Category: City News

Santa Ana City Council continues program to help residents affected by ICE

The Ayuda Sin Fronteras program provides help paying rent and utilities to people impacted by immigration enforcement. SANTA ANA, Calif. – The Santa Ana City Council on Tuesday, Oct. 21, unanimously directed the City Manager to continue the Ayuda Sin Fronteras program with at least an additional $100,000 in funding to support residents who have … Continued

The Turkey Bowl Tournament is back Saturday, November 22 at Jerome Park!

The Turkey Bowl Returns! Get ready for the second annual adult kickball Turkey Bowl tournament hosted by the Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Agency! Happening on Saturday, November 22, 2025, at Jerome Park (2115 W McFadden Ave) from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Bring your coworkers, friends, and family for a day packed with fun, … Continued

COSAS Newsletter: Oct. 17, 2025

In the Oct.17, 2025, edition of COSAS (City of Santa Ana Stories), learn about how we’re making it easier to do business in Santa Ana and protecting neighborhoods, check out videos of the Fiestas Patrias celebration, and find more news, events and resources. Subscribe to COSAS Spotlight Photo National Walk to School Day   Photo Credit: … 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

OC Streetcar vehicle testing starts on October 16

OCTA announced the OC Streetcar vehicle testing phase starts today, October 16. During vehicle testing, crews will first tow a test streetcar along the track in the Pacific Electric Right-of-Way with a specialized vehicle. For testing activities for today, October 16, the streetcar will be towed at a slow speed from the Maintenance & Storage … 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

Boo at the Zoo returns October 18-19 and October 25-26 to Santa Ana Zoo

Boo at the Zoo is back! Join the Santa Ana Zoo at Prentice Park for an evening of silly and spooky fun with trick-or-treating throughout the zoo, special animal presentations and other family-friendly activities. Tickets must be purchased in advance and are only $2 for Santa Ana residents (there is a limited number each day.) … 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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