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City of Santa Ana offers residents discounted Ducks tickets for April 7 game

Posted on April 4, 2024

SANTA ANA, Calif. – The City of Santa Ana is proud to announce an expanded relationship with the Anaheim Ducks through a City of Santa Ana Ducks Night special event during the Ducks’ upcoming game on Sunday, April 7, 2024, at 5 p.m. against the St. Louis Blues. Discounted tickets are now available for Santa...

Eastbound 4th Street between Sycamore and Main will be closed on April 3

Posted on April 2, 2024

Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) announced that OC Streetcar crews will be working on the Sycamore Street platform on 4th Street. To accommodate this work, the eastbound lane on 4th Street between Sycamore and Main streets will be closed on April 3 from as early as 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The schedule is subject...

Early morning closure of Ritchey Street daily April 8-12

Posted on April 2, 2024

UPDATE: This post has been revised to reflect the new closure time of April 8-12. Crews are scheduled to continue work on a drainage system adjacent to Ritchey Street, which requires closing Ritchey Street from Wright Street to E. St. Andrew Place. Local business access will be maintained. Ritchey Street will be closed from 1...

Republic Services Annual Summer Internship Program now taking applications

Posted on April 2, 2024

The City of Santa Ana’s trash and recycling pickup contractor, Republic Services, is working with the City to help high school and college-aged (18 or older) students who are Santa Ana residents become educated in the three R’s; Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle. As part of the effort to make recycling second nature to all City...

Free sandbags available with extended hours March 29-31

Posted on March 28, 2024

Be prepared for rain! The City of Santa Ana is offering free sandbags to residents and businesses. Up to 10 sandbags are available per Santa Ana residence or business. The self-service sandbag station has special hours this Friday through Sunday, March 29-31: City of Santa Ana Corporate Yard 215 S. Center St., Santa Ana 7...

Street closures and permitted events for March 28- April 3

Posted on March 28, 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. Thursday, March 28 Lane reductions both westbound and eastbound on 17th Street between Bristol Street and Flower Street for paving each night starting at 7 p.m. to...

Santa Ana Fun Run goes back to the ’80s on April 27

Posted on March 28, 2024

Registration is now open for the 10k, 5k and Kids Dash. SANTA ANA, Calif. – The annual Santa Ana Fun Run returns April 27 with a totally tubular ’80s theme. Race over to Santa Ana Stadium to run in the 10K, walk/run in the 5K, or bring the kids to participate in the second annual...

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Santa Ana’s first crosswalk art installed in Willard neighborhood

Posted on March 28, 2024

This week we celebrated the installation of Santa Ana’s first crosswalk art! A special dedication ceremony was hosted by the Public Works Agency on Wednesday, March 27, to unveil the crosswalk art located at 15th and Ross streets in the Willard neighborhood. Local neighborhood artist Cynthia Luján designed the crosswalk art, which is intended to...

César Chávez Day observed April 1: No street sweeping and City Hall, libraries, community centers closed

Posted on March 27, 2024

On Monday, April 1, 2024, we celebrate César Chávez Day to honor the iconic leader of the labor and civil rights movement. In observance of the state holiday, Santa Ana City Hall, libraries, senior centers and community centers will be closed on Monday. There will be no street sweeping, but trash and recycling will be...

Santa Ana tap water named World’s Best with third gold medal at Berkeley Springs International Water Tasting

Posted on March 26, 2024

The City of Santa Ana has once again demonstrated its commitment to providing high-quality tap water, securing its third gold medal in the municipal water category at the prestigious Berkeley Springs International Water Tasting competition. Judges from around the world evaluated waters sourced from 16 states and 18 foreign countries, ultimately awarding top honors to...

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Refurbished Pacific Park monument signs unveiled

Posted on March 25, 2024

On Saturday, March 23, 2024, a special neighborhood ceremony was hosted by the City of Santa Ana Public Works Agency for the unveiling of the refurbished Pacific Park monument signs. The monument signs commemorate the Pacific Park neighborhood name and are located at two neighborhood entrances: two are at Walnut Street and Cypress Avenue and...

map of lane reductions on 17th Street between Fairview St. and Flower St.

Lane reductions on westbound and eastbound 17th St. from March 28 to April 7

Posted on March 21, 2024

Starting on Friday, March 28, through April 7, 2024, traffic lanes will be reduced both westbound and eastbound on 17th Street between Fairview and Flower streets due to roadwork. The days, times, and locations on 17th Street for the lane reductions are as follows: Thursday, March 28, lane reductions both westbound and eastbound on 17th...

City of Santa Ana to offer residents discounted Clippers tickets for April 12 game

Posted on March 21, 2024

SANTA ANA, Calif. – The City of Santa Ana is proud to announce an expanded relationship with the LA Clippers through a “City of Santa Ana Clippers Night” special event during the Clippers’ upcoming game on April 12, 2024, against the Utah Jazz. Discounted tickets are now available for Santa Ana residents to purchase. To...

Street closures and permitted events for March 21-27

Posted on March 21, 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. Thursday, March 21 Fisher Park SAPD Spring Safety Egg Hunt; Event Hours: 4-6 p.m. Through March 22 Westbound Macarthur Blvd. and the loop on-ramp to southbound SR-55...

Parks and Recreation hosting second annual Spring Fest: Open House on April 6

Posted on March 20, 2024

In partnership with our Santa Ana Collaborative members, the Santa Ana Parks and Recreation Agency is hosting its second annual Spring Fest Open House to expose the Santa Ana community to its recreation classes and programs! Join us on Saturday, April 6th from 11:00am – 1:00pm at El Salvador Center. This FREE event is open to the...

Apply by March 27 for a free tour of Hoover Dam and Colorado River Aqueduct

Posted on March 20, 2024

Dive deep into the world of water with an all-expenses paid 3-day Inspection Tour of the Hoover Dam and Colorado River Aqueduct! This incredible opportunity is made possible by the generous sponsorship of the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California (MWD). Limited spots are available! Santa Ana residents, current college students, and recent graduates are...

Peggy Slonkosky wins teacher drawing in Santa Ana’s Youth Water Poster Contest

Posted on March 20, 2024

Peggy Slonkosky, a teacher at Madison Elementary School, has won a $200 Art Supply Warehouse gift card as the winner of the first Teacher Drawing in this year's Youth Water Poster Contest, aimed at raising student awareness of water conservation through creative expression. Peggy is known for nurturing creativity and promoting water conservation and...

Street closures and permitted events for March 14-20

Posted on March 14, 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. Through Friday, March 15 Lane reductions eastbound on Westminster Ave. between Newhope St. and Harbor Blvd. for construction Event Hours: 7 a.m.-4 p.m. Lane reductions on Fairview...