The City of Santa Ana is committed to safeguarding the rights, dignity, and safety of all its residents. SANTA ANA, Calif. — The Santa Ana City Council voted today to join the City of Los Angeles, the County of Los Angeles, and several other cities as part of a federal lawsuit, Vasquez Perdomo v. Noem, … Continued
Santa Ana stands united and acts in response to current federal immigration enforcement actions that are negatively impacting the City. SANTA ANA, Calif. – In a united and urgent call to action, the Santa Ana City Council unanimously approved three separate actions on July 1, 2025. Resolution Documenting Immigration Enforcement Impacts and a Call for … Continued
T. Jack Morse, Jr. of Oppenheimer Investigations Group LLP will serve in the role to support the Police Oversight Commission. SANTA ANA, Calif. – The Santa Ana City Council unanimously approved a contract for a seasoned attorney and investigator to serve as the City’s first Police Oversight Director on Tuesday, July 1, 2025. T. Jack … Continued
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
