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Santa Ana’s playgrounds, volleyball courts and tennis courts to close
March 31, 2020 - Civic Affairs, Disease, Emergencies, Parks and Recreation, Public Safety, Santa Ana, Sports, Youth Activities - No Comments

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:…

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The County of Orange has launched an Economic & Business Recovery Call Center
March 31, 2020 - Business, Disease, Emergencies, Orange County, Santa Ana - No Comments

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…

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Santa Ana businesses can get help from a Small Business Incentive Grant
March 31, 2020 - Business, Civic Affairs, Emergencies, Santa Ana - No Comments

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…

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Understanding Santa Ana’s moratoriums on evictions and foreclosures
March 31, 2020 - Business, Disease, Emergencies, Housing, Real Estate, Santa Ana - No Comments

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…

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First Friday night campfire at Santiago Park

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Santa Ana Campfire

How would you like to enjoy a campfire right here in Santa Ana?  Well, this Friday, on September 4, is your chance!

Join the good folks from Naturalist for You from 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm, for an evening around the campfire with storytelling, music, or a natural history presentation.

Who: All ages (Minors must be accompanied by parent or guardian.)

Where: Meet at Santiago Creek Wildlife & Watershed Center parking lot within the Santiago Park Nature Reserve, E Memory Ln, Santa Ana, CA 92705, (714) 647-6902. Where E Memory Lane curves north to Parker St, look for the small driveway with large boulders and a green nature center building on the east side. Parking is free. Continue reading→

OC Labor Day Celebration on September 5, at the Santa Ana Zoo

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Join the Orange County Labor Federation on September 5, at the Santa Ana Zoo in Celebration of Labor Day.

FREE admission to the Santa Ana Zoo courtesy of the Orange County Labor Federation.  Pick up your tickets at the picnic area, from 10 am to 4 pm.

Fun and Games: 10:00AM-3:00PM

Lunch and Special Guests: 12PM-1:30PM

Where: Santa Ana Zoo Amphitheatre Park Area, 1801 E. Chestnut Ave., in Santa Ana.

Community meeting regarding Santa Ana’s Station District this Wednesday

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There will be a meeting of various Santa Ana Community groups concerning the Santa Ana “Station District” – described by Santa Ana officials as a part of the Santa Ana Renaissance Specific Plan, this Wednesday, September 2, at 7 pm, at the Public Law Center, located at 601 W. Civic Center Dr., in Santa Ana.  There is parking in back of the building.

You can read the RFQ for this development by clicking here.

Free Latin Leaders Toastmasters meeting tonight in Santa Ana

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Latin Leaders Toastmasters

The Bilingual Toastmasters Club is meeting tonight, from 6:15pm-7:45pm at the Xerox building, located at 1851 E. First Street, Suite 1100 (11th floor), Santa Ana 92705.

The Club meets every Tuesday. You can develop your Leadership & Public Speaking skills in an encouraging & supportive environment.

The 1st Tuesday of the month the meeting is in Spanish. Entry fee: $FREE. Info, RSVP: 714-352-0312. Visit their website: www.latinleaders.org.

Relampago del Cielo folklorico holding a drawing to raise funds

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Relampago del Cielo

“Orange County’s long-established Relampago del Cielo folklorico dance group is holding a drawing to raise funds,” according to the O.C. Register.

Tickets are $10 each, and prizes of $700, $200 and $100 will be awarded. For information, see rdcgf.org or call Javier Garcia at 714-924-2343. The drawing takes place Sept. 19.

The organization announced that they will ” be collecting raffle ticket sales on the following dates:” Continue reading→

Delhi Center to celebrate 40th Anniversary on September 12

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Delhi Center

“Delhi Community Center in Santa Ana is making plans to celebrate its 40th anniversary of providing a variety of services to Latino families,” according to the O.C. Register.

On Saturday, Sept. 12 from 6-9 p.m. Delhi Center will hold a dinner and honor community leaders who have helped it along the way.

The event will be held at Delhi Center at 505 E. Central Ave. in Santa Ana. The dinner will honor the memory of the late Manuel Esqueda, who was active in the Delhi community. Continue reading→

Welcome to the New Santa Ana blog!

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Alex Flores saves SAC Summer Session

When Alex Flores raised money to save summer classes at Santa Ana College, he was building a New Santa Ana!

And now for something completely different…this is Santa Ana’s new blog.  It is a place to talk about how we can make this city a better place to live.

This won’t be a political blog – or a website to throw tantrums and yell at each other.  This is going to be something new – and something positive.

If you live here in Santa Ana, or work here or own a business here, this blog is for you.  If you are involved in public affairs or a non profit organization that serves the people of Santa Ana, this blog is for you.  This is YOUR blog.  If you want to get involved, click here and let me know.  I will be happy to set you up with an account so you can blog here too. Continue reading→