Category: Mayor Amezcua

CalOptima Health selects Santa Ana for Street Medicine Program expansion to serve unhoused population

Program will deliver transformative health care, social services and housing navigation to individuals experiencing homelessness. SANTA ANA, Calif. – The CalOptima Health Board of Directors voted Thursday, March 6, to expand its Street Medicine Program to Santa Ana to provide urgent medical and social services to individuals experiencing homelessness, following months of advocacy by City … Continued

Mayor’s newsletter: March 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. March Newsletter: Celebrating Women’s History Month, Community, and February Highlights: Dear Neighbors, I hope February brought you many cherished moments. As we step into March, we come together to celebrate Women’s … Continued

City of Santa Ana to host ribbon cutting March 4 for major renovation at George Upton All Access Park at Carl Thornton Park

SANTA ANA, Calif. – The City of Santa Ana invites the community to celebrate the re-opening of the newly renovated George Upton All Access Park at Carl Thornton Park with a ribbon cutting ceremony on Tuesday, March 4, 2025, at 10 a.m. This event will highlight the City’s commitment to inclusive, modern, and innovative recreational … Continued

City of Santa Ana and Anaheim Ducks offer Santa Ana residents discounted tickets for March 7 game

Santa Ana’s Parks, Recreation & Community Services Agency expands partnership with Anaheim Ducks in 2025 to support teen programs. SANTA ANA, Calif. – The City of Santa Ana is proud to announce its growing partnership with the Anaheim Ducks through another City of Santa Ana Anaheim Ducks Night offering discounted tickets to residents. The Ducks … Continued

Mayor’s newsletter: February 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: January Reflections and February Events I hope you had a fantastic start to the year! January was a month filled with meaningful events. One of the highlights was attending … Continued

Mayor and City Manager join roundtable with Senators Padilla and Schiff

On Jan. 17, 2025, Mayor Valerie Amezcua and City Manager Alvaro Nuñez joined in a roundtable discussion with Senators Alex Padilla and Adam Schiff, along with other local California leaders. The conversation centered on critical community priorities, including immigration, infrastructure, and energy, with the goal of securing sustained federal support for these essential areas. This … Continued

City of Santa Ana Tết Festival returns January 25 for Lunar New Year celebration at Centennial Park

SANTA ANA, Calif. – In commemoration of the community’s Asian and Vietnamese cultures, the City of Santa Ana is celebrating the Year of the Snake at the second annual Tết (Lunar New Year) Festival on Saturday, January 25, 2025. This free event will take place 1-6 p.m. at Centennial Park, 3000 W. Edinger Ave., Santa … Continued

Mayor’s newsletter: January 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. Happy New Year, Santa Ana! Mayor’s Message: Please enjoy this New Year NEWsletter. I hope you had a joyful and restful holiday season, filled with special moments and quality time with … Continued

City Council approves quality-of-life measures to protect access to public spaces and connect unhoused individuals to services

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

Santa Ana City Manager appoints Police Chief Robert Rodriguez

SANTA ANA, Calif. – Santa Ana City Manager Alvaro Nuñez announced today the appointment of Robert Rodriguez as the City of Santa Ana’s 22nd Chief of Police, placing a seasoned law enforcement veteran with deep ties to the Santa Ana community in this essential public safety position. City Manager Nuñez announced the appointment during an … Continued