City Hall Holiday Closure

Santa Ana City Hall is closed December 25, 2025, to January 2, 2026; there is no street sweeping December 25-26 and January 1. Go here to see all service impacts.  

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UPDATED: Traffic signals out at multiple intersections due to power outages

***Update*** Friday, January 10, 2025, 9 a.m. All Santa Ana traffic signal outages caused by wind or power outages have been restored. ***Update*** Thursday, January 9, 2025, 9 a.m. All traffic signal operations have been restored except the intersection of Dyer & Tech Center (flashing red light.) We hope to restore this signal promptly. ***Update*** … Continued

Christmas tree recycling pickup available December 26 to January 13

Christmas trees will be picked up curbside for recycling beginning December 26, 2024, through January 13, 2025, in Santa Ana. Trees will be picked up on the regular waste collection day by a different truck. Place the tree at the curb no earlier than noon on the day before your regularly scheduled collection. Please follow … Continued

Santa Ana City Manager appoints Police Chief Robert Rodriguez

SANTA ANA, Calif. – Santa Ana City Manager Alvaro Nuñez announced today the appointment of Robert Rodriguez as the City of Santa Ana’s 22nd Chief of Police, placing a seasoned law enforcement veteran with deep ties to the Santa Ana community in this essential public safety position. City Manager Nuñez announced the appointment during an … Continued

City of Santa Ana celebrates opening of Gerardo Mouet Park

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

Santa Ana Mayor, 3 Councilmembers sworn into office for second terms

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-supported FX Residences offers critical housing to our most vulnerable residents

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

Shop Local, Shop Santa Ana On November 30, Small Business Saturday

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

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

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