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COSAS: City Manager’s newsletter for April 27, 2023

Posted on April 27, 2023

In this issue of the City Manager’s newsletter, learn about new business assistance programs, nominate neighborhood heroes, see photos of our Fun Run, learn about a new urban greening project, and find more news and events. Subscribe to COSAS Spotlight photo On your marks… Photo Credit: Hiram U. To submit your own original photo of...
A man jumping off a trampoline attempting a slam dunk at Portola Park

COSAS: City Manager’s newsletter for April 13, 2023

Posted on April 13, 2023

In this issue of the City Manager’s newsletter, find out how children can meet Pete the Cat, help us name our first dog park, learn how to host a special event in Santa Ana, and find lots of other local news and events! Subscribe to COSAS Spotlight photo Above the Rim at Portola Park Photo...
Spotlight Spring Fest

COSAS: City Manager’s newsletter for March 30, 2023

Posted on March 30, 2023

In this edition of the City Manager’s newsletter, learn about Santa Ana’s amazing economic progress, take our parking survey, find new fitness opportunities, and get more great local news and events! Subscribe to COSAS Spotlight photo Spring Fest has sprung! Photo Credit: Cori L. To submit your own original photo of Santa Ana to be...
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COSAS: City Manager’s newsletter for March 16, 2023

Posted on March 16, 2023

In this edition of City of Santa Ana Stories (COSAS), read about our new pedestrian safety signals, the graffiti arts program, the Police Department’s 2022 review, how to join the Santa Ana Fun Run, and lots of other City news, events and resources! Subscribe to COSAS Spotlight photo Engaged! Photo Credit: Klaui V. @KLAUIVARADI To...
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COSAS: City Manager’s newsletter for March 2, 2023

Posted on March 2, 2023

In this issue of the City Manager’s newsletter, our Public Works team cleans up after the storm, new trash cans come to our neighborhoods, participate in the City budget process, enjoy Women’s History Month activities at the library, and celebrate the Zoo’s 71st birthday! Subscribe to COSAS Spotlight photo Snowy view from Santa Ana City...
Valentine celebration

COSAS: City Manager’s newsletter for February 16, 2023

Posted on February 16, 2023

In this issue of the City Manager’s newsletter, learn how to participate in the City budget process, see the unveiling of our new ceremonial street sign toppers honoring Black history, read about a new green space project, find out how our zoo saved a lemur, and get more news and events! Subscribe to COSAS Spotlight...
Lion Dance

COSAS: City Manager’s newsletter for February 2, 2023

Posted on February 2, 2023

In this edition of COSAS, In this issue of the City Manager’s newsletter, find out how much your local government accomplished last year, our Family Justice Center celebrates 3 years, subscribe to our Cultura recreation and classes guide, and get much more City of Santa Ana news and events. Subscribe to COSAS Spotlight photo Lion...
Man wearing a blue and red luchador mask poses in front of the Spurgeon Building

COSAS: City Manager’s newsletter for January 13, 2023

Posted on January 13, 2023

In this edition of COSAS, learn about our new traffic safety survey, the lowered home business permit fee, an upcoming safe routes to school project, community engagement efforts by Code Enforcement, and fun events happening in our City. Subscribe to COSAS Spotlight photo Luchando in Santa Ana. Photo Credit: Marcos S. - @luxeodon, @i_photovisions To...
Mr. and Mrs. Claus at the Santa Ana Winter Village

COSAS: City Manager’s newsletter for December 16, 2022

Posted on December 16, 2022

SUBSCRIBE to the COSAS Newsletter  In this edition of COSAS, learn about the new City Council, more renter protections for Santa Ana residents, a new cannabis law, holiday schedules for different facilities, and fun holiday events happening in our City. Spotlight photo Mr. and Mrs. Claus visit the Santa Ana Winter Village Photo Credit: Cori...
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COSAS: City Manager’s newsletter for December 2, 2022

Posted on December 2, 2022

SUBSCRIBE to the COSAS Newsletter  In this edition of COSAS, learn about our Shop Santa Ana program, the library’s expanding hours, fun holiday events like the Winter Village, Pancakes with Santa and the Ride of Lights, and much more! Spotlight photo   Christmas on 4th St. Photo Credit: Hiram U. To submit your own original...
Halloween at Southwest Senior Center

