This Op-Ed sheds light on important lessons that the novel Coronavirus is teaching us — as the Coronavirus spreads, homelessness and housing instability are major concerns for many people living in Orange County, especially communities such as the ones living near the Willowick Golf Course. It is in times of increased anxiety, as we take precaution of the Coronavirus, that one finally recognizes how important it is to have a home to go to and stay safe when the media and local officials repeatedly state ‘stay home’. Yet, not everyone has the privilege to stay home. And, for many working class families, the Coronavirus is threatening to exacerbate the economic struggle and it places the most vulnerable at risk.
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What Orange County Residents Should Know About State Public Health Officer Order
To reduce the risk of exposure to COVID-19, Governor Gavin Newsom and the State Public Health Officer issued an order telling all California residents to stay home unless they work in one of the 16 federal critical infrastructure sectors.
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Hip Hop Culture Hits the Streets in Santa Ana
Last weekend when the world was beginning its downward spiral into global pandemic, a small gathering at GCS clothing store in downtown Santa Ana was celebrating. Celebrating life. Celebrating community. […]
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All California Residents Ordered To Stay Home To Combat Coronavirus Spread
Governor Newsom orders residents to keep movements restricted to basics, such as gas, groceries, walks and exercise. The order caps off a confusing week for Orange County workers and employers.
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Governor Gavin Newsom Issues Stay at Home Order
Governor Gavin Newsom issued a stay at home order to protect the health and well-being of all Californians and to establish consistency across the state in order to slow the spread of COVID-19.
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Update on Access to County of Orange Facilities
In response to the County Health Officer’s Order related to COVID-19, County of Orange departments have made the following changes to services:
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DA Spitzer Calls For Closure of OC Courts Amid Coronavirus Concerns After Initially Supporting Hearings on Thursday
Spitzer denounced what some attorneys decried as a serious public safety hazard at the main courthouse in Santa Ana today, but a day earlier he urged court staff and attorneys to remain calm and assured that measures were in place to protect attorneys and court staff.
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Options Limited For Those Stuck at County Walk-in Shelter Amidst Virus Outbreak
Orange County officials are scrambling to come up with a plan to combat the novel coronavirus for its main walk-in homeless shelter, where 450 people are living in tight quarters, a converted Santa Ana bus terminal that’s struggling to keep people separated from each other.
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County of Orange to Connect Seniors with Resources During COVID-19 Outbreak
The County of Orange today announced the availability of resources and support for seniors over 65 who may be self-isolating during the COVID-19 outbreak in Orange County.
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Gaps In Coronavirus Outreach to Non-English Speaking Families & Businesses
Recent orders — and subsequent clarifications — by the county health officer weren’t immediately translated into non-English languages when they went into effect Tuesday. Meanwhile, local activists and doctors have taken it upon themselves to ensure key information about the novel coronavirus gets across to immigrant families and businesses where English isn’t the first language.
