City of Santa Ana, CA
03/18/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 03/18/2026 17:34
Ward 2 Newsletter: March 2026
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Dear Santaneros,
As we welcome the month of March, the arrival of spring brings warmer days and new opportunities to come together as a community. Over the past few weeks, our city has continued to celebrate the diversity, culture, and civic pride that make our community so special - from celebrating Tết and honoring Black history to strengthening international friendships and highlighting the many resources available to our residents.
This month's newsletter shares updates on community events, cultural celebrations, and local programs that continue to make our city a vibrant place to live, work, and raise a family. I'm also excited to highlight opportunities for residents to enjoy the outdoors this spring, connect with neighbors, and stay engaged with what's happening across our community.
Thank you for staying involved and for continuing to make our city such a strong and welcoming place for all. I look forward to seeing many of you at upcoming events and around the community this spring.
In Solidarity,
Councilmember Vazquez
Ward 2
Learn More about Ward 2 & City
Neighborhood Clean-Up: Central City
Our neighbors at Central City had another successful neighborhood clean up! Thank you to residents who took the time to connect with my staff and learn more about what our City has to offer to you, our residents.
Host A Dumpster Cleanup Day in Ward 2!
Want a cleaner block? We have your back. My office will help any resident in Ward 2 connect with their Neighborhood Association to schedule a Dumpster Cleanup Day in their neighborhood. If you are willing to host, we will assist with coordination with your Neighborhood President and support to make it happen.
This is a great way to:
- Clean up shared spaces
- Bring neighbors together
- Take pride in your block
If your neighborhood does not have an active Neighborhood Association, no problem! We are here to help every step of the way!
If you are interested in hosting, please reach out to my office
Contact: [email protected]
Black History Parade
Thank you to the Orange County Heritage Council and the Shipp family for always extending the invitation to be part of their annual Black History Parade and Unity Festival. It's beautiful to see people come together in unity and celebration of culture. From the Stonewall Riots, where Marsha P. Johnson and others helped advance the rights of the LGBTQ+ community, to prominent leaders like Malcolm X and Martin Luther King Jr., who fought for civil rights for Black Americans. We also recognize heroes in our own community, like Dorothy Mulkey, who advocated for housing rights and worked to erase redlining across the United States. Black history is American history.
Santa Ana Tết Festival
Santa Ana's rich culture and heritage are what make our community such a beautiful place to live. It is an honor to recognize and celebrate the contributions of Vietnamese and Asian Americans in Santa Ana as we celebrate Tết. I hope everyone who attended this year's Tết Festival enjoyed the live music, cultural performances, and local vendors that made the event so special. It was wonderful meeting so many of you and celebrating together. I look forward to continuing to support and celebrate the vibrant cultures that make Santa Ana such a strong and diverse community. Wishing everyone a joyful and prosperous New Year!
Sister City Visit: Sahuayo
This year I joined several of my colleagues in visiting our sister city, Sahuayo, MX. It was an honor to be part of this trip and continue strengthening the bond between Santa Ana and Sahuayo.It was beautiful to see the deep ties some of our residents have with the city of Sahuayo. We were delighted and pleasantly surprised to meet Santa Ana residents while visiting there! Our city looks forward to continuing this connection and welcoming the Sahuayo Business Expo this spring here in Santa Ana.
Westminster Tết Parade
Thank you to the City of Westminster for inviting me to be part of this year's Tết Parade. It was truly an honor to join the celebration and witness such a vibrant display of culture, tradition, and community. Tết is a special time to celebrate new beginnings, reflect on the past year, and come together with family and friends. The energy and community spirit throughout the parade were incredible to see. I'm grateful for the warm welcome and for the opportunity to celebrate alongside so many residents, community leaders, and families. Events like this highlight the rich cultural diversity that makes our region so special. Wishing everyone a joyful, prosperous, and healthy new year!
Community Free Days for Santa Ana Residents
Enjoy these free local events and bring your friends and family to the fun!
