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O.C. parks and beaches are now partially open with reduced capacity

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In an effort to minimize the impacts of coronavirus (COVID-19) on park patrons, staff, and the Orange County community at large, and consistent with the guidance provided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Governor’s office, the Orange County Board of Supervisors and the Orange County Health Care Agency (HCA), OC Parks is operating in the following manner as of Monday, May 18, 2020.

  • County-Operated Beaches: Parking is now open with reduced capacity at Salt Creek, Strands and Baby beaches in Dana Point. The coastal lot is open at Aliso Beach in South Laguna, with the inland lot remaining closed. Parking at Capistrano Beach is closed for maintenance. Beaches are open for active recreation only. Appropriate physical distancing must be observed.
    • Permitted: Non-stationary activities like walking, running, swimming, surfing, paddling, boating, kayaking, etc.
    • Not Permitted: Sunbathing; building sandcastles; bringing coolers, umbrellas, grills, etc.; volleyball, spikeball and other group activities.
  • Beach hours are as follows:
    • County Beaches in South Laguna Beach (Aliso, Table Rock, West, Camel Point, Thousand Steps and Treasure Island beaches):  6 a.m. until 10 p.m. weekdays, 6 a.m.-12 p.m. Saturday and Sunday consistent with City of Laguna Beach hours. Please note the access way and restroom at Thousand Steps are closed.
    • Capistrano and Poche Beaches: 6 a.m.-10 p.m. daily.
    • Salt Creek and Strands Beaches: 5 a.m.-12 a.m. daily.
    • Baby Beach: 5 a.m.-10 p.m. daily.
    • Bayside Beach (at Newport Harbor Patrol) – 6 a.m.-10 p.m. daily.
  • See the County’s letter to the State regarding its beach reopening plan.
  • Parking lots and restrooms are now open at all County regional and wilderness parks. This includes: Carbon Canyon, Clark, Craig, Irvine, Laguna Niguel, Mason, Mile Square, O’Neill, Peters Canyon, Santiago Oaks, Tri-City, Wieder and Yorba regional parks, as well as Aliso and Wood Canyons, Caspers, Laguna Coast, Riley, Whiting Ranch wilderness parks and Upper Newport Bay Nature Preserve.
  • Irvine Lake is open for fishing during its regular weekend hours.
  • Individual campsites at Caspers Wilderness Park and O’Neill Regional Park are open with reduced capacity. These will be available on a first-come, first-served basis.
  • The grounds of Heritage Hill Historical Park are open. All buildings remain closed.
  • The following amenities remain closed: playgrounds, exercise equipment, shelters, nature centers and park offices.
  • The OC Zoo remains closed.
  • Some volunteer programs and activities may resume with restrictions.
  • All public events, programs and activities canceled.
  • OC Parks Headquarters is closed.
  • Park Offices at Carbon Canyon, Clark, Craig, Irvine, Laguna Niguel, Mason, Mile Square, Santiago Oaks and Yorba regional parks are closed.
  • The Nix Nature Center at Laguna Coast Wilderness Park is closed.
  • The Muth Interpretive Center at Upper Newport Bay is closed.
  • The Interpretive Center at Clark Regional Park is closed.
  • All nature centers at regional parks are closed.
  • Arden: Helena Modjeska Historic House and Gardens is closed.
  • Irvine Ranch Historic Park is closed except for Tuesdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. for the Farmers Market.
  • Old Orange County Courthouse is closed.
  • We are suspending new reservations, permit requests and annual pass sales.

Staff is available to answer your questions. We ask that you call the parks for more information and practice safe social distancing. Contact information for all our parks can be found by visiting the OC Parks website at ocparks.com

We apologize for the inconvenience but value you as a patron. More information about COVID-19 can be found at the OC Health Care Agency website www.ochealthinfo.com/novelcoronavirus.

Parking at Orange County Regional and Wilderness Parks to reopen on May 16

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Santa Ana, Calif. (May 13, 2020) – The Orange County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday voted to reopen parking lots at all County regional and wilderness parks.

Pursuant to the Board of Supervisors direction and in consultation with Dr. Nichole Quick, County Health Officer, the parking lots and restrooms will reopen to the public the morning of Saturday, May 16. Parking was originally closed March 25, following the State of California’s stay-at-home order, but parks and trails have remained open for walk-in visitors.

“Public health and safety continue to be the County’s top priority,” said Chairwoman Michelle Steel, Second District Supervisor. “By opening up our regional and wilderness park parking lots, residents will be able to enter County parks directly and have easy access to healthy family activities.”

Individual campsites at the County’s two camping parks, Caspers Wilderness Park and O’Neill Regional Park, will also be open with reduced capacity. These will only initially be available on a first-come, first-served basis with no advance reservations accepted.

“Many Orange County residents do not live within walking distance of a park, especially our seniors and disabled residents,” said Vice Chairman Andrew Do, First District Supervisor. “Now all residents have the opportunity to access County parks while adhering to social distancing guidelines.”

