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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...

A map of street closures around the Santa Ana Civic Center.

Street closures in Civic Center area through Sunday, June 15, 2025

Posted on June 11, 2025

Please note the following street closures in the Civic Center area through Sunday, June 15, 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 remain open and...

Scheduled sports field closures for maintenance through June and August

Posted on June 3, 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 at the...

Residential Permit Parking Counter will be closed on May 21, 2025

Posted on May 16, 2025

The Public Works Agency would like to inform residents that the Residential Permit Parking Counter will be closed for operations on Wednesday, May 21, 2025. All services will resume as normal on Thursday, May 22, 2025. We encourage residents to plan accordingly and complete any necessary business in advance of the closure. We apologize for...

Second Quarterly Bulky Item Drop-Off Day to take place May 10 at Jerome and Cabrillo parks

Posted on May 7, 2025

The City of Santa Ana will host our second Quarterly Bulky Item Drop-off Day on Saturday, May 10, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at two locations: Jerome Park at 2115 W. McFadden Ave. and Cabrillo Park at 1820 E. Fruit St. Every quarter, our Public Works Agency, in partnership with Republic Services, is hosting...

Street closures in Santa Ana for OC Marathon on May 4

Posted on May 2, 2025

Street closures will be in effect for the OC Marathon on Sunday, May 4, 2025, in Santa Ana, Newport Beach, and Costa Mesa, from 4 a.m. to as late as 2 p.m. The following street closures are planned in Santa Ana on May 4: Raitt Street northbound from Sunflower Avenue to Segerstrom Avenue Alton Avenue...

Public Works to host free Compost Giveaway and Paper Shredding Event on April 26

Posted on April 16, 2025

The City of Santa Ana Public Works Agency is hosting a free compost giveaway and paper shredding event for Santa Ana residents on Saturday, April 26, 2025, from 7 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Centennial Park, 3000 W. Edinger Ave., Santa Ana. Please join us! Guidelines for the event are below. For free compost giveaway ...

Mayor Amezcua urges residents to take water pledge for Wyland National Mayor’s Challenge for Water Conservation

Posted on April 15, 2025

https://youtu.be/MPb01FHcbck Mayor Valerie Amezcua has joined mayors across the country in asking residents to make a pledge by April 30, 2025, to conserve water. The Wyland National Mayor's Challenge for Water Conservation is a friendly competition between cities to see who can be the most “water-wise” by pledging ways they plan on saving water, energy...

Scheduled sports field closures for maintenance through March and April

Posted on April 15, 2025

OC Streetcar work to close eastbound 4th Street downtown April 15-16

Posted on April 14, 2025

The Orange County Transportation Authority announced the following road closures for OC Streetcar work along 4th Street this week: The following eastbound lane closures will be in effect on April 15 and April 16, from 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. each day: Eastbound 4th Street from Ross Street to Birch Street Eastbound 4th Street from...

Street closures and permitted events for March 27 to April 2

Posted on March 27, 2025

Below 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. March 27 to April 1...

Public Works Agency is sponsoring a free household hazardous waste collection on Saturday, April 05, 2025, from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Saddleback High School located at 2802 S. Flower Street

Santa Ana residents can drop off household hazardous waste for free on April 5

Posted on March 26, 2025

The City of Santa Ana Public Works Agency is sponsoring a free household hazardous waste collection on Saturday, April 05, 2025, from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Saddleback High School located at 2802 S. Flower Street. The event is free to Santa Ana residents, and no appointment is required. This is a wonderful opportunity...

City of Santa Ana to host ribbon cutting March 4 for major renovation at George Upton All Access Park at Carl Thornton Park

Posted on February 27, 2025

SANTA ANA, Calif. – The City of Santa Ana invites the community to celebrate the re-opening of the newly renovated George Upton All Access Park at Carl Thornton Park with a ribbon cutting ceremony on Tuesday, March 4, 2025, at 10 a.m. This event will highlight the City’s commitment to inclusive, modern, and innovative recreational...

Street closures and permitted events for February 20-26

Posted on February 20, 2025

Street closures and permitted events for February 13-19

Posted on February 13, 2025

A vehicle stops next to a pile of sandbags on a rainy day.

Major rainstorm forecast February 12-14; free sandbags available for residents and businesses

Posted on February 11, 2025

Be prepared for rain! The National Weather Service has forecast a major storm will hit Southern California beginning Wednesday, Feb. 12, through Friday, Feb. 14, with heavy rain, possible flooding and dangerous road conditions especially on Thursday. The City of Santa Ana is offering free sandbags to residents and businesses. Up to 10 sandbags are...

Lane reduction planned on Civic Center Drive between Fairview and Bristol streets February 10-28 for safety improvement project

Posted on February 11, 2025

The City of Santa Ana Public Works Agency has begun the Fremont Elementary and Spurgeon Intermediate Safe Routes to School Project, which will improve pedestrian and bicyclist safety. As part of this project, construction crews are working 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily through Feb. 28, 2025, for striping, paving and utility construction on Civic...

Nightly lane reduction planned beginning February 10 at Bristol Street and Memory Lane for pipeline construction

Posted on February 10, 2025

The City of Santa Ana Public Works Agency is constructing a new water pipeline, buildings and facilities for the Well 32 Rehabilitation Project, which will improve the reliability of the City’s water supply. As part of this project, construction crews will be working nightly beginning Monday, Feb. 10, 2025, to install a water pipeline at...

Street closures and permitted events for February 6-12

Posted on February 6, 2025

City of Santa Ana launches 10th Annual Youth Water Poster Contest

Posted on February 5, 2025

SANTA ANA, Calif. — The City of Santa Ana Water Resources Division is proud to announce the launch of its 10th Annual Youth Water Poster Contest, an exciting educational initiative for all students who live or attend school in Santa Ana. This year’s theme, “Everyone Has a Role: Save Water,” encourages young artists to express...