November 2026

Andy's Updates, brought to you by our city mascot Andy Anaheim, shares Anaheim news each month with November's edition coming to you early.

In this issue:

Anaheim votes: Election Day Nov. 3
Veterans Day: honoring those who served
Anaheim Health Fair: free care for all
El Nino: What to know
Prepare your home for rain

Find more about the city of Anaheim at Anaheim.net.

Anaheim votes: ways to cast your ballot

Election Day is Tuesday, and here's how to cast your ballot in the final days.

Now through Tuesday, there are nearly 30 vote centers and ballot drop boxes across Anaheim for voting in person or dropping off completed, signed ballots.

Many have already mailed in their ballots. If you're still planning to vote by mail, you'll need a postmark of no later than Nov. 3, and it must be received by the Orange County Registrar of Voters within seven days after Election Day.

From here on out, you may want to use a drop box or drop off a completed, signed ballot at a vote center to ensure it's in on time.

Drop Boxes

You can drop off your completed and signed ballot at 12 drop boxes across Anaheim through Tuesday, Nov. 3, at 8 p.m.

ARTIC: 2626 E. Katella Ave.
Boysen Park: 951 S. State College Blvd.
Chaparral Park: 1770 W. Broadway
East Anaheim Community Center: 8201 E. Santa Ana Canyon Road
Euclid Branch Library: 1340 S. Euclid St.
Granada Square: 1048 N. State College Blvd.
Maxwell Dog Park: 2660 W. Broadway
Peralta Canyon Park: 115 N. Pinney Drive
Ponderosa Park Family Resource Center: 320 E. Orangewood Ave.
Sage Park: 1313 W. Lido Place
St. Boniface Catholic Church: 120 N. Janss St.
St. Justin Martyr's Catholic Church, drive-up only: 2050 W. Ball Road

Vote Centers

You can vote in person or drop off completed ballots at vote centers open through Election Day:

Through Friday, Oct. 30: select vote centers open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Saturday, Oct. 31, through Monday, Nov. 2, expanded vote centers open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 3: all vote centers open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Anaheim vote centers:

Downtown Anaheim Youth Center: 225 S. Philadelphia St.
East Anaheim Community Center: 8201 E. Santa Ana Canyon Road
West Anaheim Youth Center: 320 S. Beach Blvd.
Anaheim Elementary School District, drive-thru, starting Saturday, Oct. 31: 1001 S. East St.
Anaheim First Christian Church, starting Saturday, Oct. 31: 520 W. South St.
Anaheim Union High School District, starting Saturday, Oct. 31: 501 N. Crescent Way
Annunciation Byzantine Catholic Church, starting Saturday, Oct. 31: 995 N. West St.
Brookhurst Community Center, starting Saturday, Oct. 31: 2271 W. Crescent Ave.
Canyon Hills Branch Library, drive-thru starting Saturday, Oct. 31: 400 S. Scout Trail
Canyon Hills Presbyterian Church, starting Saturday, Oct. 31: 190 S. Fairmont Blvd.
City Church, starting Saturday, Oct. 31: 701 W. Broadway
Embassy Suites By Hilton Anaheim North, starting Saturday, Oct. 31: 3100 E. Frontera St.
Haskett Branch Library, starting Saturday, Oct. 31: 2650 W. Broadway
Key Campus, starting Saturday, Oct. 31: 2000 W. Ball Road
Ponderosa Park Family Resource Center, starting Saturday, Oct. 31: 320 E. Orangewood Ave.
Savanna School District, starting Saturday, Oct. 31: 1330 S. Knott Ave.
Trinity Lutheran Church, starting Saturday, Oct. 31: 4101 E. Nohl Ranch Road
West Coast Islamic Society, starting Saturday, Oct. 31: 1717 S. Brookhurst St.
Zion Lutheran Church, starting Saturday, Oct. 31: 222 N. East St.

For more on the general election, visit OCVote.gov.

