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:…
Effective March 30, Orange County Community Services has implemented a call center to meet the needs of businesses impacted by the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. The Economic & Business Recovery Call Center will offer information and resources to help Orange County businesses navigate the current economic climate. These resources will support businesses with challenges such…
The City of Santa Ana is offering a grant of $2,500 to $5,000 for Santa Ana-based microenterprises through the Santa Ana Small Business Incentive Program. Applicants must qualify for the Small Business Incentive Grant. Details are available at www.santa-ana.org/SBIP. Eligibility Qualifications The program provides a reimbursement grant for eligible businesses on a first-come, first-served basis. Grant…
The City of Santa Ana has created webpages in English, Spanish and Vietnamese to help residential and commercial tenants understand the City and State moratoriums on evictions and foreclosures during the COVID-19 pandemic. The webpages include frequently asked questions, a sample letter that renters can use to advise their landlord of their inability to pay…
The third annual For the Love of WISEPlace Jazz Brunch will be held Sunday, July 28, 1 p.m to 5 p.m. at 25522 Nellie Gail Rd., Laguna Hills.
Santa Ana-based WISEPlace is a nonprofit which provides shelter and support services for homeless women. All proceeds from the event will directly support a woman who is being transformed from homelessness to a life of promise. Continue reading
SAPD DUI Checkpoint set for Friday, July 19
SANTA ANA POLICE STEP UP DUI ENFORCEMENT
In a cooperative effort with the California Highway Patrol, the Santa Ana Police Department will be conducting a DUI/Drivers License checkpoint on Friday, July 19th, 2013. It will begin at 8:30PM and is scheduled to conclude at 2:00AM. It will be conducted in the area of 1500 E. McFadden Avenue, Santa Ana, CA.
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Each month Redfin, a real estate brokerage (with agents in Santa Ana), pulls neighborhood data on how frequently homes are selling, and at what price. If you are thinking about buying or selling a home in Santa Ana, the data gives you a glimpse at how easy or difficult it will be based on recent market trends. Read on for more information on the state of the Santa Ana real estate market in June.
INVENTORY: Fewer homes were placed on the market, and fewer homes sold
Like other cities around the nation, the real estate market in Santa Ana is starting to slow down from May. There were 136 homes sold in the month of June, which is down 12.8% from May 2013, and down 27.7% from June 2012. There were 203 homes for sale in Santa Ana, which is down 8.1% from May 2013 and down 46.6% from June 2012. That means there are fewer homes to choose from for people looking to buy, creating a seller’s market.
PRICE: The price of homes is down from last month, but up from 2012
As far as the cost of homes, there was a small change month-over-month, but a big change year-over-year. The median price of sold homes was $340,000, which is down 2.2% from May 2013, but is 28.3% higher than in June 2012! So overall, prices are on the rise year-over-year. The sale-to-list ratio, which calculates the price sellers were asking for vs. the price buyers paid, is 100.6%. That means that on average homes sold for a little more than they were listed for. The average number of offers on homes in Santa Ana was 1.7, so there were bidding wars on many of the homes.
BIDDING WARS: Cash is king in Santa Ana
Homes in Santa Ana received an average of 1.7 offers over the past 90 days.
For each neighborhood that Redfin covers, Redfin real estate agents post information on what it took to get their client’s offer accepted, or why the offer was rejected. These posts give you insight into what it takes to win when there are multiple offers on a home. In Santa Ana the number of homes for sale is low compared to the demand, which means sellers can be picky as to which offer they accept. Based on recent offer insights, it appears as though cash is king, and sometimes buyers need to accept a home “as-is” to win the bid. Here are a few examples:
How Santa Ana Compares
Santa Ana is an affordable option for those who are looking for homes in Orange County. Check out the chart below to see how the prices of homes in Santa Ana compare to nearby cities:
| Nearby City | Median List $ | $/Sq. Ft. |
| Santa Ana | $390K | $300 |
| Garden Grove | $467K | $333 |
| Westminster | $550K | $373 |
| Tustin | $599K | $345 |
| Orange | $650K | $333 |
| Fountain Valley | $699K | $357 |
| Costa Mesa | $740K | $422 |
| Irvine | $749K | $425 |
| North Tustin | $1,148K | $378 |
Homes for sale in the area
The following listings are examples of homes for sale in the area, at varying price ranges. To check out additional homes for sale in Santa Ana, visit Redfin.com.
Most Expensive Home in Santa Ana
2210 North VICTORIA Dr
$1,475,000
3bd 4 ba
Listed by: Seven Gables Real Estate
Least Expensive Home in Santa Ana
2524 North TUSTIN Ave #113
$49,900
3 bd 3.5 ba
Listed by: Urban Realtists
Most Popular Home in Santa Ana (based on views at Redfin.com)
1410 West MOORE Ave
$509,000
4 bd 2.25 ba
Listed by: Ricci Realty
Featured Listing
1502 MARTINGALE Pl
$879,000
4bd 3ba
Listed by: April Armendariz, Redfin
If you’re thinking about buying or selling a home soon and have any questions on this information, I’m happy to help. You can read my recent reviews from clients and view my contact information on Redfin.com.
– Rob Brandon, Redfin Agent for North Coastal Orange County
It has come to my attention that the City Council and their acolytes are not too happy that we keep posting daily crime updates, courtesy of our friends at CrimeMapping. So much for their commitment to transparency!
