The gates to the following city parking lots have been closed as of Friday, March 27: Cabrillo, Cesar Chavez, Memorial, Prentice Park (at the Santa Ana Zoo,) and the north gate of Jerome Park.

“People continued to gather and didn’t follow rules from the state and county health officers,” Santa Ana spokesman Paul Eakins said Thursday. “We decided to close these park amenities ...

The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and ensuing shutdown have left many restaurants uncertain about their future. As they grapple with new realities, we asked some of them to share their stories.

Santa Ana shares its name with the nearby Santa Ana Mountains, and the infamous Santa Ana winds, which have historically fueled seasonal wildfires throughout Southern California. The city is home ...