The Harm Reduction Institute has withdrawn its application to distribute thousands of needles in the community.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Health (CDPH) informed City of Santa Ana officials on Monday, Nov. 25, that the Harm Reduction Institute (HRI) had withdrawn its application from the Office of AIDS to operate a … Continued
In observance of Thanksgiving, Santa Ana City Hall will be closed and there will be no street sweeping on Thursday, Nov. 28, and Friday, Nov. 29, 2024. Trash and recycling pickup will be delayed by one day. Libraries, recreation centers and senior centers will be closed Thursday, Nov. 28, and Friday, Nov. 29. Santa Ana … Continued
In observance of Memorial Day, Santa Ana City Hall, libraries, senior centers and community centers will be closed on Monday, May 27, 2024. There will be no street sweeping, and trash collection will be delayed by one day. See the street sweeping holiday schedule for all of 2024 here.
SANTA ANA, Calif. – The Santa Ana City Council on Tuesday, April 16, unanimously approved a resolution announcing its “strenuous opposition” to a proposed needle distribution program that would threaten public health and safety. “This resolution reaffirms the City Council’s commitment to protecting the health, safety and welfare of our residents,” Mayor Valerie Amezcua said. “We … Continued
The ordinance is intended to curb impacts on neighborhoods and increase available housing supplies. SANTA ANA, Calif. – The Santa Ana City Council has voted to ban short-term residential rentals to preserve the character of neighborhoods, address the negative impacts caused by these unpermitted business operations, and to open up much-needed housing supplies. The proliferation … Continued
A jury has found in favor of the City on all claims filed by a former Santa Ana Police Department employee. SANTA ANA, Calif. – The City of Santa Ana has prevailed in an employment discrimination and retaliation lawsuit filed by a former police department employee in 2019. On Tuesday, April 9, an Orange County … Continued
On Monday, April 1, 2024, we celebrate César Chávez Day to honor the iconic leader of the labor and civil rights movement. In observance of the state holiday, Santa Ana City Hall, libraries, senior centers and community centers will be closed on Monday. There will be no street sweeping, but trash and recycling will be … Continued
Update: The February 6, 2024, regular meeting of the Santa Ana City Council has been canceled. Learn more here. Street sweeping is canceled on Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2024, due to the rain. Santa Ana City Hall, Ross Annex and the Main Library are all closed due to a power outage. City staff are not able … 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
The City of Santa Ana is pleased to announce that the California Department of Public Health has rescinded its authorization for the Harm Reduction Institute to provide syringe delivery services in Santa Ana and has placed the application back into “pending” status. The CDPH informed the City of its decision today, Aug. 30, in response … Continued
