Councilwoman Jessie Lopez

08/01/2026

La salud mental es tan importante como la salud física. Si nuestros jóvenes están bien emocionalmente, tienen más oportunidades de aprender, crecer y alcanzar sus sueños.

Hoy nuestros hijos enfrentan retos que generaciones anteriores no vivieron. Las redes sociales pueden ser una herramienta positiva, pero también pueden exponerlos a desinformación, comparaciones constantes, y contenido diseñado por Meta para mantener su atención por horas.

Por eso es tan importante enseñarles resiliencia, inteligencia emocional y pensamiento crítico. Debemos ayudarles a reconocer cuándo una publicación no refleja la realidad y recordarles que su valor no depende de los “likes” o de la aprobación en el internet.

Como comunidad, tenemos la responsabilidad de crear espacios seguros donde nuestros jóvenes se sientan escuchados, apoyados y comprendidos. Pedir ayuda no es una señal de debilidad; es una muestra de fortaleza.

Cuando invertimos en la salud mental de nuestros jóvenes, estamos invirtiendo en un futuro con estudiantes más fuertes, familias más saludables y comunidades más unidas.

Thank you Lightning Youth Academy/Lightning Youth Running Club Delhi Center and our community partners for their commitment to this work.

07/31/2026

Our annual Backpack Giveaway is here! 🎒

Every child deserves to start the school year prepared with the tools they need to succeed, and I’m proud to help make that happen for Santa Ana families.

A huge thank you to Santa Ana High School, our community partners, Trustee Valerie Magdaleno, MPA , Hector Bustos, our incredible SAUSD FACE, Santa Ana Parks, Recreation & Community Services, the Santa Ana Public Library, SAUSD, yng_santa_ana, Erika Robles, Laborers Local 652, Santa Ana Educators Association, SAnta Ana Water, our incredible hardworking volunteers for making this event possible. 💜🎒📚✏️

07/29/2026

Families across Santa Ana and California are feeling the strain of rising electricity bills. That’s why I brought forward an item directing the City to prepare a resolution supporting state legislation to lower Southern California Edison rates, strengthen accountability, and protect ratepayers.

Affordability isn’t just about housing. It’s about making sure working families can afford to keep the lights on. Thank you OC Climate Coalition for your partnership. ❄️

07/23/2026

💦 Splash into summer at the NEW Portola Park Splash Pad!

Featuring 10 fun water elements, including a giant tipping bucket, rooster sprays, and stream jets, plus new shade structures, new bleachers, outdoor showers, renovated ADA-accessible restrooms, and more.

Even better? The entire project was funded through Santa Ana’s Cannabis Public Benefit Fund, reinvesting cannabis tax revenue directly back into our community.

Creating vibrant parks and quality public spaces has always been one of my priorities, and I’m excited to see families making memories here all summer long. 🌊☀️

07/22/2026

☀️ No more waiting in the sun! The new shade structures at Cabrillo Park are officially open. 🌳

Thank you for your patience while we completed the improvements. If you ever have questions, concerns, or ideas, email my office at [email protected]. 🤗

07/18/2026

Come to Portola Park and take a splash with Councilwoman Jessie Lopez ☀️

Councilwoman Lopez is proud of all of the investments we’ve fought for at Portola park: more trees, a refurbished tennis/pickle ball court, refurbished restrooms and basketball court, and so much more!

07/15/2026

07/14/2026

🎒 Back to School Supply Giveaway📚✏️

As a former SAUSD student, I know what it’s like to start the school year without all the supplies you need. My family couldn’t always afford them, and I know many families are facing those same challenges today. Every student deserves to walk into class feeling prepared and confident.

Join us on July 30 from 4:00 to 6:00 PM for free backpacks and school supplies.

A big thank you to our SAUSD Trustees for partnering to make this possible. We can’t wait to see you there! 🍎🖍️

📍 Santa Ana High School

07/11/2026

💦 Join Councilwoman Lopez as we celebrate the opening of Santa Ana’s first dedicated splash pad at Portola Park! ☀️

Bring the whole family for the ribbon cutting and be among the first to enjoy this exciting new community space featuring interactive water play, shade structures, and upgraded amenities.

📅 Saturday, July 18
⏰ 9:00 a.m.
📍 Portola Park, 1700 E. Santa Clara Ave.

¡Los esperamos!

07/07/2026

Fourth of July always means neighborhood fun and I’m grateful to our residents who plan block parties, neighborhood parades, and so much more!

As we celebrate our nation’s independence, we’re also reminded that our history shows progress is possible when ordinary people stand up for justice, equality, and one another.

Shout out to our SAHS drumline for the amazing parade and our residents for the fun 🥁⭐️🇺🇸🎆