4th of July holiday closure: On Friday, July 4, 2025, City Hall is closed, there is no street sweeping, trash and recycling collection will be delayed by one day .    

Category: Councilmember Hernandez

City Council approves 2025-26 budget

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

City Council approves substance abuse services agreement

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

City Council passes Transit Zoning Code amendments to protect public health

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

Ward 5 Newsletter: May 2025

Dear Ward 5 neighbors, Summer is almost here! I’m excited to share our May 2025 newsletter. Our city continues to make significant strides in enhancing public safety and improving daily life for all Santa Ana residents. From the recently completed Fremont Elementary and Spurgeon Safe Routes to School project to our ongoing Green Spaces initiatives, … Continued

Ward 5 Newsletter: April 2025

Dear Ward 5 neighbors, As your Councilmember, I am happy to announce the return of my monthly newsletter where my team and I will be sharing news and events happening in our beautiful city of Santa Ana. Since being re-elected last November, I realize we are in an uncertain time, so I will do my … Continued

Santa Ana celebrates UCI Education installations at two local parks

UC Irvine’s School of Education, in partnership with the City of Santa Ana’s Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Agency and the Santa Ana Early Learning Initiative (SAELI), hosted community celebrations, featuring a ribbon-cutting ceremony, to unveil playful, interactive learning installations at Madison Park and Angels Park on February 6 and April 4, 2025, respectively. Some … Continued

Santa Ana Mayor, 3 Councilmembers sworn into office for second terms

Mayor Amezcua, Mayor Pro Tem Phan, Councilmember Lopez and Councilmember Hernandez were re-elected on Nov. 5. SANTA ANA, Calif. – The City of Santa Ana celebrated the installation of the Mayor and three City Councilmembers who took the oath of office on Tuesday, Dec. 10, at Santa Ana City Hall. Mayor Valerie Amezcua, Mayor Pro … Continued

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