March 22, 29; April 5, 12, 19, 26: Bowers Museum Free Day for Residents
April 19: Santa Ana Zoo Free Day for Residents
Revamping Parking Permits - We need your input!
Residential Parking Study: We are revamping the permit-parking program and are seeking your input, comments and suggestions that will define the new Residential Permit Parking Program for years to come. The citywide permit parking program is intended to provide balanced parking to support residents' quality of life, visitors, businesses and commuters.
Santa Ana Public Library: Free State Park Passes
The sun is getting warmer and spring is upon us! Now is the perfect time to take yourself, your friends, or your family out for some fresh air and outdoor fun at California's beautiful state parks. Did you know the Santa Ana Public Library offers cardholders the opportunity to check out a California State Park Pass for free? This pass allows you to explore participating state parks without paying the day-use parking fee. It's a great way to enjoy nature, go for a hike, have a picnic, or simply spend time outdoors while discovering the incredible parks our state has to offer. Stop by your local Santa Ana Public Library to learn more about checking out a pass and start planning your next outdoor adventure!
StopIce.net
StopIce.Netis a nationwide alert system built to send and receive alerts about ICE raids and activity in your area.
ICE Alerts
Stop ICE Alerts Network works with technology already built into your phone without the need to download an app. Send and receive alerts about ICE raids and activity in your area. Click the link to report and alert of ICE activity in your area or text "Report" to 877-322-2299.
Plate Tracker
The first national website dedicated to documenting ICE license plates is here. Stay alert and safe by tracking if ICE is in your city. Click the link to search or add a plate.
Follow on Instagram: @stopicenet
Report Federal Agent Misconduct: Online Portal
California Attorney General Rob Bonta and Gov. Gavin Newsom announced a new online portal to assist members of the public in sharing information with the California Department of Justice regarding potentially unlawful activities by federal agents in California, such as those from ICE, CBP, or federalized National Guard personnel. The Trump administration and ICE have been unlawfully abusing their power, we must hold this administration accountable and document these unlawful attacks on our citizens and community. Examples of unlawful actions include excessive force, unlawful searches or arrests, wrongful detentions, and civil rights violations.
Report Misconduct by Federal Agents to the California Attorney General
Santa Ana College: Free Food Distribution
Free food distribution for Santa Ana College students! Santa Ana College partners with Second Harvest Food Bank and Community Action Partnership to offer free food distributions to SAC students. Make sure to bring your student ID number and a grocery bag!
Community Food Pantries
Support your community in donating goods or if you need any groceries your community is here for you! Below you can find a small list of local food pantries.
Collectiveaidoc- The Collective Aid OC has two food pantries in Santa Ana for community members to access.
#1 La Colema- 1902 W. Walnut St., Santa Ana, CA 92703
#2 Libro Mobile- 1150 S. Bristol St. A3, Santa Ana, CA 92704
Serve The People- Serve The People offers a bi-weekly food pantry. In addition to food items, Serve The People also offers free articles of clothing, shoes, baby food, diapers, feminine hygiene products, educational supplies, toiletries, and other household products, all subject to availability. See below for the 2026 Food Pantry Schedule.
Find a local Food Pantry: FoodPantryOCSearch
Tap in with your Neighborhood Association
The Neighborhood Association (NA) is a neighborhood-driven effort that is in partnership with the City of Santa Ana Neighborhood Initiatives and Environmental Services (NIES) program. Each Neighborhood Association has a president (elected in) that coordinates agenda related items for meetings, neighborhood clean up, essential drives and more. The purpose of the NA is for residents to meet, discuss local issues relevant to their neighborhood, stay informed about updates within the Santa Ana community and build a stronger partnership amongst your neighbors! NA meetings can consist of discussion of local issues relevant to your neighborhood and Santa Ana, City staff presentations on projects, and or residents' concerns.
Come connect and get involved with your local NA.
