At least 90,000 residents had to evacuate as the coronavirus still lingers in the community. Two firefighters remain in critical condition.
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 inNEWS
“Like Nothing I’ve Experienced Before,” Orange County Flees from Two Fires
Residents evacuate from two infernos — one threatening Irvine, one threatening Yorba Linda.
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Racist Language in Old Housing Deeds Could Soon Go Away for Good in Orange County
Orange County’s Board of Supervisors opts to remove racist language from housing deeds.
Posted inPolitics & Elections
Five Newport Beach Candidates Set Eyes on City Council in District Races
Two candidates each square off in both districts 2 and 5. One candidate runs unopposed in district 7.
Posted inEmergencies & Disasters
Orange County’s Unemployment Rate Remains High as Potential Second Coronavirus Wave Looms
OC’s economy continues to struggle as local spending and tourism is down.
Posted inEducation
Garden Grove Unified School District to Phase In Reopening of Schools Amid Pushback
The district will reopen some schools next week while a protest to delay a return is set for Friday.
Posted inCosta Mesa
As Costa Mesa Gears up For Elections; Democrats Vie to Keep Control of City Council
Over the years the council has shifted from a Republican majority to a Democrat majority.
Posted inEmergencies & Disasters
OC School of The Arts Teachers Push Back Against Reopening Plan, Founder Claims Organized Opposition
The teachers are part of a growing trend in OC that pits teachers against school boards.
Posted inCountywide
Orange County Supervisors Could Bolster OC Food Banks With Millions of Federal Dollars
The Orange County Board of Supervisors will vote Tuesday to give food banks an additional $3 million.
Posted inEmergencies & Disasters
OC Coronavirus Trends Move In Right Direction, Supervisors to Bolster Food Distribution Efforts
If virus spread continues to ease, OC could potentially open more businesses later this month.
