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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...

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...

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

City of Santa Ana mourns fatal crash on Segerstrom Avenue

Posted on April 8, 2025

The City of Santa Ana extends its deepest condolences to the families, friends, and loved ones of the four young individuals whose lives were tragically lost in a car crash over the weekend. Our thoughts are also with the passenger who remains in critical condition. This is an incredibly difficult time for our Santa Ana...

Mayor’s newsletter: April 2025

Posted on April 4, 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. Mayor's Message: Community and March Highlights Dear Neighbors, Welcome to this month’s newsletter! Santa Ana is always buzzing with energy and progress, and I’m excited to share recent highlights and upcoming...

CalOptima Health selects Santa Ana for Street Medicine Program expansion to serve unhoused population

Posted on March 6, 2025

Program will deliver transformative health care, social services and housing navigation to individuals experiencing homelessness. SANTA ANA, Calif. – The CalOptima Health Board of Directors voted Thursday, March 6, to expand its Street Medicine Program to Santa Ana to provide urgent medical and social services to individuals experiencing homelessness, following months of advocacy by City...

Mayor’s newsletter: March 2025

Posted on March 6, 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. March Newsletter: Celebrating Women’s History Month, Community, and February Highlights: Dear Neighbors, I hope February brought you many cherished moments. As we step into March, we come together to celebrate Women’s...

City of Santa Ana to host ribbon cutting March 4 for major renovation at George Upton All Access Park at Carl Thornton Park

Posted on February 27, 2025

SANTA ANA, Calif. – The City of Santa Ana invites the community to celebrate the re-opening of the newly renovated George Upton All Access Park at Carl Thornton Park with a ribbon cutting ceremony on Tuesday, March 4, 2025, at 10 a.m. This event will highlight the City’s commitment to inclusive, modern, and innovative recreational...

City of Santa Ana and Anaheim Ducks offer Santa Ana residents discounted tickets for March 7 game

Posted on February 27, 2025

Santa Ana’s Parks, Recreation & Community Services Agency expands partnership with Anaheim Ducks in 2025 to support teen programs. SANTA ANA, Calif. – The City of Santa Ana is proud to announce its growing partnership with the Anaheim Ducks through another City of Santa Ana Anaheim Ducks Night offering discounted tickets to residents. The Ducks...

Mayor’s newsletter: February 2025

Posted on February 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. Mayor's Message: January Reflections and February Events I hope you had a fantastic start to the year! January was a month filled with meaningful events. One of the highlights was attending...

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Mayor and City Manager join roundtable with Senators Padilla and Schiff

Posted on January 17, 2025

On Jan. 17, 2025, Mayor Valerie Amezcua and City Manager Alvaro Nuñez joined in a roundtable discussion with Senators Alex Padilla and Adam Schiff, along with other local California leaders. The conversation centered on critical community priorities, including immigration, infrastructure, and energy, with the goal of securing sustained federal support for these essential areas. This...

City of Santa Ana Tết Festival returns January 25 for Lunar New Year celebration at Centennial Park

Posted on January 10, 2025

SANTA ANA, Calif. – In commemoration of the community’s Asian and Vietnamese cultures, the City of Santa Ana is celebrating the Year of the Snake at the second annual Tết (Lunar New Year) Festival on Saturday, January 25, 2025. This free event will take place 1-6 p.m. at Centennial Park, 3000 W. Edinger Ave., Santa...

Mayor’s newsletter: January 2025

Posted on January 9, 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. Happy New Year, Santa Ana! Mayor's Message: Please enjoy this New Year NEWsletter. I hope you had a joyful and restful holiday season, filled with special moments and quality time with...

City Council approves quality-of-life measures to protect access to public spaces and connect unhoused individuals to services

Posted on December 19, 2024

SANTA ANA, Calif. – The City of Santa Ana continues with a comprehensive approach improving the quality of life of all residents with new measures to ensure public spaces are safe, clean and accessible, as well as providing more resources to help people experiencing homelessness. On Tuesday, December 17, the Santa Ana City Council approved...

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Santa Ana City Manager appoints Police Chief Robert Rodriguez

Posted on December 16, 2024

SANTA ANA, Calif. – Santa Ana City Manager Alvaro Nuñez announced today the appointment of Robert Rodriguez as the City of Santa Ana’s 22nd Chief of Police, placing a seasoned law enforcement veteran with deep ties to the Santa Ana community in this essential public safety position. City Manager Nuñez announced the appointment during an...

Ed Caruthers Park Ribbon Cutting Ceremony 10/17/23

City of Santa Ana celebrates opening of Gerardo Mouet Park

Posted on December 12, 2024

The 1-acre neighborhood park is named for a former Parks and Rec director. SANTA ANA, Calif. – The City of Santa Ana opened its newest park, named for a beloved former Parks and Recreation director, on Wednesday, Dec. 11, with a ribbon cutting ceremony and community celebration. Gerardo Mouet Park is a 1-acre park located...

Santa Ana Mayor, 3 Councilmembers sworn into office for second terms

Posted on December 10, 2024

Mayor Amezcua, Mayor Pro Tem Phan, Councilmember Lopez and Councilmember Hernandez were re-elected on Nov. 5. https://www.youtube.com/live/NtAyrvp58I8?si=z5nAg1-oHLbE9u6l&t=4236 SANTA ANA, Calif. – The City of Santa Ana celebrated the installation of the Mayor and three City Councilmembers who took the oath of office on Tuesday, Dec. 10, at Santa Ana City Hall. Mayor Valerie Amezcua, Mayor...

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City-supported FX Residences offers critical housing to our most vulnerable residents

Posted on December 10, 2024

City of Santa Ana officials joined HomeAid Orange County for the opening of the FX Residences permanent supportive housing project on Tuesday, Dec. 10. The dedication brought together City and County leaders, housing agencies, and the business community to recognize the collaboration that will provide housing for individuals experiencing chronic homelessness, with priority given to...

Mayor’s newsletter: December 2024

Posted on December 4, 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. Happy Holidays, November to Remember: Celebrating Community and Reelection November was a whirlwind here in Santa Ana, filled with gratitude, celebration, and community spirit. I’m excited and humbled to share that...

Proposed needle distribution program WILL NOT operate in Santa Ana

Posted on November 27, 2024

The Harm Reduction Institute has withdrawn its application to distribute thousands of needles in the community. SANTA ANA, Calif. – The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) informed City of Santa Ana officials on Monday, Nov. 25, that the Harm Reduction Institute (HRI) had withdrawn its application from the Office of AIDS to operate a...