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A section of Fairview Street will close starting on Friday, April 9

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A full closure of Fairview Street, between 5th Street and Civic Center Drive, will be in place during the day and night on the following dates: 

  • Beginning as early as Friday, April 9, at 7 a.m. through Monday, April 12, 2021 at 7 a.m. 
  • Beginning as early as Friday, April 16, at 7 a.m. through Monday, April 19, 2021 at 7 a.m.

 Detour routes will be in place, please follow detour signage and plan for possible delays.  Please note construction schedules are subject to change. 

Access to businesses will be maintained.

For any questions about the OC Streetcar project, please contact OCstreetcar@octa.net or (844) 746-6272.

Cierre total de Fairview Street

Spanish/español:  https://bit.ly/3t4G0yH

Đóng cửa Toàn bộ Phố Fairview

Vietnamese/Tiếng Việt: https://bit.ly/2OAI6r2

Demolition of the dilapidated office building at 2525 N. Main St. to start soon

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The City of Santa Ana has announced the pending demolition of the dilapidated office building located at 2525 N. Main St. The owner of that building will be spearheading the demolition.

By now there should have been a luxury apartment building at that location but the NIMBYs in the adjacent Park Santiago Neighborhood succeeded in cancelling that development when current Mayor of Santa Ana Vince Sarmiento flipped his vote, after fellow Councilman David Penaloza did the same.

Stopping the development however did not pan out well for the neighborhood as the empty building has become a refuge for drug users and other vagrants. The developer initially paid for security guards at night then tried to just board up the building but the local homeless kept breaking in. They could be seen at night streaming into the building.

The City of Santa Ana granted a demolition permit on March 15, 2021. The scope of the demolition application includes the demolition of the building and capping of onsite utilities. No subsurface soil or site grading work were approved under the permit issued by the City. After the approved demolition work has been completed, the site is to be fenced, secured, and maintained on an ongoing basis.

The property owner anticipates preparation work for the demolition of the building will begin the week of March 29th and will start with the clearing of the building interior and capping of utilities. The demolition of the building will follow soon after.

According to the City of Santa Ana, the property owner of 2525 N. Main is entitled to and applied for a permit to demolish the building to address the nuisance concerns on the property. A demolition permit is an over-the-counter permit that may be obtained by any property owner prior to initiating the demolition of an existing structure.

The City of Santa Ana also stated that the property is a public nuisance and has been a source of numerous community and public safety concerns since 2019. The City adheres to code enforcement procedures from the Santa Ana Municipal Code to obtain compliance by the property owner. The City issued multiple Administrative Citations and fines culminating in a Notice to Abate Public Nuisance issued to the owner by the City on February 4, 2021. As part of the due process, the City also presented the Notice to Abate at a Public Nuisance Hearing conducted on March 15, 2021. The City is awaiting the determination by a Hearing Officer, which is due within 30 days from the date of the hearing. If the decision is in the City’s favor, it will enable the City to pursue an inspection and abatement warrant with the courts.

The City of Santa Aa did not change its enforcement procedures on this property from standard protocols to abate a public nuisance on private properties. Similar to 2525 N. Main, the locations listed below were recent vacant-property sites of continual complaints associated with transients, trash, debris, and the property owners’ inability to properly secure or maintain. All received notices and escalated fines and resulting in a Notice to Abate issued by the City. These property owners, as with the property owner of 2525 N. Main, opted to demolish the boarded structures. This action greatly reduced the city calls for service at those locations.

  • 1821 N. Grand Ave., (Marie Calendar’s site)
  • 2107 E. 17th St. (Knowlwood’s)
  • 1703 E. 17th St. (Monroe’s Furniture)
  • 2056 W. Civic Center (residential)

The demolition of the site will not allow the previously approved apartment project to be developed on the property. The demolition permit has nothing to do with the contested project planned on the site. The approval of the apartment project was rescinded by the City Council in May of 2020.

The demolition of the site will not allow a new housing development to occur. The demolition of the building does not change the fact that the current Professional zoning of the property does not permit any residential uses.

Noise sources associated with demolition activities are prohibited between the hours of 8:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. on weekdays, including Saturday, or any time on Sunday or a federal holiday. For noise concerns relating to demolition activities you may call (714) 834-4211.

Fairview Street lane closures starting today

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Starting March 24, 2021, one lane in each direction will be closed on Fairview Street between Civic Center Drive and 5th Street. We recommend using alternate routes and plan for possible delays. The closure will be in place for the duration of the work necessary for the OC Streetcar construction.

Construction schedules may change and depend on weather conditions.