COSAS: City Manager’s newsletter for November 10, 2022

Posted on November 10, 2022

SUBSCRIBE to the COSAS Newsletter  In this edition of the COSAS newsletter, read about a wonderful new affordable housing development, how we’re making our streets safer, our community gardens, and much more Santa Ana news and events. Spotlight photo Halloween at Southwest Senior Center Photo Credit: Hiram U. To submit your own original photo of...
Creature from the Black Lagoon at Birch Park

COSAS: City Manager’s newsletter for October 27, 2022

Posted on October 27, 2022

In this edition of the City Manager’s newsletter, learn about what the City is doing to address homelessness and what you can do to help, see our new activities guide, and read about other City news, programs and events. Spotlight photo "Creature from the Black Lagoon" screening at Birch Park Photo Credit: Hiram U. To...
Mid-Autumn Festival

COSAS: City Manager’s newsletter for October 13, 2022

Posted on October 13, 2022

In this edition of the City Manager’s newsletter, find fun Halloween events and other activities, read about our new PAAL center, learn about the City’s ballot measures, and more! Subscribe to COSAS Spotlight photo Traditional Vietnamese Dance at the Mid-Autumn Festival Photo Credit: Hiram U. To submit your own original photo of Santa Ana to...
Fiestas Patrias Folklorico Dancer

COSAS: City Manager’s newsletter for September 29, 2022

Posted on September 29, 2022

In this edition of the City Manager’s newsletter, read about our recent housing accomplishments, share your ideas about downtown murals, apply to serve on a City commission or board, and find fun activities like Taste of Santa Ana and the Mid-Autumn Festival. Subscribe to COSAS Spotlight photo Baile Folklorico at Fiestas Patrias Photo Credit: Hiram...
Honeybee pollinating a flower

COSAS: City Manager’s newsletter for September 15, 2022

Posted on September 15, 2022

In this issue of COSAS, get updates on 4th Street construction, learn how the police department is working to hire more female officers, find fun activities like Fiestas Patrias and Wilderness Club excursions, and more Santa Ana news and events. Subscribe to COSAS Spotlight photo Dragon Fruit from Jerome Photo Credit: Santa Ana Community Gardens...
Chicano Heritage Festival Crowd

COSAS: City Manager’s newsletter for September 1, 2022

Posted on September 1, 2022

In this issue of the City Manager’s newsletter, see the design for Santa Ana's first new dog park, learn about our new stormwater capture system, Habitat for Humanity breaks ground on two unique homes, and find lots of fun events and other news. Subscribe to COSAS Spotlight photo Inaugural Chicano Heritage Festival Photo Credit: Hiram U....
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COSAS: City Manager’s newsletter for August 12, 2022

Posted on August 12, 2022

In this edition of COSAS, check out our cool new library card designs, street lighting improvements, mosquito control efforts, and many exciting events and activities including concerts, movies, a butterfly exhibit and our first ever Chicano Heritage Festival! Subscribe to COSAS Spotlight photo The Smokin' Cobras perform at Windsor Park Photo Credit: Hiram U. To...
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COSAS: City Manager’s Newsletter for July 29, 2022

Posted on July 29, 2022

In this issue of the City Manager’s newsletter, we have so much great news to share! Learn about SAPD’s new meditation room, the gun buyback event, Public Works' campaign to raise water conservation awareness, the 2021 Water Quality Report, and all of the exciting events happening in August! Subscribe to COSAS Spotlight Photo Downtown Graffiti...
4th Of July Celebration

COSAS: City Manager’s newsletter for July 15, 2022

Posted on July 15, 2022

In this issue of the City Manager’s newsletter, we have so much great news to share! Learn about the Santa Ana Zoo’s new butterfly exhibit, a new assistance program for commercial property owners, the Housing Element Draft, our new park host, and tons of fun events! Subscribe to COSAS Spotlight photo 4th of July at...
Dog on alley during sunset

COSAS: City Manager’s newsletter for June 17, 2022

Posted on June 17, 2022

In this issue of the City Manager’s newsletter, we have so much great news to share! Learn about the library’s new Knowledge Mobile that will be rolling into your neighborhood, upcoming movies in the park, who to call for water emergencies and illegal fireworks, and tons of fun events for Pride, Juneteenth, Fourth of July...
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