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Community Development Block Grant Public Service Application 2026-2028 open until February 4

Posted on December 3, 2025

The City of Santa Ana is now accepting applications from qualified nonprofit organizations for the 2026–28 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Public Service Program. Funded by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, the CDBG program supports vital community services that strengthen neighborhoods, expand economic opportunities and improve the quality of life for low-...

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City of Santa Ana unveils ‘Sister Cities’ mural in partnership with Sahuayo, Mexico

Posted on November 15, 2025

Artists from the two cities collaborated on the artwork at Plaza Calle Cuatro in Downtown Santa Ana. SANTA ANA, Calif. – Sister cities Santa Ana, California, and Sahuayo, Michoacán, unveiled a new mural at Plaza Calle Cuatro on Saturday, Nov. 15, that celebrates their partnership, shared stories and unique cultural traditions. The artwork features two...

Food assistance available for the Santa Ana community

Posted on October 31, 2025

With possible delays of CalFresh (SNAP) food benefits due to the federal government shutdown, we are providing a list of food banks and other food assistance resources to help our community. 📍Delhi Community Center, 505 E. Central Ave., Santa Ana, CA 92707; Mondays, 10-11:30 a.m. 📍Catholic Charities of OC: Doris Cantlay Food Distribution Center, 2020...

Santa Ana City Council continues program to help residents affected by ICE

Posted on October 21, 2025

The Ayuda Sin Fronteras program provides help paying rent and utilities to people impacted by immigration enforcement. SANTA ANA, Calif. - The Santa Ana City Council on Tuesday, Oct. 21, unanimously directed the City Manager to continue the Ayuda Sin Fronteras program with at least an additional $100,000 in funding to support residents who have...

Santa Ana City Council approves ordinance allowing A-frame signs to help local businesses advertise

Posted on September 17, 2025

The new sign regulations create standards that support businesses but also protect pedestrians and community aesthetics. SANTA ANA, Calif. – The Santa Ana City Council unanimously voted on Tuesday, Sept. 16, to allow businesses to use A-frame signs for advertising in a move aimed at supporting the local business community and enhancing advertising options on...

Santa Ana City Council approves $100,000 to assist residents affected by immigration enforcement

Posted on August 6, 2025

City of Santa Ana launches Ayuda Sin Fronteras program to provide resources to impacted households. SANTA ANA, Calif. - The City of Santa Ana has established an emergency financial assistance program for Santa Ana residents who have been impacted by recent federal immigration enforcement actions. The Santa Ana Ayuda Sin Fronteras (Help Without Borders) program...

City of Santa Ana issues Notice of Allowable Rent Increase of 2.42% effective September 1, 2025

Posted on July 3, 2025

The City of Santa Ana has announced a 2.42% allowable rent increase effective from Sept. 1, 2025, to Aug. 31, 2026, under the Rent Stabilization Ordinance. This applies to certain residential units and mobile home spaces. For more information, please visit the Rent Stabilization website. If you have any questions, please contact the Rent Stabilization...

Economic Development update – June 2025

Posted on June 27, 2025

Translate The City of Santa Ana's team of Economic Development Specialists are here to assist you with tools and resources for your business. For information about the City's Incentives, workforce training programs, site selection assistance, navigating City licenses and permits, and other services and programs, please visit our website. Visit our website In the News...

City Council approves substance abuse services agreement

Posted on June 20, 2025

In a move to support public health and address homelessness, the Santa Ana City Council on June 17 approved an agreement with City Net to provide substance abuse coordination services utilizing $500,000 from our Opioid Settlement Fund, which is the result of a global settlement with Purdue Pharma. Substance abuse and addiction remain among the...

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New Santa Ana affordable housing community offers stability to Orange County’s most vulnerable women

Posted on May 16, 2025

The City of Santa Ana issued the county’s first project-based vouchers to provide supportive housing for domestic violence survivors. SANTA ANA, Calif. – To address homelessness in Orange County, WISEPlace, a nonprofit providing housing and support for people in crisis since 1929, has officially opened its new permanent supportive housing community in Santa Ana called...

Vietnamese American community marks 50 years of business growth and resilience in Little Saigon

Posted on May 14, 2025

Join the event on Thursday, June 5, 2025, at the Great Wolf Lodge in Garden Grove. Little Saigon, Calif. – The community is invited to 50 Years of Little Saigon’s Resilience on Thursday, June 5, 2025, from 1 to 7:30 p.m. at the Great Wolf Lodge in Garden Grove, California. Bringing together entrepreneurs, community leaders,...