Today is the last day to vote in California’s special election on a redistricting measure that aims to give Democrats an advantage over five congressional races next year.
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 inPolitics & Elections
How Could California’s Congressional Redistricting Effort Impact Orange County?
Election day is tomorrow on a statewide redistricting effort aimed at giving California Democrats an advantage in five congressional seats next year. How will Prop. 50 Impact Orange County?
Posted inAnaheim
Anaheim Officials Put Disneyland Gate Tax Proposal on Ice
Anaheim officials shot down a proposed gate tax measure on Disneyland from being placed on the Nov. 2026 ballot after grappling with an over $60 million budget gap as they explore other revenue opportunities.
Posted inGarden Grove
Will Garden Grove Launch an Immigration Resource Hub as Deportations Ramp Up?
Garden Grove officials will consider launching an online immigration resource hub on their city website after resisting responding to the ICE sweeps for months just as the raids begin to ramp up again.
Posted inAnaheim
Will Anaheim Tax Disneyland to Keep the Public Budget Afloat?
After Disney raised ticket prices on the historic theme park, Anaheim officials are expected to debate asking voters to consider an admission tax on large entertainment venues Tuesday.
Posted inSanta Ana
Is a Santa Ana Official’s Criticism of Police Freedom of Speech or Harassment?
Separate back to back complaints by police officers against a Santa Ana Councilman is sparking a debate on whether critical online comments made by an elected official are freedom of speech or cultivate a toxic workplace.
Posted inPolitics & Elections
Which Way Will OC Swing on California’s Congressional Redistricting Election?
More Orange County politicians are weighing in on Prop. 50 – a statewide redistricting measure on California’s Nov. 4 special election ballot opposed by Republicans and championed by Democrats.
Posted inGovernment
Immigrant Aid in Orange County Poised to Expand
While Santa Ana continued rental and utility assistance for impacted residents, Fullerton City Council members are moving to create immigrant aid funds – including legal resources – for those impacted by deportation sweeps.
Posted inSafety, Security & Justice
As Immigration Aid Expands in OC, A Westminster Official Wants Police Working With ICE
Efforts to expand immigration aid in Orange County continue as some elected officials called on local police officers to work with ICE.
Posted inState
New California Law Could Help Illuminate Middle Eastern Community Disparities
A new state law requires certain government agencies to collect demographic data on Middle Eastern residents in an effort to help address health and education disparities faced by the community.
