Prepare for Rain

Heavy rain is forecast November 14-16. Free sandbags are available for Santa Ana residents and businesses. Learn more.

Category: Public Works

Prepare for rain: Free sandbags available for Santa Ana residents, businesses

Be prepared for rain! Heavy rain is forecast November 14-16. Free sandbags are available for Santa Ana residents and businesses at the City of Santa Ana Corporate Yard. The City of Santa Ana is offering free sandbags to residents and businesses. Up to 10 sandbags are available per Santa Ana residence or business. The self-service sandbag … Continued

City breaks ground on $13.4 million Centennial Park Improvements Project

The City of Santa Ana held a groundbreaking ceremony for the Centennial Park Improvements Project on Wednesday, Nov. 5. Mayor Valerie Amezcua, Councilmember David Penaloza and Councilmember Thai Viet Phan spoke and joined in the ceremonial groundbreaking. Thank you to the community members who gathered to celebrate the new amenities and upgraded recreational spaces that … Continued

Learn how the new turf watering ban impacts you

    Virtual “Lunch & Learn” on November 13, 2025 at 12–1 p.m.   California’s new water conservation law, AB 1572, will ban the use of potable (drinking) water to irrigate non-functional turf—decorative grass not used for recreation—at commercial, industrial, institutional (CII), and HOA common-area properties. The phased ban begins in 2027, giving property owners … Continued

Recycle Your Used Oil Filter and Get One for Free

Now through November 30, 2025, you can bring your used oil filter for recycling and receive a new oil filter for free at one of the following participating stores: O’Reilly Auto Parts 1312 W. Edinger Ave. Santa Ana, CA 92704 (714) 754-1432 Auto Zone 2413 W. 17th Street Santa Ana, CA 92706 (714) 554-1195 Free … Continued

City Council to honor Salvador Quintana with new park name

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

Street sweeping is canceled on Tuesday, October 14, 2025

Street sweeping in Santa Ana is canceled today, Oct. 14, 2025, due to rain. Trash service will continue as scheduled. The City of Santa Ana is offering free sandbags to residents and businesses at the City Corporate Yard. Up to 10 sandbags are available per Santa Ana residence or business. Self-service sandbag station location and … Continued

Heavy rain forecast October 13-14, free sandbags available

The National Weather Service is forecasting heavy rain with high winds and possible flooding beginning tonight, October 13, through Tuesday, October 14. A self-service sandbag station is available at the City of Santa Ana Corporate Yard. Up to 10 sandbags are available per Santa Ana residence or business: City of Santa Ana Corporate Yard, 215 S. … Continued

Downtown street closures Saturday, Oct. 11, from 6 a.m. to midnight

Please plan ahead for road closures on 4th Street in the downtown area taking place this Saturday, Oct. 11, from 6 a.m. to midnight. Portions of the following intersections will be impacted by road closures for the following events: Welcome to Fooville (Event hours: 2–10 p.m.):  E. 4th Street and N. Birch Street  Patches & … Continued

Learn about our First Street redesign concepts and choose your favorite

We are Moving Forward on First Street!  After hearing from the community this summer, our Public Works Agency created eight design concepts to make the corridor safer and more accessible for everyone. If you missed the workshops, watch the videos below in English and Spanish about the design concepts and tell us which ones you … Continued

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