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Ward 5 Newsletter: April 2025

Posted on April 24, 2025

Dear Ward 5 neighbors, As your Councilmember, I am happy to announce the return of my monthly newsletter where my team and I will be sharing news and events happening in our beautiful city of Santa Ana. Since being re-elected last November, I realize we are in an uncertain time, so I will do my...

Ward 3 Newsletter: April 2025

Posted on April 21, 2025

Dear Santa Ana, It is with a heavy heart that I write this month’s newsletter. In our community, we’ve experienced a tragic and deeply painful loss. On the night of April 5, five young individuals lost their lives in a heartbreaking car crash, and our thoughts are with their families, friends, and all those who...

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City of Santa Ana leads 2025 Affordable Housing Awards with three projects receiving prestigious honors

Posted on April 18, 2025

The Crossroads at Washington won Project of the Year Award, WISEPlace on Broadway won the Supportive Housing Award, and Estrella Springs won the Transformative Housing Award. SANTA ANA, Calif. – Three City of Santa Ana affordable housing projects received major awards on Thursday, April 17, at the 2025 Affordable Housing Awards, leading all Orange County...

Public Works to host free Compost Giveaway and Paper Shredding Event on April 26

Posted on April 16, 2025

The City of Santa Ana Public Works Agency is hosting a free compost giveaway and paper shredding event for Santa Ana residents on Saturday, April 26, 2025, from 7 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Centennial Park, 3000 W. Edinger Ave., Santa Ana. Please join us! Guidelines for the event are below. For free compost giveaway ...

City of Santa Ana offers opportunities to influence rules for land use and development

Posted on April 15, 2025

The City of Santa Ana is inviting all interested community members, business owners, developers, and design professionals to participate in the second round of stakeholder workshops for the Comprehensive Zoning Code Update this May. Building on the valuable feedback gathered during the initial workshops held in July and November 2024, these upcoming sessions offer a...

Mayor Amezcua urges residents to take water pledge for Wyland National Mayor’s Challenge for Water Conservation

Posted on April 15, 2025

https://youtu.be/MPb01FHcbck Mayor Valerie Amezcua has joined mayors across the country in asking residents to make a pledge by April 30, 2025, to conserve water. The Wyland National Mayor's Challenge for Water Conservation is a friendly competition between cities to see who can be the most “water-wise” by pledging ways they plan on saving water, energy...

Scheduled sports field closures for maintenance through March and April

Posted on April 15, 2025

To effectively provide and sufficiently maintain City athletic fields, scheduled rotating field closures occur during the year for turf recovery, field maintenance, and overall improvements. Understanding that our valued sports organizations desire optimum use of City athletic fields, the City coordinates the schedule with the various sports leagues to minimize the impact. The sports fields at the...

OC Streetcar work to close eastbound 4th Street downtown April 15-16

Posted on April 14, 2025

The Orange County Transportation Authority announced the following road closures for OC Streetcar work along 4th Street this week: The following eastbound lane closures will be in effect on April 15 and April 16, from 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. each day: Eastbound 4th Street from Ross Street to Birch Street Eastbound 4th Street from...

A message from Mayor Valerie Amezcua about the April 5 car crash on Segerstrom Avenue

Posted on April 14, 2025

Mayor Valerie Amezcua shared this video message with the community regarding the tragic single-vehicle crash on Saturday, April 5, 2025, on Segerstrom Avenue that resulted in the deaths of five young people. Read more about the crash in this press release from Santa Ana Police Department. https://youtu.be/PPunX6tYx9I?si=V4xofguMSNXppA9D

Multiple Fatality Traffic Collision – Single Vehicle vs. Tree

Posted on April 10, 2025

A single-vehicle collision resulted in the loss of five lives and left one teenager hospitalized following a crash late Saturday night. On Saturday, April 5, 2025, at approximately 11:22 p.m., the Santa Ana Police Department received multiple calls regarding a traffic collision near Segerstrom Avenue and Griset Place. Officers, along with Orange County Fire Authority...

Día de los Niños, Día de los Libros returns April 26

Posted on April 10, 2025

Santa Ana Public Library will celebrate children and literacy in its 17th annual event. SANTA ANA, Calif. – Santa Ana Public Library will hold its 17th annual Día de los Niños, Día de los Libros (Children’s Day, Book Day) celebration on Saturday, April 26, 2025. The free event will take place from 10:30 a.m. to...

Roosevelt Walker Community Center Open House hosts the Orange County Hope, Health & Harmony: A Community Celebration of Wellness, Culture, and Connection

Posted on April 9, 2025

Hope, Health & Harmony, a family-friendly wellness event and Roosevelt-Walker Community Center’s Annual Open House, will take place on Friday, May 16, 2025, from 5 – 8 p.m. at Roosevelt-Walker Community Center, located at 816 E. Chestnut Ave., Santa Ana, CA 92701. This year, we are excited to bring together the City of Santa Ana...

Ward 2 newsletter: April 2025

Posted on April 8, 2025

Subscribe to the Ward 2 Newsletter Dear Santaneros, As we step into another exciting month, I want to take a moment to reflect on the incredible work happening in our community. From neighborhood clean-ups to new parks, business recognitions, and essential City resources, Santa Ana continues to grow and thrive — thanks to all of...

City of Santa Ana mourns fatal crash on Segerstrom Avenue

Posted on April 8, 2025

The City of Santa Ana extends its deepest condolences to the families, friends, and loved ones of the four young individuals whose lives were tragically lost in a car crash over the weekend. Our thoughts are also with the passenger who remains in critical condition. This is an incredibly difficult time for our Santa Ana...

Mayor’s newsletter: April 2025

Posted on April 4, 2025

Sign up for my newsletter Official newsletter of Santa Ana Mayor Valerie Amezcua. Keeping the community informed about local events, City news, and resources. Mayor's Message: Community and March Highlights Dear Neighbors, Welcome to this month’s newsletter! Santa Ana is always buzzing with energy and progress, and I’m excited to share recent highlights and upcoming...

Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Agency April 2025 hiring fair rescheduled

Posted on April 2, 2025

Join us for an in-person hiring fair on Thursday April 24, 2025 from 1 - 5:30 p.m. as the Santa Ana Parks, Recreation & Community Services Agency (PRCSA) will be hiring for various positions. This rescheduled date is in lieu of the previously cancelled April 2 date. Summer positions include camp counselors, lifeguards, cashiers, pool...

City of Santa Ana and LA Clippers to offer Santa Ana residents discounted tickets for April 5 game

Posted on April 1, 2025

The City of Santa Ana is proud to announce its growing partnership with the LA Clippers through a City of Santa Ana Family Game Night where the LA Clippers are offering discounted tickets to residents and the Santa Ana community. The Clippers take on the Dallas Mavericks at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, April 5, 2025, at...

Ward 4 Newsletter: April 2025

Posted on April 1, 2025

Subscribe to the Ward 4 newsletter Dear Neighbor, 2025 is off to a great start, and we have some exciting changes at City Hall. I am happy to announce that Robert Rodriguez has been promoted to Chief of Police. Chief Rodriguez has selected Roland Andrade, Chuck Elms and Julian Rodriguez to become Deputy Chiefs of...