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map of closure on First St. between Standard Ave. and Grand Ave.

Overnight closure of First St. between Standard Ave. and Grand Ave. on Nov. 21

Posted on November 19, 2024

On Thursday, November 21, 2024, starting at 9 p.m. to 7 a.m. the next day, there will be a full closure of First Street between Standard Avenue and Grand Avenue to through traffic due to roadwork. In addition, on Friday, November 22, 2024, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., there will only be one traffic...

Street closures and permitted events for November 14-20

Posted on November 14, 2024

Below 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. If a weather event occurs on the anticipated start date, the street closures for construction activity will be delayed until the weather clears. Friday, November 15 Bristol...

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High winds causing street sweeping delays

Posted on November 14, 2024

On November 6, 2024, the City of Santa Ana experienced the first Santa Ana Wind event of the fall season, resulting in significant tree damage and extraordinary large amounts of debris accumulation Citywide. The City’s priority is to return to the clean conditions prior to the wind event as soon as possible. City Staff is...

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Jamboree and City of Santa Ana unveil new affordable housing motel conversion

Posted on November 13, 2024

Estrella Springs transforms underused Budget Inn into permanent supportive housing for veterans and individuals experiencing homelessness Santa Ana, Calif. – Local nonprofit housing developer Jamboree Housing Corporation and the City of Santa Ana hosted a grand opening celebration on Wednesday, November 13, for Estrella Springs, an adaptive reuse and rehabilitation development for veterans and others....

Street closures and permitted events for November 7-13

Posted on November 7, 2024

Below are the locations of these and other upcoming permitted events and road closures so you can plan accordingly. Please drive slowly and safely in construction zones and around crowded events. If a weather event occurs on the anticipated start date, the street closures for construction activity will be delayed until the weather clears. Friday,...

City Hall closed, no street sweeping on Veterans Day

Posted on November 7, 2024

In observance of Veterans Day on Monday, November 11, 2024, Santa Ana City Hall, Newhope Library, community centers and senior centers will be closed. There will be no street sweeping on Monday. Trash and recycling collection will be on the regular schedule. Normal City Hall hours will resume on Tuesday, November 12, 2024. # #...

Celebrate Native American Heritage Festival on November 16 at Thornton Park

Posted on November 6, 2024

SANTA ANA, Calif. – Native American crafts, traditional songs and dances will mark the City of Santa Ana’s celebration of the Native American Heritage Festival on Saturday, November 16, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Thornton Park located at 1801 W. Segerstrom Ave. The free, family-friendly event will feature Native American and Indigenous music,...

High winds forecast in Orange County on November 6 & 7

Posted on November 5, 2024

Strong Santa Ana winds are forecasted in Orange County on Wednesday evening and Thursday afternoon, Nov. 6 and 7, 2024. The National Weather Service has issued a High Wind Warning that is in effect from Wednesday through Thursday afternoon for inland Orange County that will bring 25 to 35 mph winds from the Northeast, with...

PBA wins American Planning Association award for General Plan

Posted on October 31, 2024

The City of Santa Ana Planning and Building Agency proudly received the Award of Merit for its Comprehensive General Plan Update from the American Planning Association-California Chapter. At the APA-California 2024 Conference, City staff showcased Santa Ana’s leadership in implementing its Environmental Justice (EJ) framework to an audience of over 200 planners from across the...

Street closures and permitted events for October 31- November 6

Posted on October 31, 2024

Beginning Friday, November 1, through Saturday, November 2, there will be major street closures in Downtown Santa Ana for several events. Below are the locations of these and other upcoming permitted events and road closures so you can plan accordingly. Please drive slowly and safely in construction zones and around crowded events. If a weather...

Upcoming sports fields closures, November 4 – January 7

Posted on October 30, 2024

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...

Mayor’s newsletter: November 2024

Posted on October 30, 2024

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, Fall is upon us, and I hope everyone enjoyed the Mid-Autumn Festival and the Taste of Santa Ana over the past month. Both events were tremendous successes, thanks to...

Ward 1 newsletter: September & October 2024

Posted on October 30, 2024

Subscribe to my newsletter October is a time for change and a time for us to buckle down and conquer the goals we set for ourselves at the beginning of the year. I have been thinking a lot about the work we’ve done this year—so many events, programs, and emails—but we’re not done. My goal...

Public Works Agency receives CASQA award for the King Street Urban - after Picture Greening Project

Public Works Agency receives CASQA Award for the King Street Urban Greening Project

Posted on October 29, 2024

On October 21, 2024, the City of Santa Ana Public Works Agency received a 2024 Project of the Year Award from the California Stormwater Quality Association (CASQA) for the King Street Urban Greening Project. The award from CASQA recognizes projects that exemplify sustainable stormwater management. The Project features two Bioretention Basins and an Underground Stormwater...

map of closure on 3rd St. between Main St. & Bush St. and Spurgeon St. French St.

Closure of 3rd St. between Main St. & Bush St. and between Spurgeon St. & French St., Oct. 30

Posted on October 29, 2024

On Wednesday, October 30, 2024, from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., there will be a closure of 3rd Street between Main Street and Bush Street and between Spurgeon Street and French Street to through traffic due to paving. Access to businesses and residences will be maintained at all times. Please follow detour signage. We recommend using alternate...

Street closures and permitted events for October 24-30

Posted on October 24, 2024

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. If a weather event occurs on the anticipated start date, the street closures for construction activity will be delayed until the weather clears. Thursday, October 24 Northgate...

Mayor Amezcua statement regarding Andrew Do’s resignation, agreement to plead guilty

Posted on October 22, 2024

The resignation of Supervisor Andrew Do from the Orange County Board of Supervisors and his departure mark the end of a deeply troubling chapter in our community’s leadership, as it comes in the wake of serious allegations of bribery and conspiracy to defraud the public. Supervisor Do’s involvement in a scheme to steal millions of...