A Message from Santa Ana Mayor Valerie Amezcua – June 19, 2025
Santa Ana Mayor Valerie Amezcua shared this message with the community about the recent immigration operations and this week’s City Council meeting.
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A message from Mayor Valerie Amezcua
Hello Family, Friends and Neighbors, My heart breaks watching federal immigration raids unfold in our city. Like so many of you, my family came to this country from Mexico in search of a better future. The fear and unrest these actions have caused in our community – they weigh heavily on me. In this challenging … Continued
Santa Ana City Council bans sale and distribution of nitrous oxide for recreational use
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
New Santa Ana affordable housing community offers stability to Orange County’s most vulnerable women
The City of Santa Ana issued the county’s first project-based vouchers to provide supportive housing for domestic violence survivors. SANTA ANA, Calif. – To address homelessness in Orange County, WISEPlace, a nonprofit providing housing and support for people in crisis since 1929, has officially opened its new permanent supportive housing community in Santa Ana called … Continued
Mayor’s newsletter: May 2025
Sign up for my newsletter Official newsletter of Santa Ana Mayor Valerie Amezcua. Keeping the community informed about local events, City news, and resources. Dear Neighbors, Spring has arrived, and with it comes a season of celebration and community! I’m excited to share highlights from the past month and important updates about what’s happening in … Continued
City of Santa Ana leads 2025 Affordable Housing Awards with three projects receiving prestigious honors
The Crossroads at Washington won Project of the Year Award, WISEPlace on Broadway won the Supportive Housing Award, and Estrella Springs won the Transformative Housing Award. SANTA ANA, Calif. – Three City of Santa Ana affordable housing projects received major awards on Thursday, April 17, at the 2025 Affordable Housing Awards, leading all Orange County … Continued
Mayor Amezcua urges residents to take water pledge for Wyland National Mayor’s Challenge for Water Conservation
Mayor Valerie Amezcua has joined mayors across the country in asking residents to make a pledge by April 30, 2025, to conserve water. The Wyland National Mayor’s Challenge for Water Conservation is a friendly competition between cities to see who can be the most “water-wise” by pledging ways they plan on saving water, energy and … Continued
A message from Mayor Valerie Amezcua about the April 5 car crash on Segerstrom Avenue
Mayor Valerie Amezcua shared this video message with the community regarding the tragic single-vehicle crash on Saturday, April 5, 2025, on Segerstrom Avenue that resulted in the deaths of five young people. Read more about the crash in this press release from Santa Ana Police Department.
City of Santa Ana mourns fatal crash on Segerstrom Avenue
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
Mayor’s newsletter: April 2025
Sign up for my newsletter Official newsletter of Santa Ana Mayor Valerie Amezcua. Keeping the community informed about local events, City news, and resources. Mayor’s Message: Community and March Highlights Dear Neighbors, Welcome to this month’s newsletter! Santa Ana is always buzzing with energy and progress, and I’m excited to share recent highlights and upcoming … Continued