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Mayor’s newsletter: December 2023

Posted on December 4, 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. Happy Holidays, November was a whirlwind of activity and community spirit here in Santa Ana. It is with great excitement that I share the news of my election to the Orange...

map of lane closures on Santa Ana Blvd. between Raitt St. and Bristol St.

Closures on Santa Ana Blvd. from Raitt St. to Bristol St., Dec. 5 – 8

Posted on December 1, 2023

WHAT: OC Streetcar crews will be paving the street. To accommodate this work, a full lane, street parking and driveway closure will be in effect for 24 hours a day for four days. Night work is required for two nights. WHERE: Santa Ana Boulevard from Raitt Street to Bristol Street. WHEN: Paving activities, closures and...

Applications now open for the Project-Based Voucher waiting list program

Posted on December 1, 2023

The Housing Authority of the City of Santa Ana (SAHA) will be accepting pre-applications for the Project-Based Voucher (PBV) Program for two specific project locations beginning Friday, December 1, 2023 at 7:30 AM until further notice. To access the PBV pre-application, and learn more, please visit: the Housing Authority's waiting list webpage. Project Location Crossroads...

Street closures and permitted events for November 30-December 6

Posted on November 30, 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. November 30 - December 1 Closure on SB Grand Ave. between Hotel Terrace and SB 55 freeway exit at Dyer Road for water service repair 10 p.m.-...

image of crosswalk and signal lights improvements at Bristol St. and Santa Clara Ave.

Intersection improvements – Bristol St. & Santa Clara Ave.

Posted on November 30, 2023

The Santa Ana Public Works Agency is in the process of making improvements to the traffic signal at the intersection of Bristol Street and Santa Clara Avenue which includes the installation of new left turn arrows for north and south directions. The intersection will also have new overhead lighting to enhance the intersection visibility at...

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Board of Supervisors says homeless multi-service center must relocate by end of 2024 after Santa Ana leaders, residents speak out

Posted on November 28, 2023

Today, Councilmember Phil Bacerra, Councilmember David Penaloza, a representative of Mayor Valerie Amezcua, and over two dozen residents, neighborhood leaders and City staff spoke at the Orange County Board of Supervisors meeting to oppose a County contract extension with Mental Health Association of Orange County (MHA.) Although we didn’t get the outcome we had hoped...

Closure on SB Grand Ave. between Hotel Terrace and SB 55 freeway exit Dyer Rd., Nov. 30 – Dec. 1

Posted on November 28, 2023

On Thursday evening, November 30, 2023, starting at 10 p.m., there will be a full closure on southbound Grand Avenue between Hotel Terrace and southbound 55-freeway exit for Dyer Road to all through traffic due to a water service repair. This closure will be in place until 5 a.m. on Friday, December 1, 2023. Access...

City of Santa Ana opposes proposed County contract with MHA

Posted on November 27, 2023

At 9 a.m. Tuesday, November 28, 2023, the Orange County Board of Supervisors will consider a contract with the Mental Health Association of Orange County to provide homeless services at 2416 S. Main St. The City of Santa Ana is NOT in support and OPPOSES the approval of this contract due to the negative public...

Santa Ana Winter Village returns to the heart of O.C., bringing outdoor ice skating and holiday festivities

Posted on November 22, 2023

The City of Santa Ana will offer a public outdoor ice-skating rink during a month-long family-friendly event with holiday light shows, entertainment, food trucks and more. Local residents and visitors will soon be able to enjoy a surprising winter activity in famously warm and sunny Southern California: outdoor ice skating in a winter wonderland. Starting...

Street closures and permitted events for November 23-30

Posted on November 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. Friday, November 24 Chepas Park Santa Ana Zoo-Park Pop Up; Event hours: 2- 3 pm. Saturday, November 25 Plaza Calle Cuatro B&B Open Stage (music and art):...

Santa Ana City Council appoints Interim City Manager

Posted on November 21, 2023

Thomas R. Hatch will serve until a permanent City Manager is hired. SANTA ANA, Calif. – The Santa Ana City Council has appointed veteran municipal executive Thomas R. Hatch to serve as Interim City Manager, overseeing operations of one of the largest cities in Orange County and over 1,400 City employees. On Tuesday, Nov. 21,...

Name the new Parks and Recreation mascots

Posted on November 21, 2023

SANTA ANA, Calif. – The City of Santa Ana’s Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Agency is excited to introduce three new mascots who were selected to represent the agency, and is asking for your help to name them. Over the next few weeks, a community poll will be conducted to select the names of the...

Closure on EB 4th St. between Broadway & Sycamore & between Bush & French St. Nov. 21

Posted on November 20, 2023

On Tuesday, November 21, 2023, OC Streetcar crews will be working on the Sycamore Street platform and the French Street platform on 4th Street. To accommodate this work, the 4th Street eastbound lane between Broadway and Sycamore Street and between Bush Street and French Street will be closed from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Please...

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Santa Ana Public Works responds to calls from high winds

Posted on November 20, 2023

Due to the current high winds with gusts exceeding 45 mph, the City’s Public Works Maintenance Services Division Team is actively responding to 100-plus calls for tree services, including removal of fallen trees, tree limbs and tree brush citywide. The Public Works staff is working quickly and will extend work hours through the evening to...

Street closures and permitted events for November 16-22

Posted on November 16, 2023

Here are the locations of upcoming permitted events and road closures so you can plan accordingly. Several large events are planned in downtown Santa Ana on Saturday. Please drive slowly and safely in construction zones and around crowded events. Thursday, November 16 Closure on EB 4th St. between Sycamore St. and Broadway for construction 7...

Closure on EB 4th St. between Sycamore St. & Broadway, Nov. 17

Posted on November 15, 2023

OC Streetcar crews will continue to work on the Sycamore Street platform on 4th Street. To accommodate this work, the 4th Street eastbound lane between Sycamore Street and Broadway will be closed on Thursday, November 17, 2023, from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Please follow detour signage. We apologize for any inconvenience and thank you...

Rendering of Crossroads at Washington apartments.

Apply now for the new Crossroads at Washington affordable housing community

Posted on November 15, 2023

The City of Santa Ana approved $4.6 million in loan agreements for the development of the Crossroads at Washington apartments, opening in spring 2024. The project is being built on City owned land under a 65-year ground lease. It will add over 80 favorable and contemporary apartment units, as Santa Ana continues to create new...