The parking lots reopening are at the following regional parks: Carbon Canyon, Clark, Craig, Irvine, Laguna Niguel, Mason, Mile Square, O’Neill, Peters Canyon, Santiago Oaks, Tri-City, Wieder and Yorba regional parks. Parking is also opening at Aliso and Wood Canyons, Caspers, Laguna Coast, Riley, Whiting Ranch wilderness parks and Upper Newport Bay Nature Preserve. Irvine Lake is also reopening for fishing.

“The physical and mental health of the Orange County community is important to me, and I believe it’s time we start to get back to normal,” said Supervisor Donald Wagner, Third District. “Opening the parking lots so residents can spend time in our regional parks is the right thing to do.”

We ask that all visitors follow physical distancing, handwashing and public health guidelines and to avoid areas and trails that may be crowded with other users.

“The County has over 60,000 acres of parks and open space,” said Supervisor Doug Chaffee, Fourth District. “Families can now safely enjoy the fresh air at one of the County’s many regional and wilderness parks.”

Some amenities will remain closed, including playgrounds, picnic shelters and nature centers. Interior facilities, including the OC Zoo and historical parks also remain closed. The grounds of Heritage Hill Historical Park will reopen, the buildings themselves will remain closed. Parking at County beaches remains closed, but County beaches other than Thousand Steps remain open for active recreation.

“The County is pleased to join neighboring Counties in modifying restrictions for responsible use of our parks,” said Supervisor Lisa Bartlett, Fifth District. “Opening the parking lots is the first step.”

Modified operations are subject to change and will be adjusted as Federal, State and Local orders change. Please visit OCParks.com for the most up-to-date information regarding park closures and operations.

County of Orange-operated beaches to reopen with some limitations

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Santa Ana, Calif. (May 7, 2020) – Beaches operated by the County of Orange will reopen today with limitations. The State of California approved the County of Orange Phased Beach Reopening Plan Thursday to reopen County-operated beaches for limited recreational activities following a week-long, state-mandated closure.

County beaches in South Laguna Beach (Aliso, Table Rock, West, Camel Point and Treasure Island beaches) will be open weekday mornings for active recreation only. Bayside, Capistrano, Salt Creek, Strands, Poche and Baby beaches will be open regular operating hours daily for active recreation only. Parking lots remain closed.

Appropriate physical distancing must be observed at all County beaches, and beach visitors may not remain in place on the sand. Permitted activities include non-stationary activities such as walking, running, swimming, surfing, paddling, boating, kayaking, etc. Temporary non-permitted activities include sunbathing; building sandcastles; bringing coolers, umbrellas, grills, etc.; volleyball, spike ball and other high-touch group sporting activities. 

Modified County beach hours will be as follows:

  • Bayside Beach (at Newport Harbor Patrol): 6 a.m.-10p.m. daily.
  • County Beaches in South Laguna Beach (Aliso, Table Rock, West, Camel Point and Treasure Island beaches):  6 a.m.-10 a.m. weekdays only. Closed weekends. Thousand Steps Beach will remain closed.
  • Capistrano and Poche Beaches: 6 a.m.-10 p.m. daily.
  • Salt Creek and Strands Beaches: 5 a.m.-12 a.m. daily.
  • Baby Beach: 5 a.m.-10 p.m. daily.

Operation hours and modifications at City and State-operated beaches within Orange County may vary and is available from the appropriate jurisdictions.

Modified operations at other OC Parks facilities remain unchanged and are available to view at OCParks.com.

California’s State Parks remind us to ‘Stay Home, Save Lives’ as the weather warms up

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With temperatures warming up across the state, California State Parks is reminding all Californians to ‘Stay Home, Save Lives’ as California continues to mitigate the spread of COVID-19.

“With the warm weather, it’s only natural people want to make use of parks and beaches, but we are encouraging them to stay home. We want to make sure people know that many of our parks and beaches are closed or have very limited access to make sure we’re all abiding and practicing physical distancing,” said Lisa Mangat, Director of California State Parks. “As the Governor said, our goal is to make sure people are safe, and that we’re mitigating the spread of COVID-19 as much as possible.”

Below is a breakdown of the current closures implemented by State Parks and what they mean to the public.

  • Some State Parks and Beaches Temporarily Closed to the Public — Meaning there is no public access at these public outdoor spaces. All beaches, trail and restrooms within these parks are closed. Additionally, there are no parking facilities for visitors, including for off-highway vehicles and recreational boats.
  • Vehicular Access at ALL 280 State Parks and Beaches is Temporarily Closed – Meaning there are no parking facilities and parking on roadways is prohibited. Although some parks and beaches are open to local residents – provided that they actively walk, jog, or bike into and at these public outdoor spaces, and maintain proper physical distance from others – congregating is not allowed. Additionally, if there are too many people at the park, beach or trail that does not allow for the required physical distancing, visitors are being asked to leave.

The list with park unit names is available online at parks.ca.gov/FlattenTheCurve. This list is dynamic and is updated with new information as it becomes available. The public is urged to check with their local and county authorities on their park closures.

