The City of Santa Ana was planning to hold an online forum Feb. 10 to help protect residents from eviction during the ongoing pandemic. Officials were planning to educate low-income renters about some programs it offers to help support those whose lives became more challenging as a result of the COVID-19 virus. One of its services, Santa Ana SAVES Eviction Protection Program, helps residents cover rental payments and arrears. The city is also offering free legal and mediation services as it works to protect people from homelessness. Recipients can also receive help covering security fees, moving costs, credit repair, and more. The SAVES program was funded through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, which awarded the city about $11.6 million as authorized by the CARES Act. Of that money, about $5.76 million will be used for the SAVES program. The SAVES program is expected to help 750 Santa Ana households, with an average of $5,000 in …