Celebrate the Fall Season at the Autumn Fest Open House! The City of Santa Ana invites the community to celebrate the fall season at the first ever Autumn Fest Open House taking place at the Albert D. Salgado Recreation Center (706 N. Newhope St.) on Saturday, October 4, from 5 to 8 p.m. Guests will … Continued
Subscribe to the Ward 2 Newsletter Dear Santaneros, As we step into a new school year, we’re excited to share resources to support our community. This edition highlights back-to-school educational tools, housing resources, food distribution programs, and the City’s Ayuda Sin Fronteras program, which helps residents impacted by immigration-related challenges with rent, utilities, and essential … Continued
In the Sept. 12, 2025, edition of COSAS (City of Santa Ana Stories), learn everything you need to know for Fiestas Patrias weekend, get involved in future development guidelines and a redesign of First Street, and find classes, events, resources and more Santa Ana news. Subscribe to COSAS Spotlight Photo Santa Ana Chicano Heritage Festival … Continued
Street closures will be in effect for the Santa Ana Fiestas Patrias celebration from Friday, September 12, to Monday, September 15. Festival area closures on 4th Street and surrounding streets will be from 5 a.m. Friday to 5 p.m. Monday. Parade route closures along Main Street will be from 4 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday. … Continued
You’re invited! Help shape new development in the City of Santa Ana. Santa Ana residents, property owners, and business owners, your voice matters! The City of Santa Ana invites you to join an Open House Workshop in September 2025. The Open House Workshop is an opportunity to learn about and provide input on draft rules … Continued
Mayor Valerie Amezcua released the following statement on Monday, September 8, 2025: I am extremely disappointed and concerned by the U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling today that allows U.S. immigration officers to continue to make stops based solely on a person’s location, the type of work they do, the language they speak, or their apparent race … Continued
Sign up for my newsletter Official newsletter of Santa Ana Mayor Valerie Amezcua. Keeping the community informed about local events, City news, and resources. Dear Neighbors, We recently celebrated Labor Day, a special time to recognize and thank the hardworking individuals who keep our community moving forward. The holiday also reminds us that summer is … Continued
The fall edition of CULTURA is your ultimate guide to seasonal events, programs, and classes from Santa Ana Parks and Recreation, the Santa Ana Public Library, and the Santa Ana Zoo. Inside, you’ll find not only daily activities and community happenings, but also feature stories highlighting exciting projects across the city, like: the Sandpointe Park … Continued
The City of Santa Ana is now accepting nominations for the 2025 Historic Preservation Awards. These awards recognize outstanding restoration and rehabilitation projects, as well as efforts that support preservation causes in our community. Winners will be honored by the Historic Resources Commission and City Council and will receive a commemorative plaque for their contributions … Continued
SANTA ANA, Calif. – Orange County’s only Fiestas Patrias festival and parade will return to Downtown Santa Ana for its 45th year in a weekend-long tribute to the diverse heritage of Latino communities and the independence of Mexico, El Salvador, Costa Rica, Honduras, Guatemala and Nicaragua. Santa Ana Fiestas Patrias 2025 will take place from … Continued
