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Only ‘Safe and Sane’ fireworks are legal July 1-4

Posted on June 30, 2025

As the Independence Day holiday approaches, we would like to remind our community that only fireworks bearing the “Safe and Sane” seal are permitted to be used within the city limits July 1-4. The use of illegal fireworks may contribute to serious injuries and fires in our community. Possession and/or use of illegal fireworks is...

El Departamento de Policía de Santa Ana responde a las manifestaciones para protección de la seguridad pública

Posted on June 17, 2025

La Ciudad de Santa Ana y el Departamento de Policía de Santa Ana no asisten a ICE en operativos de cumplimiento migratorio y no tienen contratos con ICE. SANTA ANA, Calif. – La Ciudad de Santa Ana apoya y respeta plenamente el derecho a la libre expresión y reunión pacífica, y respalda la respuesta de...

Santa Ana Police Department responds to demonstrations to protect public safety

Posted on June 17, 2025

The City of Santa Ana and Santa Ana Police Department do not assist ICE with immigration enforcement and have no contracts with ICE. SANTA ANA, Calif. – The City of Santa Ana fully supports and honors the right to peaceful assembly and free expression, and supports the community response to recent federal immigration actions. Many...

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...

The City of Santa Ana respects and upholds the right to peaceful assembly and free expression

Posted on June 14, 2025

In light of recent federal immigration enforcement actions, members of our community have exercised their constitutional right to assemble and express their views through peaceful demonstrations. Over the past week, the vast majority of demonstrators have exercised these rights peacefully, and we thank them for doing so. We encourage all who participate to continue demonstrating...

A message from your City Manager and Chief of Police

Posted on June 13, 2025

https://youtu.be/j7zR-uaBjpg?si=lRKAREeqIqS147CV Santa Ana City Manager Alvaro Nuñez and Chief of Police Robert Rodriguez share this message of solidarity with the Santa Ana community.

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...

The City of Santa Ana is committed to upholding the rights and safety of all residents

Posted on June 9, 2025

We are aware that U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is currently conducting immigration enforcement actions in the city of Santa Ana. We acknowledge that this news causes fear and uncertainty to many in our community. We want to ensure you that the City of Santa Ana is fully compliant with the State of California...

Santa Ana City Council bans sale and distribution of nitrous oxide for recreational use

Posted on May 21, 2025

Santa Ana, CA – In a decisive move to protect public health and safety, the Santa Ana City Council unanimously adopted an ordinance that prohibits the sale and distribution of nitrous oxide on Tuesday, May 20. The ordinance addresses growing concerns over the recreational misuse of nitrous oxide — commonly referred to as “laughing gas”...

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...

SAPD offers new Text-to-911 service

Posted on May 1, 2025

Santa Ana Police Department now has a Text-to-911 service available for those moments when calling just isn’t safe. If you’re in an emergency and need to stay quiet, you can still reach help by sending a text to 911. It’s simple, it’s fast, and it could save a life. Call if you can, text if...

Multiple Fatality Traffic Collision – Single Vehicle vs. Tree

Posted on April 10, 2025

A single-vehicle collision resulted in the loss of five lives and left one teenager hospitalized following a crash late Saturday night. On Saturday, April 5, 2025, at approximately 11:22 p.m., the Santa Ana Police Department received multiple calls regarding a traffic collision near Segerstrom Avenue and Griset Place. Officers, along with Orange County Fire Authority...

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...

Santa Ana Police Department launches community engagement texting system

Posted on February 27, 2025

Santa Ana residents will be among the first in Orange County — and some of the first in the state — to benefit from new software designed to enhance community engagement. The Santa Ana Police Department has introduced a new engagement system that uses text messaging to keep residents informed after non-life-threatening interactions with SAPD....

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...

Street closures and permitted events for February 6-12

Posted on February 6, 2025

Street closures and permitted events for January 23-29

Posted on January 23, 2025

A firefighter walks by a house that is smoldering and smoking from a fire.

OCFA extinguishes house fire at 414 W. 16th St.

Posted on January 16, 2025

On Thursday, January 16, at approximately 8 a.m., Orange County Fire Authority firefighters responded to a structure fire at 414 W. 16th St., near 17th and Ross streets in Santa Ana. When crews arrived on scene they found a single-story residence and two vehicles on fire, and a nearby residence starting to catch fire. To...