UPDATE: Power was restored and traffic lights were functioning again as of Sunday morning. Traffic lights are out on Saturday, May 17, at the Warner Avenue and Fairview Street intersection and the Warner Avenue and Greenville Street intersection due to a vehicle striking a power pole. Expect traffic delays. SCE reported power outages north of...
The Public Works Agency would like to inform residents that the Residential Permit Parking Counter will be closed for operations on Wednesday, May 21, 2025. All services will resume as normal on Thursday, May 22, 2025. We encourage residents to plan accordingly and complete any necessary business in advance of the closure. We apologize for...
In the May 16, 2025, edition of the City Manager’s newsletter, register for swim lessons and Summer Splash Day Camp, discover ancient Terracotta warriors at the Bowers Museum, enjoy a talk with acclaimed children’s author Ann Chau, see our Historic Preservation Award winners, and find more Santa Ana news and events. Subscribe to COSAS Spotlight...
The City of Santa Ana issued the county’s first project-based vouchers to provide supportive housing for domestic violence survivors. SANTA ANA, Calif. – To address homelessness in Orange County, WISEPlace, a nonprofit providing housing and support for people in crisis since 1929, has officially opened its new permanent supportive housing community in Santa Ana called...
Join the event on Thursday, June 5, 2025, at the Great Wolf Lodge in Garden Grove. Little Saigon, Calif. – The community is invited to 50 Years of Little Saigon’s Resilience on Thursday, June 5, 2025, from 1 to 7:30 p.m. at the Great Wolf Lodge in Garden Grove, California. Bringing together entrepreneurs, community leaders,...
The Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) lauded the City’s commitment to improving health in urban neighborhoods. SANTA ANA, Calif. – The City of Santa Ana has been honored by the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) with the prestigious Carmen Ramirez Award for Equity, recognizing its trailblazing efforts to address environmental inequities in neighborhoods...
Subscribe to the Ward 2 Newsletter Dear Santaneros, April was all about community! From new Playful Learning installations in our parks and tree plantings that help beautify our neighborhoods, to exciting groundbreakings like the soon-to-be-renovated Aquatics Center at Memorial Park and the special grand openings of Santos Pizza and Santa Ana’s first Community Land Trust,...
The City of Santa Ana will host our second Quarterly Bulky Item Drop-off Day on Saturday, May 10, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at two locations: Jerome Park at 2115 W. McFadden Ave. and Cabrillo Park at 1820 E. Fruit St. Every quarter, our Public Works Agency, in partnership with Republic Services, is hosting...
Enjoy free family-friendly outdoor movie nights this summer at parks across Santa Ana every Friday from June 6 – July 25, 2025 The City of Santa Ana Parks, Recreation and Community Services Agency (PRCSA) invites residents and visitors to enjoy a free series of movies in the park this summer! From June 6 through July...
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, Spring has arrived, and with it comes a season of celebration and community! I’m excited to share highlights from the past month and important updates about what’s happening in...
In the May 2, 2025, edition of the City Manager’s newsletter, celebrate Small Business Week and find resources for your business, enjoy fun AAPI Heritage Month activities from the library, participate in our budget process and our Zoning Code Update, and get much more Santa Ana news, events and programs. Subscribe to COSAS Spotlight Photo...
Street closures will be in effect for the OC Marathon on Sunday, May 4, 2025, in Santa Ana, Newport Beach, and Costa Mesa, from 4 a.m. to as late as 2 p.m. The following street closures are planned in Santa Ana on May 4: Raitt Street northbound from Sunflower Avenue to Segerstrom Avenue Alton Avenue...
Santa Ana Police Department now has a Text-to-911 service available for those moments when calling just isn’t safe. If you’re in an emergency and need to stay quiet, you can still reach help by sending a text to 911. It’s simple, it’s fast, and it could save a life. Call if you can, text if...
News and Updates Sign up to receive important updates on the Rent Stabilization and Just Cause Eviction Ordinance by clicking the link below. Sign up to receive updates Rent Stabilization Program Updates Get Ready for the Next Registration Cycle of the Rental Registry! The City of Santa Ana’s Rental Registry is gearing up for its...
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...
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...
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...
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 ...
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...
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...