Though State Park Peace Officers and allied law enforcement entities have the authority to issue citations, the expectation is that the public will adhere to the advice of the public health officials and the closures.

State Parks will continue to monitor visitation and social distancing at all state park units and if the safety measures implemented to date are not sufficient to protect public health and slow down the spread of COVID-19, additional measures may be taken to fully close parks including trails, bathrooms, and other amenities.

As the state continues to prepare and protect Californians from COVID-19, State Parks continues to monitor the situation and is following guidance provided by the Governor’s Office via the California Department of Public Health, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and the Governor’s Office of Emergency Services.

The department is also working closely with local county and public health officials, and assessing park operations on a daily basis to provide access to healthy outdoor options while emphasizing the need for safe, physical distancing. The department understands that local agencies each have unique operational considerations and strategies. As such, State Parks is partnering with locals to align park operations and help the public understand and comply with directives from local public health authorities.

Any decision to reopen state parks will be made in close coordination with state and public health officials, the Governor’s Office and the state office of emergency services.

Santa Ana Public Library kicks off National Library Week with virtual programs

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The Santa Ana Public Library will offer virtual programming for adults, teens and children beginning Monday, April 20, while libraries are closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Patrons will have opportunities to engage with programming that inspires literacy, creative thinking, mindfulness and connection with each other. These programs will launch during National Library Week, which is April 19-24, and will continue through the spring season.

TEA AND CIVILITY VIRTUAL BOOK/READING CLUB

Mondays and Thursdays, 4-5 p.m. (Tea Time)
Adult library patrons are invited to have a cup of tea and join us in a chat about books and reading via Zoom. Engage in mindfulness, civility, warmth and mutual connection over an appreciation for books, and reading. Registration is required for this program.

CHILLZONE: ONLINE TEEN LIBRARY CLUB

Tuesdays and Fridays, 3-4 p.m. (Chill Time)
Tweens and teens are invited to join us at our virtual ChillZone live chat. Tweens and Teens will have opportunities to connect with each other and share their interesting stories, books, gaming experience and general observations about the world around us via Zoom. They will also be able to participate in creative on-the-spot storytelling via our Story Circle at the ChillZone. Registration is required for this program.

STORYTIMES WITH MS. MICHELLE
Join us for all your storytime favorites, online! We will read stories, sing songs, share rhymes and help inspire a lifelong love of reading. Videos will be available anytime at www.YouTube.com/SantaAnaLibrary and no registration is required.

Visit the Library’s website at www.santa-ana.org/library/elibrary/virtual-programming for more information and instructions on how to access and participate in these programs.

La Biblioteca de Santa Ana Empieza Programas Virtuales

La Biblioteca Pública de Santa Ana ofrecerá programación virtual para adultos, adolescentes y niños a partir del lunes 20 de abril, mientras que las bibliotecas están cerradas debido a la pandemia de COVID-19.

Los usuarios tendrán oportunidades para participar en una programación que inspira la alfabetización, el pensamiento creativo, la conciencia plena y la conexión entre ellos. Estos programas se lanzarán durante la Semana Nacional de la Biblioteca, que es del 19 al 24 de abril, y continuarán durante la temporada de primavera.

CLUB DE LECTURA / LIBRO VIRTUAL DE TÉ Y CIVISMO
Lunes y Jueves, 4-5 p.m. (La Hora del Té)
Los usuarios adultos de la biblioteca están invitados a tomar una taza de té y acompañarnos en una charla sobre libros y lectura a través de Zoom. Participe en la consciencia plena, el civismo, la cordialidad y la conexión mutua a través de una apreciación por los libros, y la lectura. Se requiere registro para este programa.

ZONA DE RELAJACIÓN “CHILLZONE”: CLUB DE BIBLIOTECA EN LÍNEA DE ADOLESCENTES
Martes y Viernes, 3-4 p.m. (Tiempo para Relajarse)
Se invita a los preadolescentes y adolescentes a acompañarnos en nuestro chat virtual en vivo de “ChillZone.” Los preadolescentes y adolescentes tendrán la oportunidad de conectarse entre sí y compartir sus historias interesantes, libros, experiencia de videojuegos y observaciones generales sobre el mundo que nos rodea a través de Zoom. También podrán participar en la narración creativa improvisada a través de nuestro Círculo de Cuentos (Story Circle) en “ChillZone.” Se requiere registro para este programa.

LA HORA DEL CUENTO CON MS. MICHELLE
¡Acompáñenos, en línea, para todos sus favoritos hora de cuentos! Leeremos historias, cantaremos canciones, compartiremos rimas y ayudaremos a inspirar un amor por la lectura de siempre. Los videos en línea van a estar disponibles en www.YouTube.com/SantaAnaLibrary y no es necesario registrarse.

Visite el sitio web de la Biblioteca en www.santa-ana.org/library/elibrary/virtual-programming para obtener más información e instrucciones sobre cómo acceder y participar en estos programas.

The owners of the 2525 N. Main St. site will dedicate the property to serve the entire Santa Ana community

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Santa Ana – Santa Ana City Councilwoman Cecilia Iglesias reached out to the project developer, Ryan Ogulnick, to broker a resolution to the impasse at the 2525 N. Main St. luxury apartment development project.

