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, 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
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
The Harm Reduction Institute has withdrawn its application to distribute thousands of needles in the community.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Health (CDPH) informed City of Santa Ana officials on Monday, Nov. 25, that the Harm Reduction Institute (HRI) had withdrawn its application from the Office of AIDS to operate a … Continued
On Thursday, November 21, the City of Santa Ana celebrated the unveiling of the Warren Bussey Square ceremonial street sign at the intersection of Walnut Street and Pacific Avenue. The sign honors the legacy of Warren Bussey, who opened the first Black-owned business in Santa Ana, and his tireless dedication to fostering a more inclusive, … Continued
The project includes 3,750 residential units, 200 senior living units, a 250-room hotel, 350,000 square feet of commercial space, and 13.1 acres of open space. SANTA ANA, Calif. – The Santa Ana City Council has approved the largest and most expensive mixed-use, master planned development in the city’s history, the 41-acre, $2.9 billion Related Bristol … Continued
SANTA ANA, Calif. – The City of Santa Ana invites the community to join in the celebration of its third annual Mid-Autumn Festival on Saturday, Oct. 5, 2024, at Centennial Park, 3000 W. Edinger Ave., from 4 to 8 p.m. This beloved festival highlights Asian cultures and honors Santa Ana’s vibrant Vietnamese community. The Mid-Autumn … Continued
SANTA ANA, Calif. – During the 2024 Fiestas Patrias celebration, Santa Ana Mayor Valerie Amezcua proudly presented a Key to the City to Mayor Dr. Manuel Gálvez Sánchez from Sahuayo, Michoacán, Mexico, commemorating the ongoing Sister City relationship between the two municipalities. The ceremony took place on September 14 alongside members of both city councils … Continued
SANTA ANA, Calif. – The Santa Ana City Council is pleased to announce the unanimous appointment of long-time Santa Ana resident and tenured local government executive Alvaro Nuñez as the next City Manager of Santa Ana. Mr. Nuñez, who has been serving as the Acting City Manager as of March 25, joined the City of … Continued
Dear neighbors, Welcome back to Ward 5’s newsletter! It’s been a while since we last connected, and I want to bring all of you up to date with everything we’ve been able to accomplish in the nearly four years together. Every one of you has played an important role by voicing your opinion and fighting … Continued
