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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...

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...

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...

Reminder: Store trash and recycling containers out of public view

Posted on March 11, 2024

Have you heard? Santa Ana has a new Solid Waste team that is committed to keeping Santa Ana beautiful. What does this mean? City staff are out in your community making sure trash and recycle containers are stored out of public view when not out in the street for pickup. Thank you for your continued...

Garage and Yard Sale weekend extended to March 9-10

Posted on March 8, 2024

Due to last weekend's weather conditions, Garage and Yard Sale will be taking place this Weekend March 9-10! Garage and yard sales are allowed at residential properties on the first full weekend of March, June, September and December. No permit is needed. Sales may only occur on Saturday and/or Sunday from 8 a.m. to 5...

Logan Neighborhood Ceremonial street sign toppers

Posted on March 8, 2024

We unveiled ceremonial street sign toppers for Josephine “Chepa” Andrade Way and Lydia Romero-Cruz Way on Thursday, March 7, at Logan and Stafford streets as part of the ceremonial street naming program. The Santa Ana City Council created this program to recognize outstanding individuals who have made a significant impact on their communities. Josephine “Chepa”...

Street closures and permitted events for March 6-14

Posted on March 7, 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 7, through Friday, March 22 Lane reductions on eastbound Warner Ave. between Pullman St. and Redhill Ave. for construction 24 hours a day Friday, March...

picture of sport field closures thru April 26, 2024

Sports field closures for maintenance March 4 to April 26, 2024

Posted on February 29, 2024

To effectively provide and sufficiently maintain City of Santa Ana 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....

Street closures and permitted events for February 29 to March 6

Posted on February 29, 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, February 29, through Friday, March 15 Lane reductions eastbound on Westminster Ave. between Newhope St. and Harbor Blvd. for construction 7 a.m. - 4 p.m. Lane...

picture of Jackson Elementary students at Windsor Park

Public Works educates Jackson Elementary on restroom installation

Posted on February 29, 2024

The City of Santa Ana Public Works team invited a 4th grade class from Jackson Elementary school to witness the Windsor Park prefabricated restroom installation up close and to learn about construction, planning, engineering, and community involvement. Our staff gave a brief presentation of the procedure, while answering questions from the students. The youth were...

Picture of last years event National Public Works Week in May 5_18_2024.jpg Walnut Water Pump Station located at 723 W. Walnut Street.

Save the date on May 18 for free Public Works Week community event

Posted on February 29, 2024

To kick off National Public Works Week in May, the City of Santa Ana Public Works Agency invites you, your family and friends to a free community event on Saturday, May 18, 2024, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Walnut Water Pump Station, 723 W. Walnut St. Highlights of the event include free...

City of Santa Ana Launches 9th Annual Youth Water Poster Contest

Posted on February 23, 2024

The City of Santa Ana launched its 9th Annual Youth Water Poster Contest where youth who reside or attend a school in Santa Ana will compete for a chance to win prizes ranging from gift certificates to PS5s and Macbook Airs. One Grand Prize winner and two finalists will be selected in each age...

Warner Avenue Linear Park Open Space Park Survey English 2_23_2024

Take our Warner Avenue Open Space Park Survey

Posted on February 23, 2024

The City of Santa Ana Public Works Agency is currently widening a one-mile segment of Warner Avenue from Main Street to Grand Avenue, and near Delhi Park between Cypress Avenue and Oak Street. This has created some new open space opportunities that could serve as possible future park use. We are seeking input from you...

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...

Street sweeping canceled on Tuesday, February 20, 2024, due to rain

Posted on February 20, 2024

Street sweeping in Santa Ana has been canceled today, February 20, 2024, due to rain. The City is offering free sandbags to residents and businesses at the City Corporate Yard. Up to 10 sandbags are available per Santa Ana residence or business. Self-service sandbag station location and hours: City of Santa Ana Corporate Yard 215...

Street closures and permitted events for February 15 to 21

Posted on February 15, 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, February 15 -17 Closure on Bush St. between 4th and 5th Street 24 hours a day Closure on 5th St. between Main St. and Bush St....

Presidents Day closure: City Hall closed, no street sweeping on Feb. 19, 2024

Posted on February 14, 2024

In observance of Presidents Day, Santa Ana City Hall will be closed and there will be no street sweeping on Monday, February 19, 2024. Trash collection will occur on the regular schedule. Santa Ana Public Library, Community Centers and Senior Centers will also be closed. See our City Hall holiday schedule here and the street...

map of closure on Main St. between 4th and 5th Streets

Closure on Main Street between 4th and 5th streets, Feb. 10 and 17

Posted on February 9, 2024

On Saturday, February 10 from 6 a.m. to 4 p.m., and again on February 17, 2024, there will be a full closure on Main Street between 4th and 5th streets due to paving activity. Access to businesses and residences will be maintained. We recommend using alternate routes or plan for possible delays since the paving on...

Map of closure on Bush Street between 4th and 5th streets

Closure on Bush Street between 4th and 5th streets Feb. 8-14

Posted on February 8, 2024

In order to accommodate construction work in the area, there is currently a full closure on Bush Street between 4th and 5th Streets to all through traffic through Wednesday, February 14, 2024. The closure will be in place 24 hours a day. Access to businesses will be maintained at all times. Please follow detour signage. We...

map of closure and no parking on Third St.

Full closure and no parking on 3rd Street between Bush and French streets Feb. 15-16

Posted on February 8, 2024

Starting on Thursday, February 15, through Friday, February 16, 2024, from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m., there will be a full closure to through traffic on Third Street between Bush and Spurgeon Street. In addition, there will be no parking allowed on Third Street between Spurgeon Street and French Street. The closure and no parking...