On June 17, the Santa Ana City Council approved a balanced budget for the 2025-2026 fiscal year that continues to provide the high-quality services that our community expects, while also investing more in parks, street repairs and improvements, public safety measures, and arts and culture programs. The 2025-2026 fiscal year budget of $778.37 million includes … Continued
In a move to support public health and address homelessness, the Santa Ana City Council on June 17 approved an agreement with City Net to provide substance abuse coordination services utilizing $500,000 from our Opioid Settlement Fund, which is the result of a global settlement with Purdue Pharma. Substance abuse and addiction remain among the … Continued
The Santa Ana City Council on June 17 approved important changes to the City’s zoning that will limit industrial business operations in the area surrounding the Santa Ana Regional Transportation Center, known as the Transit Zoning Code, in order to protect nearby homes from pollution and improve public health. The Transit Zoning Code, or SD-84 … Continued
Subscribe to the Ward 4 newsletter Dear Neighbor, As summer begins, that means another season has come to an end … budget season! On June 3, the Santa Ana City Council approved the first reading of a balanced budget for the 2025-2026 fiscal year. The Council-adopted budget reflects the diverse values of our great city … Continued
Santa Ana, CA – In a decisive move to protect public health and safety, the Santa Ana City Council unanimously adopted an ordinance that prohibits the sale and distribution of nitrous oxide on Tuesday, May 20. The ordinance addresses growing concerns over the recreational misuse of nitrous oxide — commonly referred to as “laughing gas” … Continued
The City of Santa Ana extends its deepest condolences to the families, friends, and loved ones of the four young individuals whose lives were tragically lost in a car crash over the weekend. Our thoughts are also with the passenger who remains in critical condition. This is an incredibly difficult time for our Santa Ana … Continued
Subscribe to the Ward 4 newsletter Dear Neighbor, 2025 is off to a great start, and we have some exciting changes at City Hall. I am happy to announce that Robert Rodriguez has been promoted to Chief of Police. Chief Rodriguez has selected Roland Andrade, Chuck Elms and Julian Rodriguez to become Deputy Chiefs of … Continued
One of our goals at the City of Santa Ana is to ensure residents and visitors of all abilities can enjoy our programs and resources. Back in 1995, the Kiwanis Club of Santa Ana built the Kiwanis Barrier Free Playground at Thornton Park to provide accessible activities and equipment for children who use wheelchairs or have … Continued
The City of Santa Ana is proud to announce Councilmember Phil Bacerra’s appointment as Chair of the Orange County Fire Authority (OCFA) Board of Directors. This is a significant appointment to oversee an essential public safety agency that provides fire and emergency services to Santa Ana, 22 other Orange County cities and unincorporated areas. Councilmember … Continued
SANTA ANA, Calif. – The City of Santa Ana continues with a comprehensive approach improving the quality of life of all residents with new measures to ensure public spaces are safe, clean and accessible, as well as providing more resources to help people experiencing homelessness. On Tuesday, December 17, the Santa Ana City Council approved … Continued
