Spring is in the air, and many exciting projects are blooming in our beautiful city! In Ward 3, improvements to the Santiago Park entrance and a possible new science park at the Discovery Cube are taking root. At City Council, our hard work has bared fruit with the approval of the General Plan update, adoption … Continued
The document guides development of parks, facilities, trails and open space for the next 10 years. SANTA ANA, Calif. – The Santa Ana City Council unanimously approved the City of Santa Ana’s first Parks Master Plan on Tuesday, May 17, to guide its investment in parks, facilities, trails, and open space over the next 10 … Continued
In this edition of the City Manager’s newsletter, learn about the City’s successful efforts to address homelessness, calls for public art, new funding for nonprofits, what’s going to happen to the historic YMCA building, and other local news and events! Spotlight photo Sign spinners exhibition at Grand Central Art Center Photo Credit: John S. To … Continued
Santa Ana’s homeless population declined by 44%, or 779 people, from 2019 to 2022, according to the County of Orange’s Point in Time Count report released today. This was the third-largest decrease by percentage among Orange County cities in the homeless count that took place Feb. 21-24, 2022, and by far the single largest drop … Continued
Residential cart removal and replacement continues through June 30, 2022. Are you still waiting to receive your new Republic Services carts? Visit the following link to see when your exchange is scheduled https://www.republicservices.com/santaanaca. If your exchange has already occurred and you need assistance or have questions, contact Republic Services at (657) 467-6220 to: Adjust the … Continued
Santa Ana Police Chief David Valentin has issued a video message today to address serious misinformation that has recently been reported about police activities and to assure the public that all Santa Ana Police Department officers and staff are held to the highest standard. The misinformation was reported on a blog about the Major Enforcement … Continued
Mayor Vicente Sarmiento released the following statement today: “Over the past several weeks City Councilmembers and I, as Mayor, have received numerous contacts from residents, business owners, and other elected officials raising concerns about various police department operations reported extensively in the media. As elected officials, we are asked to review these matters and hold … Continued
The Santa Ana Boulevard eastbound lanes are closed at Bristol Street. Traffic will be detoured via Pacific Avenue to Civic Center Drive. Please follow detour signage. Westbound lanes on Santa Ana Boulevard will remain open. The closure will be in effect 24 hours a day for the duration of the OC Streetcar construction work in … Continued
The Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Agency will open registration for Youth Sports Co-Ed Rookie Baseball for the June-August 2022 season. Registration dates and times June 1 June 4 June 6 June 8 June 11 June 13 Registration is open to boys and girls Pre-K to 8th grade. Cost $38 per child (includes shirt and … Continued
In this edition of COSAS, read about our Parks Master Plan, learn how Santa Ana police helped in a major FBI investigation, get summer safety tips, and find more local news and events. Spotlight photo Finding Murals in Downtown Photo Credit: Tanya V. (@avasangelwings) To submit your own original photo of Santa Ana to … Continued
