News - City of Santa Ana

Play and Learn Children’s Patio begins transformation of Santa Ana Public Library

Posted on March 23, 2022

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 15, 2022 MEDIA CONTACT: Paul Eakins Public Affairs Information Officer (714) 647-5224 peakins@santa-ana.org City officials had a ribbon-cutting event for the cannabis tax-funded project on March 15. SANTA ANA, Calif. – The Santa Ana Public Library opened the new Play and Learn Children’s Patio on Tuesday, March 15, as the first...

Santa Ana seeks injunction to stop developers’ ploy to thwart homeless shelter

Posted on March 21, 2022

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 22, 2022 MEDIA CONTACT Paul Eakins Public Affairs Information Officer (714) 647-5224 peakins@santa-ana.org SANTA ANA, Calif. - The City of Santa Ana has filed a lawsuit seeking an injunction and requesting the Orange County Superior Court to enforce a written agreement allowing the City to purchase a homeless shelter under construction at 1815...

Apply to live in Legacy Square affordable apartments

Posted on March 18, 2022

Legacy Square is a new affordable apartment community at 301 East Santa Ana Boulevard that is currently under construction and is expected to be completed in early 2023. The multifamily community will offer 93 high-quality apartment homes – 30 one-bedrooms, 39 two-bedrooms, and 24 three-bedrooms. For more information or to sign up for the property mailing list,...

Delhi Park Soccer Mini-Pitch ribbon-cutting

Soccer Mini-Pitch opens at Delhi Park in Santa Ana

Posted on March 16, 2022

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 16, 2022 MEDIA CONTACT Paul Eakins Public Affairs Information Officer (714) 647-5224 peakins@santa-ana.org City of Santa Ana partners with U.S. Soccer Foundation, The DICK’S Sporting Goods Foundation and Orange County Soccer Club. SANTA ANA, Calif. – Youth soccer players were joined by professional footballers on Wednesday, March 16, to try out...

SAPD detectives arrest suspect on sexual assault-related charges

Posted on March 12, 2022

On March 3, 2022, Santa Ana Police detectives arrested Alejandro Heredia-Santana, a 51-year-old resident of Santa Ana, for child molestation. Detectives investigated allegations that Heredia-Santana was having a sexual relationship with a 17-year-old family member. Shortly after police were notified, the victim ran away from home and went to live with Heredia-Santana. Detectives located the...

SAPD detectives requesting public assistance with information on death investigation

Posted on March 11, 2022

On January 21, 2022, at approximately 4:35 a.m., Marco Ramirez (64) was transported to the hospital from 5100 West Westminster Avenue by medical personnel. On February 28, 2022, the Santa Ana Police Department received notification from the Orange County Sheriff’s Coroner’s Office that Ramirez was pronounced deceased. Based on information received, it is possible Ramirez...

#SantaAnaPD #WantedWednesday – February 23, 2022

Posted on March 11, 2022

Wanted Suspect: Carlitos Peralta (33 years old) Wanted Suspect Carlitos Peralta was the Warehouse Manager of “Covid Clinic” located at 3401 W MacArthur Boulevard inSanta Ana. “Covid Clinic” has seven warehouses throughout the nation where they store and ship Covid-19 tests to customers such as clinics, pop-up testing sites, schools and hotels. Peralta had access...

Santa Ana Police Department responds to an alleged bomb threat at Santa Ana High School

Posted on March 10, 2022

On March 10, 2022, at approximately 12:26 p.m., the Santa Ana Police Department received an alleged bomb threat at Santa Ana High School. The caller further alleged being armed. The Santa Ana Police Department, Santa Ana School Police Department, and the Orange County Sheriff’s Department Bomb Squad responded to investigate. The school was placed on...