The Nov. 3 ballot includes races for California’s governor and other state offices and ballot measures, the 4th District seat on the Orange County Board of Supervisors covering parts of Anaheim and school board trustees in our city, among others.

For the city of Anaheim, a citywide mayor seat and three additional Anaheim City Council seats are on the ballot.

As always, we don’t get into individual candidates here, leaving those important decisions to you. Your voter information guide is a great resource.

The mayor’s race includes three candidates. Races for District 2 covering part of west Anaheim and District 6 covering east Anaheim have incumbent candidates seeking re-election with no other opposing candidates competing. District 3 in and around downtown Anaheim has two candidates on the ballot.

All Council terms are for the next four years starting in December.

All city voters will see the mayor’s race on their ballot. Races for districts 2, 3 and 6 will only appear for voters in those districts.

Seats for Districts 1, 4 and 5 are not on the Nov. 3 ballot and will appear on the 2028 ballot.

You can see 2026 Anaheim candidate information at Anaheim.net/votes.

Honoring our veterans

Join us in honoring those who have served at our Veterans Day Ceremony on Wednesday, Nov. 11.

Our ceremony recognizes the dedication and sacrifice of our veterans — past and present — as we thank them for their service to our nation and our community.

Veterans Day honors all who have served in the military, including those currently serving, those who have served, and those we remember.

The ceremony will feature remarks from emcee and Navy veteran Bobby McDonald and a keynote address from retired Army Lt. Col. Barbara Gerovac, who served for 24 years including in Operation Just Cause in Panama in 1989-90.

We'll also enjoy inspiring performances by the Esperanza High School Vocal Ensemble, including a rendition of the "United States Armed Forces Medley."

The event begins at 11 a.m. at the Anaheim Veterans Monument, 241 S. Anaheim Blvd., in downtown Anaheim near the Muzeo Museum and Cultural Center.

Parking is available in the Anaheim City Hall structure off Broadway and in structures on Center Street Promenade.

We are grateful to all who have served and hope to see you on Veterans Day.

Free healthcare at Anaheim Convention Center

Free health fair at the Anaheim Convention Center on Saturday, Nov. 14, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Get free medical, dental, vision, women's and other health services.

We know not everyone has access to healthcare. This is a chance to get essential health services for you and your family at no cost.

The event is open to everyone, regardless of where you live, insurance status or immigration status.

For those without insurance or regular access to healthcare, this event offers same day services with minimal paperwork.

Services include:

Dental extractions and fillings
Vision services
Flu shots
Physicals, heart tests
Chiropractor, acupuncture
Bone density assessment
Sugar, cholesterol and hemoglobin testing
Mammograms, pap smears

Dental and vision services are available on a first-come, first-served basis and appointments fill up quickly. Be sure to arrive early.

The Anaheim Convention Center is at 800 W. Katella Ave. Free parking is available off West Street at the Transit Plaza, which is closest to Hall E, where it all takes place.

The event will also feature a citizenship fair offering application assistance, legal advise and other resources for those looking for a path to citizenship.

This event is thanks to the hundreds of doctors, nurses, medical students and community volunteers who make this happen.

To register visit Anaheim.net/HealthFair.

El Nino: what we're doing, what to know

Anaheim prepares for rain and is ready to respond to issues in real-time. With the potential for a strong El Nino in the months ahead, we're taking extra steps to be rain ready.

What is El Nino?

El Nino is a weather pattern that can bring heavy rain to Anaheim. We saw heavy El Nino rains in the 1980s, 1990s and most recently in the 2010s.

In a normal season, our city sees about 13 inches of rain. An El Nino has potential for twice that or more, which can bring street flooding, water buildup in neighborhoods, mud runoff, debris flows, driving hazards and other concerns.

As with any El Nino, it is possible we don’t see heavy rain this season. But, with a potentially historic El Nino pattern in place and strengthening, we’re getting ready and urge you to be rain ready as well.

