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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.
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Arab Americans Petition Anaheim City Council to Designate Little Arabia Retail District
As businesses continue to suffer financially during the pandemic, a new push to designate Little Arabia forms in Anaheim.
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Who Are Struggling Santa Ana Residents Turning to for Pandemic Aid? Each Other
Residents are taking it upon themselves to extend financial assistance to their neighbors, as the Coronavirus pandemic continues to present disadvantaged communities with economic hardship.
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Orange County Residents Make A Difference This Year Helping Feed Neighbors in Need
Countless Orange County residents have stepped up to volunteer at local food distributions during the Coronavirus pandemic.
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Teachers Push Newport-Mesa to Return Older Students Home Over Safety Concerns
The Newport-Mesa Federation of Teachers says the district dashboard doesn’t accurately reflect community risk to the virus.
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Orange County Food Banks And Pantries Step Up to Giveaway Thanksgiving Turkeys and Meals
With Thanksgiving less than a week away, local food pantries are offering turkey distributions in Orange County. Also, find ways to volunteer.
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Costa Mesa And Newport Beach May Partner on Homeless Shelter Near John Wayne Airport
The two cities may combine forces on a new 72-bed permanent shelter being built near the airfield.
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Muslim Non-Profits Continue to Serve, Feed Vulnerable Orange County Residents
A host of local Muslim non-profits are among the many organizations out on the ground in Orange County distributing food to people in need.
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Costa Mesa Allocates Millions in Grant Funds for Permanent Shelter Pending County Approval
Staff expects the permanent bridge homeless shelter to open in March.
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Costa Mesa Temporarily Prohibits Short-Term Rentals as City Looks to Regulate Industry
City Council members approved an interim ban on short-term rentals Tuesday night.
