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Housing Authority Landlord newsletter: September 2022

Posted on October 5, 2022

In this issue: 2022 Income Property Management Expo 2022 Income Property Management Expo The Income Property Management Expo (IPME) returns to the Pasadena Convention Center Tuesday, October 18, 2022! The Apartment Association of Greater Los Angeles proudly presents 2022 IPM Expo. The Expo offers Real Estate Investors, Independent Rental Owners & Property Managers access to...

Ward 3 newsletter: September 2022

Posted on September 30, 2022

Happy fall! It's hard to believe, but--yes--we are officially in fall. We wouldn't be able to tell by the recent warmer-than-usual weather, but it's a good thing that we're finally experiencing a reprieve this weekend with cooler temperatures. I hope you and your families have had a fantastic summer and are ready for the new...

Santa Ana Housing Authority will be certified as High Performing for fifth year in a row

Posted on September 29, 2022

For the fifth year in a row, the Santa Ana Housing Authority (SAHA) will be certified as a High Performing Housing Authority by United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Under the Section Eight Management Assessment Program (SEMAP), HUD uses fourteen indicators to monitor and evaluate the performance of housing authorities nationwide. SEMAP...

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2022 General Municipal Election list of candidates and proposed ballot measures

Posted on September 29, 2022

The following persons have been nominated for the offices designated below to be filled at the General Municipal Election to be held in the City of Santa Ana on Tuesday, the 8th of November, 2022: Candidates for Mayor Name Affidavit of residence Ballot designation Candidate statement Valerie Amezcua View affidavit of residence Santa Ana Unified...

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Indigenous Peoples Day celebration to honor Native cultures and histories

Posted on September 28, 2022

The inaugural Indigenous Peoples Day celebration hosted by the City of Santa Ana will take place on Saturday, October 8, 2022, from 11:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. at Santa Ana Civic Center’s Plaza of the Sun. This free community event celebrates and honors Indigenous peoples and commemorates their histories and cultures. The celebration will include...

Free landscaping classes

Posted on September 26, 2022

Register today! Through our partnership with Metropolitan Water District, Santa Ana's Public Works Agency is hosting a series of free online landscaping classes to help you plant, care for and maintain a beautiful water efficient garden. From October through December 2022, you can choose from several class themes to address your garden’s needs, where you...

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Inaugural Mid-Autumn Festival to celebrate Asian culture

Posted on September 20, 2022

The inaugural Mid-Autumn Festival hosted by the City of Santa Ana will take place on Saturday, October 1, 2022, from 4 to 9 p.m. at Rosita Park. This free community event will highlight Asian cultures and celebrate Santa Ana’s large Vietnamese community. The festival will include a lion dance, drum performance, traditional dances and musical...

42nd annual Fiestas Patrias festival returns Sept. 17-18

Posted on September 1, 2022

Musicians Beatriz Adriana , Raymix, and El Chapo de Sinaloa are headlining. SANTA ANA, Calif. – The City of Santa Ana’s 42nd annual Fiestas Patrias festival celebrating our community’s vibrant Latino and Hispanic culture is back after a two-year absence during the pandemic. Fiestas Patrias is taking place on Saturday, September 17, and Sunday, September...

WORK Center now accepting applications for the CalifornianForAll youth employment program

Posted on September 1, 2022

The Santa Ana WORK Center is now accepting applications from Santa Ana youth ages 16 to 30 to join the CalifornianForAll youth employment program. This is part of a statewide #CaliforniansForAll initiative that aims to train and develop young people for public service careers. This youth employment program provides 20 to 29 hours of paid...

Housing Authority Landlord newsletter: August 2022

Posted on August 31, 2022

In this issue: Affordable Connectivity Program AAOC Certified Rental Housing Provider Education Program Affordable Connectivity Program We are excited to share with you a new federal subsidy program that can help your renters pay for their internet service. The Affordable Connectivity Program, accepted by many Internet Service Providers (ISPs), gives households $30 a month to...

Full intersection closures of Santa Ana Blvd and Broadway and 4th St and Broadway

Posted on August 26, 2022

Beginning as early as Monday, August 29, full intersection closures for the 4th Street and Broadway intersection and the Santa Ana Boulevard and Broadway intersection will take place for OC Streetcar track construction. Crews will be present during daytime work hours, but closures and detour routes will be in place 24 hours a day. This...

Ward 5 newsletter

Posted on August 26, 2022

Welcome! Dear neighbors, Welcome to our Ward 5 newsletter, where I share news, legislative updates, community events and highlight local art, businesses, and causes that are important to Ward 5 residents. As we approach the end of summer, I want to cover some important news that affects our community. First, I want to let you...

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Historic Pacific Park fire station to be preserved as new PAAL center

Posted on August 18, 2022

A historic former fire station will soon be transformed into a new Santa Ana Police Athletic & Activity League center to serve youths and seniors. This week the Santa Ana City Council directed City staff to convert the vacant 1928 fire station at 625 S. Cypress Ave. in the Pacific Park neighborhood into a PAAL...

Inaugural Chicano Heritage Festival kicks off August 28

Posted on August 18, 2022

The City of Santa Ana’s inaugural Chicano Heritage Festival will take place on Sunday, August 28, 2022, from 12 to 8 p.m. at El Salvador Park. This free community event will include live music, kids’ activities, food trucks, exhibitors, and a car show. Celebrating the Santa Ana City Council’s proclamation recognizing August as Chicano Heritage...

Nomination period for Mayoral candidates extended to 5 p.m. August 17, 2022

Posted on August 12, 2022

As of 5 p.m. Friday, August 12, 2022 the incumbent for the office of Mayor did not file nomination papers. Section 10225 of the Elections Code provides for the extension of the nomination period in the event an incumbent does not file. Therefore the nomination period for the office of Mayor is extended through Wednesday,...

4th Street to close between Ross and Broadway

Posted on August 12, 2022

The Orange County Transportation Authority announced that 4th Street from Ross Street to Broadway will be closed starting as early as August 15 for OC Streetcar construction. The closure will be in place day and night for the duration of the work. Please follow detour signage.