Judge grants preliminary injunction in the City’s drug den abatement lawsuit. SANTA ANA, Calif. – The City of Santa Ana secured an important court victory on Nov. 3 that cracks down on nuisance businesses along East 1st Street to protect public safety and drive illegal drugs out of the community. Orange County Superior Court Judge … Continued
The City of Santa Ana’s Community Priorities Survey invites residents to share their priorities for City spending. The survey will remain open until the City Council adopts the FY2026–27 budget by July 2026, ensuring community input helps shape the City’s funding decisions. The Community Priorities Survey will help us prioritize the programs and services that … Continued
At their Oct. 21 meeting, the Santa Ana City Council adopted a resolution in support of Proposition 50 (2025), the Election Rigging Response Act, a legislative California constitutional amendment authorizing temporary changes to congressional district maps in response to partisan redistricting, appearing on the Nov. 4, 2025, statewide ballot. Mid-decade redistricting actions outside the normal … Continued
The Ayuda Sin Fronteras program provides help paying rent and utilities to people impacted by immigration enforcement. SANTA ANA, Calif. – The Santa Ana City Council on Tuesday, Oct. 21, unanimously directed the City Manager to continue the Ayuda Sin Fronteras program with at least an additional $100,000 in funding to support residents who have … Continued
The Santa Ana City Council has chosen the name of our newest park at the corner of Bristol and Tolliver streets – Salvador Quintana Park. The new park will pay tribute to Salvador Quintana, whose life exemplified compassion, resilience and service. Salvador Quintana was a true Santa Ana hero who helped local families during WWII … Continued
The new sign regulations create standards that support businesses but also protect pedestrians and community aesthetics. SANTA ANA, Calif. – The Santa Ana City Council unanimously voted on Tuesday, Sept. 16, to allow businesses to use A-frame signs for advertising in a move aimed at supporting the local business community and enhancing advertising options on … Continued
The new rules will help the City regulate increasing numbers of unlicensed group homes. SANTA ANA, Calif. – The Santa Ana City Council unanimously approved a landmark ordinance on Tuesday, Sept. 16, to better regulate group homes and sober-living facilities in residential neighborhoods. The new rules will improve living conditions for individuals with disabilities and establish … Continued
The project will create much-need housing, new jobs and open space near South Coast Plaza. SANTA ANA, Calif. — The Santa Ana City Council on Tuesday, Sept. 16, took an important first step in realizing the redevelopment of a 17.2-acre, underperforming commercial center near South Coast Plaza into a vibrant mixed-use village, creating modern commercial … Continued
The Santa Ana City Council reaffirmed its commitment to the immigrant community by approving an agreement that will allow Santa Ana residents facing deportation or removal proceedings to continue to access free immigration legal services. On Tuesday, August 19, the City Council approved a $250,000 agreement with Immigrant Defenders Law Center (ImmDef), the largest deportation … Continued
SANTA ANA, Calif. – The City of Santa Ana celebrated the opening of one of the only permanent public outdoor libraries in the country on Thursday, Aug. 21, as part of the largest expansion of the Santa Ana library system in 50 years and a historic $50 million investment in library facilities. The Santa Ana … Continued