Iglesias has now secured a commitment from Ogulnick to continue his plan to provide parking for the Discovery Cube of Orange County while also using the remaining lot at 2525 N. Main St. to benefit the entire community.

Iglesias commented:

My commitment as your Councilwoman is to put the needs of the community and residents first. My vote for the development at 2525 Main Street was honest as I believed this project would add to the safety and security of this neighborhood. It would also provide the added support to the Discovery Cube. Since my election to the City Council in 2018, I have tried to bring consensus to both sides of the project to ensure a win-win situation. I have communicated with community leaders and Mr. Ogulnik, the owner and developer of 2525, throughout the process. Mr. Ogulnik sincerely wants a benefit to the community with this development.

At the end of January, the residents took a stand to work together and support each other. I commend everyone’s effort. This message has prompted Mr. Ogulnik to reconsider his position on the project. Through continuous communication with Mr. Ogulnik, I am happy to report that he has agreed to continue working with community leaders and residents to ensure that this site becomes something that will benefit Santa Ana residents.

One important takeaway from this project is that it has brought Santa Ana residents together – neighbors supporting neighbors. I would like to encourage the Santa Ana community to continue standing together to do what benefits the entire city. There are issues that we are still facing that need everyone’s support. I ask that we continue working together as a community and put aside political rhetoric and partisan politics. I strongly believe that we are stronger when we work together and united we will ensure the safety and well being of Santa Ana residents.

Ogulnick commented:

My company has worked for more than two years on revisions to the design of the 2525 N. Main Street project. We believed we had reached a compromise when we designed the site to include parking for The Cube and reducing the unit count. That was not the case. We are strong in our legal positions however, we have reached a point in this process that we want to find something that works for all residents of the community.

I want to thank Councilwoman Cecilia Iglesias for her continued leadership in ensuring that we find a solution that will benefit everyone. My understanding is that there is interest by the community and residents in general for additional Park space. We will continue to work with Park Santiago neighbors, the City, community leaders, and The Cube to find a swift solution that will end the dispute over the appropriate land use for this site.

Two local residents also commented on these developments:

Mike Tardif (Ward 3 Resident):

Although this project is not in Councilwoman Iglesias’ ward, I appreciate that she was the only councilmember willing to meet with both parties to try to find consensus.

Mr. and Mrs. Hendricks (Park Santiago Residents):

Although this project can be of benefit to Park Santiago, the reality is our neighborhood has been divided on this issue since its inception. We are pleased that the Ogulnicks continue to find solutions for the site that will benefit Park Santiago, our neighboring communities, and The Cube. We appreciate the leadership of Councilwoman Ceci Iglesias working with Ryan and Jeremy Ogulnick in this effort to create a solution that the entire community can embrace.

Don’t gather in Santa Ana’s parks this weekend

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The City of Santa Ana reminds the public to stay home and not gather in parks to help prevent the spread of COVID-19 (coronavirus.)

All park amenities are closed to the public, including playgrounds, restrooms, parking lots, skate parks, and sports fields and courts. If you do leave home, wear a mask, stay away from others and wash your hands.

For COVID-19 updates and resources from the City of Santa Ana, go to www.santa-ana.org/covid19 and follow @CityofSantaAna on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter; sign up to receive email and text alerts at Nixle.com; download the mySantaAna app; and join Nextdoor.com to connect with neighbors and get City news.

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La Ciudad de Santa Ana le recuerda al público que se quede en casa y no se reúna en parques para ayudar a prevenir la propagación de COVID-19 (coronavirus).

Todas las instalaciones del parque están cerrados al público, incluyendo los parques infantiles, los baños públicos, los estacionamientos, los parques de patinaje y los campos y canchas deportivas. Si se va de casa, póngase una mascarilla, aléjese de los demás y lávese las manos.

Para actualizaciones y recursos de COVID-19 de la Ciudad de Santa Ana, visite www.santa-ana.org/covid19 y siga @CityofSantaAna en Facebook, Instagram y Twitter; inscríbase en Nixle.com para recibir alertas por texto y correo electrónico; baja el app mySantaAna; y únase a Nextdoor.com para conectar con vecinos y recibir noticias de la Ciudad.

Stay inside and work out with the new Fitness Court app

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With the Fitness Court at Jerome Park and all other Santa Ana park amenities currently closed, you can bring the Fitness Court indoors!

The National Fitness Campaign has launched a free indoor Fitness Court workout for app users nationwide. The app offers a series of 7-minute, full-body video workouts.

For more information, to download the Fitness Court app and for online workout videos, go to https://nationalfitnesscampaign.com/news/opt-inside.

For COVID-19 updates and resources from the City of Santa Ana, go to www.santa-ana.org/covid19; follow @CityofSantaAna on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter; sign up to receive email and text alerts at Nixle.com; download the mySantaAna app; and join Nextdoor.com to connect with neighbors and get City news.

