Category: Mayor Amezcua

Santa Ana City Council reaffirms support for immigrant community through new agreement with Immigrant Defenders Law Center

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

A Message from Mayor Valerie Amezcua on August 19, 2025, City Council actions

Mayor Valerie Amezcua is pleased to share an update on actions by the Santa Ana City Council at their August 19, 2025, regular meeting. Those include an agreement with Immigrant Defenders Law Center to provide immigration legal services for residents, an agreement with Caltrans to clean up around freeway underpasses and ramps, and an agreement … Continued

City of Santa Ana opens innovative Outdoor Library at Jerome Park as part of largest library expansion in 50 years

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

Santa Ana City Council approves agreement with Caltrans to clean up freeway corridors

Caltrans will reimburse the City up to $400,000 for graffiti, trash, debris and encampment removal at ramps and underpasses. SANTA ANA, Calif. – The Santa Ana City Council approved an agreement with the California Department of Transportation on Tuesday, Aug. 19, that will improve safety, cleanliness and maintenance along key freeway corridors and gateways. The … Continued

New Santa Ana Delhi Library Branch opens as part of largest library system expansion in 50 years

The City of Santa Ana held a ribbon cutting ceremony for the Delhi Library Branch. SANTA ANA, Calif. – The City of Santa Ana celebrated the opening of a new library branch on Thursday, Aug. 14, as part of the largest expansion of the library system in 50 years and a historic $50 million investment … Continued

Santa Ana joins coalition in federal lawsuit challenging Trump Administration on immigration

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

Santa Ana City Council approves $100,000 to assist residents affected by immigration enforcement

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

Mayor’s newsletter: August 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, 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

Call 911: A Message from Mayor Amezcua and Police Chief Rodriguez

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

Mayor Valerie Amezcua addresses City of Santa Ana joining federal immigration lawsuit

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