Martin Luther King Jr. Day closure January 19

Santa Ana City Hall will be closed and there will be no street sweeping on Monday, January 19, 2026. Learn more here.

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What should I do if Immigration shows up at my work?

You have the right to REMAIN SILENT. You do not have to answer any questions about your immigration status, background, or your colleagues. If you answer questions, Immigration may ask you for your immigration documents. DO NOT attempt to run away. Immigration will suspect that you are undocumented and attempt to arrest you. It is … Continued

What should I do when Immigration knocks on my door?

DO NOT let Immigration into your home and DO NOT step outside. Immigration must have a warrant signed by a judge or an occupant’s consent to enter your home. ICE will often trick you into giving consent by saying they are investigating a crime or need to “take a quick look around” or “come in … Continued

Who might try to ask me about my immigration status?

ANY law enforcement agent may try to ask you questions about your background, immigration status, family members and colleagues, among other topics. This includes not just Immigration, but also local and state police and federal agents from several different law enforcement agencies. ‘Immigration’ usually refers to Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Customs and Border … Continued

Business Start Up Work Shops

The City of Santa Ana’s Economic Development Division hosts Business Start-Up Workshops at Santa Ana City Hall (Room 1600). We offer the workshops in both English and Spanish. Please see below for your preferred language workshop dates and register. For more information or questions, please contact us at (714) 647-5477 or econdev@santa-ana.org English – Business Start Up Workshop – … Continued

What is a business license? (Click here)

A business license is an annual non-regulatory licensing fee levied by individual California cities and counties for the privilege of conducting business within a particular city or county jurisdiction. Business license fees are due and payable prior to commencing business within a particular city or county. The fees assessed are intended to raise revenue for … Continued

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