The City of Santa Ana closes all park amenities to prevent gatherings

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The City of Santa Ana is closing all park amenities beginning Friday, April 3, due to the crowds that continue to gather in violation of statewide health orders.

Many park facilities were already closed, and the new policy expands that to include restrooms, soccer fields, basketball courts, picnic areas and more. All Parks, Recreation and Community Services classes and programs have been canceled except for the frozen meals program at the Santa Ana Senior Center.

These actions were authorized by the City Council’s Proclamation of Local Emergency last month to help prevent the spread of COVID-19 (coronavirus.)

The following amenities will be closed until further notice:

• Playgrounds
• Soccer fields
• Restrooms
• Volleyball courts
• Tennis courts (including Cabrillo Tennis Center)
• Basketball courts
• Handball courts
• Community centers
• Skate parks
• Santa Ana Stadium
• Santa Ana Zoo
• Senior centers
• Parking lots
• River View Golf Course
• Exercise equipment areas
• Bleacher areas
• Baseball and softball fields
• Picnic areas and tables
• Fishing areas
• Archery range
• Lawn bowling greens
• Shuffleboard court

Santa Ana’s outdoor, unenclosed park areas remain open to the public, but group sports and gatherings are prohibited, and people should stay at least 6 feet away from others.

California Gov. Gavin Newsom issued an executive order requiring non-essential businesses and services to close and residents to stay home except for essential activities.

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For COVID-19 updates and resources from the City of Santa Ana, go to www.santa-ana.org/covid19; follow @CityofSantaAna on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter; sign up to receive email and text alerts at Nixle.com; download the mySantaAna app; and join Nextdoor.com to connect with neighbors and get City news.

La Ciudad de Santa Ana Cierra Todas las Instalaciones de los Parques para Evitar Reuniones

La Ciudad de Santa Ana está cerrando todas las instalaciones de los parques a partir del viernes 3 de abril, debido a las multitudes que continúan reuniéndose en violación de las órdenes de salud estatales.

Muchas instalaciones de los parques ya estaban cerradas, y la nueva política amplía eso para incluir los baños públicos, campos de fútbol, las canchas de baloncesto, áreas de picnic y más. Todas las clases y programas de Parques, Recreación y Servicios Comunitarios han sido cancelados, excepto el programa de comidas congeladas en el Centro para Personas Mayores de Santa Ana (Santa Ana Senior Center).

Estas acciones fueron autorizadas por la Proclamación de Emergencia Local del Ayuntamiento el mes pasado para ayudar a prevenir la propagación del COVID-19 (coronavirus).

Las siguientes instalaciones permanecerán cerradas hasta nuevo aviso:

• Parques infantiles
• Campos de fútbol
• Baños públicos
• Canchas de voleibol
• Canchas de tenis (incluido el centro de tenis Cabrillo)
• Canchas de baloncesto
• Canchas de balonmano
• Centros comunitarios
• Parques de patinaje
• Estadio de Santa Ana
• Zoológico de Santa Ana
• Centros para personas mayores
• Estacionamientos
• Campo de golf River View
• Áreas de equipos de ejercicio
• Áreas de gradas
• Campos de béisbol y softbol
• Áreas y mesas de picnic
• Zonas de pesca
• Rango de arquería
• Campos de bolos de césped
• Cancha de tejo

Las áreas de los parques de Santa Ana al aire libre y no cerradas permanecen abiertas al público, pero los deportes grupales y las reuniones están prohibidos, y las personas deben mantenerse al menos a 6 pies de distancia de los demás.

El gobernador de California, Gavin Newsom, emitió una orden ejecutiva que requiere que los negocios y servicios no esenciales cierren y que los residentes se queden en casa, excepto para las actividades esenciales.

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Para actualizaciones y recursos de COVID-19 de la Ciudad de Santa Ana, visite www.santa-ana.org/covid19; siga @CityofSantaAna en Facebook, Instagram y Twitter; inscríbase en Nixle.com para recibir alertas por texto y correo electrónico; baja el app mySantaAna; y únase a Nextdoor.com para conectar con vecinos y recibir noticias de la Ciudad.

Thành phố Santa Ana đóng cửa tất cả các tiện ích trong công viên để tránh tụ tập

Thành phố Santa Ana sẽ đóng cửa tất cả các tiện ích trong các công viên bắt đầu từ Thứ Sáu, ngày ba tháng Tư vì người dân vẫn tiếp tục tụ tập trong thời gian qua, dẫn đến việc vi phạm lệnh giãn cách xã hội trên toàn tiểu bang.

Nhiều công trình phục vụ người dân trong công viên đã được đóng cửa. Tuy nhiên, quy định mới mở rộng đến việc đóng cửa các nhà vệ sinh, sân bóng đá, sân bóng rổ, các khu dã ngoại và các tiện ích khác. Tất cả các công viên, các lớp học và chương trình mang mục đích giải trí và phục vụ cộng đồng cũng bị hủy, ngoại trừ chương trình phát bữa ăn tại Trung tâm giành cho người cao niên của thành phố Santa Ana (Santa Ana Senior Center)

Những hành động quyết liệt này đã được Tuyên bố khẩn cấp của Hội đồng thành phố vào tháng trước cho phép, để giúp ngăn chặn sự lây lan của COVID-19 (coronavirus.)