See if your neighborhood is active and connect with your Neighborhood Association:
Community Priorities Survey
Your opinion matters! Tell us which City services and programs are important to you by attending our community budget meetings and taking our Community Priorities Survey. Learn more about the 2026-27 fiscal year budget process here.
2026 City of Santa Ana Wall Calendar
The 2026 City of Santa Ana wall calendar celebrates Santa Ana's culture and community, highlighting the celebrations that unite and inspire our community all year long. The calendar is mailed each year to all Santa Ana residential and business addresses.
2026 City of Santa Ana Wall Calendar
City of Santa Ana Employment Opportunities
The City of Santa Ana is an equal opportunity employer. We offer open opportunities for jobs within the city. You can now search and apply online by clicking on the job title you are interested in and clicking on the "Apply" link! Applications must be submitted online. No paper applications will be accepted. If you have a disability that would prevent you from applying online, please call (714) 647-5340 for further instructions.
To view open jobs and more information, please visit:
City of Santa Ana Employment Opportunities
City of Santa Ana Promotional Job Opportunities
The City of Santa Ana encourages and offers internal promotional opportunities to Santa Ana employees. If you are a current Santa Ana employee and are interested in growing in your position, check out promotional opportunities.
Promotional/Internal Opportunities
City of Santa Ana Internship Program
The City of Santa Ana offers an internship program to students to give them opportunities to gain real world experience working in local government, while attending college or graduate school. This program offers experiences to:
- Apply academic skills to various "real world" assignments within the city
- Attend quarterly workshops to improve professional skills
- Develop mentorships with department leadership
- Expand their knowledge on how Santa Ana delivers services to the community
- Network with other interns and City employees
Please note: Interns are typically recruited once a year or as needed. Be sure to check back later if there are no open recruitments at this time.
Intern Requirements
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Administrative intern
- Current enrollment in college or university (freshman or sophomore level)
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Budget intern
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Current enrollment in a Bachelor's degree program majoring in Accounting, Business, Finance, or
Information Systems (junior or senior level)
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Current enrollment in a Bachelor's degree program majoring in Accounting, Business, Finance, or
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Engineering intern
- Current enrollment in a community college or university engineering curriculum
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Management intern
- Current enrollment in a Master's program
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Senior administrative intern
- Current enrollment in a Bachelor's degree program (junior or senior level)
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Student Intern
- Current enrollment in high school
- Must be able to obtain a work permit
Maintaining Eligibility
In order to maintain eligibility for the internship program, all interns must submit the following to the human resources department after each semester:
- Proof of school enrollment
- Current GPA
City of Santa Ana Job Interest Card
Are you interested in becoming an employee of the City of Santa Ana? Visit our online job interest card to receive email notifications on job openings that you are interested in. Once you submit a form, for the year recipients will receive an email notification each time a position opens with the City of Santa Ana whose category matches one of the categories you've chosen.
Important Dates
- March 27: City Hall regular Friday closure
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March 31: City Hall closed, no street sweeping for holiday
Holiday street sweeping schedule
Events & Meetings
City Meetings
- Rent Stabilization Board Meeting: March 18
- Arts & Culture Commission Meeting: March 19
- Parks, Recreation and Community Services Commission Meeting: March 26
- City Council Meeting: April 7
View meeting agenda and minutes.
View meetings live on our Santa Ana YouTube Channel.
Neighborhood Association Meetings
- Communication Linkage Forum (Com-Link) General Meeting: March 26
Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Agency hiring fair - March 19
The City of Santa Ana's Parks, Recreation & Community Services Agency (PRCSA) will host in-person hiring fairs on Thursday, March 19, and April 9, 2026, from 1 to 5:30 p.m. at the Jerome Recreation Center and Pool, 726 S. Center St.
Various seasonal positions will be available including Program Leader I, Lifeguard, Senior Lifeguard, and Pool Manager. PRCSA is seeking applicants who are innovative, enthusiastic, and results oriented individuals for the following program sections:
- Aquatics
- Youth & teens
- Zoo
Stop by to apply in-person and get hired on the spot! Applicants under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent and/or guardian.
