Another 28 people died without fixed abode in OC in April, less than last year, more that in the years before Covid, while the Protesters at the pro-Palestinian Encampment faced and largely passed their own challenge in dealing with our homelessness crisis.
Yearly Archives: 2024
Posted inState
When Will OC Veterans See A Cemetery Built at Gypsum Canyon?
While county and state leaders have agreed to a site, they’re still working through the details on what the final cemetery will look like.
Posted inCountywide
Where to Honor Orange County’s Fallen Veterans for Memorial Day Weekend
Here’s a rundown of flag raising ceremonies, remembrance events and other programs to honor fallen veterans in Orange County this Memorial Day weekend.
Posted inCountywide
Free Things To Do This Weekend Across OC
Movie screenings, hikes and children’s events: These are just a few of many free, family-friendly events offered through OC Parks and public libraries.
Posted inCommunity Opinion
Ayyappan: College Students Could Be A Powerful Voting Block; How Registration Gets in the Way
This piece describes hurdles to the ballot box for college students in California which are contributing to a voter participation gap, and weakening the democratic process. It describes the benefits of a new bill in the legislature, SB-299 which will automatically register every eligible voter, without having to opt-in first.
Posted inPress Releases
County of Orange Releases FY 2024-25 Recommended Budget
The County of Orange’s Fiscal Year (FY) 2024-25 Recommended Budget has been released for review by the Board of Supervisors and the public. It is available online at cfo.ocgov.com/budget.
Posted inHousing & Homelessness
Anaheim Moves to Take Over Motel That Houses ‘Nefarious Activities’
City council members and staff said eminent domain is a last resort, but noted the owner of the Rainbow Inn hasn’t tried to address problems that’s made it a magnet for crime that gets a disproportionate police response.
Posted inSanta Ana
Santa Ana to Shut Off Supply to Households That Don’t Pay Water Bills
After four years of not taking enforcement actions on residents behind on their water bills, Santa Ana officials are gearing up to shut off water for delinquent households.
Posted inCosta Mesa
Costa Mesa’s Evictions Are Down By 50%
Data shows that evictions are down by 50% six months after implementing the program but some question just how accessible the assistance the city is offering to evicted families really is.
Posted inHuntington Beach
Huntington Beach Threatens CA Auditor With Lawsuit Over Airshow Settlement Probe
Officials claim since Surf City is governed by a charter, the California Auditor doesn’t have jurisdiction to conduct a probe into their secret $5.4 million airshow settlement. A superior court judge recently tossed a similar claim in the city’s housing lawsuit.
