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Street closures and permitted events for August 24 – 30, 2023

Posted on August 24, 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. Saturday, August 26 East End Promenade Event hours: 12-6 p.m. Plaza Calle Cuatro Event hours: 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. Event hours: 6-10 p.m. Madison Park Event...

Tropical storm warning issued for Santa Ana; sandbags available for public

Posted on August 18, 2023

Updated at 5 p.m. Aug. 20. Continuing our commitment to community safety, City of Santa Ana staff have been working through the storm to continue to provide free sandbags to the public and to monitor and respond to any storm-related issues. Fortunately, we have not observed or received reports of major flooding in streets,...

Street closures and permitted events for August 17- 23

Posted on August 17, 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 17 Lane reduction on Sunflower Ave between South Plaza Drive and Main Street due to street construction activity 7 p.m. - 7 a.m. at night...

California Department of Public Health approves syringe exchange in Santa Ana over City’s objections

Posted on August 14, 2023

The syringe delivery and pickup service threatens public health and safety. SANTA ANA, Calif. – The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) has approved an application to provide syringe delivery and pickup services for drug use in Santa Ana, despite the City of Santa Ana’s strenuous opposition and concerns about public health and safety. The...

Street closures and permitted events for August 10 – 16, 2023

Posted on August 10, 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 10 Memorial Park Concerts in the Park - Event Hours: 5:30 - 8 p.m. Saturday, August 12 Main Library Libraries with Heart - Event hours:...

Street closures and permitted events for August 3 – 9, 2023

Posted on August 3, 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 3 Jerome Park Concerts in the Park: Suave - Event hours: 5:30 - 8 p.m. Lane reductions at Bristol St. and Segerstrom Ave. intersection for...

Street closures and permitted events for July 27 – August 2, 2023

Posted on July 28, 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, July 28 Santa Ana Zoo Brew at the Zoo - Event hours: 4 - 8 p.m. El Salvador Park Event hours: 7 - 10 p.m. Intersection...

Street closures and permitted events for July 20 – 26, 2023

Posted on July 20, 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, July 20 Rosita Park Concerts in the Park - Event hours: 5:30 - 9 p.m. Friday, July 21 El Salvador Park Event hours: 7 - 10...

Street closures and permitted events for July 13-19, 2023

Posted on July 13, 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, July 14 Portola Park Movies in the Park - Event hours: 5:30 - 10 p.m. El Salvador Park Event hours: 7 - 10 p.m. Saturday, July...

Street closures and permitted events for July 6 – 12, 2023

Posted on July 6, 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, July 7 Jerome Park Movies in the Park - Event hours: 5:30 - 10 p.m. El Salvador Park Event hours: 7 - 10 p.m. Saturday, July...

Street closures and permitted events for June 29 – July 5, 2023

Posted on June 29, 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 June 30 Lane reduction on S. Bristol Street before Warner Avenue due to construction activity 24hrs a day each day through Friday Friday, June 30 El...

Only ‘Safe and Sane’ fireworks are legal in Santa Ana July 1-4

Posted on June 27, 2023

As 4th of July approaches, we would like to remind our community that only fireworks bearing the “Safe and Sane” seal are permitted to be used within the City limits, during the following days and hours only: • July 1 – 12 p.m. (noon) to 10 p.m. • July 2 – 10 a.m. to 10...

Street closures and permitted events for June 23 – 28, 2023

Posted on June 22, 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. June 21 - 30 Lane Reduction on SB Bristol St. before Warner Ave. 24 hours Full Intersection Closures on 4th Street 24 hours closures - week day...

New City budget prioritizes public safety, homelessness, parks and infrastructure

Posted on June 22, 2023

The Santa Ana City Council approved the 2023-2024 fiscal year budget. SANTA ANA, Calif. – The Santa Ana City Council has approved a $764 million budget for the 2023-2024 fiscal year that expands City services and focuses on the community’s top priorities. The budget approved this week has a $413 million general fund that pays...

Street closures and permitted events for June 15 – 21, 2023

Posted on June 15, 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. June 15 and 16 Closures on Santa Ana Blvd. between Minter and Santiago streets due to OC Streetcar construction activity 9 p.m. to next day morning on...

Street closures and permitted events for June 8 – 14

Posted on June 8, 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. June 8 through 9 4th Street eastbound lane between Bush Street and French Street will be closed due to OC Streetcar construction 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m....

Street closures and permitted events for June 1 – 7

Posted on June 2, 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, June 2 Centennial Park Movies in the Park - Event hours: 5:30 - 10 p.m. Saturday, June 3 Closure of Ross Street between 3rd and 5th...

Groundbreaking Ceremony Santa Anita Park Improvements

City breaks ground on $16 million Santa Anita Park improvement project

Posted on May 31, 2023

Left to right: Santa Anita Neighborhood Association Treasurer Martha Calderon, Mayor Valerie Amezcua, Councilmember Thai Viet Phan, Councilmember Johnathan Ryan Hernandez, Santa Anita Neighborhood Association President Felipe Guerrero, and Councilmember David Penaloza City officials held a groundbreaking ceremony on Wednesday, May 31, for the $16 million Santa Anita Park improvement project that will create a...

Street closures and permitted events for May 25 – 31

Posted on May 25, 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 Friday, May 26 Lane reductions on Warner Ave. between Main and Flower streets due to construction activity in the area 24 hours a day through May...

City opposes proposed syringe exchange program in Santa Ana

Posted on May 19, 2023

Submit public comments to the California Department of Public Health The City of Santa Ana has sent a letter to the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) strenuously opposing an application by the Harm Reduction Institute to provide delivery and pick-up of syringes in Santa Ana. Read the City’s letter here. The City of Santa...