News - City of Santa Ana

Girls basketball season registration to open February 22

Posted on February 16, 2023

The City of Santa Ana’s Girls Basketball Program is back! Don't miss your chance to sign up for an excitement filled season. Registrations will be opening February 22nd for the upcoming season, tentatively scheduled to run from March 20th to June 3rd. All registrations will take place in person at the Jerome Center. Space is...

Registration opens for adult kickball league

Posted on February 16, 2023

The Parks and Recreation Agency is excited to introduce Santa Ana's very first ever Adult co-ed kickball league! Test your skills and go head to head with the best kickball players in all of Santa Ana. Registration for teams opens on February 13 through March 17. This league allows a roster size of up to...

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City receives $1.5 million grant for King Street Urban Greening Project

Posted on February 15, 2023

The City of Santa Ana Public Works Agency was recently awarded a nearly $1.5 million grant for the King Street Urban Greening Project, which features the transformation of approximately 9,000 square feet of unused public space at the intersection of King and 10th streets. It includes bicycle and pedestrian pathways, drought tolerant landscaping, lighting, waste...

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Santa Ana City Council appoints new City Clerk

Posted on February 10, 2023

Jennifer L. Hall will serve in one of three positions appointed by the Council. SANTA ANA, Calif. – The Santa Ana City Council has appointed a new City Clerk who will serve as the official record-keeper and elections official for the City of Santa Ana. On Tuesday, Feb. 7, the City Council unanimously authorized an...

Permitted events and street closures Feb. 9-18

Posted on February 9, 2023

Here are the locations of permitted events and road closures for construction or other activities Feb. 9-18 so you can plan accordingly. Thursday, February 9 Closure of the intersection at 5th and Bush streets on Feb. 9, 10, and 13 3 - 11:59 p.m. each day Westbound lanes closed on Segerstrom Ave. from Harbor Blvd....

Done/doing update

Posted on February 8, 2023

Welcome to our done/doing update for the City of Santa Ana website. This is a recap of what we’ve done from November 9, 2022 to January 23,2023, and what we’re working on next. Done Updated the barking dog online form to include instructions and tie it to animal services subpage Added a public meetings topic...

Wait list now open for Legacy Square affordable housing

Posted on February 7, 2023

Pre-applications are now being accepted for Legacy Square - a new affordable apartment community located at 301 E. Santa Ana Blvd. The wait list opened Monday, Feb. 6, and will remain open until 5 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 17. Applications should be submitted online via the application portal on National CORE’s website. The project, which...

2022 City of Santa Ana staff accomplishments, by the numbers

Posted on February 2, 2023

In 2022, our approximately 1,400 City of Santa Ana staff worked day in and day out to provide essential services to Santa Ana residents. Here are just a few of their many accomplishments, by the numbers. Public Works National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Responded to 580 Water Pollution/Hazardous Waste and Stormdrain-related service requests Cleaned...

Permitted events and street closures Feb. 2-11

Posted on February 2, 2023

Here are the locations of permitted events and road closures for construction or other activities Feb. 2-11 so you can plan accordingly. Thursday, February 2 to Friday, February 3 Closure for utility construction on Segerstrom Avenue between Harbor Blvd. and Newhope St., 24 hours a day through Feb. 3 Friday, February 3 Closure for road...

Mayor’s newsletter: January 2023

Posted on January 31, 2023

Sign up for my newsletters Dear community, Welcome to my first newsletter as your Mayor. The purpose of this newsletter is to keep in touch with you all and share information and resources. The new year has just begun and it has already been a busy start where I have been able to serve you...

Statement on Tyre Nichols from Acting City Manager Police Chief David Valentin

Posted on January 29, 2023

“The brutality suffered by Tyre Nichols in Tennessee at the hands of the very people sworn to protect the public is hard to comprehend, and our deepest condolences go out to the family suffering immeasurable grief at this time. It is a tragedy that challenges us to face, again, many of the questions we have...

SAPD celebrates Santa Ana Family Justice Center’s 3rd anniversary

Posted on January 27, 2023

We are excited to announce that Jan. 28 marks the official third year anniversary of the Santa Ana Family Justice Center (SAFJC)! The SAFJC opened its doors on Jan. 28, 2020, and has remained steadfast and committed to serving our Santa Ana Community. Conveniently located inside the Santa Ana Police Department, the SAFJC is a...

Permitted events and street closures for Jan. 26 – Feb. 4

Posted on January 26, 2023

Thursday, January 26 Santa Ana Boulevard between Mortimer and Lacy streets Loud nighttime work as early as 10 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 26. Full closure 4 to 8 a.m. on Friday, Jan. 27. Oak Street will be closed at Warner Avenue Closure will be in place 24 hours a day for the next six weeks. Full...

SAPD commits to the 30×30 initiative advancing women in policing

Posted on January 26, 2023

The Santa Ana Police Department is proud to announce its commitment and official pledge to the 30X30 Initiative – Advancing Women in Policing. The 30X30 Initiative is a nationwide initiative to advance women in policing. The ultimate goal is to increase the representation of women in police to 30% by the year 2030 and...

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Library expands TeenTime at Garfield Community Center

Posted on January 25, 2023

The Santa Ana Public Library is excited to announce the expansion of our teen-focused programming! TeenTime by SAPL opened on Jan. 23 at Garfield Community Center, 501 N. Lacy St. Designed as a safe space for homework and hanging out, teens will have access to study stations with charging ports, Chromebooks and iPads, games, supplies...

Permitted events and street closures for Jan. 19-27

Posted on January 19, 2023

Through Friday, January 20 Bush Street between 5th Street and Santa Ana Blvd. - In order to accommodate construction work in the area, there is currently a full closure to through traffic on Bush Street between 5th Street and Santa Ana Boulevard, and the southbound lanes will be closed on Bush Street between 4th and 5th streets. The closures will...

Chief David Valentin is re-appointed to the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) Victim Services Committee

Posted on January 19, 2023

The Santa Ana Police Department is pleased to announce that, along with currently serving as the President of the Orange County Chiefs of Police and Sheriffs Association, Chief David Valentin has been re-appointed to the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) Victim Services Committee for term 2023-2025. The Committee’s mission is to be a...

Share your traffic safety ideas for traffic safety for our Vision Zero plan

Posted on January 11, 2023

Help us evaluate our citywide traffic safety! The City of Santa Ana is undertaking a project called Santa Ana Vision Zero in an effort to eliminate traffic fatalities and serious injuries. We’re sharing a survey to find out what are the priorities of the community to improve the condition of the streets. Examples of traffic...