Time: 1-5:30 p.m.
Location: Jerome Center, 726 S Center St, Santa Ana
Learn more information and what forms of identification to bring.
Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Agency hiring fair
Orientation: Santa Ana WORK Center - March 23
WORK Center Orientations: Scheduled every other Monday from 10 to 11 a.m.
This Orientation will provide information about our programs, educational opportunities, tools, and resources to help your job search. You will also learn about the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act and services available at the Center through community resources and partners.
Time: 10-11 a.m.
Location: Santa Ana WORK Center, 801 West Civic Center Drive, Suite 200 Santa Ana
Sister Cites Business Expo- March 27-29
Join us for the Sister Cities Santa Ana And Sahuayo Business Expo 2026, which bridges business opportunities between the cities of Santa Ana, California, and Sahuayo, Michoacán. Explore new international business ventures and connect directly with partners, clients, and suppliers from our sister city Sahuayo, Michoacán, Mexico. Attendees will have the opportunity to network, view exhibits specializing in consumer and artisanal products, discover manufacturing, distribution, and retail opportunities, and more.
The three-day event takes place Friday, March 27, (businesses only), Saturday, March 28, and Sunday, March 29, at Santa Ana Elks Lodge #794, 1751 S. Elk Lane. Admission and on-site parking are free.
Register for the Business Expo
Business Start-Up Workshop (Spanish) - April 8
The City of Santa Ana's Economic Development Division hosts Business Start-Up Workshops at Santa Ana City Hall (Room 1600). Offering workshops in both English and Spanish. ENGLISH Workshops - held on the 2nd Wednesday of the following months from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m.
- 4/8/26
- 5/13/26
- 7/8/26
- 9/9/26
- 10/14/26
For more information or questions, please contact us at (714) 647-5477 or [email protected]
Business Start Up Workshop (English)
Business Start-Up Workshop (Spanish) - April 15
La División de Desarrollo Económico de la Ciudad de Santa Ana ofrece Talleres para Iniciar Negocios en el Ayuntamiento de Santa Ana (Sala 1600). Ofrecemos talleres en inglés y en español. Consulte a continuación las fechas de los talleres en su idioma preferido y regístrese para asistir. Para más información o preguntas, por favor comuníquese al (714) 647-5477 o [email protected].
SPANISH Workshops - held on the 3rd Wednesday of the following months from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m.
- 4/15/26
- 5/20/26
- 7/15/26
- 9/16/26
- 10/21/26
Free Local Events
Free Resident Days at Santa Ana Zoo• Third Sunday of each Month
Bowers Museum free Sundays• Santa Ana residents get in free each Sunday
Discovery Cube Waste Free Days• Santa Ana residents get free admission to the Discovery Cube on the first Tuesday of the month
Who do I call at City Hall?
Important phone numbers:
City Hall main line: (714) 647-5400
Code Enforcement: (714) 667-2780
Graffiti Hotline: (877) 786-7824
Emergency Water Services: (714) 953-8026
Public Works dispatch (street sweeping, trees): (714) 647-3380
Find more phone numbers for all City services
Utility services
Southern California Edison:Call 1-800-447-6620
Southern California Gas:Call 1-800-207-8567
Trash pick-up:Call (877) 328-2074
Starting a small business?
How to start a business in Santa Ana
Download mySantaAna App to Report Issues
The mySantaAna mobile app puts the power of the Santa Ana city government in the palm of your hand! Residents with an iPhone or Android smartphone can download the mySantaAna application for free allowing them to quickly and easily report issues with photos to the City for clean-up. You can report potholes, downed tree branches, graffiti, trash and much more! The app is now available in English, Spanish and Vietnamese.
USEFUL RESOURCES
Schedule a bulky item pickup: Call Republic Servicesat (657) 467-6220
Police Non-Emergency Line: (714) 245-8665
Emergency Water Services: (714) 953-8026
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