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A message from Mayor Valerie Amezcua

Posted on June 11, 2025

https://youtu.be/x5IjePxmlK0 Hello Family, Friends and Neighbors, My heart breaks watching federal immigration raids unfold in our city. Like so many of you, my family came to this country from Mexico in search of a better future. The fear and unrest these actions have caused in our community – they weigh heavily on me. In this...

A map of street closures around the Santa Ana Civic Center.

Street closures in Civic Center area through Sunday, June 15, 2025

Posted on June 11, 2025

Please note the following street closures in the Civic Center area through Sunday, June 15, 2025: Santa Ana Boulevard from Flower Street to Ross Street Ross Street from Santa Ana Boulevard to 3rd Street 4th Street from Ross Street to Birch Street Sycamore Street from Santa Ana Boulevard to 3rd Street Sidewalks remain open and...

The City of Santa Ana is committed to upholding the rights and safety of all residents

Posted on June 9, 2025

We are aware that U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is currently conducting immigration enforcement actions in the city of Santa Ana. We acknowledge that this news causes fear and uncertainty to many in our community. We want to ensure you that the City of Santa Ana is fully compliant with the State of California...

El Salvador and Jerome Community Pools temporarily closed due to inclement weather

Posted on June 3, 2025

Due to inclement weather, the El Salvador Community Pool at 1825 W. Civic Center Dr. and Jerome Community Pool at 726 S. Center St. are temporarily closed Tuesday, June 3. Regular programming will commence Wednesday, June 4. Make-up dates will be offered for cancelled lessons and be communicated to registered participants via email. For inquiries,...

Scheduled sports field closures for maintenance through June and August

Posted on June 3, 2025

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 at the...

Ward 3 Newsletter: May 2025

Posted on May 30, 2025

Dear Santa Ana Residents, As your Councilwoman, I’m thrilled to connect with you in this month’s newsletter and share some important updates and reflections. First, I want to extend a heartfelt Happy Mother’s Day to all the amazing moms in our community. I had the pleasure of spending the day with local families and mothers...

Build together play together: Santa Ana celebrates national summer campaign with new inclusive park

Posted on May 22, 2025

Summer is here, which means the season of park and play are at its peak! This July marks the National Recreation and Park Association’s (NRPA) 40th annual Park and Recreation Month campaign, and the City of Santa Ana got an early start to this year’s theme “Build Together, Play Together” by opening its newly renovated...

More than a game: youth basketball program thrives in Santa Ana

Posted on May 22, 2025

With decades of history and a growing partnership with the LA Clippers, Santa Ana’s youth basketball program continues to be a pillar of the community—offering quality coaching, character development, and unforgettable experiences to hundreds of young athletes each season. The City of Santa Ana’s Boys Basketball Program, active since the early 1980s, serves nearly 500...

Santa Ana City Council bans sale and distribution of nitrous oxide for recreational use

Posted on May 21, 2025

Santa Ana, CA – In a decisive move to protect public health and safety, the Santa Ana City Council unanimously adopted an ordinance that prohibits the sale and distribution of nitrous oxide on Tuesday, May 20. The ordinance addresses growing concerns over the recreational misuse of nitrous oxide — commonly referred to as “laughing gas”...

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Grant increase brings more swim scholarships to Santa Ana

Posted on May 20, 2025

Santa Ana Aquatics grows 2025 summer scholarship program thanks to expanded grant funding! From June 2 to August 8, the City of Santa Ana’s Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Agency (PRCSA) is diving into swim lessons with certified instructors leading high-quality Learn-to-Swim programs at pool facilities across the city. Thanks to strong community partnerships—including the...

Ward 5 Newsletter: May 2025

Posted on May 20, 2025

Dear Ward 5 neighbors, Summer is almost here! I'm excited to share our May 2025 newsletter. Our city continues to make significant strides in enhancing public safety and improving daily life for all Santa Ana residents. From the recently completed Fremont Elementary and Spurgeon Safe Routes to School project to our ongoing Green Spaces initiatives,...

Residential Permit Parking Counter will be closed on May 21, 2025

Posted on May 16, 2025

The Public Works Agency would like to inform residents that the Residential Permit Parking Counter will be closed for operations on Wednesday, May 21, 2025. All services will resume as normal on Thursday, May 22, 2025. We encourage residents to plan accordingly and complete any necessary business in advance of the closure. We apologize for...

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New Santa Ana affordable housing community offers stability to Orange County’s most vulnerable women

Posted on May 16, 2025

The City of Santa Ana issued the county’s first project-based vouchers to provide supportive housing for domestic violence survivors. SANTA ANA, Calif. – To address homelessness in Orange County, WISEPlace, a nonprofit providing housing and support for people in crisis since 1929, has officially opened its new permanent supportive housing community in Santa Ana called...

Vietnamese American community marks 50 years of business growth and resilience in Little Saigon

Posted on May 14, 2025

Join the event on Thursday, June 5, 2025, at the Great Wolf Lodge in Garden Grove. Little Saigon, Calif. – The community is invited to 50 Years of Little Saigon’s Resilience on Thursday, June 5, 2025, from 1 to 7:30 p.m. at the Great Wolf Lodge in Garden Grove, California. Bringing together entrepreneurs, community leaders,...

City of Santa Ana wins equity award for Environmental Justice Action Committee

Posted on May 8, 2025

The Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) lauded the City’s commitment to improving health in urban neighborhoods. SANTA ANA, Calif. – The City of Santa Ana has been honored by the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) with the prestigious Carmen Ramirez Award for Equity, recognizing its trailblazing efforts to address environmental inequities in neighborhoods...

Ward 2 newsletter: May 2025

Posted on May 8, 2025

Subscribe to the Ward 2 Newsletter Dear Santaneros, April was all about community! From new Playful Learning installations in our parks and tree plantings that help beautify our neighborhoods, to exciting groundbreakings like the soon-to-be-renovated Aquatics Center at Memorial Park and the special grand openings of Santos Pizza and Santa Ana’s first Community Land Trust,...

Second Quarterly Bulky Item Drop-Off Day to take place May 10 at Jerome and Cabrillo parks

Posted on May 7, 2025

The City of Santa Ana will host our second Quarterly Bulky Item Drop-off Day on Saturday, May 10, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at two locations: Jerome Park at 2115 W. McFadden Ave. and Cabrillo Park at 1820 E. Fruit St. Every quarter, our Public Works Agency, in partnership with Republic Services, is hosting...