As we wrap up 2025 and head into the New Year, I want to thank our community for an incredible year of partnership and progress. This month, our office has been busy supporting families with groceries, turkeys, shoes, and City resources, taking part in park cleanups and community events, and advocating in Council meetings for … Continued
Street sweeping in Santa Ana is canceled on Wednesday, December 24, 2025, due to forecast rain. Trash service will continue as scheduled. There is no street sweeping on December 25, December 26 and January 1 in observance of the holidays. The City of Santa Ana is offering free sandbags to residents and businesses at the … Continued
Be prepared for rain! Heavy rain is forecast December 23-25. Please drive safely, avoid flooded roads and limit travel if possible. 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 station: City of Santa Ana Corporate … Continued
Project Description: The City proposes to continue the use of a 3.48-acre overflow parking lot for the Santa Ana Zoo, but with improvements including paving, marked spaces, and circulation lanes. The access road would be reconstructed, and the lot would provide 250 stalls including 200 standard stalls, 40 standard electric vehicle (EV) and 10 EV … Continued
The $8.6 million project is the most expansive in the Zoo’s history and provides habitats for river otters and three species of monkeys.SANTA ANA, Calif. – The City of Santa Ana celebrated the grand opening of River’s Edge, Santa Ana Zoo’s most expansive and innovative habitat ever, on Saturday, Dec. 20, marking a major milestone … Continued
On December 9, 2025, our Public Works Agency was awarded a BEST Project of the Year Award from the American Public Works Association (APWA) for the Downtown Flood Reduction and Stormwater Infiltration Project. The award recognizes projects that contribute to cleaner waterways and sustainable urban environments. The Downtown Flood Reduction and Stormwater Infiltration Project is … Continued
In the December 17, 2025, edition of COSAS (City of Santa Ana Stories), learn how nonprofits can apply to receive grant funds, see our new Zoo habitat, check out our latest projects improving our parks and our water supply, and find more City events, news and resources. Subscribe to COSAS Spotlight Photo See more photos … Continued
Please be advised that the following City of Santa Ana’s Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Agency centers will operate under holiday hours December 22, 23, 29, 30, and 31: Center Hours Albert D. Salgado Recreation Center (706 N. Newhope St.) 714-571-4267 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. Santa Ana Senior Center (424 W. 3rd St.) 714-647-6540 … Continued
Subscribe to the Ward 2 Newsletter Dear Santaneros, This year has had its challenges, but if I had to capture it in one word, it would be community. Time and time again, I’ve witnessed the unwavering strength of our people — showing up for one another, standing together, and proving what makes Santa Ana so … Continued
The $2.8 million project was funded by the California State Coastal Conservancy. SANTA ANA, Calif. – The City of Santa Ana celebrated the completion of the latest improvements at Santiago Park on Tuesday, Dec. 9, as part of its ongoing investment in this important community and ecological space along Santiago Creek. Santa Ana City Councilmembers … Continued