Santa Ana Police Department Statement on Incident at Santa Ana High School

Posted on March 10, 2022

Upcoming neighborhood association meetings: March 2022

Posted on March 9, 2022

Here's a list of upcoming neighborhood meetings. Please join us if you're free! Neighborhood Date Time Location Address Valley Adams Joint Wed. 3/9 6:30 p.m. Valley High School Parent Center 1801 S. Greenville Street Morrison Park Thurs. 3/10 7:00 p.m. Pentecostal Church 1025 Memory Lane Willard Mon. 3/14 6:30 p.m. Virtual Zoom Delhi Mon. 3/14...

Senator Umberg delivers $2 million for education hub at Santa Ana Zoo

Posted on March 8, 2022

Earlier today, Senator Thomas J. Umberg (D – Orange County) presented a check for $2 million to the Santa Ana Zoo for design and construction of a new Education Hub building. The Zoo’s 70th birthday was also celebrated at the event, with cake, cupcakes, and cookies. “The Santa Ana Zoo’s 70th birthday is the perfect opportunity for...

Welcome to our future website!

Posted on March 7, 2022

Welcome to our future website! As you can see, this is a work in progress, however, true to the principles of the U.S. Digital Services Playbook, we’ve launched this test site, so we can build openly, iteratively and collaboratively with our community. Phases There are three phases to our official launch: Alpha: Experiment and test...

Road closure on Lyon Street at train crossing, March 4-6, 2022

Posted on March 3, 2022

There will be a full road closure on Lyon Street at the train crossing starting Friday, March 4 at 4 p.m. until Sunday, March 6, 2022, ending at 5 p.m. The road closure will be in place day and night to perform maintenance work on the railroad tracks. Please follow detour signage. Access to residents...

Two lanes closed on 17th Street through March 18, 2022

Posted on March 2, 2022

Two lanes are closed on Eastbound 17th Street between Ross Street and Sycamore Street in order to accommodate utility work in the area. The lane closures will be in place day and night for approximately three weeks. Please use alternate routes or plan for possible delays since the lane closures will impact traffic flow. Access to businesses will be...

Metrolink rail maintenance work February 28 – March 4, 2022

Posted on March 2, 2022

Starting Monday, February 28 through Friday, March 4, 2022, Metrolink will be performing maintenance work on the railroad tracks south of the Metrolink Santa Ana station located at 601 N Santiago between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. Even within Quiet Zones, this work could lead to the following: Possible Train Horns Noise Light from maintenance...

City of Santa Ana statement on filing of special motion to strike Gerry Serrano’s lawsuit and request for monetary sanctions

Posted on February 28, 2022

On February 22, 2022, the City of Santa Ana, its City Manager Kristine Ridge, its City Attorney Sonia Carvalho, and Executive Director of Human Resources Jason Motsick filed an anti-SLAPP motion seeking dismissal of claims by Gerry Serrano and the Santa Police Officers Association (SAPOA) on the grounds those claims involve the City Officers’ exercise...

Teen Excursion at San Diego Zoo

Posted on February 27, 2022

The City of Santa Ana’s Teen Excursion Program Team is gearing up for its next trip. This month we will be going to the San Diego Zoo on March 19th, 2022 from 8 am to 6:30 pm. This is a free excursion for the first 75 Santa Ana Teens, ages 13-17, who sign up. All...

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Housing Authority Landlord Newsletter: February 2022

Posted on February 25, 2022

In this issue Tax Form 1099 FY 22-23 Annual Plan Rent increase submission email Tax form 1099 Your tax form 1099 was mailed to you on January 27, 2022. Please contact us through www.assistancecheck.com if you did not receive your 1099. If you need to update your contact information, please log into your Assistance Connect...

Youth Sports Girls Basketball

Posted on February 24, 2022

Girls Basketball season begins March 2023 and is open to girls ages 3 – 14. In-person registration at Jerome Recreation Center is open on February 22, 25, 27 and March 1, 4, 6. Weekday registration is open from 5:30 pm – 8:30 pm and Saturdays from 10:00 am – 2:00 pm. Registration fee is $40.00...