Các tiện ích sau đây sẽ bị đóng cửa cho đến khi có thông báo mới:

• Sân chơi cho trẻ em
• Sân đá bóng
• Nhà vệ sinh
• Sân bóng chuyền
• Sân tennis (bao gồm Trung tâm tennis Cabrillo)
• Sân bóng rổ
• Sân bóng ném
• Trung tâm sinh hoạt cộng đồng
• Sân chơi trượt ván
• Sân vận động Santa Ana
• Sở thú Santa Ana
• Trung tâm sinh hoạt của người cao niên
• Bãi đậu xe
• Sân Golf river view
• Khu vực có thiết bị tập thể dục
• Khu vực ghế ngồi trên khán đài
• Sân Bóng chày
• Khu vực dã ngoại và bàn ăn
• Khu vực câu cá
• Khu vực bắn cung
• Sân cỏ chơi bóng gỗ
• Sân chơi Shuffleboard

Các khu công viên ngoài trời Santa Ana vẫn mở cửa phục vụ công chúng, nhưng các môn thể thao nhóm và các hình thức tụ họp đều bị cấm, và mỗi người nên giữ khoảng cách ít nhất là 6 feet (khoảng 1.8m) từ những người khác.

Thống đốc tiểu bang California Gavin Newsom đã ban hành sắc lệnh yêu cầu các doanh nghiệp cung cấp các dịch vụ không thiết yếu đóng cửa và người dân ở trong nhà, chỉ đi ra ngoài khi cấp thiết.

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Santa Ana’s playgrounds, volleyball courts and tennis courts to close

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The City of Santa Ana is closing its playgrounds, volleyball courts and tennis courts beginning Wednesday, April 1, in order to prevent gatherings and protect the public from COVID-19.

The City has already shuttered its enclosed parks, recreation and other facilities and canceled all programs and classes except the take-out senior meals program. Those include:

• Community centers
• Skate parks
• Cabrillo Tennis Center
• Santa Ana Stadium
• Santa Ana Zoo
• Senior centers
• Parking lot gates at some parks
• Cabrillo Tennis Center
• Libraries
• River View Golf Course

All of these amenities will be closed until further notice.

Santa Ana’s outdoor, unenclosed park areas remain open to the public, but group sports and gatherings are prohibited and people should stay at least 6 feet away from others.

For news, resources and video updates from Santa Ana Mayor Miguel A. Pulido about COVID-19, please visit www.santa-ana.org/covid19.

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La Ciudad de Santa Ana está cerrando sus parques infantiles, canchas de voleibol y canchas de tenis a partir del miércoles 1 de abril, para evitar reuniones y proteger al público de COVID-19.

La Ciudad ya cerró sus instalaciones encerradas de parques, recreación y otros usos y canceló todos los programas y clases, excepto el programa de comida para llevar para personas mayores. Estos incluyen:
• Centros comunitarios
• Parques de patinaje
• Centro de tenis Cabrillo
• Estadio de Santa Ana
• Zoológico de Santa Ana
• Centros de adultos mayores
• Puertas de los estacionamientos en algunos parques.
• Centro de tenis Cabrillo
• Bibliotecas
• Campo de golf River View

Todos estos servicios estarán cerrados hasta nuevo aviso.

Las áreas de parque al aire libre y no cerradas de Santa Ana permanecen abiertas al público, pero los deportes grupales y las reuniones están prohibidos y las personas deben mantenerse al menos a 6 pies de distancia de los demás.

Para noticias, recursos y actualizaciones de video del alcalde de Santa Ana, Miguel A. Pulido, sobre COVID-19, visite www.santa-ana.org/covid19.

Flatten the COVID-19 curve at Santa Ana’s Parks

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Even in parks and open spaces, it’s essential to take precautions to protect yourself and others from the COVID-19 virus. Everyone should do their part to flatten the infection curve.

  • Maintain social distance of 6 feet or more when walking, hiking, jogging or biking.
  • Don’t shake hands, give hugs or touch your face.
  • Use soap & hand sanitizer.
  • Don’t congregate in groups.
  • Cover mouth when coughing/sneezing with a tissue or your elbow. Stay home if you’re sick.
  • Don’t get in close contact with sick people.

For video updates from Mayor Miguel A. Pulido, the latest on City of Santa Ana services, and other resources and information about COVID-19, go to the City website at www.santa-ana.org/covid19.

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Incluso en parques y espacios abiertos, es esencial tomar precauciones para protegerse y proteger a otros del virus COVID-19. Todos deben hacer su parte para aplanar la curva de infección.

• Mantenga distanciamiento social de 6 pies o más cuando camine, trote y ande en bicicleta.

• No salude con su mano o de abrazos. No se toque la cara.

• Use jabón y desinfectantes para sus manos.

• No se congregue en grupos.

