A faculty union and Cal State University officials have reached a tentative agreement on a new contract one day after kicking off a planned week of strikes.
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 inHousing & Homelessness
Orange County Gets Proactive on Homelessness: Will it be Enough?
Will a proactive approach to curb homelessness in Orange County be enough to prevent people from living and dying on the streets?
Posted inEducation
Cal State University Faculty Strike For Better Pay This Week
As the spring semester begins, tens of thousands of Cal State University professors, including lecturers from the Fullerton campus, hit the picket line demanding better pay.
Posted inAnaheim
Will Anaheim Let Disneyland Privatize Public Roads?
Anaheim City Council members are slated to have their first study session on Disneyland’s proposed expansion, but some residents question if the move will hurt surrounding neighborhoods.
Posted inHousing & Homelessness
Costa Mesa to Require Affordable Homes in Residential Developments
Costa Mesa is expected to soon join a host of OC cities requiring affordable homes to be built in future residential projects. Critics question if it will actually increase production of low income homes.
Posted inAnaheim
Will a Disney-Backed Anaheim City Councilwoman Face a Recall Election?
City officials say just roughly 5,100 signatures are needed to spark a recall election of Councilwoman Natalie Rubalcava. Proponents say they have gathered over 9,000.
Posted inTop Stories
What Have State Auditors Found in Anaheim’s COVID Bailout Spending?
The California Auditor, ordered by state legislators, was tasked with probing tax money sent to the Chamber of Commerce and Visit Anaheim – two entities heavily detailed in an independent corruption investigation.
Posted inCypress
Cypress Voters to See Big Changes Ahead of November 2024 Election
Cypress is switching to district voting after settling a California Voting Rights Act lawsuit with the Mayor publicly blaming two council members for the city getting sued.
Posted inAnaheim
Freeway Signs to go up Near Anaheim’s Little Arabia District
After decades of advocacy by Arab American business owners, leaders and residents, freeway signs directing commuters to Anaheim’s Little Arabia will soon be installed.
Posted inPolitics & Elections
Another OC City May Switch to District Elections After Voting Rights Lawsuit
Cypress may be the next Orange County city to settle a California Voting Rights Act lawsuit after taking a stand against the change more than a year and a half ago.
