In a major disaster or emergency case, learn how to take care of yourself, your family, and your neighbors until help arrives at The City of Santa Ana – Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) program:
Saturdays from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, from August 19 to September 2, 2017 .
At the Public Safety Training Center Of Centennial Park, located at 3006 Centennial Road, behind Godínez High School. Continue reading
City of Santa Ana
SANTA ANA, CA – The community is invited to attend the upcoming City Council on Tuesday, August 1, 2017, where the City’s jail reuse consultant, Vanir Construction Management, Inc., will provide an update on the current jail reuse study. In addition, the consultant will provide an opportunity for community members to provide their input regarding possible reuse options for the facility. Continue reading
City of Santa Ana, Downtown Orange County
The City of Santa Ana has regulations in place to protect our neighborhoods and major thoroughfares from blight or unsightly conditions potentially caused by illegal signs. The Santa Ana Municipal Code prohibits advertising on public property, including but not limited to posting signs or posters on curbs, utility poles, traffic signals, and trees. If you’re caught posting signs in a right-of-way, you can be ticketed up to a $1,000 citation per location.
Recently, the City of Santa Ana conducted a targeted sweep, resulting in the removal of over 400 illegal signs from our streets along with several citations issued. The City has also added an “Illegal Signs” reporting function to the MySantaAna mobile app where the public can report illegal signs as a service request to have the signage removed. Continue reading
The Santa Ana Work Center’s next job fair will take place this week on Wednesday, July 12th from 2-4 p.m. at 1000 E. Santa Ana Blvd., Suite 220, in Santa Ana.
Employers that will be participating at this job fair include the Westin South Coast Plaza, Nelson Staffing Services, Durham School Services, Empower Culinary Staffing and Rapid Manufacturing. Continue reading
City of Santa Ana
The City of Santa Ana’s 7th Annual Fourth of July Celebration will be taking place on Tuesday, July 4, 2017 from 4:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at Centennial Park. This annual event celebrates Independence Day with a festive patriotic program, tasty food, a History Walk, youth sports zone, kids play zone, face painting, children’s opportunity drawing and a spectacular fireworks finale. The scheduled program will include live entertainment, recognition of our Armed Forces, and a field artillery demonstration of civil war cannons. Continue reading
City of Santa Ana, Downtown Orange County
Community: It’s All Happening at the Santa Ana Zoo This Summer
SANTA ANA, CA – Visit the Santa Ana Zoo at Prentice Park this summer for some “wild” times with family and friends! The Zoo is an urban oasis, providing a cool and relaxing getaway right in the heart of Orange County. Many events and activities are planned for this summer with some exciting developments in the works.
• SUNSET AT THE ZOO EVENING CONCERTS: Sunday June 11, Sunday June 25, Sunday July 9, and Sunday July 23, 2017; 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Friends of Santa Ana Zoo hosts this after-hour’s concert series, featuring live music, art by local artisans, zoo animals, Train & Carousel rides, and offers an exclusive craft beer tasting experience for adults 21 and over to help raise funds to help the Zoo. Guests are welcome to bring a picnic dinner, blanket, family & friends, enjoy the concerts, and wander around the Zoo after it is closed to the public. Admission is $16.95 per person ages 3 & up, and just $8.95 for FOSAZ Members. Children under 3 are free. Continue reading
City of Santa Ana, Downtown Orange County
Community: Citizenship Fair Saturday, June 24th / Feria de Ciudadanía el sábado, 24 de junio
OCCORD is hosting a FREE Citizenship Fair on Saturday, June 24, 2017 at the Southwest Center Center from 9:00am to 12:00pm at the Southwest Center Center, located at 2201 W McFadden Avenue, Santa Ana, CA 92704.
The citizenship fair will provide direct, one-on-one assistance and is free of charge. Services will include: Continue reading
Notice regarding Communication Linkage Forum (Com-Link) General Meeting – Thursday, May 25, 2017
Orange County Supervisor Andrew Do, who represents the First District (which includes Santa Ana) will be speaking at the next meeting of the Communication Linkage Forum (Com-Link) about the County’s effort to address homelessness in our city and in the County.
The Com-Link meeting is set for Thursday, May 25, 2017 at 7:00 pm at the Santa Ana Police Department in the Community Room – 60 Civic Center Plaza (on Boyd Way from W. Civic Center Drive), Santa Ana. Parking will be validated. Continue reading
City of Santa Ana
On Tuesday, May 16, 2017, the Santa Ana City Council took the first step toward establishing a legal services program for Santa Ana residents facing deportation. By a vote of 4-2 (only Council Members Juan Villegas and Jose Solorio voted No), the City Council directed staff to further pursue all five options presented in a staff report to assist detained immigrants in deportation proceedings who cannot afford an attorney.
