Category: City Council

City of Santa Ana secures $963,000 in federal funding to enhance SMART program, diverting non-emergency calls away from 911 Police and Fire

SANTA ANA, Calif. – On Monday, Nov. 25, Congressman Lou Correa joined the Santa Ana City Council to present a ceremonial check commemorating a $963,000 federal allocation for the City of Santa Ana’s Alternative Response Program. This funding, allocated over three fiscal years, will expand the Santa Ana Multi-Disciplinary Response Teams (SMART), a critical initiative … Continued

Warren Bussey Square ceremonial street signs unveiled in joyous ceremony

On Thursday, November 21, the City of Santa Ana celebrated the unveiling of the Warren Bussey Square ceremonial street sign at the intersection of Walnut Street and Pacific Avenue. The sign honors the legacy of Warren Bussey, who opened the first Black-owned business in Santa Ana, and his tireless dedication to fostering a more inclusive, … Continued

Jamboree and City of Santa Ana unveil new affordable housing motel conversion

Estrella Springs transforms underused Budget Inn into permanent supportive housing for veterans and individuals experiencing homelessness Santa Ana, Calif. – Local nonprofit housing developer Jamboree Housing Corporation and the City of Santa Ana hosted a grand opening celebration on Wednesday, November 13, for Estrella Springs, an adaptive reuse and rehabilitation development for veterans and others. … Continued

Mayor’s newsletter: November 2024

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, Fall is upon us, and I hope everyone enjoyed the Mid-Autumn Festival and the Taste of Santa Ana over the past month. Both events were tremendous successes, thanks to … Continued

Ward 1 newsletter: September & October 2024

Subscribe to my newsletter October is a time for change and a time for us to buckle down and conquer the goals we set for ourselves at the beginning of the year. I have been thinking a lot about the work we’ve done this year—so many events, programs, and emails—but we’re not done. My goal … Continued

Ward 3 Newsletter: October 2024

As the weather cools down and we welcome October, I can’t help but look forward to cozy sweaters, warm coats, and my favorite—pumpkin pie! This season is all about comfort and community, and I’m excited to share updates on our continued work in economic development, community investments, and keeping Ward 3 residents informed about important … Continued

ROVE opens first electric vehicle charging center in Santa Ana

On Tuesday, Oct. 15, we celebrated the grand opening of ROVE, Santa Ana’s first electric vehicle charging center, and the first of 10 planned locations in the region. This innovative center features 40 covered EV charging stations and a ReCharge by Gelson’s market on site, where customers can shop while charging their cars — and … Continued

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