The National Weather Service has issued an excessive heat warning for much of California through the weekend. Santa Ana and other areas near the coast are not under a heat warning, but hot temperatures are still expected.
The City of Santa Ana’s libraries, community centers and senior centers are available as cooling centers for all residents at the following times and locations:
Main Library, 26 Civic Center Plaza
• Monday-Thursday: 10 a.m. - 8 p.m.
• Friday-Saturday: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Newhope Library, 122 N. Newhope St.
• Monday & Wednesday: 12-8 p.m.
• Tuesday, Thursday-Saturday: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Community centers and senior centers:
Available Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
• Santa Ana Senior Center, 424 W. 3rd St.
• Southwest Senior Center, 2201 W. McFadden Ave.
• Jerome Community Center, 726 S. Center St.
• Salgado Community Center, 706 N. Newhope St.
• El Salvador Community Center, 1825 W. Civic Center Drive
• Roosevelt-Walker Community Center, 816 E. Chestnut Ave.
• Garfield Community Center, 501 N. Lacy St.
Go here for tips on staying cool in the heat from the Orange County Fire Authority.
