Category: City News

Health advisory: West Nile Virus detected in mosquitoes in Santa Ana

The Orange County Mosquito and Vector Control District reported that it has confirmed mosquito samples testing positive for West Nile Virus in Santa Ana. Residents can take precautions by wearing mosquito repellent when mosquitoes are most active (at dawn and dusk). For more tips on mosquito prevention and information about West Nile Virus, please visit … Continued

Scheduled sports field closures for maintenance through November

To effectively provide and sufficiently maintain City athletic fields, scheduled rotating field closures occur during the year for turf recovery, field maintenance, and overall improvements. Understanding that our valued sports organizations desire optimum use of City athletic fields, the City coordinates the schedule with the various sports leagues to minimize the impact. The sports fields … Continued

You’re invited: Help shape the future of First Street

Santa Ana residents, businesses, and community members, your voice matters! The City of Santa Ana invites you to join an interactive community workshop on Tuesday, Aug. 26, 2025, to learn how the city is Moving Forward on First with the First Street Multimodal Boulevard Study.  Can’t make it to the in-person workshop? Join us online … Continued

Mayor’s newsletter: August 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. Dear Neighbors, As summer winds down, I’m reminded of how deeply our community shows its heart, whether it’s helping our kids get ready for school, checking in on neighbors, or simply … Continued

COSAS Newsletter: July 31, 2025

In the July 31, 2025, edition of City of Santa Ana Stories (COSAS), read our annual water quality report, learn about new bike lane projects, get involved in community workshops and surveys, join the opening of our new library branches, and find more Santa Ana news and events. Subscribe to COSAS Spotlight Photo Zuko’s Adventures … Continued

Santa Ana Releases its 2024 Water Quality Report

The City of Santa Ana is proud to announce the release of its 2024 Water Quality Report, also known as the annual Consumer Confidence Report (CCR). This year’s theme, “Resilience in Every Drop: Protecting Water Quality and Planning for the Future,” reflects the City’s ongoing commitment to delivering safe, high-quality water while proactively preparing for … Continued

Sandpointe Park seeks community input for new playground design and build

The City of Santa Ana is proud to announce an exciting partnership with KABOOM!, the national nonprofit committed to ending play space inequity, to build a brand-new playground at Sandpointe Park (3700 S. Birch St.). This project is part of the City’s ongoing efforts to revitalize local parks and create joyful, inclusive places for children … Continued

Help us name our new park at 10th and Flower streets

Our Parks, Recreation and Community Services Agency received name suggestions from the community for the new park being built at 10th and Flower streets and has narrowed it down to the top four finalists. Now we need your help to pick the final name recommendation for our Parks, Recreation and Community Services Commission to consider … Continued

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