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Santa Ana City Council unanimously approves contract with first Police Oversight Director

Posted on July 2, 2025

T. Jack Morse, Jr. of Oppenheimer Investigations Group LLP will serve in the role to support the Police Oversight Commission. SANTA ANA, Calif. – The Santa Ana City Council unanimously approved a contract for a seasoned attorney and investigator to serve as the City’s first Police Oversight Director on Tuesday, July 1, 2025. T. Jack...

New paramedic subscription program available for Santa Ana residents

Posted on July 2, 2025

The City of Santa Ana is now offering a voluntary paramedic subscription program designed to help residents save on emergency medical response costs. In an effort to curb the high cost of ambulance transport service, this annual subscription provides unlimited access to Santa Ana’s contracted emergency medical system for Santa Ana residents and those in...

Scheduled sports field closures for maintenance through September

Posted on July 1, 2025

To effectively provide and sufficiently maintain City athletic fields, scheduled rotating field closures occur during the year for turf recovery, field maintenance, and overall improvements. Understanding that our valued sports organizations desire optimum use of City athletic fields, the City coordinates the schedule with the various sports leagues to minimize the impact. The sports fields...

Only ‘Safe and Sane’ fireworks are legal July 1-4

Posted on June 30, 2025

As the Independence Day holiday approaches, we would like to remind our community that only fireworks bearing the “Safe and Sane” seal are permitted to be used within the city limits July 1-4. The use of illegal fireworks may contribute to serious injuries and fires in our community. Possession and/or use of illegal fireworks is...

The summer edition of CULTURA magazine is here

Posted on June 30, 2025

The summer edition of CULTURA, Santa Ana’s official community magazine, is now available and filled with everything you need to enjoy the season! Inside, you’ll find a full program guide for Parks and Recreation, the Santa Ana Public Library, and the Santa Ana Zoo. You’ll also discover an events calendar and inspiring stories from around...

Newhope Library to temporarily close for renovations starting July 2

Posted on June 30, 2025

Exciting changes are coming to the Newhope Library! Beginning Wednesday, July 2, the library will close for a major renovation project that will bring new spaces and updated features. The renovation will include: New glass storefront style entrance and lobby New colorful and inviting building façade New Innovation Center to provide STEM learning opportunities Fully...

Sign up for adult and youth summer classes and programs

Posted on June 30, 2025

July is just around the corner, and so is a new season of fun with Santa Ana Parks and Recreation! Whether you're trying something new or building on a favorite hobby, our summer sessions offer exciting options for all ages. Explore art workshops, fitness classes, or enroll your child in Summer Splash Day Camp. There’s...

Santa Ana Zoo to stay open late in July

Posted on June 30, 2025

This July, enjoy extra time with your favorite animals as the Santa Ana Zoo extends its hours on weekends and select Wednesdays. Stay past the usual 5 p.m. closing time and experience the Zoo in a whole new way. Extended hours are included with regular admission. Weekend hours in July: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m....

Conceptual site plan for the Bristol-Tolliver Street Urban Greening Project in Santa Ana. The design spans from Tolliver Street to Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary School along Bristol Street. The plan includes: -A playground with a rubber surface and shade structures -A picnic area with benches and water fountains -A stormwater turf area with underground reuse system -Exercise equipment with rubber surfacing -Enhanced pavements, decorative fencing, and bioretention basins -Two proposed future elements: a linear skate park and a full-size basketball court, both pending budget approval -Landscaping includes raised berms, drought-tolerant plants, and buffer zones

Help us name our new park at Bristol and Tolliver streets

Posted on June 27, 2025

The City of Santa Ana Public Works Agency and Parks, Recreation and Community Services Agency recently broke ground on a new 1.25-acre park at the intersection of Bristol and Tolliver streets. The park will feature drought-tolerant landscaping, pedestrian pathways, recreational spaces, and a basketball court. It will be the first City park to have a...

Economic Development update – June 2025

Posted on June 27, 2025

Translate The City of Santa Ana's team of Economic Development Specialists are here to assist you with tools and resources for your business. For information about the City's Incentives, workforce training programs, site selection assistance, navigating City licenses and permits, and other services and programs, please visit our website. Visit our website In the News...

City Council approves 2025-26 budget

Posted on June 20, 2025

On June 17, the Santa Ana City Council approved a balanced budget for the 2025-2026 fiscal year that continues to provide the high-quality services that our community expects, while also investing more in parks, street repairs and improvements, public safety measures, and arts and culture programs. The 2025-2026 fiscal year budget of $778.37 million includes...

City Council approves substance abuse services agreement

Posted on June 20, 2025

In a move to support public health and address homelessness, the Santa Ana City Council on June 17 approved an agreement with City Net to provide substance abuse coordination services utilizing $500,000 from our Opioid Settlement Fund, which is the result of a global settlement with Purdue Pharma. Substance abuse and addiction remain among the...

City Council passes Transit Zoning Code amendments to protect public health

Posted on June 20, 2025

The Santa Ana City Council on June 17 approved important changes to the City’s zoning that will limit industrial business operations in the area surrounding the Santa Ana Regional Transportation Center, known as the Transit Zoning Code, in order to protect nearby homes from pollution and improve public health. The Transit Zoning Code, or SD-84...

A Message from Santa Ana Mayor Valerie Amezcua

Posted on June 19, 2025

Santa Ana Mayor Valerie Amezcua shared the following message with the community about the recent immigration operations on June 19 and 20. https://youtu.be/u-hSkaesdD8?si=_BFnPd-5zAiodz3W https://youtu.be/irK533t0x98?si=2TsmlmJStHDIUzY0 https://youtu.be/In8gbZDQLTk?si=hI_kz6zTJmejvsZk

El Departamento de Policía de Santa Ana responde a las manifestaciones para protección de la seguridad pública

Posted on June 17, 2025

La Ciudad de Santa Ana y el Departamento de Policía de Santa Ana no asisten a ICE en operativos de cumplimiento migratorio y no tienen contratos con ICE. SANTA ANA, Calif. – La Ciudad de Santa Ana apoya y respeta plenamente el derecho a la libre expresión y reunión pacífica, y respalda la respuesta de...

Santa Ana Police Department responds to demonstrations to protect public safety

Posted on June 17, 2025

The City of Santa Ana and Santa Ana Police Department do not assist ICE with immigration enforcement and have no contracts with ICE. SANTA ANA, Calif. – The City of Santa Ana fully supports and honors the right to peaceful assembly and free expression, and supports the community response to recent federal immigration actions. Many...

Map of road closures in Santa Ana Civic Center area.

Civic Center area street closures extended until Wednesday, June 18

Posted on June 16, 2025

Please note the following street closures in the Civic Center area have been extended until Wednesday, June 18, 2025: Santa Ana Boulevard from Flower Street to Ross Street Ross Street from Santa Ana Boulevard to 3rd Street 4th Street from Ross Street to Birch Street Sycamore Street from Santa Ana Boulevard to 3rd Street Sidewalks...

The City of Santa Ana respects and upholds the right to peaceful assembly and free expression

Posted on June 14, 2025

In light of recent federal immigration enforcement actions, members of our community have exercised their constitutional right to assemble and express their views through peaceful demonstrations. Over the past week, the vast majority of demonstrators have exercised these rights peacefully, and we thank them for doing so. We encourage all who participate to continue demonstrating...