News - City of Santa Ana

El Departamento de Policía de Santa Ana responde a las manifestaciones para protección de la seguridad pública

Posted on June 17, 2025

La Ciudad de Santa Ana y el Departamento de Policía de Santa Ana no asisten a ICE en operativos de cumplimiento migratorio y no tienen contratos con ICE. SANTA ANA, Calif. – La Ciudad de Santa Ana apoya y respeta plenamente el derecho a la libre expresión y reunión pacífica, y respalda la respuesta de...

Santa Ana Police Department responds to demonstrations to protect public safety

Posted on June 17, 2025

The City of Santa Ana and Santa Ana Police Department do not assist ICE with immigration enforcement and have no contracts with ICE. SANTA ANA, Calif. – The City of Santa Ana fully supports and honors the right to peaceful assembly and free expression, and supports the community response to recent federal immigration actions. Many...

Map of road closures in Santa Ana Civic Center area.

Civic Center area street closures extended until Wednesday, June 18

Posted on June 16, 2025

Please note the following street closures in the Civic Center area have been extended until Wednesday, June 18, 2025: Santa Ana Boulevard from Flower Street to Ross Street Ross Street from Santa Ana Boulevard to 3rd Street 4th Street from Ross Street to Birch Street Sycamore Street from Santa Ana Boulevard to 3rd Street Sidewalks...

The City of Santa Ana respects and upholds the right to peaceful assembly and free expression

Posted on June 14, 2025

In light of recent federal immigration enforcement actions, members of our community have exercised their constitutional right to assemble and express their views through peaceful demonstrations. Over the past week, the vast majority of demonstrators have exercised these rights peacefully, and we thank them for doing so. We encourage all who participate to continue demonstrating...

Ward 4 Newsletter: June 2025

Posted on June 13, 2025

Subscribe to the Ward 4 newsletter Dear Neighbor, As summer begins, that means another season has come to an end … budget season! On June 3, the Santa Ana City Council approved the first reading of a balanced budget for the 2025-2026 fiscal year. The Council-adopted budget reflects the diverse values of our great city...

A message from your City Manager and Chief of Police

Posted on June 13, 2025

https://youtu.be/j7zR-uaBjpg?si=lRKAREeqIqS147CV Santa Ana City Manager Alvaro Nuñez and Chief of Police Robert Rodriguez share this message of solidarity with the Santa Ana community.

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A message from Mayor Valerie Amezcua

Posted on June 11, 2025

https://youtu.be/x5IjePxmlK0 Hello Family, Friends and Neighbors, My heart breaks watching federal immigration raids unfold in our city. Like so many of you, my family came to this country from Mexico in search of a better future. The fear and unrest these actions have caused in our community – they weigh heavily on me. In this...

A map of street closures around the Santa Ana Civic Center.

Street closures in Civic Center area through Sunday, June 15, 2025

Posted on June 11, 2025

Please note the following street closures in the Civic Center area through Sunday, June 15, 2025: Santa Ana Boulevard from Flower Street to Ross Street Ross Street from Santa Ana Boulevard to 3rd Street 4th Street from Ross Street to Birch Street Sycamore Street from Santa Ana Boulevard to 3rd Street Sidewalks remain open and...

The City of Santa Ana is committed to upholding the rights and safety of all residents

Posted on June 9, 2025

We are aware that U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is currently conducting immigration enforcement actions in the city of Santa Ana. We acknowledge that this news causes fear and uncertainty to many in our community. We want to ensure you that the City of Santa Ana is fully compliant with the State of California...

El Salvador and Jerome Community Pools temporarily closed due to inclement weather

Posted on June 3, 2025

Due to inclement weather, the El Salvador Community Pool at 1825 W. Civic Center Dr. and Jerome Community Pool at 726 S. Center St. are temporarily closed Tuesday, June 3. Regular programming will commence Wednesday, June 4. Make-up dates will be offered for cancelled lessons and be communicated to registered participants via email. For inquiries,...

Scheduled sports field closures for maintenance through June and August

Posted on June 3, 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...

Ward 3 Newsletter: May 2025

Posted on May 30, 2025

Dear Santa Ana Residents, As your Councilwoman, I’m thrilled to connect with you in this month’s newsletter and share some important updates and reflections. First, I want to extend a heartfelt Happy Mother’s Day to all the amazing moms in our community. I had the pleasure of spending the day with local families and mothers...

Build together play together: Santa Ana celebrates national summer campaign with new inclusive park

Posted on May 22, 2025

Summer is here, which means the season of park and play are at its peak! This July marks the National Recreation and Park Association’s (NRPA) 40th annual Park and Recreation Month campaign, and the City of Santa Ana got an early start to this year’s theme “Build Together, Play Together” by opening its newly renovated...

More than a game: youth basketball program thrives in Santa Ana

Posted on May 22, 2025

With decades of history and a growing partnership with the LA Clippers, Santa Ana’s youth basketball program continues to be a pillar of the community—offering quality coaching, character development, and unforgettable experiences to hundreds of young athletes each season. The City of Santa Ana’s Boys Basketball Program, active since the early 1980s, serves nearly 500...

Santa Ana City Council bans sale and distribution of nitrous oxide for recreational use

Posted on May 21, 2025

Santa Ana, CA – In a decisive move to protect public health and safety, the Santa Ana City Council unanimously adopted an ordinance that prohibits the sale and distribution of nitrous oxide on Tuesday, May 20. The ordinance addresses growing concerns over the recreational misuse of nitrous oxide — commonly referred to as “laughing gas”...

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Grant increase brings more swim scholarships to Santa Ana

Posted on May 20, 2025

Santa Ana Aquatics grows 2025 summer scholarship program thanks to expanded grant funding! From June 2 to August 8, the City of Santa Ana’s Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Agency (PRCSA) is diving into swim lessons with certified instructors leading high-quality Learn-to-Swim programs at pool facilities across the city. Thanks to strong community partnerships—including the...

Ward 5 Newsletter: May 2025

Posted on May 20, 2025

Dear Ward 5 neighbors, Summer is almost here! I'm excited to share our May 2025 newsletter. Our city continues to make significant strides in enhancing public safety and improving daily life for all Santa Ana residents. From the recently completed Fremont Elementary and Spurgeon Safe Routes to School project to our ongoing Green Spaces initiatives,...

Residential Permit Parking Counter will be closed on May 21, 2025

Posted on May 16, 2025

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...