Martin Luther King Jr. Day closure January 19

Santa Ana City Hall will be closed and there will be no street sweeping on Monday, January 19, 2026. Learn more here.

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Public Works wins Project of the Year Award for Downtown Flood Reduction and Stormwater Infiltration Project

On December 9, 2025, our Public Works Agency was awarded a BEST Project of the Year Award from the American Public Works Association (APWA) for the Downtown Flood Reduction and Stormwater Infiltration Project. The award recognizes projects that contribute to cleaner waterways and sustainable urban environments. The Downtown Flood Reduction and Stormwater Infiltration Project is … Continued

City of Santa Ana celebrates new Santiago Park improvements

The $2.8 million project was funded by the California State Coastal Conservancy. SANTA ANA, Calif. – The City of Santa Ana celebrated the completion of the latest improvements at Santiago Park on Tuesday, Dec. 9, as part of its ongoing investment in this important community and ecological space along Santiago Creek. Santa Ana City Councilmembers … Continued

Eastbound Warner Avenue closed November 25 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Eastbound Warner Avenue will be closed from Main Street to Maple Street for road improvements construction on Tuesday, Nov. 25, 2025, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Access will be maintained to all local businesses via westbound Warner Avenue. Traffic will be detoured south on Main Street to east on Dyer Road to north on … Continued

Flea-borne typhus detected in Santa Ana; take precautions to prevent fleas

Orange County Mosquito and Vector Control District (OCMVCD) has identified an increased risk of flea-borne typhus in Santa Ana. OCMVCD is providing multi-language information about the potential health threats and how to reduce exposure to residents in the affected areas, as well as posting notification signs. Flea-borne typhus is caused by bacteria primarily found in … Continued

City of Santa Ana investigating pedestrian death involving trash truck

We extend our deepest condolences to the family of the woman who died in today’s tragic accident. SANTA ANA, Calif. – We are aware of the tragic accident involving a trash truck that fatally struck a woman early this morning, November 19, in a residential neighborhood near Shelton and Bishop streets. We extend our deepest … Continued

Prepare for rain: Free sandbags available for Santa Ana residents, businesses

Be prepared for rain! Heavy rain is forecast November 14-16. Free sandbags are available for Santa Ana residents and businesses at the City of Santa Ana Corporate Yard. The City of Santa Ana is offering free sandbags to residents and businesses. Up to 10 sandbags are available per Santa Ana residence or business. The self-service sandbag … Continued

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