Information About COVID-19

Understanding the Stay-at-Home Order

Gov. Gavin Newsom has issued a statewide stay-at-home order. The City of Santa Ana urges the public to remain at home unless going out for necessities, to avoid gathering in groups and maintain social distancing of 6 feet from others outside of the residence.

Which businesses can remain open?

• Gas stations
• Pharmacies
• Grocery stores
• Farmers markets
• Food banks
• Convenience stores
• Take-out and delivery restaurants
• Banks
• Laundromats/laundry services
• Daycare centers for workers in essential jobs

Which businesses were required to close?

• Dine-in restaurants
• Bars and nightclubs
• Entertainment venues
• Gyms and fitness studios
• Public events and gatherings
• Convention centers
• Hair and nail salons
• Retail shops
• Other non-essential businesses

When can I leave my home?

• To work at jobs in essential industries and services
• To buy food, medicine and other necessities
• For childcare
• To care for sick family members or pets
• To exercise outdoors

Can I go outside?

• You can go outside for walks and recreation but not in groups.

Using City of Santa Ana parks

• All park amenities, including playgrounds, restrooms, parking lots, skate parks and sports fields and courts, are closed to the public.
• Outdoor, unenclosed areas of the park for general use remain open.
• However, group activities, sports and gatherings are prohibited.
• When using the parks, the public is still required to maintain social distancing of at least 6 feet from others.

• Municipal buildings including City Hall, libraries, community centers, the WORK Center and Santa Ana Zoo are closed.
• Essential city services are still being provided, including police and fire, road repairs, street sweeping, trash collection, graffiti removal and utility billing. More information at: www.santa-ana.org/city-facilities-closed

Street sweeping tickets are suspended

• To assist the public in following the stay-at-home order, no street sweeping tickets are being issued March 15 through April 30. All other parking and traffic citations, rules and fees still apply. Information at: www.santa-ana.org/city-wont-give-street-sweeping-tickets-through-april-30

Medical care

• Hospitals and urgent care centers are open.
• Routine, non-emergency or elective medical services should be canceled or rescheduled.
• If possible, health care visits should be done remotely.

Are courthouses open?

• Orange County Superior Court is currently closed until April 24. Information at: www.occourts.org/