SANTA ANA, Calif. – In honor of Santa Ana’s vibrant Asian and Vietnamese heritage, the City of Santa Ana invites the community to ring in the Year of the Horse at the third annual Tết Lunar New Year Festival! This free, family-friendly celebration takes place on Saturday, Feb. 7, 2026, from 1 to 6 p.m. … Continued
The $8.6 million project is the most expansive in the Zoo’s history and provides habitats for river otters and three species of monkeys.SANTA ANA, Calif. – The City of Santa Ana celebrated the grand opening of River’s Edge, Santa Ana Zoo’s most expansive and innovative habitat ever, on Saturday, Dec. 20, marking a major milestone … Continued
Artists from the two cities collaborated on the artwork at Plaza Calle Cuatro in Downtown Santa Ana. SANTA ANA, Calif. – Sister cities Santa Ana, California, and Sahuayo, Michoacán, unveiled a new mural at Plaza Calle Cuatro on Saturday, Nov. 15, that celebrates their partnership, shared stories and unique cultural traditions. The artwork features two … Continued
The City of Santa Ana held a groundbreaking ceremony for the Centennial Park Improvements Project on Wednesday, Nov. 5. Mayor Valerie Amezcua, Councilmember David Penaloza and Councilmember Thai Viet Phan spoke and joined in the ceremonial groundbreaking. Thank you to the community members who gathered to celebrate the new amenities and upgraded recreational spaces that … Continued
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 year-round, ensuring community input helps shape the City’s funding decisions. Survey responses received through early May will be shared with the City Council at the May Budget Work Study Sessions. The Community Priorities … 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
