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Proposed needle distribution program WILL NOT operate in Santa Ana

The Harm Reduction Institute has withdrawn its application to distribute thousands of needles in the community.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Health (CDPH) informed City of Santa Ana officials on Monday, Nov. 25, that the Harm Reduction Institute (HRI) had withdrawn its application from the Office of AIDS to operate a … Continued

City of Santa Ana secures $963,000 in federal funding to enhance SMART program, diverting non-emergency calls away from 911 Police and Fire

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

Warren Bussey Square ceremonial street signs unveiled in joyous ceremony

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

Jamboree and City of Santa Ana unveil new affordable housing motel conversion

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

City Hall closed, no street sweeping on Veterans Day

In observance of Veterans Day on Monday, November 11, 2024, Santa Ana City Hall, Newhope Library, community centers and senior centers will be closed. There will be no street sweeping on Monday. Trash and recycling collection will be on the regular schedule. Normal City Hall hours will resume on Tuesday, November 12, 2024. # # … Continued

Public input needed on Consolidated Plan for HUD funding

The City of Santa Ana is developing the FY 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan (Con Plan) for the use of $41.7 million in CDBG, HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME), and Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) funds. Public input is needed on how the City should spend this federal money for resources such as affordable housing, infrastructure and public services. … Continued

ROVE opens first electric vehicle charging center in Santa Ana

On Tuesday, Oct. 15, we celebrated the grand opening of ROVE, Santa Ana’s first electric vehicle charging center, and the first of 10 planned locations in the region. This innovative center features 40 covered EV charging stations and a ReCharge by Gelson’s market on site, where customers can shop while charging their cars — and … Continued

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