Category: City Council

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

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

Ward 3 Newsletter: January 2025

Dear Neighbors, As January comes to a close, I hope the new year is off to a strong and positive start for you and your loved ones. While 2024 may be behind us, the work of building a stronger and inclusive Santa Ana never stops. This January, I’ve hit the ground running. On January 14, … Continued

Councilmember Bacerra appointed Chair of OCFA Board of Directors

The City of Santa Ana is proud to announce Councilmember Phil Bacerra’s appointment as Chair of the Orange County Fire Authority (OCFA) Board of Directors. This is a significant appointment to oversee an essential public safety agency that provides fire and emergency services to Santa Ana, 22 other Orange County cities and unincorporated areas. Councilmember … Continued

City Council unanimously selects Councilmember Vazquez as Mayor Pro Tem

The Santa Ana City Council unanimously selected Ward 2 Councilmember Benjamin Vazquez to serve as Mayor Pro Tem on Tuesday, January 21. Mayor Pro Tem is a one-year appointment and serves in the Mayor’s place if the Mayor is absent. Mayor Pro Tem Vazquez replaces Councilmember Thai Viet Phan, who served in the position for … 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

Councilmember David Penaloza appointed chair of Toll Roads San Joaquin Hills Transportation Corridor Agency Board of Directors

The City of Santa Ana is proud to announce Councilmember David Penaloza’s unanimous appointment as Chair of the Transportation Corridor Agencies/San Joaquin Hills Transportation Corridor Agency (SJHTCA) Board of Directors, commonly known as The Toll Roads. This milestone marks the first time in nearly 40 years that a Santa Ana representative has chaired the agency. … Continued

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