Category: City News

Ward 3 Special Recall Election set for Tuesday, November 14

An election will be held on Tuesday, November 14, 2023, for Ward 3 registered voters to determine if Councilmember Jessie Lopez shall be recalled (removed) from office. This election date was set by the Santa Ana City Council, pursuant to the California Elections Code, following the certification of sufficiency of the recall petition. Information on … Continued

Public Works Agency assists residents, cleans up after Tropical Storm Hilary

The City of Santa Ana Public Works team stayed busy during Tropical Storm Hilary’s passing over Southern California this weekend. From Friday through the weekend, up to 40 City employees and contractors responded by assisting over 1,100 Santa Ana households, distributing 11,000 sandbags and over 200 tons of sand.  The City received over 70 reports … Continued

Tropical storm warning issued for Santa Ana; sandbags available for public

Updated at 5 p.m. Aug. 20. Continuing our commitment to community safety, City of Santa Ana staff have been working through the storm to continue to provide free sandbags to the public and to monitor and respond to any storm-related issues.   Fortunately, we have not observed or received reports of major flooding in streets, … Continued

Santa Ana launches Rental Registry for landlords

Landlords are required to register rental units pursuant to the Rent Stabilization and Just Cause Eviction Ordinance. Effective November 18, 2022, the City of Santa Ana enacted the Rent Stabilization and Just Cause Eviction Ordinance (“Ordinance”) to regulate rent increases and evictions for certain rental properties and mobilehome spaces. Under the Ordinance, the City must … Continued

Street closures and permitted events for August 17- 23

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. Thursday, August 17 Lane reduction on Sunflower Ave between South Plaza Drive and Main Street due to street construction activity 7 p.m. – 7 a.m. at night … Continued

Santa Ana to celebrate Chicano Heritage Festival on August 27

Come together as a community and celebrate Chicano Heritage Month on Sunday, August 27, 2023, with family-friendly activities, live entertainment, a car cruise and show, food, exhibitors, carnival rides, and more! The City of Santa Ana’s annual Chicano Heritage Festival will take place from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. at El Salvador Park, 1825 W. … Continued

Done/doing update

Welcome to our done/doing update for the City of Santa Ana website. This is a recap of what we’ve done July 13, 2023, to August 14, 2023 and what we’re working on next. Done The commendation form documents were not working on the Police department site. We re-uploaded, and now the commendation form can be … Continued

COSAS: City Manager’s Newsletter for August 11, 2023

In this edition of the City Manager’s newsletter, learn the latest about our Revive Santa Ana pandemic recovery program, check out new heart monitors from the library, see the newest murals around town, sign up for Coastal Cleanup Day, and find more Santa Ana news and events. Subscribe to COSAS Spotlight Photo Alex with Mariachi … Continued

Aug. 15 Public Hearing on vacation of alley canceled

The Public Hearing considering the vacation of the alley adjacent to 2383 N. Flower St. scheduled for the August 15, 2023, City Council meeting has been cancelled. The cancellation provides the City the opportunity to address additional concerns introduced by the public. This public hearing will be re-noticed and heard at a later date. No … Continued

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