News - City of Santa Ana

Street closures and permitted events for July 27 – August 2, 2023

Posted on July 28, 2023

Here are the locations of upcoming permitted events and road closures so you can plan accordingly. Please drive slowly and safely in construction zones and around crowded events. Friday, July 28 Santa Ana Zoo Brew at the Zoo - Event hours: 4 - 8 p.m. El Salvador Park Event hours: 7 - 10 p.m. Intersection...

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Republic Services and City of Santa Ana lead the charge with first electric recycling and waste collection truck in Orange County

Posted on July 27, 2023

Company’s First electric truck in California to service Santa Ana residents. Republic Services, Inc. (NYSE: RSG), a leader in the environmental services industry, and the City of Santa Ana launched the company’s first electric collection vehicle (EV) in Republic’s California fleet. An industry first for Orange County, this automated side-load electric collection truck has been...

Court dismisses lawsuit brought by Police Officers Association against City of Santa Ana

Posted on July 27, 2023

The Santa Ana police union has paid the City over $68,000 in another case. SANTA ANA, Calif. – A judge has dismissed a lawsuit brought by the Santa Ana Police Officers Association (SAPOA) against the City of Santa Ana, while in a separate case the SAPOA has paid the City over $68,000, including interest for...

Santa Ana is first Orange County public agency to offer paid parental leave

Posted on July 20, 2023

City Council approves agreements with two City employee associations that provide the new benefit. SANTA ANA, Calif. – The City of Santa Ana is the first public agency in Orange County to offer paid parental leave to eligible employees. Under Memoranda of Understanding approved by the Santa Ana City Council, over 100 employees who are...

Street closures and permitted events for July 20 – 26, 2023

Posted on July 20, 2023

Here are the locations of upcoming permitted events and road closures so you can plan accordingly. Please drive slowly and safely in construction zones and around crowded events. Thursday, July 20 Rosita Park Concerts in the Park - Event hours: 5:30 - 9 p.m. Friday, July 21 El Salvador Park Event hours: 7 - 10...

Fiesta Patrias Applications Now Available Graphic with image of a man in white shirt and sombrero using a lasso.

Fiestas Patrias Parade applications open until Aug. 3

Posted on July 18, 2023

The Fiestas Patrias Parade is back and will be held on Sunday, Sept. 17! We are excited to welcome the community to participate in this celebration of Mexican independence and Hispanic heritage. The theme for this year’s parade is “Hispanic Heritage: Past to Present." The parade will take place in conjunction with the annual Fiestas...

A flyer for the Vietnamese Business Forum is held in front of a crowd of people sitting at tables in a room watching a man speak on a stage in front of a screen.

Vietnamese Business Forum draws crowd

Posted on July 14, 2023

The City of Santa Ana Economic Development Division hosted a Vietnamese Business Forum on July 13, 2023, at the DoubleTree Hotel aimed at fostering collaboration, driving economic growth, and creating opportunities for Vietnamese businesses in Santa Ana. With the addition of our new Vietnamese Community Liaison in the City Manager’s Office, we were able to...

Street closures and permitted events for July 13-19, 2023

Posted on July 13, 2023

Here are the locations of upcoming permitted events and road closures so you can plan accordingly. Please drive slowly and safely in construction zones and around crowded events. Friday, July 14 Portola Park Movies in the Park - Event hours: 5:30 - 10 p.m. El Salvador Park Event hours: 7 - 10 p.m. Saturday, July...

Done/doing update

Posted on July 12, 2023

Welcome to our done/doing update for the City of Santa Ana website. This is a recap of what we’ve done June 13, 2023, to July 12, 2023 and what we’re working on next. Done Resolved login issue to the water bill payment site. The finance department created a Contact the measure X Oversight Committee page....

Santa Ana’s 2022 Water Quality Report is now available!

Posted on July 7, 2023

Discover the Quality of Your Tap Water The City of Santa Ana is proud to announce the release of its 2022 Water Quality Report, also known as the annual Consumer Confidence Report (CCR). Whether you prefer to view it online or receive a printed copy, obtaining this annual report has never been easier. Simply...

Street closures and permitted events for July 6 – 12, 2023

Posted on July 6, 2023

Here are the locations of upcoming permitted events and road closures so you can plan accordingly. Please drive slowly and safely in construction zones and around crowded events. Friday, July 7 Jerome Park Movies in the Park - Event hours: 5:30 - 10 p.m. El Salvador Park Event hours: 7 - 10 p.m. Saturday, July...

Mayor’s newsletter: June 2023

Posted on June 29, 2023

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 Community, Happy summer! Our kids are out of school and people are spending quality time together. During this time of year, the City of Santa Ana becomes vibrant with festivals,...

Street closures and permitted events for June 29 – July 5, 2023

Posted on June 29, 2023

Here are the locations of upcoming permitted events and road closures so you can plan accordingly. Please drive slowly and safely in construction zones and around crowded events. Through June 30 Lane reduction on S. Bristol Street before Warner Avenue due to construction activity 24hrs a day each day through Friday Friday, June 30 El...

Help us name our parks image: "New projects in development -Standard/ McFadden project -Dog Park at Centennial Park"

Name new park projects in development

Posted on June 27, 2023

The City of Santa Ana is excited to continue to bring new park projects and park improvements as outlined as a main priority in Santa Ana Parks, Recreation and Community Services 2022 Parks Master Plan. As we move through the beginning phases of planning and development of upcoming projects, we would like to ask for...

Only ‘Safe and Sane’ fireworks are legal in Santa Ana July 1-4

Posted on June 27, 2023

As 4th of July approaches, we would like to remind our community that only fireworks bearing the “Safe and Sane” seal are permitted to be used within the City limits, during the following days and hours only: • July 1 – 12 p.m. (noon) to 10 p.m. • July 2 – 10 a.m. to 10...

Street closures and permitted events for June 23 – 28, 2023

Posted on June 22, 2023

Here are the locations of upcoming permitted events and road closures so you can plan accordingly. Please drive slowly and safely in construction zones and around crowded events. June 21 - 30 Lane Reduction on SB Bristol St. before Warner Ave. 24 hours Full Intersection Closures on 4th Street 24 hours closures - week day...

Mayor Amezcua delivers State of the City address 2023

Mayor Amezcua announces youth grant, Civic Center modernization at first State of the City

Posted on June 22, 2023

At today's State of the City address, Mayor Valerie Amezcua announced that our Parks and Recreation Agency has just received notice of a proposed grant award of $6.69 million for youth programs from the California Department of Social Services, Child Care and Development Division! This grant will help us continue to expand youth programs throughout the city....

New City budget prioritizes public safety, homelessness, parks and infrastructure

Posted on June 22, 2023

The Santa Ana City Council approved the 2023-2024 fiscal year budget. SANTA ANA, Calif. – The Santa Ana City Council has approved a $764 million budget for the 2023-2024 fiscal year that expands City services and focuses on the community’s top priorities. The budget approved this week has a $413 million general fund that pays...