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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...

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...

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Santa Ana Housing Authority partners with CalOptima Health to provide health care access to vulnerable residents

Posted on March 13, 2024

In an effort to better serve our most vulnerable residents, the Santa Ana Housing Authority has entered into an agreement with CalOptima Health that will help those most in need get better access to health care and social services. The agreement streamlines the Medi-Cal application process to ensure that individuals receiving or applying for rental...

Celebrate Earth Day and Arbor Day with inaugural community volunteer event Me Encanta Santa Ana

Posted on March 12, 2024

The City of Santa Ana’s Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Agency and Public Works Agency are hosting the first city-wide volunteer event celebrating Earth Day and Arbor Day on Saturday, April 20, 2024. Me Encanta Santa Ana, which means “I love Santa Ana” in Spanish, will give residents an opportunity to help beautify Santa Ana...

Mayor’s newsletter: March 2024

Posted on March 11, 2024

Sign up for my newsletter Official newsletter of Santa Ana Mayor Valerie Amezcua. Keeping the community informed about local events, City news, and resources. Dear neighbors, I hope you had a wonderful February! The month kicked off with the City of Santa Ana’s very first Tết (Lunar New Year) Festival. I enjoyed watching all the...

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...

Done/doing February 2024

Posted on March 7, 2024

Welcome to our done/doing update for the City of Santa Ana website. This is a recap of what we’ve done from February 7, 2024 to March 6,2024 and what we’re working on next. Done The Economic Development team updated the information about Public Parking. They added maps and new hours. The Economic Development team added...

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...

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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...

EGG-Cellent Adventure returns to Santa Ana’s Centennial Park on March 30

Posted on February 27, 2024

The event will feature an egg hunt, pancake breakfast and Los Angeles Clippers. SANTA ANA, Calif. – The City of Santa Ana welcomes spring with the annual EGG-Cellent Adventure event on Saturday, March 30, 2024, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Centennial Park, 3000 W. Edinger Ave. This seasonal event aims to bring families...