What Anaheim's Doing

Checking pump stations to manage water buildup in underpasses and other low-lying areas
Ensuring emergency response to clear fallen trees and branches
Assessing areas of concern, including slopes in east Anaheim, low-lying areas of west Anaheim and others
Staging emergency response trailers
Weather monitoring and added staffing during storms

See more on what we're doing here.

Sandbags

Sand, bags and filling stations are available for Anaheim residents and businesses.We have three self-fill stations across our city, starting Monday, Nov. 2. Anaheim residents and businesses can get 10 bags for self-filling. Proof of residency or Anaheim business location is required.

West Anaheim Youth Center

Monday-Friday • 9 a.m.–9 p.m.

Saturday-Sunday • 9 a.m.–5 p.m.

320 S. Beach Blvd.

Bags at front counter

Self-fill sandpile in parking lot

Anaheim Central Library

Monday-Friday • 11 a.m.–7 p.m.

Saturday • 10 a.m.–5 p.m.

Sunday • noon–6 p.m.

500 W. Broadway

Bags at front counter

Self-fill sandpile in parking lot

East Anaheim Community Center

Monday-Friday • 9 a.m.–9 p.m.

Sunday • 1:30–8:30 p.m.

8165 E. Santa Ana Canyon Road

Bags at East Anaheim Gym onsite

Self-fill sandpile in parking lot

Be Rain Ready

We’re ready and urge you to be rain ready as well. Start by watching weather forecasts, including city of Anaheim social media posts.

At Home

Clear yard drains, nearby street gutters, rain gutters and downspouts to prevent water build-up
Seal any roof leaks
Secure outdoor furniture and other items ahead of wind and rain
Set out waste bins a foot-plus from curbs to allow stormwater to flow
Have working flashlights and portable chargers
Renters: check with landlords about rain preparation; look for and identify issues; consider or update renters insurance

Power Outages

Report and monitor power outages at Anaheim.net/outages
Never go near a downed power line — call 911

On the Road

Keep your gas tank half full or more
Check wipers, tires, brakes and fluids
Pack emergency supplies
Avoid right-hand lanes where water builds up during rain
Drive carefully in the tire tracks in front of you during rain
Never drive into flooding

We encourage everyone to create a plan for your family should an emergency arise. Think about what you might need to bring with you in the event you'd have to leave your home.

Now is also a good time to sign up for Anaheim Alert to get important alerts and information from the city. Sign up at Anaheim.net/alert.

City Information

Follow city of Anaheim on Facebook and Instagram to get updates.

We regularly communicate on weather throughout the year, whether it's heat, wind or rain.

We urge you to like city posts so the platform algorithms show them to you in a timely way.

We'll also do detailed updates at Anaheim.net.

Rain barrels and more

You can learn more about getting your home ready for potential El Nino rain at an upcoming community event hosted by Anaheim Public Utilities.

Here are key details:

What: Ready Prep Go! Community Resources event
When: Saturday, Nov. 21
Time: 9 a.m.-noon
Where: Sustainability Education Center
Address: 888 South Rose Place, off Vermont Avenue near East Street

The event is free with advanced registration recommended. The first 50 pre-registered attendees to check in at the event get a free rain barrel.

To register: Anaheim.net/ReadyPrepGo.

All attendees will receive a free preparedness kit packed with essential materials to help make your home more energy-efficient and weather resistant. The kit will also include basic emergency supplies.

We'll also have bundles of unfilled sandbags to give out. You can fill them at our self-fill sand stations (see above) or use soil or dirt from your garden and then return it for a easy, sustainable way to use sandbags.

The event is for Anaheim residents. You'll want to provide

proof of Anaheim residency through a valid ID or utility bill.

If you're also in the spirit of community and giving, help us bring holiday cheer to Anaheim families by bringing and donating new, unwrapped toys when you come.

We'll see you there!

Anaheim.net