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Intersection closure at 5th and Bush streets March 27 -31

Posted on March 24, 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 on Monday, March 27 through Friday, March 31, 2023. In addition, 5th Street will be closed between Main and Spurgeon streets, and Bush Street will be...
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Take our residential parking survey

Posted on March 22, 2023

We are revamping the City of Santa Ana’s permit parking program to better meet the needs of our Santa Ana community.  We are currently conducting a residential parking survey for you to share your thoughts on the program.  This survey, which solicits your input, comments, and suggestions, will help us develop the new Residential Permit...
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Street closures and permitted events for March 16-22

Posted on March 16, 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. March 16-17 1st Street full closure between Standard Avenue and Grand Avenue for slopes construction  Closure is from 9 p.m. Thursday, March 16, until 5 a.m. Friday,...
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First Street will be closed overnight between Standard and Grand avenues March 16

Posted on March 14, 2023

Starting at 9 p.m. Thursday, March 16, until 5 a.m. Friday, March 17, 2023, there will be a full closure on First Street between Standard Avenue and Grand Avenue in both westbound and eastbound directions.  The full closure is due to construction activity for the slopes. Please use alternate routes or plan for possible delays...
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Rain forecast: free sandbags, report downed trees and flooding

Posted on March 13, 2023

The City of Santa Ana offers free sandbags to residents and businesses during rain events. Up to 10 sandbags are available per Santa Ana residence or business location.  The bags are not pre-filled and you must fill the bags yourself. The self-service sandbag station location and hours are: City of Santa Ana Corporate Yard 215 S. Center...
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Santa Ana engineering interns recruit at Cal Poly Pomona Career Fair

Posted on March 10, 2023

On Thursday, March 9, 2023, City of Santa Ana Public Works Engineering Interns, Jesus Avila, Danny Mai, and Alan Zhang participated in the 23rd Annual Civil Engineering Career Fair hosted by Cal Poly Pomona Chi Epsilon.  The career fair is an opportunity for engineering students to meet professionals from different Civil Engineering backgrounds and learn...
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Street closures and permitted events for March 10-17

Posted on March 10, 2023

Here are the locations of street closures for construction, permitted events, or other activities March 10-17 in Santa Ana so you can plan accordingly. Saturday, March 11 2nd Street Promenade Event: 12-9 p.m. Closure on N. Park Blvd. between N. Benton Way and N. Riverside Drive  Event: 2 – 5:30 p.m. Plaza Calle Cuatro Event:...
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Street parking closure on Santa Ana Blvd., March 13 – 17, 2023

Posted on March 10, 2023

Street parking closure on the north side of Santa Ana Boulevard from Bristol Street to Western Avenue will start as early as Monday, March 13, 2023.  The closure is to accommodate a temporary westbound travel lane for approximately one week. Parking closures will be in effect 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. each day.  Parking will...
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Northbound SR-55 full freeway closure, March 11, 10 p.m. to 5 a.m.

Posted on March 9, 2023

WHAT: Construction crews will be removing an overhead sign structure that spans across northbound lanes. This activity requires closure of all northbound SR-55 lanes between Edinger Avenue and McFadden Avenue. WHEN: 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. , Saturday, March 11, 2023. DETOUR: Motorists will be detoured to Edinger Avenue, then to Red Hill Avenue to...
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Street closures and permitted events for March 3 – 13

Posted on March 2, 2023

Here are the locations of street closures for construction, permitted events, or other activities March 3 - 13 in Santa Ana so you can plan accordingly. Throughout March Lane closures on Sunflower Ave. between S. Plaza Dr. and Main St. for sewer repairs Work is scheduled overnight 7 p.m. - 7 a.m. through March 2023....
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Intersection closure at 5th and Bush Streets, March 6

Posted on March 2, 2023

There will be a full closure of the intersection at 5th Street and Bush Street to all through traffic from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m., Monday, March 6, 2023, in order to accommodate construction work in the area.  Please follow detour signage.  Access to businesses will be maintained at all times. We recommend using alternate routes...
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Street parking closure on Santa Ana Blvd., March 6 – 13, 2023

Posted on March 1, 2023

Starting as early as Monday, March 6, 2023, there will be street parking closures on the north side of Santa Ana Boulevard from Bristol Street to Western Avenue to accommodate a temporary westbound travel lane for approximately one week.  Parking closures will be in effect 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. each day.  Parking will be...

Bristol Street closed between 17th and 21st streets for power outage repair

Posted on March 1, 2023

North Bristol Street between 17th and 21st streets was closed in both directions on March 1, 2023, due to a traffic collision that caused a power outage. Southern California Edison repair crews are on the way and Bristol Street will be closed until the repairs are complete. Get power outage updates from SCE at https://www.sce.com/outage-center/check-outage-status.
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Santa Ana Assembly Bill 1600 Development Fee Report Fiscal Year 2021‐2022

Posted on March 1, 2023

Government Code Section 66006 requires local agencies that collect development impact fees to prepare an annual notice detailing the status of those fees within 180 days after the last day of the fiscal year. This report is being published on the City’s website, in accordance with California Assembly Bill No. 1483. To review the annual...
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Sewer repairs on Sunflower Avenue between S. Plaza Drive and Main Street

Posted on February 23, 2023

The Orange County Sanitation District (OC San) is rehabilitating over a mile of regional sewer pipe in the cities of Irvine, Costa Mesa and Santa Ana. Work will begin this month on Sunflower Avenue between S. Plaza Drive and Main Street near the South Coast Plaza shopping area. An epoxy will be applied to the...
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Lane reductions on First Street between Hickory Street and Grand Avenue, Feb. 22-Aug. 7, 2023

Posted on February 21, 2023

Starting as early as Wednesday, February 22, 2023, traffic lanes will be reduced to one lane on First Street between Hickory Street and Grand Avenue in both westbound and eastbound directions.  The lane reductions are due to construction on the slopes and will be in effect 24 hours a day through August 7, 2023. Please...
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Ceremonial street sign toppers honor Black history

Posted on February 16, 2023

Today we unveiled our first ceremonial street sign toppers as part of the new ceremonial street naming program created by the City Council. These first toppers recognize Santa Ana’s African-American heritage, coinciding with Black History Month. Willits Street from Fairview to Bristol streets now has the honorary name Helen M. Shipp Way, for the founder...
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Intersection closure at MacArthur Blvd. and Bear St., Saturday, Feb. 18

Posted on February 15, 2023

On Saturday, February 18, 2023, from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m., the intersection will be closed at MacArthur Boulevard and Bear Street due to road construction.  No turns in any direction will be allowed at this closed intersection during this time. Access to businesses and residences will be maintained at all times.  Please follow detour signage....
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Sports field at Bomo Koral Park closed through Feb. 20 – April 17, 2023

Posted on February 15, 2023

The sports field at Bomo Koral Park will be closed due to annual turf renovation starting Monday, February 20 through April 17, 2023.  The fields will be fenced off completely and will not be open to the public.  Bomo Koral Park is located at 900 W. MacArthur Boulevard in the City of Santa Ana. Please...
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City receives $1.5 million grant for King Street Urban Greening Project

Posted on February 15, 2023

The City of Santa Ana Public Works Agency was recently awarded a nearly $1.5 million grant for the King Street Urban Greening Project, which features the transformation of approximately 9,000 square feet of unused public space at the intersection of King and 10th streets. It includes bicycle and pedestrian pathways, drought tolerant landscaping, lighting, waste...
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