand opening celebration on Wednesday, November 13, for Estrella Springs, an adaptive reuse and rehabilitation development for veterans and others. … Continued