• Cubra su boca al toser/estornudar con un pañuelo o su codo. Quédese en casa si está enfermo/a.

• No se acerque a personas enfermas.

Para ver las actualizaciones en video del Alcalde Miguel A. Pulido, lo último sobre los servicios de la Ciudad de Santa Ana, y otros recursos e información sobre el COVID-19, visite el sitio web de la Ciudad en www.santa-ana.org/covid19.

Parking lots and exercise zones closed at Santa Ana’s parks

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The City of Santa Ana today closed some parking lots and exercise zones at local parks to prevent people from gathering during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Additionally, the River View Golf Course has been closed until further notice.

The parking lot gates have been closed at the following parks:
• Cabrillo
• Cesar Chavez
• Memorial
• Jerome Park (north gate)
• Santa Ana Zoo (at Prentice Park)

These steps follow previous closures of skate parks, community centers, the Zoo, libraries, the Cabrillo Tennis Center, Santa Ana Stadium and senior centers. All Parks and Recreation programs and reservations, except for the take-out senior meal program, have been canceled.

Santa Ana’s outdoor, unenclosed park areas remain open to the public, but everyone should avoid group sports and gatherings and stay at least 6 feet away from others.

For video updates from Mayor Miguel A. Pulido, the latest on City of Santa Ana services, and other resources and information about COVID-19, go to the City website at www.santa-ana.org/covid19.

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La Ciudad de Santa Ana cerró hoy algunos estacionamientos y zonas de ejercicio en los parques locales para evitar que las personas se reúnan durante la pandemia de COVID-19.

Además, el campo de golf River View ha sido cerrado hasta nuevo aviso.

Las puertas de estacionamiento se han cerrado en los siguientes parques:
• Cabrillo
• Cesar Chavez
• Memorial
• Parque Jerome (la puerta norte)
• Zoológico de Santa Ana (en el Parque Prentice)

Estos pasos siguen los cierres anteriores de los parques de patinaje, centros comunitarios, el zoológico, las bibliotecas, el centro de tenis Cabrillo, el estadio de Santa Ana y los centros para personas de la tercera edad. Todos los programas y reservaciones de Parques y Recreación han sido cancelados, excepto el programa de comida para llevar para personas mayores.

Las áreas de parque no cerradas y al aire libre de Santa Ana permanecen abiertas al público, pero todos deben evitar los deportes grupales y las reuniones y mantenerse al menos a 6 pies de distancia de los demás.

Para ver las actualizaciones en video del Alcalde Miguel A. Pulido, lo último sobre los servicios de la Ciudad de Santa Ana, y otros recursos e información sobre el COVID-19, visite el sitio web de la Ciudad en https://www.santa-ana.org/covid19.

The City of Santa Ana is closing the skate parks due to COVID-19

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All skate parks operated by the City of Santa Ana will be temporarily closed to the public beginning on Wednesday, March 25, to fight the spread of COVID-19 (coronavirus).

The California State Public Health Officer has ordered all individuals living in California to stay home except when going out for necessities such as buying food, medicine and gas and going to work at certain essential jobs.

City of Santa Ana parks remain open for public use and people may still go outside to exercise, but people should avoid gathering in groups and practice social distancing, as required by the State and County health agencies.

City Hall and all municipal buildings, including libraries and community centers, are closed to the public. The City is continuing to provide essential services, including Police and Fire emergency services, road repairs, street sweeping and trash collection.

For more information and updates about City services and COVID-19, please visit www.santa-ana.org/covid19.

Orange County to close parking lots at beaches and parks due to COVID-19

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Today, the Orange County Board of Supervisors, in order to maintain consistency with coastal cities, directed staff to close parking lots at County beaches and parks, while ensuring access for restaurants and beachfront businesses. The OC Parks Service confirmed that they were planning on having the parking lots closed by daylight on the morning of Wednesday, March 25th. The direction was provided during an update on COVID-19 at the Board of Supervisors meeting.

“We want our residents to go out and enjoy the fresh air, and therefore our county beaches and parks will not be closed,” said Chairwoman Michelle Steel. “In order to limit the number of crowds gathering at beaches and public parks in the midst of the coronavirus outbreak, the county has directed the closure of all parking lots for beaches and parks. This action will act as a deterrent against large groups congregating. While enjoying ourselves at our beaches and parks we should also remember to be practicing social distancing in order to reduce the risk of exposure to this virus,” added Chairwoman Steel.

First elected to the Orange County Board of Supervisors in 2014, Michelle Steel represents the residents of the Second District, which includes, Costa Mesa, Cypress, Huntington Beach, La Palma, Los Alamitos, Newport Beach, Seal Beach, Stanton, the unincorporated area of Rossmoor, and portions of Buena Park and Fountain Valley. Steel, a successful businesswoman and renowned taxpayer advocate, previously served as Vice Chair of the State Board of Equalization where she represented more than eight million people in Southern California, including all of Orange County, as one of the state’s 12 constitutional officers.

