Dear Ward 1 Residents, I hope you all had a wonderful New Year! Before turning to 2023, I wanted to make sure we acknowledge the closure of 2022 with some new colleagues on the dais—Councilmember Benjamin Vazquez in Ward 2 and Santa Ana’s first woman Mayor, Valerie Amezcua! It was a historic election, and I … Continued
In partnership with our Santa Ana Collaborative members, the Santa Ana Parks and Recreation Agency is hosting a new event to re-introduce Santa Ana recreation classes and programs! Join us in-person on Saturday, March 25th from 10:00am – 1:00pm at El Salvador Center. This FREE event is open to the community and provides an opportunity to … Continued
Here are the locations of street closures for construction, permitted events, or other activities Feb. 23 to March 1 in Santa Ana so you can plan accordingly. Wednesday, February 22 – August 7 Traffic lanes will be reduced to one lane on First St. between Hickory St. and Grand Ave. in both westbound and eastbound … Continued
Today we unveiled our first ceremonial street sign toppers as part of the new ceremonial street naming program created by the City Council. These first toppers recognize Santa Ana’s African-American heritage, coinciding with Black History Month. Willits Street from Fairview to Bristol streets now has the honorary name Helen M. Shipp Way, for the founder … Continued
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 … Continued
Here are the locations of permitted events and road closures for construction or other activities Feb. 17-25 in Santa Ana so you can plan accordingly. Friday, February 17 Friendship Park – Zoo Pop-Up 1:45 – 3:45 p.m. Event hours: 2 – 3:30 p.m. Saturday, February 18 Plaza Calle Cuatro – Event 3 – 10 p.m. … Continued
The City of Santa Ana’s Girls Basketball Program is back! Don’t miss your chance to sign up for an excitement filled season. Registrations will be opening February 22nd for the upcoming season, tentatively scheduled to run from March 20th to June 3rd. All registrations will take place in person at the Jerome Center. Space is … Continued
The Parks and Recreation Agency is excited to introduce Santa Ana’s very first ever Adult co-ed kickball league! Test your skills and go head to head with the best kickball players in all of Santa Ana. Registration for teams opens on February 13 through March 17. This league allows a roster size of up to … Continued
The City of Santa Ana Public Works Agency was recently awarded a nearly $1.5 million grant for the King Street Urban Greening Project, which features the transformation of approximately 9,000 square feet of unused public space at the intersection of King and 10th streets. It includes bicycle and pedestrian pathways, drought tolerant landscaping, lighting, waste … Continued
Jennifer L. Hall will serve in one of three positions appointed by the Council. SANTA ANA, Calif. – The Santa Ana City Council has appointed a new City Clerk who will serve as the official record-keeper and elections official for the City of Santa Ana. On Tuesday, Feb. 7, the City Council unanimously authorized an … Continued
