Several vigils and rallies have been held in the County in recent weeks in response to a surge of Asian American Hate Crimes.
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 inAnaheim
Will Anaheim Officially Recognize Little Arabia District as Part of Arab American Heritage Month?
With April right around the corner, community members continue to push city council for signs to recognize Little Arabia.
Posted inStanton
Community Rallies to Support the Burmese Fight For Democracy Against a Violent Military Regime
Residents are calling on elected officials to help bring an end to the killing of peaceful protesters.
Posted inHousing & Homelessness
Cities Across Orange County Look to Revise Housing Regulations and Review Housing Goals
A multitude of cities will tackle parts of the housing debate when various city councils meet next week.
Posted inSafety, Security & Justice
Community Calls to Stop Asian Hate Continue in Orange County in Wake of Atlanta Killings
The pandemic has meant a year of change, but also a surge in racism and violence towards Asian Americans.
Posted inCountywide
Iranian Americans Hope For a Better Year in Orange County This Nowruz
While the usual large celebrations for Nowruz are canceled this year because of COVID-19, Persian Americans still find ways to traditionally commemorate the new year.
Posted inEconomy
Year of Coronavirus Has Grocery Chains, Workers Facing Off Over Hero Pay
Grocery store chains say government doesn’t have the right to interfere in business while their employees say they’ve been spit on and insulted for less pay.
Posted inGovernment
Costa Mesa City Council Members Pick Former Councilman John Stephens as City’s Next Mayor
The vacancy comes after Mayor Katrina Foley won a county supervisors special election last week.
Posted inEconomy
Huntington Beach City Council Backs Off Capping Food Delivery App Fees
Elected officials voted not to temporarily restrict fees third party services charge restaurants.
Posted inEconomy
Costa Mesa Grocery Workers Could Soon Receive ‘Hero Pay’ for Working During COVID-19
City officials may join Irvine, Santa Ana and Buena Park if they adopt hazard pay ordinance.
