The debate of whether to appoint someone or hold a special election has popped off in at least five OC cities in recent years.
Author Archives: Hosam Elattar
Hosam Elattar is a Voice of OC/ Report For America reporter covering Anaheim & North Orange County, food insecurity, housing & homelessness, the Arab & Muslim American community and education.
Elattar started at Voice of OC as an intern in January, 2020 and has covered local food banks’ response to the COVID-19 pandemic, School board debates on how to teach history, the decades long push by Arab American business owners to recognize Little Arabia and a corruption scandal at Anaheim City Hall.
He has won several awards from the OC Press Club including Best News Story, Best Political Story and Best Religion Story.
Elattar is Egyptian American and has lived in Botswana, Nepal, Uganda, The Dominican Republic and India.
Posted inEducation
Ethnic Studies Moves Forward in Placentia-Yorba Linda, While OC Board of Education Hosts Upcoming Forum
Ethnic studies has found success in some school districts throughout OC, as the course has sparked debate throughout the United States.
Posted inEmergencies & Disasters
Newport Beach Ends COVID Local Emergency, County Supervisors Continue State of Emergency
Newport Beach officials are unclear if their decision will impact access to pandemic relief funds.
Posted inSafety, Security & Justice
Two Ex-OC Sheriff Deputies Plead Guilty to Fraudulent Military Paid Leave Charges
Twin brothers defrauded county taxpayers out of over $46,000 and were both sentenced to house arrest and one-year probation.
Posted inHousing & Homelessness
Costa Mesa Officials Approve $2M Annual Contract For Shelter, Other Cities Rethink Homelessness Response
While new shelters have been built, a recent poll indicates housing is a top concern among Orange County residents.
Posted inEducation
The Push for Ethnic Studies Classes Continues Throughout Orange County School Districts
The county’s board of education is expected to hold forums on ethnic studies courses in July and August.
Posted inEconomy
Will Outdoor Dining in Public Spaces Become a Permanent Fixture in OC?
The coronavirus pandemic may transform the urban aesthetic of some cities to make them more walkable.
Posted inHousing & Homelessness
City Officials Across Orange County Are Taking The State Mandated Housing Battle to Court
Meanwhile, advocates say there is a need for more affordable homes to address homelessness.
Posted inSafety, Security & Justice
FBI Allegedly Spied on Mosques Illegally in Orange County, Now Supreme Court Will Hear Case
FBI agents sent a paid informant to spy on the local Muslim community in 2006, sparking a years-long legal battle.
Posted inEducation
Figuring Out Details of a $500,000 High School Graduation Event at Angels Stadium Gave Anaheim High School Reporters a Real Education in Journalism
Figuring out why they didn’t get to graduate at Angel Stadium led to a reporting adventure across two school districts and a Major League franchise.
