In this edition of the City Manager’s newsletter, learn about what the City is doing to address homelessness and what you can do to help, see our new activities guide, and read about other City news, programs and events. Spotlight photo “Creature from the Black Lagoon” screening at Birch Park Photo Credit: Hiram U. To … Continued
The City of Santa Ana’s Library Services Agency has been awarded over $9.3 million from the California State Library “Building Forward” grant program to fund a variety of critical maintenance and infrastructure needs at the Main Library. This grant will supplement the federally funded Revive Santa Ana pandemic recovery program and other funding sources, allowing … Continued
SANTA ANA, Calif. – The City of Santa Ana is disheartened and disappointed to learn that on Friday, Oct. 21, U.S. District Judge David O. Carter gave the green light to the County of Orange to open a cold weather shelter at the National Guard Armory located at 612 E. Warner Ave. This followed his … Continued
SANTA ANA, Calif. – The City of Santa Ana today celebrated its new sister city relationship with Sahuayo, Mexico. Santa Ana Mayor Vicente Sarmiento held a ceremonial signing of the sister city resolution that was unanimously approved by the Santa Ana City Council on Oct. 4. He was joined at City Hall by Santa Ana … Continued
Join the Santa Ana Zoo at Prentice Park for the 31st annual Boo at the Zoo this weekend and next to enjoy the Trick-or-Treat Trail and other Halloween fun. Boo at the Zoo is a fundraiser hosted by Friends of the Santa Ana Zoo to help upgrade the primate habitats. The event takes place on … Continued
A Salvation Army site was proposed despite two year-round shelters already operating. SANTA ANA, Calif. – The County of Orange will not be allowed to open a planned cold weather shelter operated by the Salvation Army in Santa Ana this winter, a federal judge has ordered. U.S. District Court Judge David O. Carter ruled late … Continued
UPDATE: OCTA announced early today that bus service will resume as usual on Oct. 17, 2022. The following information was shared by OCTA on Sunday, October 16: There will be no OC Bus service on Monday, October 17, 2022. Riders should make alternate travel arrangements. OCTA is ready and willing to continue negotiating with the union … Continued
In this edition of the City Manager’s newsletter, find fun Halloween events and other activities, read about our new PAAL center, learn about the City’s ballot measures, and more! Subscribe to COSAS Spotlight photo Traditional Vietnamese Dance at the Mid-Autumn Festival Photo Credit: Hiram U. To submit your own original photo of Santa Ana to … Continued
In 2007, the Santa Ana Police Department opened its doors to its first Police Athletic and Activities League (PAAL) Center on the city’s west side. Today, a second PAAL location, within the Roosevelt/Walker Community Center, has opened its door for Santa Ana children to enjoy on the east side of Santa Ana. Combined, these two … Continued
Mayor Vicente Sarmiento sent a letter to the Orange County Board of Supervisors on Oct. 7 expressing his “strong opposition to the County of Orange’s decision to place the Cold Weather Shelter in the City of Santa Ana for the upcoming 2022-2023 winter season.” The letter states, in part: “The City of Santa Ana continues … Continued