The five options included: Continue reading
City of Santa Ana
Community: Raitt/Myrtle Community Outreach Meeting / Junta de Enlace Comunitario Raitt/Myrtle
SANTA ANA – Area residents and the general public are invited to participate in the upcoming community outreach meeting on Tuesday, May 23, 2017 at 6:00 p.m. at El Salvador Center – 1825 W Civic Center Drive, Santa Ana, CA 92703. This meeting is being hosted by the City in an effort to inform the public of the procurement of the parcel in the area of Raitt and Myrtle to develop a community park.
Topics to be covered include a brief history of the area, a presentation and solicitation of feedback, and park conceptual plan discussion. Light refreshments will be served. For more information, please contact Community Services Supervisor William Sandoval at (714) 571-4258 or wsandoval@santa-ana.org. Continue reading
A Santa Ana City Hall insider confirmed today that Santa Ana City Clerk Maria Huizar has accepted the signatures to mount a recall election against Santa Ana City Councilman David Benavides. She had previously approved a recall election against Councilman Sal Tinajero.
The forces that are working to recall Benavides and Tinajero have money and they have volunteers. Now we will find out if Benavides and Tinajero can defend themselves. It will likely be very difficult for them to raise money. Continue reading
City of Santa Ana
Community: City of Santa Ana Appoints Cynthia Kurtz as Interim City Manager
The Santa Ana City Council extended an offer and approved an Interim City Manager agreement at its City Council meeting last Tuesday, May 2, 2017. Today, retired City Manager Cynthia Kurtz accepted the offer to serve as Santa Ana’s Interim City Manager. Ms. Kurtz has served in numerous management positions, including City Manager of the City of Pasadena for ten years, the Interim City Manager of the City of Covina, and the Ethics Advisor Consultant to the City of Vernon with Former California State Attorney General John Van de Kamp. She brings extensive public infrastructure experience as well as economic development experience to Santa Ana as she is a former Public Works Director and served as the President and CEO of the San Gabriel Valley Economic Partnership.
“It is an honor to be selected as Santa Ana’s Interim City Manager. During my interviews, I was impressed with the Mayor and Council’s dedication. I look forward to helping them implement their vision.” said Kurtz. Continue reading
City of Santa Ana
SANTA ANA – The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) is holding two Public Participation Hearings (PPHs) at Delhi Center on Thursday, May 18, 2017, at 2:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m., to receive comments from the public about Southern California Edison Company’s (SCE’s) request to increase rates and revenue by $222 million by January 2018, an additional increase of $533 million in 2019, and $570 million in 2020.
If you have any questions, please contact the CPUC Public Advisor Office (PAO) as follows: Continue reading
City of Santa Ana, Downtown Orange County
Community: The 2017 Cinco de Mayo Festival / Festival Cinco de Mayo 2017
SANTA ANA – The City of Santa Ana’s 18th annual Cinco de Mayo Festival is taking place on Saturday, May 6 and Sunday, May 7, 2017. The festivities will begin at 12:00 p.m. each day on Fourth Street in historic Downtown Santa Ana. This annual tradition celebrates Santa Ana’s vibrant Mexican culture with live entertainment, including top level performers each night, delicious food, affordable shopping, interactive art activities, and exciting carnival rides for children of all ages. The festival will also include cultural art components throughout the event, as well as a Beer Garden which will be open for adults only to enjoy cold, refreshing beverages.
On Saturday, May 6, the festival’s main stage will feature the talented performances of various Ballet Folklórico and local school dance groups. The event’s international flavor will be brought to the stage through the impressive performances of professional Fandando, Salsa, Cha Cha and Flamenco dan cers. A second stage on the west end Fourth Street will also feature crossover performances by popular and upcoming local bands. These talented artists’ sensational performances will offer something for everyone to enjoy! Continue reading
Santa Ana Mayor Pro Tem Michele Martinez reacted to the announcement that efforts are underway to recall her pro-gang colleagues on the Santa Ana City Council, in a rambling post on Facebook today:
I am being told that various members of the Santa Ana City Council are being threatened by a recall because of recent actions taken. I have also been informed that if I don’t get on board with the program, I to will be recalled. If they wish to recall me for protecting the city from bankruptcy and protecting the residents interest, so be it. The city is not in the position of hiring any new employees or giving raises. We have no surplus…. It is facing a 15- 20 million dollar structural deficit that I have been speaking of for years. With the increase of pension and health care cost this year and the next few years , it will only create a bigger burden on the general fund. We have to manage expectations but unfortunately, some of my colleagues want to give raises after they have been told that we are not in a position to do so. This is reckless and irresponsible and I will not be silent or threaten because I am trying to do the right thing. Continue reading