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Santa Ana to celebrate fourth annual Chicano Heritage Festival on August 24 at Centennial Park

Posted on August 19, 2025

SANTA ANA, Calif. – The City of Santa Ana invites the public to come together in celebration of Chicano culture and history at the fourth annual Chicano Heritage Festival this Sunday, August 24. Santa Ana was the first city in Orange County to officially recognize August as Chicano Heritage Month in 2021, and this year...
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COSAS Newsletter: August 19, 2025

Posted on August 19, 2025

In the August 19, 2025, edition of City of Santa Ana Stories (COSAS), meet the City’s new executive directors, share your ideas about shaping the future of First Street, see new road and infrastructure projects we’ve recently completed, and find more news and events. Subscribe to COSAS Spotlight Photo Summer Splash Day Camp Photo Credit:...
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New Santa Ana Delhi Library Branch opens as part of largest library system expansion in 50 years

Posted on August 15, 2025

The City of Santa Ana held a ribbon cutting ceremony for the Delhi Library Branch. SANTA ANA, Calif. – The City of Santa Ana celebrated the opening of a new library branch on Thursday, Aug. 14, as part of the largest expansion of the library system in 50 years and a historic $50 million investment...

Health advisory: West Nile Virus detected in mosquitoes in Santa Ana

Posted on August 14, 2025

The Orange County Mosquito and Vector Control District reported that it has confirmed mosquito samples testing positive for West Nile Virus in Santa Ana. Residents can take precautions by wearing mosquito repellent when mosquitoes are most active (at dawn and dusk). For more tips on mosquito prevention and information about West Nile Virus, please visit...

Scheduled sports field closures for maintenance through September

Posted on August 13, 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...

Scheduled sports field closures for maintenance through November

Posted on August 13, 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...
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You’re invited: Help shape the future of First Street

Posted on August 12, 2025

Santa Ana residents, businesses, and community members, your voice matters! The City of Santa Ana invites you to join an interactive community workshop on Tuesday, Aug. 26, 2025, to learn how the city is Moving Forward on First with the First Street Multimodal Boulevard Study.  Can’t make it to the in-person workshop? Join us online...

Bristol Street will be reduced to 1 lane each way from Civic Center to Washington on August 9

Posted on August 8, 2025

On Saturday, August 9, 2025, Bristol Street will have only one lane open in each direction from Civic Center Drive to Washington Avenue from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. due to paving. Thank you for your patience as we continue work on the Bristol Street Corridor Improvements Project. Learn more about the Bristol Street Corridor...
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Santa Ana joins coalition in federal lawsuit challenging Trump Administration on immigration

Posted on August 8, 2025

https://youtu.be/krHWEiK-1bA?si=AqWYEezNZSlbF9A4 LOS ANGELES – Today, Los Angeles City Attorney Hydee Feldstein Soto announced that her office has filed an amended complaint adding 13 additional cities across four counties - including the City of Santa Ana - to the coalition of intervenors the City of Los Angeles is leading in the federal lawsuit against the Trump...
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Santa Ana City Council approves $100,000 to assist residents affected by immigration enforcement

Posted on August 6, 2025

City of Santa Ana launches Ayuda Sin Fronteras program to provide resources to impacted households. SANTA ANA, Calif. - The City of Santa Ana has established an emergency financial assistance program for Santa Ana residents who have been impacted by recent federal immigration enforcement actions. The Santa Ana Ayuda Sin Fronteras (Help Without Borders) program...
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Mayor’s newsletter: August 2025

Posted on August 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. Dear Neighbors, As summer winds down, I’m reminded of how deeply our community shows its heart, whether it’s helping our kids get ready for school, checking in on neighbors, or simply...
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COSAS Newsletter: July 31, 2025

Posted on July 31, 2025

In the July 31, 2025, edition of City of Santa Ana Stories (COSAS), read our annual water quality report, learn about new bike lane projects, get involved in community workshops and surveys, join the opening of our new library branches, and find more Santa Ana news and events. Subscribe to COSAS Spotlight Photo Zuko’s Adventures...

Rent Stabilization Newsletter – July 2025

Posted on July 31, 2025

News and Updates Sign up to receive important updates on the Rent Stabilization and Just Cause Eviction Ordinance by clicking the link below. Sign up to receive updates Rent Stabilization Program Updates Attorney General Issues Alert: Housing Discrimination Against Immigrant Communities is Illegal In order to assist our community during recent increased immigration enforcement, the...

Santa Ana Releases its 2024 Water Quality Report

Posted on July 30, 2025

The City of Santa Ana is proud to announce the release of its 2024 Water Quality Report, also known as the annual Consumer Confidence Report (CCR). This year’s theme, “Resilience in Every Drop: Protecting Water Quality and Planning for the Future,” reflects the City’s ongoing commitment to delivering safe, high-quality water while proactively preparing for...
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Sandpointe Park seeks community input for new playground design and build

Posted on July 29, 2025

The City of Santa Ana is proud to announce an exciting partnership with KABOOM!, the national nonprofit committed to ending play space inequity, to build a brand-new playground at Sandpointe Park (3700 S. Birch St.). This project is part of the City’s ongoing efforts to revitalize local parks and create joyful, inclusive places for children...
Illustrative site plan of the proposed 10th & Flower Park in Santa Ana, showing a 1.4-acre layout with a playground and fitness areas with shade, basketball court, skate park, group gathering area, lawn, walkways, site furniture, lighting, and landscaping. Entries are on North Flower Street and 10th Street. An existing residential lot borders the northeast corner. North is oriented at the top.

Help us name our new park at 10th and Flower streets

Posted on July 29, 2025

Our Parks, Recreation and Community Services Agency received name suggestions from the community for the new park being built at 10th and Flower streets and has narrowed it down to the top four finalists. Now we need your help to pick the final name recommendation for our Parks, Recreation and Community Services Commission to consider...
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Sandpointe Park seeks community input for new playground design and build

Posted on July 28, 2025

The City of Santa Ana is proud to announce an exciting partnership with KABOOM!, the national nonprofit committed to ending play space inequity, to build a brand-new playground at Sandpointe Park (3700 S. Birch St.). This project is part of the City’s ongoing efforts to revitalize local parks and create joyful, inclusive places for children...
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Local military service members honored with new Hometown Heroes banners

Posted on July 25, 2025

The City of Santa Ana is proud to recognize 12 local military service members with the installation of new light pole banners through our Hometown Heroes Military Banner Program. Workers installed the new banners this week along MacArthur Boulevard at Bristol Street with each featuring the name, photo and service branch of an active-duty military...

Standard and McFadden Bikeways Project to improve bicycle and pedestrian safety

Posted on July 25, 2025

Construction for improved bike lane infrastructure along Standard and McFadden avenues is now underway, promoting pedestrian safety and alternate forms of transportation. Improvements include protected bike lanes, a new traffic signal at Bishop Street, a new pedestrian crossing at Wakeham Avenue, bulb-outs for shorter pedestrian crossing distance at intersections, and new ADA curb ramps. As...
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Call 911: A Message from Mayor Amezcua and Police Chief Rodriguez

Posted on July 24, 2025

Santa Ana Mayor Valerie Amezcua and Chief of Police Robert Rodriguez encourage everyone in our community to call 911 for any emergency. The Santa Ana Police Department does not ask your immigration or citizenship status and does not assist ICE in federal immigration enforcement. We are here to serve everyone in the Santa Ana community....
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