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Street closures and permitted events for February 22-28

Posted on February 22, 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. Starting Thursday, February 22 Phased street parking closures on the south side of 4th Street from Ross to French streets for OC Streetcar landscaping. Get free parking...

Tuesday, February 6: City Hall closed due to power outage; street sweeping canceled

Posted on February 6, 2024

Update: The February 6, 2024, regular meeting of the Santa Ana City Council has been canceled. Learn more here. Street sweeping is canceled on Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2024, due to the rain. Santa Ana City Hall, Ross Annex and the Main Library are all closed due to a power outage. City staff are not able...

Governor declares state of emergency during storm; street sweeping canceled on February 5

Posted on February 4, 2024

Update: Street sweeping in Santa Ana is canceled on Monday, Feb. 5, 2024. Santa Ana Zoo is closed due to the rain. California Governor Newsom has declared a state of emergency, including in Orange County, due to the storm moving through California today, February 4, 2024, and into the week. City of Santa Ana Public...

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City of Santa Ana seeks community input on new police chief

Posted on January 22, 2024

Come and give your input on selecting our next police chief! The City of Santa Ana is recruiting for a new police chief who will oversee nearly 400 officers and over 200 civilian employees at the Santa Ana Police Department. We are seeking input from the community to share which characteristics you want to see...

Street closures and permitted events January 18-24

Street closures and permitted events for January 18-24

Posted on January 18, 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. Jan. 19-21 Closures of Edinger Ave. on-ramp and McFadden Ave. off-ramp on NB SR-55 for retaining wall construction. 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. daily Directional closures on...

Street closures and permitted events for January 11-17

Posted on January 12, 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. Saturday, January 13 2nd St. Promenade Event hours: 5- 10 p.m. Sunday, January 14 Plaza Calle Cuatro Event hours: 1-5 p.m. January 15-23 OC Streetcar crews will...

Street closures and permitted events for December 21-January 3

Posted on December 21, 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, December 22 SB lane reductions on Red Hill Ave. between Edinger Ave. and Dyer Rd. for construction activity 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Through December 29...

Street closures and permitted events for December 14-20

Posted on December 14, 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. Thursday, December 14 Closure on EB and WB traffic across Bristol St. and Santa Ana Blvd. intersections 9 a.m.- 9 p.m. Friday, December 15 Intersection closures on...

Street closures and permitted events for December 7-13

Posted on December 7, 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. December 8-11 Intersection closure at Santiago St. and Santa Ana Blvd. for paving activity 24 hours Saturday, December 9 Jerome Park Event Hours: 10 a.m.- 3 p.m....

Street closures and permitted events for November 30-December 6

Posted on November 30, 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. November 30 - December 1 Closure on SB Grand Ave. between Hotel Terrace and SB 55 freeway exit at Dyer Road for water service repair 10 p.m.-...

Street closures and permitted events for November 9-15

Posted on November 9, 2023

Here are the locations of upcoming permitted events and road closures so you can plan accordingly. Several large events are planned in downtown Santa Ana on Saturday. Please drive slowly and safely in construction zones and around crowded events. Thursday, November 9 Closure on Bush St. between 5th St. and Santa Ana Blvd for roadwork...

Street closures and permitted events for November 2 – 8

Posted on November 2, 2023

Here are the locations of upcoming permitted events and road closures so you can plan accordingly. Several large events are planned in downtown Santa Ana on Saturday. Please drive slowly and safely in construction zones and around crowded events. Friday, November 3 Memorial Park Event Hours: 2-3 p.m. Lane Reductions on Main St. between 4th...

Street closures and permitted events for October 26 – November 1

Posted on October 26, 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. Thursday, October 26 Birch Park Birch Park Movie Series; Event hours: 5:30-9:30 p.m. Friday, October 27 Film Permit Santa Ana Train Station; Filming hours: 8 a.m.-6 p.m....

Robert Rodriguez named Acting Santa Ana Chief of Police

Posted on October 26, 2023

He will replace retiring Chief of Police David Valentin. SANTA ANA, California - Acting City Manager Steven A. Mendoza has named Assistant Chief Robert Rodriguez as Acting Chief of Police, effective Nov. 2, 2023. Assistant Chief Rodriguez is replacing Chief of Police David Valentin, who is retiring after 33 years of distinguished service, including six...

Street closures and permitted events for October 19-25

Posted on October 19, 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. Thursday, October 19 Birch Park Birch Park Movie Series; Event hours: 5:30-9:30 p.m. Friday, October 20 Cesar Chavez Park Santa Ana Zoo Park Pop Up; Event hours:...

Street closures and permitted events for October 12-18

Posted on October 12, 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. Thursday, October 12 Birch Park Movie Series Birch Park; Event hours: 5:30-9:30 p.m. Friday, October 13 Santa Ana Zoo Park Pop-Up Adams Park; Event hours: 2-3 p.m....

Street closures and permitted events for October 5-11

Posted on October 5, 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. October 5 Birch Park Movie Series Birch Park, 400 W. Third St.; Event hours: 5:30-9:30 p.m. Through October 6 Lane reductions or closures at intersections on S....

Street closures and permitted events for September 21-27

Posted on September 21, 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. Through September 22 Intersection closure at 4th and French streets due to OC Streetcar construction 24 hours a day Through September 22 Metrolink rail maintenance work on...

The City of Santa Ana and Santa Ana Police Chief David Valentin Dismissed from Lawsuit by Family of Brandon Lopez

Posted on September 14, 2023

On September 13, 2023, a federal court judge dismissed claims against the City of Santa Ana and Chief David Valentin stemming from a civil rights lawsuit related to an officer-involved shooting involving Anaheim Police Department officers in our city. The only remaining claim against the City, brought by the decedent's father, is the allegation Santa...

Street closures and permitted events for August 31 – September 6

Posted on August 31, 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. Thursday, August 31 Willard Basketball Courts Event hours: 6:30 - 9 p.m. Saturday, September 2 Plaza Calle Cuatro Event hours: 6-10 p.m. DTSA Art Walk @ Various...