California voters overwhelmingly passed Prop. 36 – a measure proponents say will allow cops to crackdown on street crime but critics fear will reignite the war on drugs and lead to mass incarceration.
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 inCulture
Light at The End of the Tunnel: OC Celebrates The Winter Holidays
As the new year draws closer, residents across OC are celebrating Hanukkah, Kwanzaa and Christmas by lighting up candles and putting up lights.
Posted inHealth & Wellness
Stretching Dollars to Combat Orange County’s Hunger Crisis
As the need for food in Orange County reaches COVID-19 pandemic levels, the OC Hunger Alliance is launching a nationwide program that will help nonprofits buy quality nutritious food for cheap.
Posted inHousing & Homelessness
The Year of Homeless Camp Crackdowns in Orange County
Officials in cities across Orange County are ramping up efforts to crackdown on homeless camps in public sidewalks and parks amid a reported rise in homelessness.
Posted inSanta Ana
Santa Ana Officials Bolster Anti-Camping Laws Ahead of Holidays
Santa Ana joined a host of cities across Orange County revamping their anti-camping laws amid concerns from residents about safety and public drug use.
Posted inStanton
New Stanton City Council Nixes Tightest Campaign Finance Rules in OC
The new city council’s first course of action was to get rid of an ordinance that would have significantly overhauled campaign finance laws in the city.
Posted inAnaheim
Disney Settles Wage-Theft Lawsuit for $233 Million
The settlement comes after the company refused to pay the higher minimum wage in Anaheim to its workers – capping off a years-long court battle.
Posted inEquality & Equity
Orange County Gears Up to Handout Toys Ahead of Winter Holidays
This month, OC nonprofits are hosting toy drives and distributions for families and kids in need. Here are a few ways to give back this holiday season.
Posted inEquality & Equity
Thousands of OC Kids Struggle With Homelessness, Hunger and Mental Health Issues
A new annual report shows thousands of kids in Orange County confronting issues like depression, hunger and overcrowded living situations.
Posted inWestminster
Westminster Asks a Judge to Help Rein in Unruly City Council Meetings
The City of Westminster is suing Councilmembers Amy Phan West and NamQuan Nguyen in an effort to rein in unruly city council meetings.
