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Street closures and permitted events for March 27 to April 2

Posted on March 27, 2025

Below 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. If a weather event occurs on the anticipated start date, the street closures for construction activity will be delayed until the weather clears. March 27 to April 1...

Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Agency April 2025 hiring fair date postponed

Posted on March 27, 2025

In observance of the spring break holiday, the upcoming hiring fair planned for Wednesday, April 2, 2025 has been postponed. Please stay tuned for more details regarding a rescheduled date. To view and apply for current city job openings, please visit www.governmentjobs.com/careers/santaana.

Public Works Agency is sponsoring a free household hazardous waste collection on Saturday, April 05, 2025, from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Saddleback High School located at 2802 S. Flower Street

Santa Ana residents can drop off household hazardous waste for free on April 5

Posted on March 26, 2025

The City of Santa Ana Public Works Agency is sponsoring a free household hazardous waste collection on Saturday, April 05, 2025, from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Saddleback High School located at 2802 S. Flower Street. The event is free to Santa Ana residents, and no appointment is required. This is a wonderful opportunity...

El Salvador Community Center Spring Fest Open House

Celebrate spring at the El Salvador Community Center’s 3rd Annual Spring Fest Open House

Posted on March 26, 2025

This free, family-friendly event is the perfect way to welcome the season, and we’re excited to share all the fun with you! Join us at the El Salvador Community Center on Saturday, April 5, 2025 from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. and explore all the amazing programs and services offered at your local community center....

Santa Ana Youth Employment Program accepting applications through April 6

Posted on March 25, 2025

Paid job opportunities are available for youth ages 16 to 30 with the Santa Ana Youth Employment Program. We are now accepting applications until April 6 for summer jobs offered through the Santa Ana Work Center. Earn $20 per hour Work 20 hours per week Gain valuable experience Who Can Apply? Applicants must: Live in...

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International Composting Awareness Week (ICAW)

Posted on March 21, 2025

Let’s get our hands dirty and celebrate compost! Celebrate International Composting Awareness Week with this year's theme, "Sustainable Communities Begin with Compost!" Whether you're a seasoned composter or a beginner, join us for engaging FREE workshops at Santa Ana’s Community Gardens from May 5-9. These workshops are open to all ages, providing an opportunity to...

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Below-market homes available for purchase at 717 Lyon, Cabrillo Crossing

Posted on March 20, 2025

Looking to own a home at below-market prices? The City of Santa Ana, in partnership with Toll Brothers and Brandywine Homes, is offering affordable for-sale units for income-eligible buyers at two locations! These homes were provided through the City’s 2021 Affordable Housing Opportunity and Creation Ordinance. 717 Lyon: 2- & 3-bedroom condos starting from the...

Tea Meskal wins first teacher drawing in the Youth Water Poster Contest!

Posted on March 19, 2025

Congratulations to Tea Meskal, the first winner of this year’s Youth Water Poster Contest Teacher Drawing! Tea teaches Energy & the Environment, a Project Lead The Way (PLTW) course at Vista Heritage Global Academy, where she helps students explore sustainability and real-world environmental challenges. Participating in the contest for the first time, Tea saw...

Ward 2 newsletter: March 2025

Posted on March 18, 2025

Subscribe to the Ward 2 Newsletter Dear Santaneros, February marked Black History Month, and I was honored to take part in events like the OC Black History Parade and The People’s History: Walk and Talk. Celebrating Black culture and its deep ties to our city’s history was truly a privilege. Meeting Santa Ana’s own impactful...

Peace, Love and Run: Santa Ana Fun Run returns May 17

Posted on March 18, 2025

Registration is now open for the annual 5k/10k race hosted by the City of Santa Ana. SANTA ANA, Calif. – Dust off your bell-bottoms and tie-dye shirts! The Santa Ana Fun Run is back with a far-out ’70s theme, set to take place on Saturday, May 17, 2025. Runners and walkers of all levels are...

