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Archways affordable housing apartments now taking applications

Applications are now open until March 6, 2024, for the highly anticipated Archways Santa Ana affordable housing community! This incredible development, tailored specifically for low-income households, was made possible with the help of $3.9 million in loan agreements from the City of Santa Ana. Archways Santa Ana is nearing completion and is leasing for spring … Continued

February 6, 2024, City Council meeting canceled

The regular meeting of the Santa Ana City Council for February 6, 2024, is canceled due to the impacts of the storm and a power outage at City Hall. Agenda items will be carried over to the next regular meeting on Tuesday, February 20, 2024. Read the Notice of Cancellation here. Subscribe to receive agenda … Continued

Street closures and permitted events for February 1 to 7

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 February 3 Full Closure of Bush St. between French and 4th streets for construction 24 hours a day Saturday, February 3 Tet Festival Centennial Park; Event … Continued

Groundbreaking ceremony held for Gerardo Mouet Park at Standard and McFadden

On Saturday, January 27, 2024, the City of Santa Ana broke ground on Gerardo Mouet Park, honoring Santa Ana’s former Parks and Recreation director who died last year. The park at Standard Street and McFadden Avenue will have a skate area, basketball court, playground, green space and more. The park will provide a much-needed recreational … Continued

New Little Saigon monument sign honors Vietnamese community

The City of Santa Ana was proud to unveil a new Little Saigon monument sign on Friday, January 26, 2024. The sign, located on a median on West 1st Street just west of Harbor Boulevard, honors the important contributions of the Vietnamese community to Santa Ana. It also provides an entry point into the Little … Continued

Street closures and permitted events, January 26 to February 1

Friday, January 26 Full Closure on First St. between Harbor Blvd. and La Vergn Way for Little Saigon sign unveiling Hours: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Through January 30  Lane reduction on Main and 5th streets for construction 24 hours a day  Wednesday, January 31 Full Closure on Ritchey Street between St. Andrew and Wright … Continued

City of Santa Ana seeks community input on new police chief

Come and give your input on selecting our next police chief! The City of Santa Ana is recruiting for a new police chief who will oversee nearly 400 officers and over 200 civilian employees at the Santa Ana Police Department. We are seeking input from the community to share which characteristics you want to see … Continued

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