For any questions about the OC Streetcar project, please contact OCstreetcar@octa.net or (844) 746-6272.

Cierre de carriles en la Calle Fairview

A partir del 24 de marzo de 2021, se cerrará un carril en cada dirección en Fairview Street entre Civic Center Drive y 5th Street. Recomendamos utilizar rutas alternativas y planificar posibles retrasos. El cierre se mantendrá mientras dure la obra necesaria para la construcción del tranvía OC.

Los horarios de construcción pueden cambiar y dependen de las condiciones climáticas.

Si tiene alguna pregunta sobre el proyecto OC Streetcar, comuníquese con OCstreetcar@octa.net o (844) 746-6272.

Phố Fairview sắp đóng cửa

Bắt đầu từ ngày 24 tháng 3 năm 2021, một làn đường ở mỗi hướng sẽ bị đóng lại trên Đường Fairview giữa Đường trung tâm hành chính và Đường số 5. Chúng tôi khuyên bạn nên sử dụng các tuyến đường thay thế và lập kế hoạch cho sự chậm trễ có thể xảy ra. Việc đóng cửa sẽ được thực hiện trong thời gian công việc cần thiết cho việc xây dựng OC Streetcar.

Tiến độ thi công có thể thay đổi và phụ thuộc vào điều kiện thời tiết.

Mọi thắc mắc về dự án OC Streetcar, vui lòng liên hệ OCstreetcar@octa.net hoặc (844) 746-6272.

Lane reduction on Bristol Street begins on 2/22

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For four months, starting Monday, February 22nd through Wednesday, June 9, 2021 Bristol Street will be reduced to two lanes in each direction between Edinger Avenue and 1st Street. Additionally, during certain construction activities, it may be required to reduce traffic to only one lane in each direction. These temporary lane reductions are required for the construction of the new protected bike lanes. Once the project is completed, three lanes in each direction will be reinstated.

Please use alternate routes and plan for possible delays since this lane reduction will impact traffic flow and bus routes. Access to businesses will be maintained at all times. The lane reduction is subject to change based upon weather conditions.

If you have issues or questions during the construction activity, please contact our City Inspector, Cesar Cantuba at (951) 818-2179 or City Construction Manager, Sean Thomas at (714) 647-5655. We apologize for any inconveniences and thank you for understanding.

Reducción de Carriles en la Calle de la Bristol Comienza el lunes, 2/22/21

Durante cuatro meses, comenzando el lunes, 22 de febrero hasta el miércoles, 9 de junio de 2021 la Calle de la Bristol será reducida a dos carriles en cada dirección entre Edinger Avenue y 1st Street. En ocasiones, durante ciertas actividades de construcción, puede requerirse que se reduzca los carriles a sólo un carril en cada dirección. La reducción de los carilles temporal es requerida para la construcción de los nuevos carriles de protección de ciclistas. Cuando el proyecto sea completado, los tres carriles en cada dirección serán reinstalado.

Por favor use rutas alternas y plan para tardanzas posibles ya que esta reducción de carriles y rutas de autobús afectadas. El acceso a negocios será mantenido siempre. La reducción de carriles es sujeto de cambiarse basado sobre condiciones meteorológicas.

Si usted tiene preguntas durante la actividad de construcción, por favor póngase en contacto con nuestro Inspector de la Ciudad, Cesar Cantuba en (951) 818-2179 o Gerente de Construcción de la Ciudad, Sean Thomas en (714) 647-5655. Pedimos perdón por cualquier inconveniente y gracias por su compresión.

Closure on Westbound Dyer Road at Main Street to continue through 2/19

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Westbound Dyer Road between Main Street to Garnsey Street will continue to be closed through Friday, February 19, 2021 from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day. This daytime closure is due to Edison underground utility work.

Traffic westbound on Dyer Road will be able to go northbound or southbound on Main Street. Eastbound on Dyer Road is open to through traffic.

We recommend using alternate routes and plan for possible delays since this closure will impact traffic flow. We apologize for any inconvenience and thank you for understanding.

Portion of Westbound Dyer Road to close starting on 2/12

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Westbound Dyer Road between Main Street to Garnsey Street will be closed starting on Wednesday, February 9th through Friday, February 12, 2021 from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day. This daytime closure is due to Edison underground utility work.

Traffic westbound on Dyer Road will be able to go northbound or southbound on Main Street. Eastbound on Dyer Road is open to through traffic.

We recommend using alternate routes and plan for possible delays since this closure will impact traffic flow. We apologize for any inconvenience and thank you for understanding.

