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City of Santa Ana wins equity award for Environmental Justice Action Committee

Posted on May 8, 2025

The Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) lauded the City’s commitment to improving health in urban neighborhoods. SANTA ANA, Calif. – The City of Santa Ana has been honored by the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) with the prestigious Carmen Ramirez Award for Equity, recognizing its trailblazing efforts to address environmental inequities in neighborhoods...

Ward 2 newsletter: May 2025

Posted on May 8, 2025

Subscribe to the Ward 2 Newsletter Dear Santaneros, April was all about community! From new Playful Learning installations in our parks and tree plantings that help beautify our neighborhoods, to exciting groundbreakings like the soon-to-be-renovated Aquatics Center at Memorial Park and the special grand openings of Santos Pizza and Santa Ana’s first Community Land Trust,...

Second Quarterly Bulky Item Drop-Off Day to take place May 10 at Jerome and Cabrillo parks

Posted on May 7, 2025

The City of Santa Ana will host our second Quarterly Bulky Item Drop-off Day on Saturday, May 10, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at two locations: Jerome Park at 2115 W. McFadden Ave. and Cabrillo Park at 1820 E. Fruit St. Every quarter, our Public Works Agency, in partnership with Republic Services, is hosting...

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Santa Ana summer events kick off with movies in the park

Posted on May 5, 2025

Enjoy free family-friendly outdoor movie nights this summer at parks across Santa Ana every Friday from June 6 – July 25, 2025 The City of Santa Ana Parks, Recreation and Community Services Agency (PRCSA) invites residents and visitors to enjoy a free series of movies in the park this summer! From June 6 through July...

Mayor’s newsletter: May 2025

Posted on May 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, Spring has arrived, and with it comes a season of celebration and community! I’m excited to share highlights from the past month and important updates about what’s happening in...

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...

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...

Public Works to host free Compost Giveaway and Paper Shredding Event on April 26

Posted on April 16, 2025

The City of Santa Ana Public Works Agency is hosting a free compost giveaway and paper shredding event for Santa Ana residents on Saturday, April 26, 2025, from 7 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Centennial Park, 3000 W. Edinger Ave., Santa Ana. Please join us! Guidelines for the event are below. For free compost giveaway ...

City of Santa Ana offers opportunities to influence rules for land use and development

Posted on April 15, 2025

The City of Santa Ana is inviting all interested community members, business owners, developers, and design professionals to participate in the second round of stakeholder workshops for the Comprehensive Zoning Code Update this May. Building on the valuable feedback gathered during the initial workshops held in July and November 2024, these upcoming sessions offer a...

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...

Scheduled sports field closures for maintenance through March and April

Posted on April 15, 2025

To effectively provide and sufficiently maintain City athletic fields, scheduled rotating field closures occur during the year for turf recovery, field maintenance, and overall improvements. Understanding that our valued sports organizations desire optimum use of City athletic fields, the City coordinates the schedule with the various sports leagues to minimize the impact. The sports fields at the...

OC Streetcar work to close eastbound 4th Street downtown April 15-16

Posted on April 14, 2025

The Orange County Transportation Authority announced the following road closures for OC Streetcar work along 4th Street this week: The following eastbound lane closures will be in effect on April 15 and April 16, from 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. each day: Eastbound 4th Street from Ross Street to Birch Street Eastbound 4th Street from...

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

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...