Some cities have rolled out multi-language online portals for people to report hate crimes following racism against Asians.
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 inGovernment
Aliso Viejo Officials to Consider Placement of Term Limits on 2022 Ballot
The issue of how long elected representatives should serve has popped up at the county level and in some cities.
Posted inEducation
Will Fullerton High School District Require Ethnic Studies? Los Alamitos District Passes Social Justice Standards
A couple of local school districts have already taken action to make ethnic studies courses a graduation requirement.
Posted inCulture
OC Muslims Celebrate End of Ramadan With Socially Distant Prayers, Charity
After a month of fasting, devotion to God and reflection, Muslims commemorate Eid al-Fitr.
Posted inEducation
Los Alamitos School Board to Vote on Social Justice Standards; Anaheim District to Require Ethnic Studies
The idea of offering ethnic studies classes is sparking debates at school boards across Orange County.
Posted inEmergencies & Disasters
OC Herd Immunity Might Not Be Hit Before June Reopening, Officials Fear Misinformation Might Hamper Progress
Public health experts fear not enough vaccinations are happening as more businesses open up, coupled with lack of solid local data on variants.
Posted inGovernment
Foggy Picture of the Pandemic’s Impact on Some of OC’s Racial, Ethnic Groups Stems from Lack of State Data
Some health leaders say data needs to be more detailed on the Middle Eastern/North African and Asian populations to better target resources.
Posted inGovernment
Huntington Beach is Newest City to Implement Social Media Policy for Elected, Appointed Officials
City council members are now barred from blocking people on their official social media and deleting their comments.
Posted inGovernment
Huntington Beach Officials May Not Be Able to Block Comments Under Proposed Social Media Policy
City council members across OC have been scrutinized for deleting comments on social media, forcing some cities to intervene.
Posted inDana Point
Dana Point Looks to Set New Rules and Penalties on Short-Term Rentals, Following Footsteps of Other Cities
The city has been trying to create an ordinance on the rentals for years to address community concerns.
