Category: City News

Closures on Santa Ana Blvd. from Raitt St. to Bristol St., Dec. 5 – 8

WHAT: OC Streetcar crews will be paving the street. To accommodate this work, a full lane, street parking and driveway closure will be in effect for 24 hours a day for four days. Night work is required for two nights. WHERE: Santa Ana Boulevard from Raitt Street to Bristol Street. WHEN: Paving activities, closures and … Continued

COSAS: City Manager’s Newsletter for December 1, 2023

In this issue of our newsletter, meet the new Interim City Manager, the Santa Ana Winter Village returns, help us name our Parks and Rec mascots, and learn about the new public art at our South Main Street bus shelters. Subscribe to COSAS Spotlight Photo Public Works staff clean up after the recent windstorm Photo … Continued

Applications now open for the Project-Based Voucher waiting list program

The Housing Authority of the City of Santa Ana (SAHA) will be accepting pre-applications for the Project-Based Voucher (PBV) Program for two specific project locations beginning Friday, December 1, 2023 at 7:30 AM until further notice. To access the PBV pre-application, and learn more, please visit: the Housing Authority’s waiting list webpage. Project Location Crossroads … Continued

Street closures and permitted events for November 30-December 6

Here are the locations of upcoming permitted events and road closures so you can plan accordingly. Please drive slowly and safely in construction zones and around crowded events. November 30 – December 1 Closure on SB Grand Ave. between Hotel Terrace and SB 55 freeway exit at Dyer Road for water service repair 10 p.m.- … Continued

Intersection improvements – Bristol St. & Santa Clara Ave.

The Santa Ana Public Works Agency is in the process of making improvements to the traffic signal at the intersection of Bristol Street and Santa Clara Avenue which includes the installation of new left turn arrows for north and south directions.  The intersection will also have new overhead lighting to enhance the intersection visibility at … Continued

Board of Supervisors says homeless multi-service center must relocate by end of 2024 after Santa Ana leaders, residents speak out

Today, Councilmember Phil Bacerra, Councilmember David Penaloza, a representative of Mayor Valerie Amezcua, and over two dozen residents, neighborhood leaders and City staff spoke at the Orange County Board of Supervisors meeting to oppose a County contract extension with Mental Health Association of Orange County (MHA.) Although we didn’t get the outcome we had hoped … Continued

City of Santa Ana opposes proposed County contract with MHA

At 9 a.m. Tuesday, November 28, 2023, the Orange County Board of Supervisors will consider a contract with the Mental Health Association of Orange County to provide homeless services at 2416 S. Main St. The City of Santa Ana is NOT in support and OPPOSES the approval of this contract due to the negative public … Continued

Street closures and permitted events for November 23-30

Here are the locations of upcoming permitted events and road closures so you can plan accordingly. Please drive slowly and safely in construction zones and  around crowded events. Friday, November 24 Chepas Park Santa Ana Zoo-Park Pop Up; Event hours: 2- 3 pm. Saturday, November 25 Plaza Calle Cuatro  B&B Open Stage (music and art): … Continued

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