Santa Ana Police Department now has a Text-to-911 service available for those moments when calling just isn’t safe. If you’re in an emergency and need to stay quiet, you can still reach help by sending a text to 911. It’s simple, it’s fast, and it could save a life. Call if you can, text if … Continued
Dear Ward 5 neighbors, As your Councilmember, I am happy to announce the return of my monthly newsletter where my team and I will be sharing news and events happening in our beautiful city of Santa Ana. Since being re-elected last November, I realize we are in an uncertain time, so I will do my … Continued
Dear Santa Ana, It is with a heavy heart that I write this month’s newsletter. In our community, we’ve experienced a tragic and deeply painful loss. On the night of April 5, five young individuals lost their lives in a heartbreaking car crash, and our thoughts are with their families, friends, and all those who … Continued
The Crossroads at Washington won Project of the Year Award, WISEPlace on Broadway won the Supportive Housing Award, and Estrella Springs won the Transformative Housing Award. SANTA ANA, Calif. – Three City of Santa Ana affordable housing projects received major awards on Thursday, April 17, at the 2025 Affordable Housing Awards, leading all Orange County … Continued
The City of Santa Ana Public Works Agency is hosting a free compost giveaway and paper shredding event for Santa Ana residents on Saturday, April 26, 2025, from 7 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Centennial Park, 3000 W. Edinger Ave., Santa Ana. Please join us! Guidelines for the event are below. For free compost giveaway … Continued
The City of Santa Ana is inviting all interested community members, business owners, developers, and design professionals to participate in the second round of stakeholder workshops for the Comprehensive Zoning Code Update this May. Building on the valuable feedback gathered during the initial workshops held in July and November 2024, these upcoming sessions offer a … Continued
Mayor Valerie Amezcua has joined mayors across the country in asking residents to make a pledge by April 30, 2025, to conserve water. The Wyland National Mayor’s Challenge for Water Conservation is a friendly competition between cities to see who can be the most “water-wise” by pledging ways they plan on saving water, energy and … Continued
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 at the … Continued
The Orange County Transportation Authority announced the following road closures for OC Streetcar work along 4th Street this week: The following eastbound lane closures will be in effect on April 15 and April 16, from 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. each day: Eastbound 4th Street from Ross Street to Birch Street Eastbound 4th Street from … Continued
Mayor Valerie Amezcua shared this video message with the community regarding the tragic single-vehicle crash on Saturday, April 5, 2025, on Segerstrom Avenue that resulted in the deaths of five young people. Read more about the crash in this press release from Santa Ana Police Department.