There were 25 new crimes reported on Wednesday, July 17, 2013, including 11 acts of Domestic Violence – a recurring theme that can only get worse now that the City Council has voted to make it easier to open up more bars in our Downtown. Here is our latest Sana Ana Daily Crime Report: Continue reading
Thursday August 8th Konsept presents to you our very first “Fabric Fashion Show” located at The Copper Door in Downtown Santa Ana. There will be live music, big sponsors, celebrity guests, food, beer, art and our most important guest YOU. Come join us in our first upscale event where admission is always free. Do not miss out on an incredible night.
Hosted by Konsept
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An Irvine woman was in police custody Wednesday on an attempted murder charge after allegedly running over an Orange County airport police officer with her SUV, according to CBS News.
Rebecca McLaughlin, 48, allegedly aimed her car at the officer and accelerated, officials said. She slammed into him, knocking him onto the hood of her vehicle, according to NBC News. Continue reading
Orange County District Attorney Press Release
For Immediate Release, Case # 12CF3155: July 17, 2013
SANTA ANA – A car business owner and operator was convicted and sentenced today for embezzling $200,000 from the sale proceeds of rare and vintage vehicles sold on consignment. John Calicchio, 63, Costa Mesa, pleaded guilty to 14 counts of embezzlement by fiduciary of trust, two counts of diversion of funds, and four counts of money laundering with a sentencing enhancement for property loss over $200,000. Under the State sentencing law (AB 109), the court split the defendant’s sentence. Calicchio was sentenced to 16 months in jail, two years of mandatory supervision, and ordered to pay $177,000 restitution. Continue reading
Correa’s Young Senators Program Completes its Fifth Year
July 17, 2013
(Santa Ana, CA) – The Young Senators Program, founded by State Senator Lou Correa (D-Santa Ana), graduated 193 high school students at a Graduation Celebration at the Senators District Office in Santa Ana on July 16. The graduating class represented 19 cities and 31 high schools throughout the Orange County region.
“I’m proud of the Young Senators who have been an active part of our program,” said Correa. These students have gained valuable leadership and public service skills and will continue to serve as leaders in our community,” he added. Continue reading
The San Clemente Ocean Festival takes place on Saturday, July 20 and Sunday July 21. There’s plenty of adventure at “The Greatest Show on Surf!” Watch top California lifesavers and watermen and women compete in the Open Ocean Paddle. See the Surf Race to Victory for stand up paddlers and the National Doryman’s Association races. Enjoy sand sculpting competitions and the ever-popular Great Rubber Duck Race. It’s a fun-filled event for the whole family and it’s easy to get there on Metrolink! Start your adventure from the moment you board! Leave your car, skip the weekend traffic, and ride!
For more information about the festival, visit oceanfestival.org. Continue reading
While there were only 18 new crimes committed in Santa Ana on Tuesday, July 16, 2013, they were dominated by acts of Domestic Violence, which just seems to be un-ending in our city, as reported by our friends at CrimeMapping.
Here is our latest Santa Ana Daily Crime Report: Continue reading
A protest in support of Travyon Martin and against the “racist system” will be held in Santa Ana on July 18, 2013, from 6:00 pm until 8:30 pm, at 1104 S. Bristol St @ McFadden Ave., in Santa Ana.
The event organizers urge you to bring signs , banners, noise makers and people.
Here is a video of a protest held on Tuesday night (click here to see photos of that event too): Continue reading
Karina Onofre is hosting another immigration seminar on July 24, 2013, at 7 pm, at her office, which is located at 726 S. Main St., in Santa Ana.
Onofre will invite representatives who specialize in immigration to inform the audience of the many ways the Congressional Immigration Reform proposal will benefit them, as well as explaining details about the Dream Act’s eligibility requirements, Blue/Green Card, and much more. Continue reading
The City Council has approved a new ordinance aimed at simplifying the permit process for restaurants and other night-time businesses that want to offer entertainment, according to the O.C. Register.
According to the Voice of OC, the new rules include: Continue reading
Santa Ana Unified School District
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
SAUSD’s Migrant Education Program Offers STEM Workshops for 6th, 7th, and 8th Grade Students
SANTA ANA, CA – July 16, 2013 – N.A.S.A.’s trained facilitators will conduct activities designed to teach 6th, 7th, and 8th grade students in the Santa Ana Unified School District the Engineering Design Process, a series of steps that engineers use to guide them as they solve problems. Made possible through the District’s Migrant Education Program, students who qualify for the program will engage in STEM workshops on August 5, 6, and 7, 2013 at Villa Fundamental’s gym from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. The culminating project is a demonstration of lunar vehicles and rockets created by the students. Continue reading
Everest Santa Ana Partners with Local Organizations and Provides Free Massages for ‘Everybody Deserves a Massage Week’
This week, Everest College Santa Ana is partnering with various organizations and providing free massages during “Everybody Deserves a Massage Week,”which runs from July 14-20, 2013. Sponsored by the Associated Bodywork & Massage Professionals (ABMP), the week is dedicated to promoting the benefits of massage to consumers and health professionals. Partners include Veterans First, YMCA Anaheim, The Wooden Floor, and From Chrysalis to Wings/Home of A Way of Life After Breast Cancer.
On Wednesday, Friday and Saturday during “Everybody Deserves a Massage Week,” Everest College has set aside two time slots in which professionals and members from each local community organization can come and receive a free massage from the massage therapist students. Each massage recipient will also receive a small gift. Continue reading