LOS ANGELES – Today, Los Angeles City Attorney Hydee Feldstein Soto announced that her office has filed an amended complaint adding 13 additional cities across four counties – including the City of Santa Ana – to the coalition of intervenors the City of Los Angeles is leading in the federal lawsuit against the Trump Administration’s … Continued
City of Santa Ana launches Ayuda Sin Fronteras program to provide resources to impacted households. SANTA ANA, Calif. – The City of Santa Ana has established an emergency financial assistance program for Santa Ana residents who have been impacted by recent federal immigration enforcement actions. The Santa Ana Ayuda Sin Fronteras (Help Without Borders) program … Continued
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, As summer winds down, I’m reminded of how deeply our community shows its heart, whether it’s helping our kids get ready for school, checking in on neighbors, or simply … Continued
Santa Ana Mayor Valerie Amezcua and Chief of Police Robert Rodriguez encourage everyone in our community to call 911 for any emergency. The Santa Ana Police Department does not ask your immigration or citizenship status and does not assist ICE in federal immigration enforcement. We are here to serve everyone in the Santa Ana community. … Continued
This week, the Santa Ana City Council voted to join a federal immigration lawsuit to protect residents from unconstitutional immigration enforcement actions. Mayor Valerie Amezcua explains more about the lawsuit and other actions taken by the City Council to address ICE operations in our community in this video. Read more about the Council’s action … Continued
The City of Santa Ana is committed to safeguarding the rights, dignity, and safety of all its residents. SANTA ANA, Calif. — The Santa Ana City Council voted today to join the City of Los Angeles, the County of Los Angeles, and several other cities as part of a federal lawsuit, Vasquez Perdomo v. Noem, … Continued
Sign up for my newsletter Dear Neighbors, Santa Ana is a city built on resilience, family, and community. In difficult moments, we look out for one another, and this moment demands nothing less. Over the past month, our community has been deeply impacted by the presence of federal immigration enforcement and military personnel. I know … Continued
Santa Ana stands united and acts in response to current federal immigration enforcement actions that are negatively impacting the City. SANTA ANA, Calif. – In a united and urgent call to action, the Santa Ana City Council unanimously approved three separate actions on July 1, 2025. Resolution Documenting Immigration Enforcement Impacts and a Call for … Continued
T. Jack Morse, Jr. of Oppenheimer Investigations Group LLP will serve in the role to support the Police Oversight Commission. SANTA ANA, Calif. – The Santa Ana City Council unanimously approved a contract for a seasoned attorney and investigator to serve as the City’s first Police Oversight Director on Tuesday, July 1, 2025. T. Jack … Continued
On June 17, the Santa Ana City Council approved a balanced budget for the 2025-2026 fiscal year that continues to provide the high-quality services that our community expects, while also investing more in parks, street repairs and improvements, public safety measures, and arts and culture programs. The 2025-2026 fiscal year budget of $778.37 million includes … Continued
