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Street closures and permitted events for March 27 to April 2

Below 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. If a weather event occurs on the anticipated start date, the street closures for construction activity will be delayed until the weather clears. March 27 to April 1 … Continued

Santa Ana Youth Employment Program accepting applications through April 6

Paid job opportunities are available for youth ages 16 to 30 with the Santa Ana Youth Employment Program. We are now accepting applications until April 6 for summer jobs offered through the Santa Ana Work Center. Earn $20 per hour  Work 20 hours per week Gain valuable experience Who Can Apply? Applicants must: Live in … Continued

International Composting Awareness Week (ICAW)

Let’s get our hands dirty and celebrate compost! Celebrate International Composting Awareness Week with this year’s theme, “Sustainable Communities Begin with Compost!” Whether you’re a seasoned composter or a beginner, join us for engaging FREE workshops at Santa Ana’s Community Gardens from May 5-9. These workshops are open to all ages, providing an opportunity to … Continued

Below-market homes available for purchase at 717 Lyon, Cabrillo Crossing

Looking to own a home at below-market prices? The City of Santa Ana, in partnership with Toll Brothers and Brandywine Homes, is offering affordable for-sale units for income-eligible buyers at two locations! These homes were provided through the City’s 2021 Affordable Housing Opportunity and Creation Ordinance. 717 Lyon: 2- & 3-bedroom condos starting from the … Continued

Tea Meskal wins first teacher drawing in the Youth Water Poster Contest!

  Congratulations to Tea Meskal, the first winner of this year’s Youth Water Poster Contest Teacher Drawing! Tea teaches Energy & the Environment, a Project Lead The Way (PLTW) course at Vista Heritage Global Academy, where she helps students explore sustainability and real-world environmental challenges. Participating in the contest for the first time, Tea saw … Continued

Ward 2 newsletter: March 2025

Subscribe to the Ward 2 Newsletter Dear Santaneros, February marked Black History Month, and I was honored to take part in events like the OC Black History Parade and The People’s History: Walk and Talk. Celebrating Black culture and its deep ties to our city’s history was truly a privilege. Meeting Santa Ana’s own impactful … Continued

Peace, Love and Run: Santa Ana Fun Run returns May 17

Registration is now open for the annual 5k/10k race hosted by the City of Santa Ana. SANTA ANA, Calif. – Dust off your bell-bottoms and tie-dye shirts! The Santa Ana Fun Run is back with a far-out ’70s theme, set to take place on Saturday, May 17, 2025. Runners and walkers of all levels are … Continued

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