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Economic Development update – February 2023

Posted on February 24, 2023

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 The City will...

Court awards $41,651.47 in attorney’s fees and costs to City of Santa Ana against the Santa Ana Police Officers Association and Gerry Serrano

Posted on February 24, 2023

Santa Ana, Calif. – A court has ruled that the Santa Ana Police Officers Association (SAPOA) and its president, Gerry Serrano, must pay the City of Santa Ana $41,651.47 for defending against frivolous claims SAPOA and Mr. Serrano filed to silence the City of Santa Ana executive employees and stop them from doing their jobs...

Ward 1 newsletter: February 2023

Posted on February 23, 2023

Dear Ward 1 Residents, I hope you all had a wonderful New Year! Before turning to 2023, I wanted to make sure we acknowledge the closure of 2022 with some new colleagues on the dais—Councilmember Benjamin Vazquez in Ward 2 and Santa Ana’s first woman Mayor, Valerie Amezcua! It was a historic election, and I...

Springest open house flier at El Salvador Park on Mar. 25

Parks and Recreation hosting Spring Fest: Open House on March 25

Posted on February 23, 2023

In partnership with our Santa Ana Collaborative members, the Santa Ana Parks and Recreation Agency is hosting a new event to re-introduce Santa Ana recreation classes and programs! Join us in-person on Saturday, March 25th from 10:00am - 1:00pm at El Salvador Center. This FREE event is open to the community and provides an opportunity to...

Street closures and permitted events for Feb. 23 to March 1

Posted on February 23, 2023

Here are the locations of street closures for construction, permitted events, or other activities Feb. 23 to March 1 in Santa Ana so you can plan accordingly. Wednesday, February 22 - August 7 Traffic lanes will be reduced to one lane on First St. between Hickory St. and Grand Ave. in both westbound and eastbound...

Inaugural Street Sign Toppers Helen M Shipp Way and Black History Square

Ceremonial street sign toppers honor Black history

Posted on February 16, 2023

Today we unveiled our first ceremonial street sign toppers as part of the new ceremonial street naming program created by the City Council. These first toppers recognize Santa Ana’s African-American heritage, coinciding with Black History Month. Willits Street from Fairview to Bristol streets now has the honorary name Helen M. Shipp Way, for the founder...

Permitted events and street closures Feb. 17-25

Posted on February 16, 2023

Here are the locations of permitted events and road closures for construction or other activities Feb. 17-25 in Santa Ana so you can plan accordingly. Friday, February 17 Friendship Park - Zoo Pop-Up 1:45 - 3:45 p.m. Event hours: 2 - 3:30 p.m. Saturday, February 18 Plaza Calle Cuatro - Event 3 - 10 p.m....

Girls basketball season registration to open February 22

Posted on February 16, 2023

The City of Santa Ana’s Girls Basketball Program is back! Don't miss your chance to sign up for an excitement filled season. Registrations will be opening February 22nd for the upcoming season, tentatively scheduled to run from March 20th to June 3rd. All registrations will take place in person at the Jerome Center. Space is...

Registration opens for adult kickball league

Posted on February 16, 2023

The Parks and Recreation Agency is excited to introduce Santa Ana's very first ever Adult co-ed kickball league! Test your skills and go head to head with the best kickball players in all of Santa Ana. Registration for teams opens on February 13 through March 17. This league allows a roster size of up to...

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City receives $1.5 million grant for King Street Urban Greening Project

Posted on February 15, 2023

The City of Santa Ana Public Works Agency was recently awarded a nearly $1.5 million grant for the King Street Urban Greening Project, which features the transformation of approximately 9,000 square feet of unused public space at the intersection of King and 10th streets. It includes bicycle and pedestrian pathways, drought tolerant landscaping, lighting, waste...

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Santa Ana City Council appoints new City Clerk

Posted on February 10, 2023

Jennifer L. Hall will serve in one of three positions appointed by the Council. SANTA ANA, Calif. – The Santa Ana City Council has appointed a new City Clerk who will serve as the official record-keeper and elections official for the City of Santa Ana. On Tuesday, Feb. 7, the City Council unanimously authorized an...

Permitted events and street closures Feb. 9-18

Posted on February 9, 2023

Here are the locations of permitted events and road closures for construction or other activities Feb. 9-18 so you can plan accordingly. Thursday, February 9 Closure of the intersection at 5th and Bush streets on Feb. 9, 10, and 13 3 - 11:59 p.m. each day Westbound lanes closed on Segerstrom Ave. from Harbor Blvd....

Done/doing update

Posted on February 8, 2023

Welcome to our done/doing update for the City of Santa Ana website. This is a recap of what we’ve done from November 9, 2022 to January 23,2023, and what we’re working on next. Done Updated the barking dog online form to include instructions and tie it to animal services subpage Added a public meetings topic...

Wait list now open for Legacy Square affordable housing

Posted on February 7, 2023

Pre-applications are now being accepted for Legacy Square - a new affordable apartment community located at 301 E. Santa Ana Blvd. The wait list opened Monday, Feb. 6, and will remain open until 5 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 17. Applications should be submitted online via the application portal on National CORE’s website. The project, which...

2022 City of Santa Ana staff accomplishments, by the numbers

Posted on February 2, 2023

In 2022, our approximately 1,400 City of Santa Ana staff worked day in and day out to provide essential services to Santa Ana residents. Here are just a few of their many accomplishments, by the numbers. Public Works National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Responded to 580 Water Pollution/Hazardous Waste and Stormdrain-related service requests Cleaned...

Permitted events and street closures Feb. 2-11

Posted on February 2, 2023

Here are the locations of permitted events and road closures for construction or other activities Feb. 2-11 so you can plan accordingly. Thursday, February 2 to Friday, February 3 Closure for utility construction on Segerstrom Avenue between Harbor Blvd. and Newhope St., 24 hours a day through Feb. 3 Friday, February 3 Closure for road...

Mayor’s newsletter: January 2023

Posted on January 31, 2023

Sign up for my newsletters Dear community, Welcome to my first newsletter as your Mayor. The purpose of this newsletter is to keep in touch with you all and share information and resources. The new year has just begun and it has already been a busy start where I have been able to serve you...

Statement on Tyre Nichols from Acting City Manager Police Chief David Valentin

Posted on January 29, 2023

“The brutality suffered by Tyre Nichols in Tennessee at the hands of the very people sworn to protect the public is hard to comprehend, and our deepest condolences go out to the family suffering immeasurable grief at this time. It is a tragedy that challenges us to face, again, many of the questions we have...