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Street closures and permitted events for April 18-24

Posted on April 18, 2024

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. Thursday, April 18 Full closure southbound on Fairview Street between Segerstrom and Alton avenues for construction 7 p.m. to 5 a.m. Full closure of Santa Clara Avenue...

Students learn from construction engineers

Posted on April 18, 2024

On Monday, April 15, 2024, the Santa Ana Public Works construction engineering team had the opportunity to participate in a structure building activity with the 4th grade class at Jackson Elementary School. The Public Works engineers, Michelle Cabañas, Danny Mai, and Gerardo Padilla guided the students in constructing earthquake-resistant structures using spaghetti and marshmallows. The...

map illustrating intersection closure at Bristol St. and MacArthur Blvd.

Intersection Closure at Bristol St. and MacArthur Blvd., April 20

Posted on April 17, 2024

On Saturday, April 20, there will be a full intersection closure at Bristol Street and MacArthur Boulevard due to paving. The closure will be from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Access to businesses will be maintained at all times. Please follow detour signage. We recommend using alternate routes or plan for possible delays since this intersection...

Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Agency to offer three summer camps

Posted on April 16, 2024

With summer around the corner and the City of Santa Ana’s Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Agency (PRSCA) is gearing up to provide daily youth and teen summer programming. All camps run June 3 through August 9 and open for registration on Saturday, April 20. Guarantee your sport and register early for a summer camp...

A group of people use shovels to dig and throw dirt into the air on a dirt lot with trees and a white truck behind them.

City breaks ground on George Upton All Access Park playground project

Posted on April 15, 2024

On Monday, April 15, 2024, the City of Santa Ana broke ground on the George Upton All Access Park project! In the next few months, the aging playground that was once located here will be replaced with an exciting new play area for children of all physical abilities. Located at Thornton Park, the George Upton...

map of lane reductions at Bristol St. and Santa Clara intersection

Lane reductions at intersection of Bristol St. and Santa Clara Ave, April 17 – 19, and 22

Posted on April 15, 2024

Starting on Wednesday, April 17 through Friday, April 19 and Monday, April 22, 2024, from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., traffic lanes at the intersection of Bristol Street and Santa Clara Avenue will be reduced to one lane in each direction for roadwork. In addition, Santa Clara Avenue will be closed at Bristol Street on...

Street closures and permitted events for April 11-17

Posted on April 11, 2024

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. If a weather event occurs on the anticipated start date, the street closures for construction activity will be delayed until the weather clears. Saturday, April 13 Due...

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$1 million grant awarded to remove diseased trees

Posted on April 10, 2024

The of City of Santa Ana’s Public Works Maintenance Services Division has recently been awarded a $1 million grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Forest Service program through its Urban and Community Forestry Program. The Urban and Community Forestry Program provides funding to municipalities to plant and maintain trees, combat extreme heat and...

map of lane reductions at Bristol St. and Santa Ana Clara Ave.

Lane reductions at intersection of Bristol St. and Santa Clara Ave, April 9

Posted on April 8, 2024

On Tuesday, April 9, 2024, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., traffic lanes at the intersection of Bristol Street and Santa Clara Avenue will be reduced to one lane in all directions. The lane reductions are due to concrete work in the intersection. We recommend using alternate routes or plan for possible delays since these...

Street closures and permitted events for April 4-10

Posted on April 4, 2024

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. UPDATES: An additional closure has been added for Ritchey Street, which will be closed 1-5 a.m. daily, Monday, April 8, through Friday, April 12, 2024. The California...

Eastbound 4th Street between Sycamore and Main will be closed on April 3

Posted on April 2, 2024

Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) announced that OC Streetcar crews will be working on the Sycamore Street platform on 4th Street. To accommodate this work, the eastbound lane on 4th Street between Sycamore and Main streets will be closed on April 3 from as early as 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The schedule is subject...

Early morning closure of Ritchey Street daily April 8-12

Posted on April 2, 2024

UPDATE: This post has been revised to reflect the new closure time of April 8-12. Crews are scheduled to continue work on a drainage system adjacent to Ritchey Street, which requires closing Ritchey Street from Wright Street to E. St. Andrew Place. Local business access will be maintained. Ritchey Street will be closed from 1...

Republic Services Annual Summer Internship Program now taking applications

Posted on April 2, 2024

The City of Santa Ana’s trash and recycling pickup contractor, Republic Services, is working with the City to help high school and college-aged (18 or older) students who are Santa Ana residents become educated in the three R’s; Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle. As part of the effort to make recycling second nature to all City...

Free sandbags available with extended hours March 29-31

Posted on March 28, 2024

Be prepared for rain! The City of Santa Ana is offering free sandbags to residents and businesses. Up to 10 sandbags are available per Santa Ana residence or business. The self-service sandbag station has special hours this Friday through Sunday, March 29-31: City of Santa Ana Corporate Yard 215 S. Center St., Santa Ana 7...

Street closures and permitted events for March 28- April 3

Posted on March 28, 2024

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. Thursday, March 28 Lane reductions both westbound and eastbound on 17th Street between Bristol Street and Flower Street for paving each night starting at 7 p.m. to...

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Santa Ana’s first crosswalk art installed in Willard neighborhood

Posted on March 28, 2024

This week we celebrated the installation of Santa Ana’s first crosswalk art! A special dedication ceremony was hosted by the Public Works Agency on Wednesday, March 27, to unveil the crosswalk art located at 15th and Ross streets in the Willard neighborhood. Local neighborhood artist Cynthia Luján designed the crosswalk art, which is intended to...

César Chávez Day observed April 1: No street sweeping and City Hall, libraries, community centers closed

Posted on March 27, 2024

On Monday, April 1, 2024, we celebrate César Chávez Day to honor the iconic leader of the labor and civil rights movement. In observance of the state holiday, Santa Ana City Hall, libraries, senior centers and community centers will be closed on Monday. There will be no street sweeping, but trash and recycling will be...

Santa Ana tap water named World’s Best with third gold medal at Berkeley Springs International Water Tasting

Posted on March 26, 2024

The City of Santa Ana has once again demonstrated its commitment to providing high-quality tap water, securing its third gold medal in the municipal water category at the prestigious Berkeley Springs International Water Tasting competition. Judges from around the world evaluated waters sourced from 16 states and 18 foreign countries, ultimately awarding top honors to...

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Refurbished Pacific Park monument signs unveiled

Posted on March 25, 2024

On Saturday, March 23, 2024, a special neighborhood ceremony was hosted by the City of Santa Ana Public Works Agency for the unveiling of the refurbished Pacific Park monument signs. The monument signs commemorate the Pacific Park neighborhood name and are located at two neighborhood entrances: two are at Walnut Street and Cypress Avenue and...

map of lane reductions on 17th Street between Fairview St. and Flower St.

Lane reductions on westbound and eastbound 17th St. from March 28 to April 7

Posted on March 21, 2024

Starting on Friday, March 28, through April 7, 2024, traffic lanes will be reduced both westbound and eastbound on 17th Street between Fairview and Flower streets due to roadwork. The days, times, and locations on 17th Street for the lane reductions are as follows: Thursday, March 28, lane reductions both westbound and eastbound on 17th...