The Ayuda Sin Fronteras program provides help paying rent and utilities to people impacted by immigration enforcement. SANTA ANA, Calif. – The Santa Ana City Council on Tuesday, Oct. 21, unanimously directed the City Manager to continue the Ayuda Sin Fronteras program with at least an additional $100,000 in funding to support residents who have … Continued
The Santa Ana City Council has chosen the name of our newest park at the corner of Bristol and Tolliver streets – Salvador Quintana Park. The new park will pay tribute to Salvador Quintana, whose life exemplified compassion, resilience and service. Salvador Quintana was a true Santa Ana hero who helped local families during WWII … Continued
Subscribe to the Ward 2 Newsletter Dear Santaneros, As we turn the page from summer to fall, our community enters a season of new beginnings and meaningful opportunities. Fall is a time for growth, reflection and connection. For many of our seniors, it means taking the exciting next steps toward college applications, while for families, … 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, September was filled with meaningful and memorable moments in Santa Ana. I had the opportunity to attend several important events across our city, including the Orange County Fire Authority … Continued
Dear Neighbors, I hope this message finds you well as we say goodbye to a scorching and challenging summer and welcome the cooler, calmer days of early fall. Personally, I’m thrilled to feel the change in weather and the sense of renewal it brings—just in time to recognize the significant events this month: 9/11, Mexican … Continued
Dear vecinos de Ward 5, This month, we celebrated Fiestas Patrias in our beautiful Calle Cuatro, where we welcomed thousands to the heart of Orange County to celebrate our heritage with love, music, and food. On Saturday evening, I took part in El Grito alongside our City Council, the Mexican Consulate in Santa Ana, and … Continued
The new sign regulations create standards that support businesses but also protect pedestrians and community aesthetics. SANTA ANA, Calif. – The Santa Ana City Council unanimously voted on Tuesday, Sept. 16, to allow businesses to use A-frame signs for advertising in a move aimed at supporting the local business community and enhancing advertising options on … Continued
The new rules will help the City regulate increasing numbers of unlicensed group homes. SANTA ANA, Calif. – The Santa Ana City Council unanimously approved a landmark ordinance on Tuesday, Sept. 16, to better regulate group homes and sober-living facilities in residential neighborhoods. The new rules will improve living conditions for individuals with disabilities and establish … Continued
The project will create much-need housing, new jobs and open space near South Coast Plaza. SANTA ANA, Calif. — The Santa Ana City Council on Tuesday, Sept. 16, took an important first step in realizing the redevelopment of a 17.2-acre, underperforming commercial center near South Coast Plaza into a vibrant mixed-use village, creating modern commercial … Continued
The City of Santa Ana celebrated the 45th annual Fiestas Patrias in downtown Santa Ana on Sept. 13 and 14, 2025. The Grito de Independencia ceremony with the Mexican Consulate in Santa Ana celebrating Mexican Independence was held on Sept. 13, and the parade was on Sept. 14 on Main Street. Watch videos below.