The City of Santa Ana closes the Libraries, Community Centers and Zoo in response to COVID-19

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The City of Santa Ana took further action today to address the growing threat of COVID-19 (coronavirus), closing all libraries, community centers, recreation facilities and the Santa Ana Zoo and canceling related programs and services, City Manager Kristine Ridge announced.

The City additionally is expanding upon its decision last week to cancel City-sponsored events of 250 or more people to now include gatherings of 50 or more indefinitely, in accordance with new guidance announced by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. City Manager Ridge also is restricting the ability of outside groups to obtain permits for hosting gatherings in excess of 50 or more attendees. Restrictions are also in place for general public access to police and fire facilities.

The City previously closed the Santa Ana Senior Center and canceled adult recreation classes in order to protect those most at risk of severe illness from COVID-19. Those who rely on the senior meals program will be able to pick up frozen to-go meals. In addition, the City implemented enhanced cleaning measures at all City facilities.

“I am in communication with the governor and other California mayors to ensure that we have a coordinated effort to reduce the spread of COVID-19,” Mayor Miguel Pulido said. “The measures we have put in place in Santa Ana will help protect the public health while we continue to provide essential services to the community.”

On Tuesday, March 17, the City Council will meet in closed session to discuss public safety impacts related to COVID-19. During the Council’s open meeting, they will consider other possible actions, including Declaration of an Emergency, which may further expand closure of non-essential services and actions to alleviate financial hardships for our community due to business interruptions.

Please go to www.santa-ana.org/coronavirus for updates, links to updates from local school districts and other agencies, health resources and more. Details about City services impacted by the closures and cancelations are below.

CITY COUNCIL MEETING
The Santa Ana City Council will meet on Tuesday, March 17, but the City is encouraging the public to watch the meeting on television or online instead of attending in person. The meetings are broadcast live on Spectrum TV Channel 3 and AT&T U-verse Channel 99 and livestreamed at www.santa-ana.org/cc/city-meetings. Members of the public who wish to comment on matters before the council, instead of doing so in person, may submit comments by emailing ecomment@santa-ana.org. The comments will be provided to the City Council as part of the meeting record and will be uploaded to the City’s website.

SANTA ANA SENIOR CENTER
The Santa Ana Senior Center is closed and adult recreation classes have been canceled. Beginning on Tuesday, March 17, seniors will be able to pick up frozen to-go meals at the Senior Center provided by Meals on Wheels. The Senior Center is located at 424 W. 3rd St. and can be reached at (714) 647-6540.

COMMUNITY/RECREATION CENTERS
All community centers, recreation centers and sports facilities have been closed, and all classes and activities have been canceled. Existing field reservations at City facilities will be honored, but the City is requesting that organizers cancel their activities. For more information, call the Parks, Recreation and Community Services Agency at (714) 571-4224. The closed locations include:
• Corbin Center, 2215 W. McFadden Ave.
• El Salvador Community Center, 1825 Civic Center Drive.
• Jerome Park Recreation Center, 726 S. Center St.
• Logan Recreation Center, 1009 N. Cluster St.
• Memorial Recreation Center, 2102 S. Flower St.
• Salgado Recreation Center, 706 N. New Hope St.
• Santa Anita Recreation Center, 300 S. Figueroa St.
• Garfield Center, 501 N. Lacy St.
• Roosevelt/Walker Community Center, 816 E. Chestnut Ave.
• Nature Center, 2535 N. Main St.
• Santa Ana Zoo, 1801 E. Chestnut Ave.

LIBRARIES
The Main Library and the Newhope Library have been closed and all programs and classes have been canceled. For information, call the Main Library at (714) 647- 5250. For digital books and other eLibrary services, go to www.santa-ana.org/library/elibrary.

POLICE DEPARTMENT
The Santa Ana Police Department front lobby, Santa Ana Family Justice Center and the Santa Ana Jail front lobby will be closed until further notice.

FIRE STATIONS
The Orange County Fire Authority, which provides fire and emergency services to Santa Ana, announced that it has closed all fire stations to the public for non-emergency matters. The fire stations are still staffed and available for all emergency needs.

Cierres de los Vestíbulos Delanteros de Santa Ana PD y Cárcel y El Centro de Justicia Familiar de Santa Ana

Por extrema abundancia de cautela y siguiendo las medidas establecidas por los Centros para el Control y la Prevención de Enfermedades y la Agencia de Salud del Condado de Orange, el vestíbulo delantero del Departamento de Policía de Santa Ana, El Centro de Justicia Familiar de Santa Ana, junto con el vestíbulo frontal de la cárcel de Santa Ana, permanecerán cerrados hasta nuevo aviso para minimizar la exposición a COVID-19.

La seguridad de NUESTRA comunidad es nuestra máxima prioridad y estos cierres no tendrán ningún impacto en nuestra capacidad para proporcionar servicios de vigilancia.

NÚMEROS DE TELÉFONO IMPORTANTES PARA RECORDAR

Línea de no emergencia
(714) 245-8049

Centro de Justicia Familiar de Santa Ana
(714) 245-8278

Le agradecemos su paciencia y comprensión durante este tiempo. Manténgase atento y conectado para recibir actualizaciones.