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Mayor’s newsletter: March 2023

Posted on March 30, 2023

Sign up for my newsletters Dear community, Spring is upon us, and our city is brimming with activities. My office has been very busy, and we are happy to share our latest news and updates about what’s happening in our community. During this month I attended and participated in several community events. The Farmers &...

BJ’s Restaurant & Brewhouse teams up with City of Santa Ana and Project Backboard to refurbish community basketball court

Posted on March 28, 2023

The new court with a colorful mural in Portola Park will be unveiled at a community celebration on April 4. SANTA ANA, Calif. – The Santa Ana community is invited to celebrate the unveiling of a fully refurbished basketball court decorated with a vibrant, large-scale mural created through a partnership between BJ’s Restaurant & Brewhouse®,...

Done/doing update

Posted on March 28, 2023

Welcome to our done/doing update for the City of Santa Ana website. This is a recap of what we’ve done from February 22, 2023 to March 27, 2023, and what we’re working on next. Done The holiday street sweeping schedule PDF calendar was updated to a webpage to make it easier for people to view....

Two men and a group of children smile in front of a sign that says "TeenTime SAPL" next to a large red ribbon that has been cut and a pair of giant scissors.

Library’s TeenTime program opens at El Salvador Community Center

Posted on March 27, 2023

The Santa Ana Public Library celebrated the opening of the new TeenTime program at El Salvador Community Center on Saturday, March 25, 2023, with a ribbon cutting and Spring Fest in partnership with the Parks, Recreation and Community Services Agency. Councilmember Johnathan Ryan Hernandez joined in the ribbon cutting to help officially open TeenTime. This...

Street closures and permitted events for March 24 – 31

Posted on March 23, 2023

Here 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. Friday, March 24 French Park Event Hours: 2 - 3:30 p.m. Saturday, March 25 Plaza Calle Cuatro Event Hours: 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. Plaza Calle Cuatro...

New exercise program coming to Santa Ana Stadium

Posted on March 22, 2023

The City of Santa Ana is excited to announce the launch of the Santa Ana Moves program on April 1, 2023. Due to popular demand, the Parks and Recreation Agency will be opening Santa Ana stadium for physical activities and pick-up games as part of the new program Santa Ana Moves! Participants will have open...

Street closures and permitted events for March 16-22

Posted on March 16, 2023

Here 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. March 16-17 1st Street full closure between Standard Avenue and Grand Avenue for slopes construction Closure is from 9 p.m. Thursday, March 16, until 5 a.m. Friday,...

Parks, Recreation and Community Services hosting summer hiring fairs

Posted on March 15, 2023

Now hiring for summer jobs! The Santa Ana Parks, Recreation & Community Services Agency (PRCSA) is currently seeking summer applicants who are innovative, enthusiastic, and results oriented individuals prepared to make an impact in their community. PRCSA is hosting two in-person job fairs to hire for various positions ranging from aquatics program specialists, youth camp...

Image of Lay's RePlay Mini-Pitch coming soon to Cesar Chavez Campesino Park

Cesar Chavez Campesino partial park closure for Lay’s RePlay Mini-Pitch installation

Posted on March 14, 2023

Construction starting March 15, 2023 in preparation for project unveiling tentatively scheduled for April 19, 2023. The City of Santa Ana, in collaboration with Lay’s RePlay, is excited to announce a new community project, bringing a sustainable artificial turf field to Cesar Chavez Campesino Park. Lay’s RePlay is an innovative global initiative partnering with the...

Santa Ana Fun Run: Annual 5K race adds 10K and Fit Fest

Posted on March 13, 2023

Registration is now open for April 21 and 22 events. SANTA ANA, Calif. – The City of Santa Ana’s annual 5K run has expanded to a two-day event with a 5K race, 10K race, Kids Dash and Fit Fest. Join us for the Santa Ana Fun Run as we celebrate an overall sense of health...

A mural painting of six arms with hands holding each other in a circle with a yellow flower in the middle.

Arts & Culture Office accepting proposals for graffiti arts pilot program

Posted on March 13, 2023

The City of Santa Ana's Arts & Culture Office has released a Request for Proposals (RFP) seeking a Santa Ana-based organization to design and implement a pilot program for “Bridging the G.A.P. (Graffiti Arts Program),” a year-long interactive, multi-disciplinary public arts program that will inspire civic leadership and community pride in youth through the creation...

Street closures and permitted events for March 10-17

Posted on March 10, 2023

Here are the locations of street closures for construction, permitted events, or other activities March 10-17 in Santa Ana so you can plan accordingly. Saturday, March 11 2nd Street Promenade Event: 12-9 p.m. Closure on N. Park Blvd. between N. Benton Way and N. Riverside Drive Event: 2 – 5:30 p.m. Plaza Calle Cuatro Event:...

EGG-cellent Adventure returns to Santa Ana on April 8

Posted on March 7, 2023

Hop on over to Centennial Park on April 8, 2023, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. for a day of egg hunting and festivities as the City of Santa Ana hosts the annual EGG-cellent Adventure. The Santa Ana Parks, Recreation and Community Services Agency is hosting another free community event with egg hunts, inflatables and...

Done/doing update

Posted on March 6, 2023

Welcome to our done/doing update for the City of Santa Ana website. This is a recap of what we’ve done from January 23,2023 to February 22,2023 and what we’re working on next. Done Updated the Immigration Services page with an infographic and frequently asked questions section Restructured the Parks and Recreation department pages and added...

City of Santa Ana compels developer to complete homeless shelter, federal lawsuit dismissed

Posted on March 2, 2023

The lawsuit was no longer necessary after the City achieved its goal. SANTA ANA, Calif. – A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit brought by the City of Santa Ana against the developer of a new homeless shelter after the City successfully compelled the defendant to complete construction of the project. Judge David O. Carter...

Street closures and permitted events for March 3 – 13

Posted on March 2, 2023

Here are the locations of street closures for construction, permitted events, or other activities March 3 - 13 in Santa Ana so you can plan accordingly. Throughout March Lane closures on Sunflower Ave. between S. Plaza Dr. and Main St. for sewer repairs Work is scheduled overnight 7 p.m. - 7 a.m. through March 2023....

Bristol Street closed between 17th and 21st streets for power outage repair

Posted on March 1, 2023

North Bristol Street between 17th and 21st streets was closed in both directions on March 1, 2023, due to a traffic collision that caused a power outage. Southern California Edison repair crews are on the way and Bristol Street will be closed until the repairs are complete. Get power outage updates from SCE at https://www.sce.com/outage-center/check-outage-status.

Mayor’s newsletter: February 2023

Posted on February 28, 2023

Sign up for my newsletters Dear community, Thank you for subscribing to my newsletter! The purpose of this newsletter is to share with you about events in the community and City Hall. My goal is to develop a strong connection between the mayor’s office and our community, and this newsletter is an important part of...