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Ward 5 Newsletter: April 2025

Posted on April 24, 2025

Dear Ward 5 neighbors, As your Councilmember, I am happy to announce the return of my monthly newsletter where my team and I will be sharing news and events happening in our beautiful city of Santa Ana. Since being re-elected last November, I realize we are in an uncertain time, so I will do my...

Ward 3 Newsletter: April 2025

Posted on April 21, 2025

Dear Santa Ana, It is with a heavy heart that I write this month’s newsletter. In our community, we’ve experienced a tragic and deeply painful loss. On the night of April 5, five young individuals lost their lives in a heartbreaking car crash, and our thoughts are with their families, friends, and all those who...

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City of Santa Ana leads 2025 Affordable Housing Awards with three projects receiving prestigious honors

Posted on April 18, 2025

The Crossroads at Washington won Project of the Year Award, WISEPlace on Broadway won the Supportive Housing Award, and Estrella Springs won the Transformative Housing Award. SANTA ANA, Calif. – Three City of Santa Ana affordable housing projects received major awards on Thursday, April 17, at the 2025 Affordable Housing Awards, leading all Orange County...

Mayor Amezcua urges residents to take water pledge for Wyland National Mayor’s Challenge for Water Conservation

Posted on April 15, 2025

https://youtu.be/MPb01FHcbck Mayor Valerie Amezcua has joined mayors across the country in asking residents to make a pledge by April 30, 2025, to conserve water. The Wyland National Mayor's Challenge for Water Conservation is a friendly competition between cities to see who can be the most “water-wise” by pledging ways they plan on saving water, energy...

A message from Mayor Valerie Amezcua about the April 5 car crash on Segerstrom Avenue

Posted on April 14, 2025

Mayor Valerie Amezcua shared this video message with the community regarding the tragic single-vehicle crash on Saturday, April 5, 2025, on Segerstrom Avenue that resulted in the deaths of five young people. Read more about the crash in this press release from Santa Ana Police Department. https://youtu.be/PPunX6tYx9I?si=V4xofguMSNXppA9D

Ward 2 newsletter: April 2025

Posted on April 8, 2025

Subscribe to the Ward 2 Newsletter Dear Santaneros, As we step into another exciting month, I want to take a moment to reflect on the incredible work happening in our community. From neighborhood clean-ups to new parks, business recognitions, and essential City resources, Santa Ana continues to grow and thrive — thanks to all of...

City of Santa Ana mourns fatal crash on Segerstrom Avenue

Posted on April 8, 2025

The City of Santa Ana extends its deepest condolences to the families, friends, and loved ones of the four young individuals whose lives were tragically lost in a car crash over the weekend. Our thoughts are also with the passenger who remains in critical condition. This is an incredibly difficult time for our Santa Ana...

Mayor’s newsletter: April 2025

Posted on April 4, 2025

Sign up for my newsletter Official newsletter of Santa Ana Mayor Valerie Amezcua. Keeping the community informed about local events, City news, and resources. Mayor's Message: Community and March Highlights Dear Neighbors, Welcome to this month’s newsletter! Santa Ana is always buzzing with energy and progress, and I’m excited to share recent highlights and upcoming...

Ward 4 Newsletter: April 2025

Posted on April 1, 2025

Subscribe to the Ward 4 newsletter Dear Neighbor, 2025 is off to a great start, and we have some exciting changes at City Hall. I am happy to announce that Robert Rodriguez has been promoted to Chief of Police. Chief Rodriguez has selected Roland Andrade, Chuck Elms and Julian Rodriguez to become Deputy Chiefs of...

Ward 2 newsletter: March 2025

Posted on March 18, 2025

Subscribe to the Ward 2 Newsletter Dear Santaneros, February marked Black History Month, and I was honored to take part in events like the OC Black History Parade and The People’s History: Walk and Talk. Celebrating Black culture and its deep ties to our city’s history was truly a privilege. Meeting Santa Ana’s own impactful...

