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 neighbors, Fall is upon us, and I hope everyone enjoyed the Mid-Autumn Festival and the Taste of Santa Ana over the past month. Both events were tremendous successes, thanks to...
Subscribe to my newsletter October is a time for change and a time for us to buckle down and conquer the goals we set for ourselves at the beginning of the year. I have been thinking a lot about the work we’ve done this year—so many events, programs, and emails—but we’re not done. My goal...
On October 21, 2024, the City of Santa Ana Public Works Agency received a 2024 Project of the Year Award from the California Stormwater Quality Association (CASQA) for the King Street Urban Greening Project. The award from CASQA recognizes projects that exemplify sustainable stormwater management. The Project features two Bioretention Basins and an Underground Stormwater...
On Wednesday, October 30, 2024, from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., there will be a closure of 3rd Street between Main Street and Bush Street and between Spurgeon Street and French Street to through traffic due to paving. Access to businesses and residences will be maintained at all times. Please follow detour signage. We recommend using alternate...
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. If a weather event occurs on the anticipated start date, the street closures for construction activity will be delayed until the weather clears. Thursday, October 24 Northgate...
The resignation of Supervisor Andrew Do from the Orange County Board of Supervisors and his departure mark the end of a deeply troubling chapter in our community’s leadership, as it comes in the wake of serious allegations of bribery and conspiracy to defraud the public. Supervisor Do’s involvement in a scheme to steal millions of...
As the weather cools down and we welcome October, I can't help but look forward to cozy sweaters, warm coats, and my favorite—pumpkin pie! This season is all about comfort and community, and I’m excited to share updates on our continued work in economic development, community investments, and keeping Ward 3 residents informed about important...
The City of Santa Ana is developing the FY 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan (Con Plan) for the use of $41.7 million in CDBG, HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME), and Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) funds. Public input is needed on how the City should spend this federal money for resources such as affordable housing, infrastructure and public services....
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. If a weather event occurs on the anticipated start date, the street closures for construction activity will be delayed until the weather clears. Thursday, October 17 Street...
The Santa Ana Parks, Recreation and Community Services Agency will remember and rejoice passed loved ones at the third annual Día de Los Muertos: Magic of the Alters event. Hosted at the Roosevelt-Walker Community Center (816 E. Chestnut Ave.) on Friday, November 1 from 5-7:30 p.m., this cultural celebration will honor the historic tradition of...
Starting on Wednesday, October 23, there will be a full closure of the intersection at Main Street and 3rd Street in order to accommodate road construction work. The closure will be in place 24 hours a day through October 27, 2024. Access to businesses and residences will be maintained at all times. Please follow detour signage....
The City of Santa Ana is proud to announce an expanded partnership with the Orange County Soccer Club (OCSC) through a “City of Santa Ana Fiesta de Fútbol Night” special event during the OCSC’s upcoming game on October 19, 2024, against New Mexico United. Discounted tickets are now available for Santa Ana residents to purchase....
Register now to learn more about starting and growing a business in Santa Ana. SANTA ANA, Calif. – The City of Santa Ana in partnership with the Vietnamese American Chamber of Commerce and Little Saigon TV Network is proud to host the annual Vietnamese Business Forum on Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2024, at the...
The project includes 3,750 residential units, 200 senior living units, a 250-room hotel, 350,000 square feet of commercial space, and 13.1 acres of open space. SANTA ANA, Calif. – The Santa Ana City Council has approved the largest and most expensive mixed-use, master planned development in the city’s history, the 41-acre, $2.9 billion Related Bristol...
On Tuesday, Oct. 15, we celebrated the grand opening of ROVE, Santa Ana’s first electric vehicle charging center, and the first of 10 planned locations in the region. This innovative center features 40 covered EV charging stations and a ReCharge by Gelson’s market on site, where customers can shop while charging their cars — and...
Staff from the City of Santa Ana Public Works Traffic Engineering Department along with other City staff joined students at Washington Elementary for Walk to School Day on October 9. The City team demonstrated to the students how to use the crosswalk and cross the street safely. The Public Works “Cone Head Team” were enthusiastically...
In order to accommodate road construction work in the area, there is currently a full closure of the intersection at Washington Avenue and Spurgeon Street. The closure will be in place 24 hours a day through October 25, 2024. Access to businesses and residences will be maintained at all times. Please follow detour signage. We recommend...
On October 10, 2024, the City of Santa Ana unveiled the new Virginia & William Guzman Way ceremonial street signs during an emotional and historic event attended by elected officials and members of four families involved in the landmark Mendez v. Westminster case. These signs located on Santa Ana Boulevard at the intersections of Pacific...
In this edition of the City Manager’s newsletter, find tons of Halloween and Day of the Dead activities, share your ideas about parks and transportation, sign up for the Vietnamese Business Forum, apply for an artist grant, and get other important news from the City of Santa Ana. Subscribe to COSAS Spotlight Photo 2024 Mid-Autumn...
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. If a weather event occurs on the anticipated start date, the street closures for construction activity will be delayed until the weather clears. Friday, October 11 through...