South Main Street Corridor development virtual meeting set for Feb. 23

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Santa Ana neighborhoods are invited to an interactive Community Virtual Meeting with the City of Santa Ana Public Works Agency on Tuesday, February 23, 2021 at 5:30 p.m. to learn about the upcoming construction for the South Main Street Corridor project.

Please use the link below to join the virtual meeting via Zoom:
https://zoom.us/j/98642230837 or Dial-in at 1-669-900-9128 and Enter Webinar ID: 986 4223 0837. Spanish translation will be available.

We value your attendance at the meeting to learn about the construction activity schedule for the South Main Street Corridor. The project is 2.5 miles along South Main Street between First Street and Dyer Road. For additional information on the project, visit https://www.santa-ana.org/SouthMainVision.

Should you have questions, please contact Public Works Agency Community Liaison Michelle Micallef at (714) 647-5091 or mmicallef@santa-ana.org.

Reunión Comunitaria: Construcción S. Main

Vecinos de Santa Ana están invitados a una Reunión Comunitaria Interactiva Virtual con el Departamento de Obras Públicas de la ciudad el Martes 23 de Febrero de 2021 a las 5:30 p.m. con respecto a la proxima construcción de el corredor de la Calle South Main.

Utilice el siguiente enlace para unirse a la reunión virtual a través de Zoom https://zoom.us/j/98642230837. O marque al 1-669-900-9128 e ingrese el ID: 986 4223 0837. Interpretación en español estará disponible durante la reunión.

Esperamos contar con su participación en la reunión para informarles de las actividades de la construcción del Corredor de la calle South Main. El proyecto será de 2.5 millas a lo largo de la calle South Main entre la First Street y Dyer Road. Para obtener más información sobre el proyecto, visite la página https://www.santa-ana.org/SouthMainVision.

Si tiene preguntas, comuníquese con del Departamento de Obras Públicas Michelle Micallef Community Liaison al (714) 647-5091 o mmicallef@santa-ana.org.

The City of Santa Ana is providing free sandbags for the rainstorm coming on Friday

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Rain is forecast for Santa Ana and Southern California beginning on Friday, Jan. 22, and continuing for several days.

To report downed trees, flooding and debris directly from your phone, please download the mySantaAna app at www.santa-ana.org/residents/mysantaana-app or call the Public Works Agency at (714) 647-3380 or email PWADispatch@santa-ana.org.

The City of Santa Ana is offering free sandbags to residents and businesses during rain events. Up to 10 sandbags are available per Santa Ana residence or business location.

The self-service sandbag station location and hours are:

City of Santa Ana Corporate Yard
215 S. Center St., Santa Ana
7 a.m. – 5 p.m. every day (including weekends)

For additional information, please contact Public Works Agency Dispatch at (714) 647-3380 or e-mail PWADispatch@santa-ana.org between 7 a.m. and 4 p.m.

Pronóstico de lluvia: Sacos de arena, árboles caídos e inundaciones

Se pronostica lluvia para Santa Ana y el Sur de California a partir del viernes 22 de enero y continuará durante varios días.

Para reportar árboles caídos, inundaciones, y escombros directamente desde su teléfono, por favor baje la app mySantaAna en www.santa-ana.org/residents/mysantaana-app o llame a la Agencia de Obras Públicas al (714) 647-3380 o mande email a PWADispatch@santa-ana.org.

La Ciudad de Santa Ana les está ofreciendo a residentes y negocios sacos de arena durante eventos de lluvia. Hasta 10 sacos de arena están disponibles por residencia o negocio en Santa Ana.

La ubicación y horas de la estación de autoservicio de sacos de arena son:

Yarda Corporativa de la Cuidad de Santa Ana (City of Santa Ana Corporate Yard)
215 S. Center St., Santa Ana
7 a.m. – 5 p.m. todos los días (incluyendo fines de semana)

Para obtener más información, llame a la Agencia de Obras Públicas al (714) 647-3380 o mande email a PWADispatch@santa-ana.org entre 7 a.m. y 4 p.m.

Closure on Westbound Dyer Road at Main Street starting on 1/5

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Westbound Dyer Road at Main Street to Garnsey Street will be closed starting on Tuesday, January 5th through Saturday, January 9, 2021 from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day. This daytime closure is due to Edison underground utility work.

Traffic westbound on Dyer Road will be able to go northbound or southbound on Main Street. Eastbound on Dyer Road is open to through traffic.

We recommend using alternate routes and plan for possible delays since this closure will impact traffic flow. We apologize for any inconvenience and thank you for understanding.