Ward 1 Newsletter: March 2025

Posted on March 17, 2025

Subscribe to my newsletter Dear Ward 1 Residents, As spring arrives, I hope that everyone has the chance to do some spring cleaning and celebrate the Year of Snake by shedding that old skin and being reborn anew! With this new year, I continue to work with our Ward 1 Team to bring services and...

Ward 3 Newsletter: February & March 2025

Posted on March 13, 2025

March brings both moments of reflection and important conversations that could impact our community. As we celebrate Women’s History Month and Nowruz, the Persian New Year, we are reminded of the power of renewal and the strength of our diverse community. At the same time, critical federal discussions are taking place, and I want to...

Take our Community Budget Priorities Survey now and share your ideas

Posted on March 11, 2025

Which City of Santa Ana services and programs are important to you? Take our Community Budget Priorities Survey to share your ideas! We are currently planning the annual City budget for the 2025-26 fiscal year, which begins July 1, and we want to hear from our residents, business owners and other community stakeholders. Your responses...

CalOptima Health selects Santa Ana for Street Medicine Program expansion to serve unhoused population

Posted on March 6, 2025

Program will deliver transformative health care, social services and housing navigation to individuals experiencing homelessness. SANTA ANA, Calif. – The CalOptima Health Board of Directors voted Thursday, March 6, to expand its Street Medicine Program to Santa Ana to provide urgent medical and social services to individuals experiencing homelessness, following months of advocacy by City...

Mayor’s newsletter: March 2025

Posted on March 6, 2025

Sign up for my newsletter Official newsletter of Santa Ana Mayor Valerie Amezcua. Keeping the community informed about local events, City news, and resources. March Newsletter: Celebrating Women’s History Month, Community, and February Highlights: Dear Neighbors, I hope February brought you many cherished moments. As we step into March, we come together to celebrate Women’s...

City of Santa Ana to host ribbon cutting March 4 for major renovation at George Upton All Access Park at Carl Thornton Park

Posted on February 27, 2025

SANTA ANA, Calif. – The City of Santa Ana invites the community to celebrate the re-opening of the newly renovated George Upton All Access Park at Carl Thornton Park with a ribbon cutting ceremony on Tuesday, March 4, 2025, at 10 a.m. This event will highlight the City’s commitment to inclusive, modern, and innovative recreational...

City of Santa Ana and Anaheim Ducks offer Santa Ana residents discounted tickets for March 7 game

Posted on February 27, 2025

Santa Ana’s Parks, Recreation & Community Services Agency expands partnership with Anaheim Ducks in 2025 to support teen programs. SANTA ANA, Calif. – The City of Santa Ana is proud to announce its growing partnership with the Anaheim Ducks through another City of Santa Ana Anaheim Ducks Night offering discounted tickets to residents. The Ducks...

Mayor’s newsletter: February 2025

Posted on February 5, 2025

Sign up for my newsletter Official newsletter of Santa Ana Mayor Valerie Amezcua. Keeping the community informed about local events, City news, and resources. Mayor's Message: January Reflections and February Events I hope you had a fantastic start to the year! January was a month filled with meaningful events. One of the highlights was attending...

Ward 3 Newsletter: January 2025

Posted on January 29, 2025

Dear Neighbors, As January comes to a close, I hope the new year is off to a strong and positive start for you and your loved ones. While 2024 may be behind us, the work of building a stronger and inclusive Santa Ana never stops. This January, I’ve hit the ground running. On January 14,...

Councilmember Bacerra appointed Chair of OCFA Board of Directors

Posted on January 28, 2025

The City of Santa Ana is proud to announce Councilmember Phil Bacerra’s appointment as Chair of the Orange County Fire Authority (OCFA) Board of Directors. This is a significant appointment to oversee an essential public safety agency that provides fire and emergency services to Santa Ana, 22 other Orange County cities and unincorporated areas. Councilmember...