News - City of Santa Ana

Historic Preservation Awards nominations open until October 2

Posted on September 2, 2025

The City of Santa Ana is now accepting nominations for the 2025 Historic Preservation Awards. These awards recognize outstanding restoration and rehabilitation projects, as well as efforts that support preservation causes in our community. Winners will be honored by the Historic Resources Commission and City Council and will receive a commemorative plaque for their contributions...

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Santa Ana to celebrate 45th annual Fiestas Patrias with free festival, parade and live music on Sept. 13-14

Posted on August 28, 2025

SANTA ANA, Calif. – Orange County’s only Fiestas Patrias festival and parade will return to Downtown Santa Ana for its 45th year in a weekend-long tribute to the diverse heritage of Latino communities and the independence of Mexico, El Salvador, Costa Rica, Honduras, Guatemala and Nicaragua. Santa Ana Fiestas Patrias 2025 will take place from...

Ward 3 Newsletter: August 2025

Posted on August 28, 2025

Subscribe to my newsletter Dear Neighbors, It’s been an especially hot August, but that hasn’t slowed down the work in Ward 3. This month, my office has organized food distributions to support families, attended neighborhood meetings to hear your priorities, and joined community events that celebrate the heart of Santa Ana. On the Council, we’ve...

Ward 5 Newsletter: August 2025

Posted on August 28, 2025

Dear Ward 5 Neighbors, As school starts, I wish all of our Santa Ana students a warm welcome back and best wishes for the new school year! Unfortunately, our students are returning to school during a difficult period for immigrant and mixed-status families. As we’ve seen since early June, our beautiful city and residents have...

Ward 2 Newsletter: August 2025

Posted on August 27, 2025

Subscribe to the Ward 2 Newsletter Dear Santaneros, As we enter a new school year, we’re doing more than just getting ready for the classroom — we’re preparing our community on all levels. This month, we joined the Pio Pico x Boys & Girls Club Backpack Giveaway, where families picked up supplies like pencil pouches,...

Santa Ana City Council reaffirms support for immigrant community through new agreement with Immigrant Defenders Law Center

Posted on August 26, 2025

The Santa Ana City Council reaffirmed its commitment to the immigrant community by approving an agreement that will allow Santa Ana residents facing deportation or removal proceedings to continue to access free immigration legal services. On Tuesday, August 19, the City Council approved a $250,000 agreement with Immigrant Defenders Law Center (ImmDef), the largest deportation...

A Message from Mayor Valerie Amezcua on August 19, 2025, City Council actions

Posted on August 22, 2025

Mayor Valerie Amezcua is pleased to share an update on actions by the Santa Ana City Council at their August 19, 2025, regular meeting. Those include an agreement with Immigrant Defenders Law Center to provide immigration legal services for residents, an agreement with Caltrans to clean up around freeway underpasses and ramps, and an agreement...

City of Santa Ana opens innovative Outdoor Library at Jerome Park as part of largest library expansion in 50 years

Posted on August 21, 2025

SANTA ANA, Calif. – The City of Santa Ana celebrated the opening of one of the only permanent public outdoor libraries in the country on Thursday, Aug. 21, as part of the largest expansion of the Santa Ana library system in 50 years and a historic $50 million investment in library facilities. The Santa Ana...

Heat advisory Aug. 21-23: Beat the heat at City cooling centers

Posted on August 20, 2025

UPDATE: The National Weather Service has extended a heat advisory for Orange County Inland Areas, including Santa Ana, until August 23, 2025, at 8 p.m. The City of Santa Ana’s Delhi Branch library, community centers and senior centers are available as cooling centers for all residents at the following times and locations: Library Delhi Branch...

Santa Ana City Council approves agreement with Caltrans to clean up freeway corridors

Posted on August 19, 2025

Caltrans will reimburse the City up to $400,000 for graffiti, trash, debris and encampment removal at ramps and underpasses. https://youtu.be/_zPa828OKfg?si=LLy0iHYu34kRlq2_ SANTA ANA, Calif. – The Santa Ana City Council approved an agreement with the California Department of Transportation on Tuesday, Aug. 19, that will improve safety, cleanliness and maintenance along key freeway corridors and gateways....

Community ‘thrives together’ at 2025 International Older Adults Celebration on October 3

Posted on August 19, 2025

The Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Agency's Senior Services section invites the older adult community to join us for the third annual International Older Adults Celebration on Friday, October 3, 2025 at Jerome Park from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. This year’s event embraces the theme of “Thriving Together,” celebrating connection, wellness, and shared joy...

Santa Ana to celebrate fourth annual Chicano Heritage Festival on August 24 at Centennial Park

Posted on August 19, 2025

SANTA ANA, Calif. – The City of Santa Ana invites the public to come together in celebration of Chicano culture and history at the fourth annual Chicano Heritage Festival this Sunday, August 24. Santa Ana was the first city in Orange County to officially recognize August as Chicano Heritage Month in 2021, and this year...

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New Santa Ana Delhi Library Branch opens as part of largest library system expansion in 50 years

Posted on August 15, 2025

The City of Santa Ana held a ribbon cutting ceremony for the Delhi Library Branch. SANTA ANA, Calif. – The City of Santa Ana celebrated the opening of a new library branch on Thursday, Aug. 14, as part of the largest expansion of the library system in 50 years and a historic $50 million investment...

Health advisory: West Nile Virus detected in mosquitoes in Santa Ana

Posted on August 14, 2025

The Orange County Mosquito and Vector Control District reported that it has confirmed mosquito samples testing positive for West Nile Virus in Santa Ana. Residents can take precautions by wearing mosquito repellent when mosquitoes are most active (at dawn and dusk). For more tips on mosquito prevention and information about West Nile Virus, please visit...

Scheduled sports field closures for maintenance through September

Posted on August 13, 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...

Scheduled sports field closures for maintenance through November

Posted on August 13, 2025

You’re invited: Help shape the future of First Street

Posted on August 12, 2025

Santa Ana residents, businesses, and community members, your voice matters! The City of Santa Ana invites you to join an interactive community workshop on Tuesday, Aug. 26, 2025, to learn how the city is Moving Forward on First with the First Street Multimodal Boulevard Study. Can’t make it to the in-person workshop? Join us online...

Bristol Street will be reduced to 1 lane each way from Civic Center to Washington on August 9

Posted on August 8, 2025

On Saturday, August 9, 2025, Bristol Street will have only one lane open in each direction from Civic Center Drive to Washington Avenue from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. due to paving. Thank you for your patience as we continue work on the Bristol Street Corridor Improvements Project. Learn more about the Bristol Street Corridor...