Anaheim officials are discussing an overhaul of the Disneyland Resort including connecting the area with the Platinum Triangle area near the Honda Center.
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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Man Violently Arrested by Santa Ana Police Speaks Up
Santa Ana resident Florentino Lopez recounts for the first time his violent arrest earlier this month by police officers that was captured on a viral video.
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Santa Ana Police Arrest Immigrant Advocates Observing ICE Agents in OC’s Only Sanctuary City
Two residents were arrested by Santa Ana police officers while they were tracking and observing ICE agents Wednesday raising renewed concerns about the department’s attitude towards cooperating with federal agents.
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OC District Attorney Drops Charges Against Man Violently Arrested by Santa Ana Police
The district attorney has dismissed charges of resisting arrest, blocking the roadway and smoking marijuana near a school against a man who was violently punched and arrested by Santa Ana police officers.
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Anaheim Police Get $45 Million Raise Ahead of $120 Million in Freed Up Bond Money
Officials approved a nearly 17% raise for police officers over the next three years that will cost $45 million as half of the incoming $120 million in freed up bond repayment money is expected to buoy the city’s deficit.
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Will Santa Ana Officials Ever Make it Easier For Residents to Find Parking?
As residents for years struggled with parking challenges, Santa Ana officials are expected to review the results of a citywide study and overhaul their parking permit program.
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Santa Ana Police Union President Criticizes Elected Officials’ Remarks on Viral Violent Arrest
Santa Ana’s Police Union President is raising concerns about elected officials remarks on the viral police beating of a man last week and their decision to hire an outside investigator.
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Anaheim Mayor Facing Racism Scandal Refuses Community Meeting if City’s Most Senior Latino Activist is Present
Community groups tried to meet with Anaheim Mayor Ashleigh Aitken to discuss allegations against her but she refuses to meet if former Councilman Jose Moreno is present.
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One OC City Set to Pause Flock Cameras; Will a Second One Follow?
Fullerton officials are the first in OC to push the brakes on automated license plate readers, while Santa Ana officials have delayed their own discussion on Flock cameras.
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Santa Ana Officials to Launch Independent Probe Into Viral Police Beating
Elected officials will look to hire independent investigators to probe a viral police beating caught on camera that sparked growing calls for accountability.
