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Citations to be Issued for Trash Carts Obstructing Right-of-Way

Posted on February 8, 2023

The City of Santa Ana Public Works Agency has not been issuing citations for violation of “obstruction of the Right-of-Way” during Republic Services’ implementation (startup of service). An example of a violation occurs when trash carts are left on the streets for the purpose of saving parking or after being emptied. Public Works staff has...

Done/doing update

Posted on February 8, 2023

Welcome to our done/doing update for the City of Santa Ana website. This is a recap of what we’ve done from November 9, 2022 to January 23,2023, and what we’re working on next. Done Updated the barking dog online form to include instructions and tie it to animal services subpage Added a public meetings topic...

Wait list now open for Legacy Square affordable housing

Posted on February 7, 2023

Pre-applications are now being accepted for Legacy Square - a new affordable apartment community located at 301 E. Santa Ana Blvd. The wait list opened Monday, Feb. 6, and will remain open until 5 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 17. Applications should be submitted online via the application portal on National CORE’s website. The project, which...

2022 City of Santa Ana staff accomplishments, by the numbers

Posted on February 2, 2023

In 2022, our approximately 1,400 City of Santa Ana staff worked day in and day out to provide essential services to Santa Ana residents. Here are just a few of their many accomplishments, by the numbers. Public Works National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Responded to 580 Water Pollution/Hazardous Waste and Stormdrain-related service requests Cleaned...

Permitted events and street closures Feb. 2-11

Posted on February 2, 2023

Here are the locations of permitted events and road closures for construction or other activities Feb. 2-11 so you can plan accordingly. Thursday, February 2 to Friday, February 3 Closure for utility construction on Segerstrom Avenue between Harbor Blvd. and Newhope St., 24 hours a day through Feb. 3 Friday, February 3 Closure for road...

Continued Construction on Main Street

Posted on February 2, 2023

The South Main Street Corridor Improvement project from 1st Street to Dyer Road is nearing the end of construction with a projected completion date of March 2023. Only minor landscape repairs and miscellaneous concrete remain to be completed. You may be wondering why a small portion of the streets still look old while the majority...

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Closure on Segerstrom Avenue between Harbor Boulevard and Newhope Street, Feb. 2 -3, 2023

Posted on February 2, 2023

The westbound lanes on Segerstrom Avenue between Harbor Boulevard and Newhope Street are closed to through traffic, due to unforeseen utility construction. The closure will be in place 24 hours a day and is anticipated to reopen by end of Friday, February 3, 2023. We recommend using alternate routes or plan for possible delays since this closure...

Closure on Central Avenue between Baker and Flower Streets on February 3 and 6

Posted on February 2, 2023

There will be a full closure to through traffic on Central Avenue between Baker Street and Flower Street on Friday, February 3, and Monday, February 6, 2023, in order to accommodate road construction work in the area. The closure will be from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day. We recommend using alternate routes or plan...

Help Santa Ana Move Safer with Santa Ana Vison Zero

Posted on February 2, 2023

For a number of years, the Santa Ana community has seen the number of cyclists and pedestrians injured or killed in traffic collisions remain unacceptably high. Santa Ana ranks 3rd in injury/fatal traffic collisions rates among the 13 most populated cities in California: Pedestrian involved: 5/13 Bicyclist involved: 3/13 We are now calling for a...

Mayor’s Newsletter: January 2023

Posted on January 31, 2023

Sign up for my newsletters Dear community, Welcome to my first newsletter as your Mayor. The purpose of this newsletter is to keep in touch with you all and share information and resources. The new year has just begun and it has already been a busy start where I have been able to serve you...

Map of intersection closure at Fairview and Sunflower

Intersection closure at Fairview Street and Sunflower Avenue on February 4-5

Posted on January 31, 2023

The City of Santa Ana will be conducting an emergency storm drain and street repair at the intersection of Fairview Street and Sunflower Avenue, starting on Saturday, February 4, at 7 a.m., until 8 p.m. on Sunday, February 5, 2023. Northbound Fairview Street will be closed at Sunflower Avenue throughout the weekend, and only right...

Statement on Tyre Nichols from Acting City Manager Police Chief David Valentin

Posted on January 29, 2023

“The brutality suffered by Tyre Nichols in Tennessee at the hands of the very people sworn to protect the public is hard to comprehend, and our deepest condolences go out to the family suffering immeasurable grief at this time. It is a tragedy that challenges us to face, again, many of the questions we have...

SAPD celebrates Santa Ana Family Justice Center’s 3rd anniversary

Posted on January 27, 2023

We are excited to announce that Jan. 28 marks the official third year anniversary of the Santa Ana Family Justice Center (SAFJC)! The SAFJC opened its doors on Jan. 28, 2020, and has remained steadfast and committed to serving our Santa Ana Community. Conveniently located inside the Santa Ana Police Department, the SAFJC is a...

Permitted events and street closures for Jan. 26 – Feb. 4

Posted on January 26, 2023

Thursday, January 26 Santa Ana Boulevard between Mortimer and Lacy streets Loud nighttime work as early as 10 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 26. Full closure 4 to 8 a.m. on Friday, Jan. 27. Oak Street will be closed at Warner Avenue Closure will be in place 24 hours a day for the next six weeks. Full...

Intersection Closure at 5th and Bush Streets, Jan 26

Posted on January 26, 2023

In order to accommodate construction work in the area, there will be a full closure of the intersection at 5th Street and Bush Street to all through traffic starting at 3 p.m., Thursday, January 26, 2023. The closures will be in place until 11:59 p.m. on Thursday. Access to businesses will be maintained at all...

SAPD commits to the 30×30 initiative advancing women in policing

Posted on January 26, 2023

The Santa Ana Police Department is proud to announce its commitment and official pledge to the 30X30 Initiative – Advancing Women in Policing. The 30X30 Initiative is a nationwide initiative to advance women in policing. The ultimate goal is to increase the representation of women in police to 30% by the year 2030 and...

Map of Santa Ana streets highlighting street closure on Santa Ana Boulevard between Mortimer and Lacy streets.

Loud overnight concrete work Jan. 26, closure on Jan. 27 on Santa Ana Boulevard

Posted on January 25, 2023

The following construction alert for the OC Streetcar was provided by Orange County Transportation Authority: Santa Ana Boulevard between Mortimer Street and Lacy Street will have loud nighttime work to pour concrete as early as 10 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 26. The street will have a full closure 4 to 8 a.m. on Friday, Jan. 27....

Closure on Oak Street at Warner Ave., Jan. 26

Posted on January 25, 2023

Starting on Thursday, January 26, 2023, Oak Street will be closed at Warner Avenue. No turns will be allowed on to or off of Oak Street from Warner Avenue. The closure will be in place 24 hours a day for the next six weeks due to construction activity for storm drain improvements. Access to residences...

The front entrance of a building with a brown pillar, green awning with the words "Garfield Community Center," and glass doors with red trim. Under the image are the words "Teen Time by SAPL launching Monday, January 23, 2023"

Library expands TeenTime at Garfield Community Center

Posted on January 25, 2023

The Santa Ana Public Library is excited to announce the expansion of our teen-focused programming! TeenTime by SAPL opened on Jan. 23 at Garfield Community Center, 501 N. Lacy St. Designed as a safe space for homework and hanging out, teens will have access to study stations with charging ports, Chromebooks and iPads, games, supplies...