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The Santa Ana City Council approves an action plan on homelessness

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Community: Santa Ana City Council Approves Action Plan on Homelessness

With a unanimous vote, the Santa Ana City Council approved a sweep of actions aimed at addressing homelessness during their latest council meeting. Despite numerous efforts to respond compassionately to this issue, the homeless population continues to grow in Santa Ana. As the city with the highest percentage of homeless in Orange County, the Homelessness Prevention, Intervention and Mitigation Plan, approved at the September 19th meeting, calls for immediate action in five key areas: Continue reading→

Santa Ana Graffiti Paint Out and Community Clean Up Day set for Oct. 7

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Come out and help beautify Santa Ana on Saturday, Oct. 7. Santa Ana City Councilman Juan Villegas, who represents Ward 5, and Orange County Supervisor Andrew Do, who represents the First District, are teaming up to host a Graffiti Paint Out and Community Clean up Day on Oct. 7.

This event will be held at Cesar Chavez Campesino Park which is located at 3225 West 5th St., in Santa Ana, from 9 a.m. to 12 noon.  Continue reading→

The Santa Ana City Council is urging the U.S. Congress to pass the Dream Act of 2017

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Community: Santa Ana City Council Approves Resolution Urging Congress to pass the Dream Act of 2017

At last night’s council meeting, the Santa Ana City Council approved a resolution urging the United States Congress to immediately pass the Dream Act of 2017 and to protect immigrant youth and families from deportation. Earlier this month, U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions announced that the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program would be rescinded. Upon rescission, more than 800,000 individuals would lose their DACA status and accompanying protections, including their eligibility to remain in the U.S. and their eligibility to work.

DACA is an immigration policy established by the Obama administration in June 2012 that permits individuals who entered the country illegally as minors to receive a renewable two-year period of deferred action from deportation and eligibility for a work permit. Continue reading→

Meeting regarding the Santa Ana Metro East Mixed Use Overlay Zone expansion set for 9/7

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City of Santa Ana

Community: The City of Santa invites you to a community meeting Regarding the Metro East Mixed Use Overlay Zone Expansion

The Metro East Mixed Use (MEMU) overlay zone (shown in red) permits mixed-use urban development. The City of Santa Ana is proposing to expand the overlay zone to the west (shown in blue).

Please come and share your thoughts and ideas about the expansion of the overlay zone. At the meeting, we will provide general information, answer questions and solicit input on the overlay. Continue reading→

What would you like the City of Santa Ana to include in their website redesign?

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City of Santa Ana

Community: Santa Ana Website Redesign – We want your feedback! / Rediseño del sitio web de la ciudad Santa Ana – Queremos su opinión

The City of Santa Ana has embarked on a project to redesign its website, implement a website content management system, and implement an open data portal. The new website will be mobile friendly, provide stronger search capabilities, and will allow content to be updated faster. It will also be integrated to social media and electronic newsletters and will provide an open data portal, which will include an economic development portal to assist companies wanting to do business in Santa Ana.

Please take a quick survey to let us know what features or improvements you’d like to be part of our new website at www.santa-ana.org/survey.

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Rediseño del sitio web de la ciudad Santa Ana – Queremos su opinión

La Ciudad de Santa Ana se ha embarcado en un proyecto para rediseñar su sitio web. El nuevo sitio web será móvil, proporcionará capacidades de búsqueda más fuertes y permitirá que el contenido se actualice más rápido. También se integrará a los medios de comunicación social y boletines electrónicos y proporcionará un portal de datos abierto, que incluirá un portal de desarrollo económico para ayudar a las empresas que deseen hacer negocios en Santa Ana.

Por favor, tome una encuesta rápida para hacernos saber qué características o mejoras le gustaría formar parte de nuestro nuevo sitio web en www.santa-ana.org/survey.

Santa Ana Jail reuse study meeting set for Sep. 13

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City of Santa Ana, Downtown Orange County

Community: Jail Reuse Study Update and Request for Public Input Scheduled for September 13, 2017

The community is invited to attend a meeting on Wednesday, September 13, 2017 regarding an update on the current jail reuse study. Along with a brief presentation that will outline current findings, there will be an opportunity for community members to provide their input regarding possible reuse options for the facility. Continue reading→

Santa Ana will now allow businesses that are owned and operated by their workers

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Community: Santa Ana City Council Takes Stand to Support Worker Cooperatives

Santa Ana, CA – At last night’s Council meeting, the Santa Ana City Council passed a resolution of support for the development and growth of local worker cooperatives, becoming the first city in Orange County to formally support worker cooperatives. Worker cooperatives are businesses owned and operated by their workers.

These businesses provide local goods and services, stable jobs for residents, and offer new economic opportunities for lower income workers in the City. In addition, worker cooperatives enable workers in the community to gain important business and leadership skills, as well as assists individuals with significant barriers to employment. Continue reading→

Santa Ana to host a free emergency response training program from 8/19-9/2

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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→

Santa Ana Jail reuse study presentation set for August 1

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Community: Jail Reuse Study Update and Request for Public Input Scheduled for August 1, 2017/Actualización del Estudio de Reutilización de la Cárcel

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→

The City of Santa Ana reminds us to stop putting illegal signs in the public right of way

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City of Santa Ana, Downtown Orange County

Community: Violators Beware: Illegal Signs in the Public Right-of-Way / Infractores Tengan Cuidado – Anuncios y Carteles Ilegales

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→

Job Fair set for July 12 at the Santa Ana WORK Center

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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→

Free fireworks show and patriotic program set for July 4 at Centennial Park

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Community: Take a Walk through America’s History at the Annual Fourth of July Celebration / Celebración Anual del Cuatro de Julio

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→

There is plenty to do at the Santa Ana Zoo this summer

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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→

Free Citizenship Fair set for June 24 at the Southwest Senior Center

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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→

OC Supervisor Do to discuss the County’s efforts to deal with the homeless at the next Com-Link meeting

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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→