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Watch the 2024 State of the City

On June 27, 2024, the City of Santa Ana and Santa Ana Chamber of Commerce hosted the 2024 State of the City at Mater Dei High School. Mayor Valerie Amezcua and top City executives shared the City’s accomplishments and vision for the future. Watch the State of the City main event below.  

Santa Ana City Council unanimously approves 2024-25 budget

The budget includes more funding for youth programs, roads, public safety, and investments in City facilities. SANTA ANA, Calif. – The Santa Ana City Council has unanimously approved the 2024-25 City budget, adding a range of new programs sought by the community while making long-term investments in City roads and public facilities. “This balanced budget … Continued

City of Santa Ana expands aquatics program with new scholarships and partnerships

Kaiser Permanente, American Red Cross and the USA Swimming Foundation are helping residents access more aquatics activities this summer. SANTA ANA, Calif. – The City of Santa Ana is thrilled to announce the expansion of its aquatics programs and new scholarship opportunities made possible by partnerships with Kaiser Permanente’s Operation Splash program, American Red Cross … Continued

City of Santa Ana moves to protect oldest neighborhoods from industrial pollution under historic environmental justice initiative

The Santa Ana City Council approved a moratorium on new industrial uses in affected areas. SANTA ANA, Calif. – The City of Santa Ana has suspended the permitting of new or expanded industrial activity near two of the City’s most historical neighborhoods that were built before zoning was a common practice. These historically disadvantaged neighborhoods … Continued

June 1-2 is Garage and Yard Sale Weekend in Santa Ana

Garage and yard sales are allowed at residential properties on the first full weekend of March, June, September and December. No permit is needed. Sales may only occur on Saturday and/or Sunday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day. If you are a business or church, you must obtain a Land-use Certificate to conduct an outdoor … Continued

Memorial Park pool mural can be preserved in aquatics center project

Construction documents released this week confirm the mural won’t need to be removed. SANTA ANA, Calif. – A historical mural located on a wall at Memorial Park pool can be preserved in place as part of a $25 million aquatics center project, according to preliminary construction documents provided to the City of Santa Ana this … Continued

Street closures and permitted events for May 16-22

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. If a weather event occurs on the anticipated start date, the street closures for construction activity will be delayed until the weather clears. Friday and Saturday, May … Continued

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