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Find a Vote Center for the November 4 statewide special election

Posted on October 31, 2025

The statewide special election is Tuesday, Nov. 4, and vote centers are open now. Find your local polling location in Santa Ana at ocvote.gov/elections/vote-center-locations or drop off a Vote-By-Mail ballot at a drop box or Vote Center in the county by 8 p.m on Nov. 4 to ensure that your vote counts and your voice...

Downtown street closures planned Oct. 31-Nov. 2 for local events

Posted on October 30, 2025

Several streets in Downtown Santa Ana will be closed this weekend, Oct. 31–Nov. 2, for Día de los Muertos and other events, including: Blading Cup – Friday, Oct. 31, 6 a.m. to midnight; event hours: Friday, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Noche de Altares – Friday, Oct. 31, 7 p.m. to Sunday, 7 a.m.; event...

Take our Community Priorities Survey to share you ideas about City programs and spending

Posted on October 29, 2025

The City of Santa Ana’s Community Priorities Survey invites residents to share their priorities for City spending. The survey will remain open until the City Council adopts the FY2026–27 budget by July 2026, ensuring community input helps shape the City’s funding decisions. The Community Priorities Survey will help us prioritize the programs and services that...

Watch the Santa Ana State of the City 2025 livestream on October 29

Posted on October 28, 2025

Join us for the 2025 State of the City livestream! The City of Santa Ana invites you to join us for Mayor Valerie Amezcua’s 2025 State of the City address on Wednesday, Oct. 29, starting at 11 a.m., highlighting our City’s progress, key achievements and vision for the future. This event is hosted by the...

Learn how the new turf watering ban impacts you

Posted on October 27, 2025

Virtual “Lunch & Learn” on November 13, 2025 at 12–1 p.m. California’s new water conservation law, AB 1572, will ban the use of potable (drinking) water to irrigate non-functional turf—decorative grass not used for recreation—at commercial, industrial, institutional (CII), and HOA common-area properties. The phased ban begins in 2027, giving property owners...

Santa Ana City Council adopts resolution in support of Proposition 50 to preserve California’s fair representation in Congress

Posted on October 24, 2025

At their Oct. 21 meeting, the Santa Ana City Council adopted a resolution in support of Proposition 50 (2025), the Election Rigging Response Act, a legislative California constitutional amendment authorizing temporary changes to congressional district maps in response to partisan redistricting, appearing on the Nov. 4, 2025, statewide ballot. Mid-decade redistricting actions outside the normal...

Recycle Your Used Oil Filter and Get One for Free

Posted on October 23, 2025

Now through November 30, 2025, you can bring your used oil filter for recycling and receive a new oil filter for free at one of the following participating stores: O’Reilly Auto Parts 1312 W. Edinger Ave. Santa Ana, CA 92704 (714) 754-1432 Auto Zone 2413 W. 17th Street Santa Ana, CA 92706 (714) 554-1195 Free...

Santa Ana City Council continues program to help residents affected by ICE

Posted on October 21, 2025

The Ayuda Sin Fronteras program provides help paying rent and utilities to people impacted by immigration enforcement. SANTA ANA, Calif. - The Santa Ana City Council on Tuesday, Oct. 21, unanimously directed the City Manager to continue the Ayuda Sin Fronteras program with at least an additional $100,000 in funding to support residents who have...

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The Turkey Bowl Tournament is back Saturday, November 22 at Jerome Park!

Posted on October 21, 2025

The Turkey Bowl Returns! Get ready for the second annual adult kickball Turkey Bowl tournament hosted by the Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Agency! Happening on Saturday, November 22, 2025, at Jerome Park (2115 W McFadden Ave) from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Bring your coworkers, friends, and family for a day packed with fun,...

Santa Ana Parks, Recreation and Community Services Agency invites community to honor loved ones at Día de los Muertos: Magic of the Altars

Posted on October 20, 2025

The Santa Ana Parks, Recreation and Community Services Agency will remember and celebrate the lives of passed loved ones at the third annual Día de Los Muertos: Magic of the Altars event. Hosted at the Roosevelt-Walker Community Center (816 E. Chestnut Ave.) on Saturday, November 1, from 3 – 6 p.m., this cultural celebration will...

Metrolink, Pacific Surfliner train disruptions planned Saturday, October 18, due to Camp Pendleton event

Posted on October 17, 2025

On Saturday, October 18, there will be no Metrolink service between Laguna Niguel and Oceanside due to the U.S. Marine Corps' 250th anniversary celebration at Camp Pendleton. Alternate transportation will not be provided. Pacific Surfliner rail service also will be disrupted from 12 to 3 p.m. There will be no rail service between Orange County...

City Council to honor Salvador Quintana with new park name

Posted on October 16, 2025

The Santa Ana City Council has chosen the name of our newest park at the corner of Bristol and Tolliver streets - Salvador Quintana Park. The new park will pay tribute to Salvador Quintana, whose life exemplified compassion, resilience and service. Salvador Quintana was a true Santa Ana hero who helped local families during WWII...

OC Streetcar vehicle testing starts on October 16

Posted on October 16, 2025

OCTA announced the OC Streetcar vehicle testing phase starts today, October 16. During vehicle testing, crews will first tow a test streetcar along the track in the Pacific Electric Right-of-Way with a specialized vehicle. For testing activities for today, October 16, the streetcar will be towed at a slow speed from the Maintenance & Storage...

Street sweeping is canceled on Tuesday, October 14, 2025

Posted on October 14, 2025

Street sweeping in Santa Ana is canceled today, Oct. 14, 2025, due to rain. Trash service will continue as scheduled. The City of Santa Ana is offering free sandbags to residents and businesses at the City Corporate Yard. Up to 10 sandbags are available per Santa Ana residence or business. Self-service sandbag station location and...

Heavy rain forecast October 13-14, free sandbags available

Posted on October 13, 2025

The National Weather Service is forecasting heavy rain with high winds and possible flooding beginning tonight, October 13, through Tuesday, October 14. A self-service sandbag station is available at the City of Santa Ana Corporate Yard. Up to 10 sandbags are available per Santa Ana residence or business: City of Santa Ana Corporate Yard, 215 S....

Sandpointe Park Playground KABOOM! community project comes to life on October 11

Posted on October 10, 2025

The City of Santa Ana’s Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Agency and Public Works Agency are excited to partner with KABOOM!, Pacific Life Foundation, and First Financial Resources (FFR) to introduce a new playground at Sandpointe Park (3700 Birch St.) with a community build day on Saturday, October 11 . In response to more challenging...

Downtown street closures Saturday, Oct. 11, from 6 a.m. to midnight

Posted on October 10, 2025

Please plan ahead for road closures on 4th Street in the downtown area taking place this Saturday, Oct. 11, from 6 a.m. to midnight. Portions of the following intersections will be impacted by road closures for the following events: Welcome to Fooville (Event hours: 2–10 p.m.): E. 4th Street and N. Birch Street Patches &...

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