Ward 1 Newsletter: March 2025

Posted on March 17, 2025

Subscribe to my newsletter Dear Ward 1 Residents, As spring arrives, I hope that everyone has the chance to do some spring cleaning and celebrate the Year of Snake by shedding that old skin and being reborn anew! With this new year, I continue to work with our Ward 1 Team to bring services and...

Experience the future of global business at inaugural Sister Cities Santa Ana & Sahuayo Business Expo 2025!

Posted on March 17, 2025

Over 30 businesses from Sahuayo, Michoacán, Mexico will be displaying their products to build business opportunities with local companies March 28-30. SANTA ANA, Calif. – Get ready to ignite new business connections and expand your horizons! The City of Santa Ana proudly invites local businesses, entrepreneurs, and professionals to the inaugural Sister Cities Santa Ana...

Ward 3 Newsletter: February & March 2025

Posted on March 13, 2025

March brings both moments of reflection and important conversations that could impact our community. As we celebrate Women’s History Month and Nowruz, the Persian New Year, we are reminded of the power of renewal and the strength of our diverse community. At the same time, critical federal discussions are taking place, and I want to...

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Archways Santa Ana affordable housing community opens with financial support from City of Santa Ana

Posted on March 12, 2025

Development addresses the need for affordable housing for low-income families and supportive housing for those experiencing homelessness or mental illness SANTA ANA, Calif. — Low-income residents have a new place to call home at Archways Santa Ana, a community of one-, two-, three- and four-bedroom apartments providing affordable housing for low-income tenants and supportive people...

Take our Community Budget Priorities Survey now and share your ideas

Posted on March 11, 2025

Which City of Santa Ana services and programs are important to you? Take our Community Budget Priorities Survey to share your ideas! We are currently planning the annual City budget for the 2025-26 fiscal year, which begins July 1, and we want to hear from our residents, business owners and other community stakeholders. Your responses...

Santa Ana day camps are back for summer 2025!

Posted on March 7, 2025

As summer approaches, the City of Santa Ana’s Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Agency (PRSCA) is getting ready to offer daily summer programs for youth . All camps will take place from June 2 to August 8, and registration opens on Thursday, April 3. Register early to guarantee your spot and ensure a summer filled...

2025 City of Santa Ana Parks & Recreation hiring fair

2025 Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Agency summer hiring fairs

Posted on March 7, 2025

Join us for an in-person hiring fair on Wednesday, March 12 and April 2, 2025 from 1 - 6 p.m. as the Santa Ana Parks, Recreation & Community Services Agency (PRCSA) will be hiring for various positions. Summer positions include camp counselors, lifeguards, cashiers, pool managers, and more. In addition to summer camp positions, PRCSA...

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Santa Ana Aquatics’ Emerging Lifeguard Leaders (E.L.L.) program returns to prepare future lifeguards for summer 2025!

Posted on March 7, 2025

City of Santa Ana Aquatics' E.L.L. (Emerging Lifeguard Leaders is back)! With summer 2025 right around the corner, the Santa Ana Parks and Recreation Aquatics team is taking measures to prepare for the upcoming season. In preparation for nearing hiring fairs, trainings, and spring programming, the team is bringing back the long awaited Emerging Lifeguard...

CalOptima Health selects Santa Ana for Street Medicine Program expansion to serve unhoused population

Posted on March 6, 2025

Program will deliver transformative health care, social services and housing navigation to individuals experiencing homelessness. SANTA ANA, Calif. – The CalOptima Health Board of Directors voted Thursday, March 6, to expand its Street Medicine Program to Santa Ana to provide urgent medical and social services to individuals experiencing homelessness, following months of advocacy by City...

Mayor’s newsletter: March 2025

Posted on March 6, 2025

Sign up for my newsletter Official newsletter of Santa Ana Mayor Valerie Amezcua. Keeping the community informed about local events, City news, and resources. March Newsletter: Celebrating Women’s History Month, Community, and February Highlights: Dear Neighbors, I hope February brought you many cherished moments. As we step into March, we come together to celebrate Women’s...