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Court ruling supports City of Santa Ana’s efforts to curb illicit drug activity at businesses and restore safety on East 1st Street

Posted on November 4, 2025

Judge grants preliminary injunction in the City’s drug den abatement lawsuit. SANTA ANA, Calif. – The City of Santa Ana secured an important court victory on Nov. 3 that cracks down on nuisance businesses along East 1st Street to protect public safety and drive illegal drugs out of the community. Orange County Superior Court Judge...

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Watch the 2025 State of the City Address

Posted on November 3, 2025

Mayor Valerie Amezcua delivered the 2025 State of the City address on Wednesday, Oct. 29, sharing Santa Ana’s progress, key accomplishments and vision for the future. Hosted by the Santa Ana Chamber of Commerce in partnership with the City of Santa Ana, the event showcased major infrastructure improvements, community-driven initiatives and upcoming projects that will strengthen...

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...

Take our Community Priorities Survey to share your ideas about City programs and spending

Posted on October 29, 2025

The City of Santa Ana’s Community Priorities Survey invites residents to share their priorities for City spending. The survey will remain open until the City Council adopts the FY2026–27 budget by July 2026, ensuring community input helps shape the City’s funding decisions. The Community Priorities Survey will help us prioritize the programs and services that...

Watch the Santa Ana State of the City 2025 livestream on October 29

Posted on October 28, 2025

Join us for the 2025 State of the City livestream! The City of Santa Ana invites you to join us for Mayor Valerie Amezcua’s 2025 State of the City address on Wednesday, Oct. 29, starting at 11 a.m., highlighting our City’s progress, key achievements and vision for the future. This event is hosted by the...

Santa Ana City Council adopts resolution in support of Proposition 50 to preserve California’s fair representation in Congress

Posted on October 24, 2025

At their Oct. 21 meeting, the Santa Ana City Council adopted a resolution in support of Proposition 50 (2025), the Election Rigging Response Act, a legislative California constitutional amendment authorizing temporary changes to congressional district maps in response to partisan redistricting, appearing on the Nov. 4, 2025, statewide ballot. Mid-decade redistricting actions outside the normal...

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...

City Council to honor Salvador Quintana with new park name

Posted on October 16, 2025

The Santa Ana City Council has chosen the name of our newest park at the corner of Bristol and Tolliver streets - Salvador Quintana Park. The new park will pay tribute to Salvador Quintana, whose life exemplified compassion, resilience and service. Salvador Quintana was a true Santa Ana hero who helped local families during WWII...

Ward 2 Newsletter: October 2025

Posted on October 8, 2025

Subscribe to the Ward 2 Newsletter Dear Santaneros, As we turn the page from summer to fall, our community enters a season of new beginnings and meaningful opportunities. Fall is a time for growth, reflection and connection. For many of our seniors, it means taking the exciting next steps toward college applications, while for families,...

Mayor’s Newsletter: October 2025

Posted on October 3, 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. Dear Neighbors, September was filled with meaningful and memorable moments in Santa Ana. I had the opportunity to attend several important events across our city, including the Orange County Fire Authority...

Ward 3 Newsletter: September 2025

Posted on September 30, 2025

Dear Neighbors, I hope this message finds you well as we say goodbye to a scorching and challenging summer and welcome the cooler, calmer days of early fall. Personally, I’m thrilled to feel the change in weather and the sense of renewal it brings—just in time to recognize the significant events this month: 9/11, Mexican...

Ward 5 Newsletter: September 2025

Posted on September 24, 2025

Dear vecinos de Ward 5, This month, we celebrated Fiestas Patrias in our beautiful Calle Cuatro, where we welcomed thousands to the heart of Orange County to celebrate our heritage with love, music, and food. On Saturday evening, I took part in El Grito alongside our City Council, the Mexican Consulate in Santa Ana, and...

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 group home ordinance to protect neighborhoods and provide safer housing for people with disabilities

Posted on September 17, 2025

The new rules will help the City regulate increasing numbers of unlicensed group homes. SANTA ANA, Calif. – The Santa Ana City Council unanimously approved a landmark ordinance on Tuesday, Sept. 16, to better regulate group homes and sober-living facilities in residential neighborhoods. The new rules will improve living conditions for individuals with disabilities and establish...

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City Council advances Segerstrom family’s The Village Santa Ana Specific Plan that will transform South Santa Ana

Posted on September 16, 2025

The project will create much-need housing, new jobs and open space near South Coast Plaza. SANTA ANA, Calif. — The Santa Ana City Council on Tuesday, Sept. 16, took an important first step in realizing the redevelopment of a 17.2-acre, underperforming commercial center near South Coast Plaza into a vibrant mixed-use village, creating modern commercial...

Watch videos of Fiestas Patrias parade and Grito de Independencia ceremony

Posted on September 16, 2025

The City of Santa Ana celebrated the 45th annual Fiestas Patrias in downtown Santa Ana on Sept. 13 and 14, 2025. The Grito de Independencia ceremony with the Mexican Consulate in Santa Ana celebrating Mexican Independence was held on Sept. 13, and the parade was on Sept. 14 on Main Street. Watch videos below. https://youtu.be/kNC1H77943Q?si=rElxLv6jAQhysJpu...

Ward 2 Newsletter: September 2025

Posted on September 15, 2025

Subscribe to the Ward 2 Newsletter Dear Santaneros, As we step into a new school year, we’re excited to share resources to support our community. This edition highlights back-to-school educational tools, housing resources, food distribution programs, and the City’s Ayuda Sin Fronteras program, which helps residents impacted by immigration-related challenges with rent, utilities, and essential...

A Statement from Santa Ana Mayor Valerie Amezcua regarding Supreme Court ruling

Posted on September 8, 2025

Mayor Valerie Amezcua released the following statement on Monday, September 8, 2025: I am extremely disappointed and concerned by the U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling today that allows U.S. immigration officers to continue to make stops based solely on a person’s location, the type of work they do, the language they speak, or their apparent race...

Mayor’s newsletter: September 2025

Posted on September 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. Dear Neighbors, We recently celebrated Labor Day, a special time to recognize and thank the hardworking individuals who keep our community moving forward. The holiday also reminds us that summer is...

Ward 3 Newsletter: August 2025

Posted on August 28, 2025

Subscribe to my newsletter Dear Neighbors, It’s been an especially hot August, but that hasn’t slowed down the work in Ward 3. This month, my office has organized food distributions to support families, attended neighborhood meetings to hear your priorities, and joined community events that celebrate the heart of Santa Ana. On the Council, we’ve...

Immigration and food assistance

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