During these unconventional times, businesses have had to be innovative and creative in order to overcome the decline in business due to the pandemic. One successful example of perseverance is the Mission Bar, a minority woman-owned business in Downtown Santa Ana. Owner, Vanessa Pozzobon, opened Mission Bar in 2017, which has done well over the … Continued
Santa Ana Zoo’s annual Zoofari fundraiser gala “Treasure Island Adventure” has going virtual this year. Prepare to dive into the dazzling depths in search of the spectacular silent auction treasures. Sail away with the Zoo on a virtual adventure ending at 8 p.m. on Monday, August 31. All proceeds go to support the Zoo. There … Continued
The City of Santa Ana today, Aug. 17, 2020, launched the Santa Ana CARES initiative to provide a broad range of health and financial assistance to residents, businesses and non-profits affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Santa Ana CARES is funded by $28.6 million in federal CARES Act money that was allocated through the State budget. … Continued
The City of Santa Ana Parks, Recreation and Community Services Agency will be expanding city pool hours starting on Monday, Aug. 17, 2020. Park pools were closed in March due to COVID-19. All pools will be following State-mandated safety measures and guidelines. Pool hours will be expanded to offer recreation swimming three hours a day, … Continued
This week Santa Ana City Manager Kristine Ridge signed Executive Order 11-2020, which authorizes additional businesses to operator outdoors, including barbers, hair salons and expanded personal care services. Personal care services that require touching a client’s face (facials, waxing), esthetics, skin care, cosmetology, nail services and massage therapy (in non-healthcare settings) may operate outdoors in … Continued
(NOTE: The following information was provided by the Orange County Transportation Authority.) WHAT: Construction crews will begin preparation work to install the future tracks for the OC Streetcar. For the safety of travelers and crews, full lane and parking closures will be in place. Access to residences will be maintained at all times. If vehicles … Continued
The Southbound SR-55 Freeway Ramp Connector to I-405 will be closed for the next three consecutive weekends so that Caltrans crews can complete the Continuous Reinforced Concrete Pavement (CRCP) for this connector that ties-into Southbound I-405 and the Off-Ramp to the Orange County/Santa Ana (SNA) Airport. The Northbound SR-55 Freeway Ramp Connector to I-405 Southbound … Continued
The I-5 Central Corridor HOV Project construction activities are scheduled to continue this week on Main Street in the City of Santa Ana. Work includes traffic signal timing and other electrical work activities at the northeast corner of Main Street and Edgewood Road starting on Wednesday, August 12, 2020 from 10 p.m. to the next … Continued
Starting today, August 10, 2020, Westbound 17th Street between College Avenue and King Street has been reduced to one lane in order to accommodate construction work on the Riverview Water Main Improvement Project. The lane reduction will be Monday through Friday, between 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. for approximately three weeks through Friday, August 28, … Continued
The County of Orange has launched a new SafeDineOC COVID-Safe Restaurant Campaign to incentivize Orange County restaurants to follow California Department of Public Health (CDPH) guidance to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Restaurant owners may apply for a $1,000 grant per Orange County restaurant location for taking steps to create a COVID-safe environment for their … Continued