Metrolink rail maintenance work in Santa Ana starting on Sunday Night

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For six nights, from Sunday, Dec. 27, 2020, through Friday, Jan. 1, 2021, Metrolink will be inspecting and maintaining the railroad track system in Santa Ana between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m.

If needed, crews will repair equipment. Even within Quiet Zones, this work could lead to:

• Possible Train Horns
• Noise
• Light from maintenance vehicles or activities

No delays at the railroad crossings or for passenger train service are anticipated.

Questions and concerns may be directed to Metrolink’s Community Relations hotline at (213) 452-0433 or to communityrelations@scrra.net.

Mantenimiento del Ferrocarril Metrolink a Partir del Domingo por la Noche

Durante seis noches, a partir del domingo 27 de diciembre de 2020 hasta el viernes 1 de enero de 2021, Metrolink inspeccionará y mantendrá el sistema de vías férrea en Santa Ana entre las 8 p.m. y las 6 a.m.

Si es necesario, el trabajo de reparación se llevará a cabo aún en zonas de silencio. El trabajo causará:

• Sonidos fuertes de bocina del tren
• Ruido y/o
• Luz de vehículos y actividades relacionadas.

No se proveen retrasos en los cruces ferroviarios ni en el servicio de trenes a pasajeros.

Las preguntas e inquietudes pueden dirigirse a la línea directa de Relaciones Comunitarias de Metrolink al 213-452-0433 o a communityrelations@scrra.net.

First OC Streetcar rail set into a Santa Ana street

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ORANGE – Construction of the OC Streetcar has reached a major milestone as construction crews have set the first rail into place that will eventually carry the streetcar vehicles through the streets of Santa Ana and Garden Grove.

The rail was set in place this month at the intersection of Santa Ana Boulevard and Bristol Street, and crews are continuing working to place rail westbound toward Raitt Street.

“This is an important and very exciting moment for this project as the public can begin to see the actual rail being set into the street for Orange County’s first modern-electric streetcar,” said OCTA Chairman Steve Jones, also the Mayor of Garden Grove. “I hope the community shares my excitement to see this project coming to fruition to provide another important public transit option.”

The OC Streetcar will run on just over 4 miles of track in each direction through Santa Ana and Garden Grove. It is scheduled to begin testing and operations in 2022.

Updates on the OC Streetcar construction and a video celebrating the streetcar rail being set into the street will be part of a Virtual Community Open House about the project scheduled for 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 17.

To participate in the meeting at that time via Zoom – or to see the recorded version after – visit www.ocstreetcar.com.

The OC Streetcar route will serve Santa Ana’s thriving downtown and dense employment areas that include county and local government offices and courthouses in the Civic Center.

The streetcar will carry passengers between the busy Santa Ana transit center and a transit stop at Harbor Boulevard and Westminster Avenue in Garden Grove, running along Santa Ana Boulevard, Fourth Street and the Pacific Electric right-of-way and connecting with OCTA’s busiest bus routes.
Six vehicles – with two spares – will operate daily, making stops at 10 locations in each direction every 10 to 15 minutes. Manufacturing of the Siemens S700 streetcar vehicles began in late 2019 and are being built in northern California.

For more information on the project, visit www.ocstreetcar.com.
Attached: Artist rendering of the OC Streetcar.

About OCTA: The Orange County Transportation Authority is the county transportation planning commission, responsible for funding and implementing transit and capital projects for a balanced and sustainable transportation system that reflects the diverse travel needs of the county’s 34 cities and 3.2 million residents. With the mission of keeping Orange County moving, this includes freeways and express lanes, bus and rail transit, rideshare, commuter rail, environmental programs and active transportation.

Detour for closed intersection at Civic Center Drive and Garfield Street starting on 12/14

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Starting at 7 a.m. on Monday, 12/14/20 through Friday, 12/18/20, the intersection of Civic Center Drive and Garfield Street will be completely closed to thru traffic for the “Civic Center Bike Boulevard” project. This closure is required for the paving of the new traffic circle and roadway surface. This project will help enhance pedestrian and bicyclist’s safety and should reduce excessive speeds along Civic Center Drive.

Traffic westbound on Civic Center Drive will be detoured to southbound Poinsettia Street to westbound Santa Ana Blvd. to northbound Minter Street. Eastbound traffic will be detoured to southbound Minter Street to eastbound Santa Ana Blvd. to northbound Poinsettia Street. Please see “Detour for Closed Intersection” Map for details.

Please avoid the area if possible during this time, follow detour signs and expect some delays. Access to businesses and residential properties will be maintained at all times.

We apologize for any inconvenience and thank you for understanding.

Desvío para la Intersección Cerrada: Centro Cívico Drive/Garfield St.

