Trash and recycling collection delayed

Due to labor issues at Republic Services, trash and recycling collection in Santa Ana has been delayed this week. Street sweeping will take place as scheduled. Residents in impacted areas should leave trash carts on the curb (not the street) until they have been serviced.  Read more

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City receives $1.5 million grant for King Street Urban Greening Project

The City of Santa Ana Public Works Agency was recently awarded a nearly $1.5 million grant for the King Street Urban Greening Project, which features the transformation of approximately 9,000 square feet of unused public space at the intersection of King and 10th streets. It includes bicycle and pedestrian pathways, drought tolerant landscaping, lighting, waste … Continued

Santa Ana City Council appoints new City Clerk

Jennifer L. Hall will serve in one of three positions appointed by the Council. SANTA ANA, Calif. – The Santa Ana City Council has appointed a new City Clerk who will serve as the official record-keeper and elections official for the City of Santa Ana. On Tuesday, Feb. 7, the City Council unanimously authorized an … Continued

2022 City of Santa Ana staff accomplishments, by the numbers

In 2022, our approximately 1,400 City of Santa Ana staff worked day in and day out to provide essential services to Santa Ana residents. Here are just a few of their many accomplishments, by the numbers. Public Works National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Responded to 580 Water Pollution/Hazardous Waste and Stormdrain-related service requests Cleaned … Continued

Permitted events and street closures Feb. 2-11

Here are the locations of permitted events and road closures for construction or other activities Feb. 2-11 so you can plan accordingly. Thursday, February 2 to Friday, February 3 Closure for utility construction on Segerstrom Avenue between Harbor Blvd. and Newhope St., 24 hours a day through Feb. 3 Friday, February 3 Closure for road … Continued

Library expands TeenTime at Garfield Community Center

The Santa Ana Public Library is excited to announce the expansion of our teen-focused programming! TeenTime by SAPL opened on Jan. 23 at Garfield Community Center, 501 N. Lacy St. Designed as a safe space for homework and hanging out, teens will have access to study stations with charging ports, Chromebooks and iPads, games, supplies … Continued

Santa Ana’s first female mayor and 3 City Councilmembers take office

An installation ceremony took place on December 13, 2022. SANTA ANA, Calif. – Santa Ana’s first female mayor and three City Councilmembers took the oath of office on Tuesday, Dec. 13, at Santa Ana City Hall. Mayor Valerie Amezcua is the first woman elected to the citywide office in Santa Ana’s 153-year history. Newly elected … Continued

New cannabis law lowers tax rates, allows consumption lounges and events

Santa Ana is the top destination for legal cannabis in Orange County. SANTA ANA, Calif. – Santa Ana will continue to be the top destination for legal cannabis in Orange County thanks to several new measures approved by the Santa Ana City Council that will lower tax rates and allow marijuana consumption lounges and events. … Continued

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