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Street closures and permitted events for February 8 to 14

Posted on February 8, 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. February 8-14 Full Closure of Bush St. between 4th and 5th streets for construction 24 hours a day Friday, February 9 Street closure between Euclid and La...

Help us report potholes caused by the storm

Posted on February 7, 2024

No one likes potholes and they seem to pop up almost overnight. Potholes are created in many ways, and the most common way is when water seeps into cracks on the surface of the road. Water combined with the vibration of the tires over the cracks may eventually cause the asphalt to fail and create...

Tuesday, February 6: City Hall closed due to power outage; street sweeping canceled

Posted on February 6, 2024

Update: The February 6, 2024, regular meeting of the Santa Ana City Council has been canceled. Learn more here. Street sweeping is canceled on Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2024, due to the rain. Santa Ana City Hall, Ross Annex and the Main Library are all closed due to a power outage. City staff are not able...

Governor declares state of emergency during storm; street sweeping canceled on February 5

Posted on February 4, 2024

Update: Street sweeping in Santa Ana is canceled on Monday, Feb. 5, 2024. Santa Ana Zoo is closed due to the rain. California Governor Newsom has declared a state of emergency, including in Orange County, due to the storm moving through California today, February 4, 2024, and into the week. City of Santa Ana Public...

Street closures and permitted events for February 1 to 7

Posted on February 1, 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 February 3 Full Closure of Bush St. between French and 4th streets for construction 24 hours a day Saturday, February 3 Tet Festival Centennial Park; Event...

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Groundbreaking ceremony held for Gerardo Mouet Park at Standard and McFadden

Posted on January 27, 2024

On Saturday, January 27, 2024, the City of Santa Ana broke ground on Gerardo Mouet Park, honoring Santa Ana’s former Parks and Recreation director who died last year. The park at Standard Street and McFadden Avenue will have a skate area, basketball court, playground, green space and more. The park will provide a much-needed recreational...

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New Little Saigon monument sign honors Vietnamese community

Posted on January 26, 2024

The City of Santa Ana was proud to unveil a new Little Saigon monument sign on Friday, January 26, 2024. The sign, located on a median on West 1st Street just west of Harbor Boulevard, honors the important contributions of the Vietnamese community to Santa Ana. It also provides an entry point into the Little...

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Street closures and permitted events, January 26 to February 1

Posted on January 25, 2024

Friday, January 26 Full Closure on First St. between Harbor Blvd. and La Vergn Way for Little Saigon sign unveiling Hours: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Through January 30 Lane reduction on Main and 5th streets for construction 24 hours a day Wednesday, January 31 Full Closure on Ritchey Street between St. Andrew and Wright...

Ross Street will be closed Jan. 25-26 from 4th Street to Civic Center Drive

Posted on January 23, 2024

Please read this important update from the Orange County Transportation Authority. OC Streetcar crews will be performing final paving activities at the Ross Street and Santa Ana Boulevard intersection. To accommodate this work, Ross Street will be closed in both directions from 4th Street to Civic Center Drive and Santa Ana Boulevard will continue to...

Street sweeping canceled on Monday, January 22, 2024

Posted on January 22, 2024

Street sweeping in Santa Ana has been canceled today, January 22, 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...

New San Lorenzo Sewage Lift Station will reduce sewage spills

Posted on January 20, 2024

On Thursday, January 18, 2024, a ribbon cutting ceremony was held for the completion of the San Lorenzo Sewage Lift Station project. It is the first state-of-the-art sewage lift station in the City of Santa Ana. The new station will improve sewage flow and help reduce sewage backups and spills. The project relocated the sewage...

Street closures and permitted events January 18-24

Street closures and permitted events for January 18-24

Posted on January 18, 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. Jan. 19-21 Closures of Edinger Ave. on-ramp and McFadden Ave. off-ramp on NB SR-55 for retaining wall construction. 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. daily Directional closures on...

Street closures and permitted events for January 11-17

Posted on January 12, 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. Saturday, January 13 2nd St. Promenade Event hours: 5- 10 p.m. Sunday, January 14 Plaza Calle Cuatro Event hours: 1-5 p.m. January 15-23 OC Streetcar crews will...

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Register by Feb. 6 for tour of water treatment system

Posted on January 12, 2024

Update: The registration deadline has been extended until Feb. 6. Are you fascinated by the process of water treatment? Join us for a fully funded excursion on Friday, March 1, to the Weymouth Water Treatment Plant, Water Quality Lab and Napolitano Innovation Center! This incredible opportunity is made possible by the generous sponsorship of the...

Apply now for affordable apartments at The Rafferty

Posted on January 4, 2024

The Rafferty mixed-use luxury apartment development in downtown Santa Ana is now accepting applications for affordable housing units. The Rafferty has 218 residential units, including 11 affordable units that have been set aside for Very Low-income families at 50% of median income or below. The affordable units consist of 3 studios, 4 one-bedrooms and 4...

Street closures and permitted events for December 21-January 3

Posted on December 21, 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, December 22 SB lane reductions on Red Hill Ave. between Edinger Ave. and Dyer Rd. for construction activity 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Through December 29...

Free sandbags available for Santa Ana residents, businesses

Posted on December 19, 2023

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 location and hours: City of Santa Ana Corporate Yard 215 S. Center St., Santa Ana 7 a.m. – 5 p.m. every day...

Street closures and permitted events for December 14-20

Posted on December 14, 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, December 14 Closure on EB and WB traffic across Bristol St. and Santa Ana Blvd. intersections 9 a.m.- 9 p.m. Friday, December 15 Intersection closures on...

Street closures and permitted events for December 7-13

Posted on December 7, 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. December 8-11 Intersection closure at Santiago St. and Santa Ana Blvd. for paving activity 24 hours Saturday, December 9 Jerome Park Event Hours: 10 a.m.- 3 p.m....

Street closures and permitted events for November 30-December 6

Posted on November 30, 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. November 30 - December 1 Closure on SB Grand Ave. between Hotel Terrace and SB 55 freeway exit at Dyer Road for water service repair 10 p.m.-...