A partir de las 7 a.m. del lunes, 12/14/20 hasta al viernes, 12/18/20, la intersección de Civic Center Drive y la calle Garfield estará completamente cerrada el tráfico vehicular para el proyecto “Civic Center Bike Boulevard.” Este cierre es necesario para la pavimentación del nuevo círculo de tráfico y la superficie de la carretera. Este proyecto ayudará a mejorar la seguridad de los peatones y ciclistas y reducirá la velocidad excesiva a lo largo de Civic Center Drive.

El tráfico hacia el oeste en Civic Center Drive se desviará hacia el sur de la calle Poinsettia hacia el oeste de Santa Ana Blvd. hacia el norte de Minter Street. El tráfico hacia el este se desviará hacia el sur de la calle Minter hacia el este de Santa Ana Blvd. hacia el norte de la calle Poinsettia. Consulte el Mapa de intersección cerrada para obtener más información.

Por favor, evite el área si es posible durante este tiempo, siga las señales de desvío y espere algunos retrasos. El acceso a empresas y propiedades residenciales se mantendrá abierta a todo momento.

Nos disculpamos de antemano por cualquier inconveniente y le agradecemos por comprensión.

Intersections on Bush Street at 8th, 9th, 10th, and 12th Streets to remain closed through Dec. 21

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In support of the on-going “Bush Street Bicycle Boulevard” Project, existing intersections on Bush Street will continue to be closed. The intersections of Bush Street and 8th, 9th, 10th, and now 12th Streets are currently planned to be completely closed through Monday, December 21, 2020. At this time, they are all scheduled to be reopened by 7 a.m. on Tuesday, December 22, 2020.

These closures are required to reconfigure the intersections with new traffic circles, crosswalk and bikeway improvements to reduce high speeds and to enhance bicycle and pedestrian neighborhood safety on Bush Street.

Please avoid the closed intersections to the extent possible. Access to homes and businesses in the area will continue to be maintained at all times.

We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your understanding as we work to enhance residential street safety in your neighborhood.

Full closure at Santa Ana Blvd. and Bristol St. intersection starting on Dec. 4

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OC Streetcar crews will be working during the day and night at the Santa Ana Boulevard and Bristol Street intersection for track construction. To accommodate this work, a full closure of the intersection will be in effect 24-hours a day during following the time period:

From as early as Friday, December 4 at 7 p.m. through Monday, December 14 at 5 a.m. Construction will take place during the day and night and the closure will be in effect 24-hours a day.

WHERE: Santa Ana Boulevard and Bristol Street. Please follow detour signs along 1st Street, Raitt Street, Civic Center Boulevard and Flower Street.

Detour routes will be in place, please follow detour signage and plan for possible delays.

Access to homes and businesses will be maintained at all times.

Please note, construction schedules are subject to change.

For any questions about the OC Streetcar project, please contact OCstreetcar@octa.net or (844) 746-6272.

Aviso De Construcción- Cierre completo del cruc

QUE: Cierre completo del cruce en Santa Ana Boulevard y Bristol Street para construcción de las vías. Acceso a su negocio y su residencia será mantenido por todo el tiempo.

CUANDO: Construcción empezará tan pronto como el viernes, 4 de diciembre de las 7 p.m. hasta el lunes, 14 de diciembre a las 5 a.m. La construcción se llevará a cabo durante el día y la noche y el cierre estará en lugar 24-hours al día.

DONDE: Santa Ana Boulevard y Bristol Street. Por favor siga los desvíos en 1st Street, Raitt Street, Civic Center Boulevard y Flower Street.

Tenga en cuenta que los horarios de construcción están sujetos a cambios.

Si tiene alguna pregunta sobre el proyecto de OC Streetcar, por favor comuníquese con nosotros enviando un correo electrónico OCstreetcar@octa.net o llamando al (844) 746-6272.

Intersections closed on Bush Street at 8th, 9th and 10th Streets from Dec. 3 to 7

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The Bush Street intersections at 8th and 9th Streets will to be completely closed starting at 7 a.m. on Thursday, December 3rd and are scheduled to be reopened at 5 p.m. on Monday, December 7, 2020.

The Bush and 10th Streets intersection will remain closed until further notice (anticipated in mid-December). These closures are required to reconfigure the intersections with new traffic circles, crosswalk and bikeway improvements to reduce high speeds and to enhance bicycle and pedestrian neighborhood safety on Bush Street.

Please avoid the closed intersections. Access to homes and businesses in the area will continue to be maintained at all times.

We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your understanding as we work to enhance residential street safety in your neighborhood.