SANTA ANA, Calif. – The City of Santa Ana will kick off the holiday season by hosting the Plaza Navideña event on Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023, from 5 to 8 p.m. The traditional event will be held downtown at Plaza Calle Cuatro where the community can look forward to a decorated 30-foot natural fir tree, … Continued
SANTA ANA, Calif. – Mayor Valerie Amezcua has called a special meeting of the Santa Ana City Council to address a letter received from Orange County Registrar of Voters Bob Page regarding the Ward 3 special recall election scheduled for Nov. 14, 2023. The special meeting will take place at 5:30 p.m. on Monday, Oct. … Continued
He will replace retiring Chief of Police David Valentin. SANTA ANA, California – Acting City Manager Steven A. Mendoza has named Assistant Chief Robert Rodriguez as Acting Chief of Police, effective Nov. 2, 2023. Assistant Chief Rodriguez is replacing Chief of Police David Valentin, who is retiring after 33 years of distinguished service, including six … Continued
SANTA ANA, Calif. – The Santa Ana City Council is pleased to announce the appointment of Steven A. Mendoza as Acting City Manager. This appointment took effect on October 10, 2023, pursuant to Resolution 2017-016. Mr. Mendoza has been an integral part of the City of Santa Ana’s executive management team since May 2018, serving … Continued
The second annual Mid-Autumn Festival took place on Saturday, Oct. 7, 2023, to celebrate the Asian and Vietnamese cultures of our community. More than 5,000 people came out for the event, which had been moved to the larger space at Centennial Park after last year’s successful festival at Rosita Park. Guests were treated to some … Continued
The Santa Ana City Council has agreed to accept the resignation of its City Manager, effective today, Monday, October 9, 2023. By a vote of 6-1, with the Mayor Pro Tem voting no, the City Council accepted the resignation and approved a severance and release agreement, as provided for in the employment agreement. The City … Continued
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. Through September 29 Right turns only at the Intersection of Warner Ave. and Grand Ave. for SoCal Gas construction 8 p.m. – 5 a.m. Friday, September 29 … Continued
Harvest good spirits as the City of Santa Ana celebrates its second annual Mid-Autumn Festival on Saturday, October 7, commemorating our community’s Asian and Vietnamese cultures. Santa Ana’s Mid-Autumn Festival will take place from 4 to 9 p.m. at Centennial Park, 3000 W. Edinger Ave., in Santa Ana. The Mid-Autumn Festival is traditionally known for … Continued
The parade will be livestreamed and will feature Santa Ana’s sister city, Sahuayo, Michoacán. SANTA ANA, Calif. – The City of Santa Ana will celebrate Mexican independence and commemorate Santa Ana’s vibrant Hispanic and Latino cultures at the 43rd annual Fiestas Patrias festival and parade on Sept. 16 and 17. This year’s event includes many … Continued
On September 13, 2023, a federal court judge dismissed claims against the City of Santa Ana and Chief David Valentin stemming from a civil rights lawsuit related to an officer-involved shooting involving Anaheim Police Department officers in our city. The only remaining claim against the City, brought by the decedent’s father, is the allegation Santa … Continued
