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Public Works staff respond to 334 tree service requests due to windstorm

Posted on January 15, 2025

During the windstorms over the past week, the City of Santa Ana Public Works Agency has been working hard to clean up downed trees, branches and debris. Staff received and completed 334 requests for tree service, including 76 City-owned trees that fell due to high winds. To enhance our response efforts, we increased our after-hours...

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Posted on January 14, 2025

🚨 Stay informed, stay safe! 🚨 With unpredictable weather patterns and fire risks affecting Southern California, it's more important than ever to stay prepared for emergencies. Here are some vital resources to help you stay connected and informed: City Manager’s Newsletter and City News Updates: Receive local news, events, press releases and updates from the...

Street closures and permitted events for January 9-15

Posted on January 9, 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. Through January 10 Closure...

UPDATED: Fire, wind and air quality impacts in Santa Ana

Posted on January 8, 2025

***Updated*** 9 a.m. Thursday, January 16, 2025 Here are updates on how the high winds and wildfires are affecting Santa Ana. City of Santa Ana emergency responders and Public Works staff are monitoring and responding to downed trees, traffic signal outages, and any other fire- or wind-related issues. Wildfires Visit the CalFire website for a...

UPDATED: Traffic signals out at multiple intersections due to power outages

Posted on January 8, 2025

***Update*** Friday, January 10, 2025, 9 a.m. All Santa Ana traffic signal outages caused by wind or power outages have been restored. ***Update*** Thursday, January 9, 2025, 9 a.m. All traffic signal operations have been restored except the intersection of Dyer & Tech Center (flashing red light.) We hope to restore this signal promptly. ***Update***...

High wind warning January 7-8: Report downed trees, power lines and traffic signals

Posted on January 7, 2025

The National Weather Service has issued a High Wind Warning from Tuesday, January 7, until 6 p.m. Wednesday, January 8, for inland Orange County, the Santa Ana Mountains, and Foothills that will bring 35 to 45 mph winds from the northeast, with occasional strong wind gusts of over 75 mph. Damaging winds could blow down...

Christmas tree recycling pickup available December 26 to January 13

Posted on December 24, 2024

Christmas trees will be picked up curbside for recycling beginning December 26, 2024, through January 13, 2025, in Santa Ana. Trees will be picked up on the regular waste collection day by a different truck. Place the tree at the curb no earlier than noon on the day before your regularly scheduled collection. Please follow...

Street closures and permitted events for December 19-25

Posted on December 19, 2024

Sports fields closures, Dec. 16 – March 10, 2025

Posted on December 16, 2024

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...

Ed Caruthers Park Ribbon Cutting Ceremony 10/17/23

City of Santa Ana celebrates opening of Gerardo Mouet Park

Posted on December 12, 2024

The 1-acre neighborhood park is named for a former Parks and Rec director. SANTA ANA, Calif. – The City of Santa Ana opened its newest park, named for a beloved former Parks and Recreation director, on Wednesday, Dec. 11, with a ribbon cutting ceremony and community celebration. Gerardo Mouet Park is a 1-acre park located...

Street closures and permitted events for December 12-18

Posted on December 12, 2024

Street closures and permitted events for December 5-11

Posted on December 5, 2024

Thanksgiving closure: City Hall closed, no street sweeping on Nov. 28 and 29

Posted on November 27, 2024

In observance of Thanksgiving, Santa Ana City Hall will be closed and there will be no street sweeping on Thursday, Nov. 28, and Friday, Nov. 29, 2024. Trash and recycling pickup will be delayed by one day. Libraries, recreation centers and senior centers will be closed Thursday, Nov. 28, and Friday, Nov. 29. Santa Ana...

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Warren Bussey Square ceremonial street signs unveiled in joyous ceremony

Posted on November 22, 2024

On Thursday, November 21, the City of Santa Ana celebrated the unveiling of the Warren Bussey Square ceremonial street sign at the intersection of Walnut Street and Pacific Avenue. The sign honors the legacy of Warren Bussey, who opened the first Black-owned business in Santa Ana, and his tireless dedication to fostering a more inclusive,...

Street closures and permitted events for November 21-27

Posted on November 21, 2024

map of closure on First St. between Standard Ave. and Grand Ave.

Overnight closure of First St. between Standard Ave. and Grand Ave. on Nov. 21

Posted on November 19, 2024

On Thursday, November 21, 2024, starting at 9 p.m. to 7 a.m. the next day, there will be a full closure of First Street between Standard Avenue and Grand Avenue to through traffic due to roadwork. In addition, on Friday, November 22, 2024, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., there will only be one traffic...

Street closures and permitted events for November 14-20

Posted on November 14, 2024

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High winds causing street sweeping delays

Posted on November 14, 2024

On November 6, 2024, the City of Santa Ana experienced the first Santa Ana Wind event of the fall season, resulting in significant tree damage and extraordinary large amounts of debris accumulation Citywide. The City’s priority is to return to the clean conditions prior to the wind event as soon as possible. City Staff is...

Street closures and permitted events for November 7-13

Posted on November 7, 2024

Below are the locations of these and other 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. Friday,...

City Hall closed, no street sweeping on Veterans Day

Posted on November 7, 2024

In observance of Veterans Day on Monday, November 11, 2024, Santa Ana City Hall, Newhope Library, community centers and senior centers will be closed. There will be no street sweeping on Monday. Trash and recycling collection will be on the regular schedule. Normal City Hall hours will resume on Tuesday, November 12, 2024. # #...