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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 inAnaheim
Calls for Reform, Resignations, Gain Momentum in Anaheim After Corruption Probe
Demands for reforms and even resignations are growing after the release of a scathing report detailing alleged corruption at Anaheim city hall.
Posted inAnaheim
Anaheim Mayor Proposes Reform Discussions a Week After Corruption Probe Drops
Mayor Ashleigh Aitken is calling for a series of reform discussions one week after the release of a corruption investigation report, just as residents renew calls for policy changes.
Posted inAnaheim
New Players, Same Game: Has Anything Really Changed in Anaheim?
Investigators and residents say that while some players in Anaheim’s alleged corruption have changed, the system that created a culture of ‘pay to play’ is still very much in place.
Posted inAnaheim
Where’s The Anaheim City Council In Wake of Corruption Probe Fallout?
Toward the end of a week that saw the release of a scathing city hall corruption investigation report, residents are wondering why their elected officials seem very quiet.
Posted inFullerton
Fullerton Looks to Enforce Anti-RV Camping Law After Judge Says Otherwise
City officials are changing the way they define Recreational Vehicle after an OC Superior Court judge blocked them from enforcing a law that critics say targets homeless people.
Posted inAnaheim
The Talk of the Town: Anaheim Corruption Probe Report Turns Heads in OC
After a year of waiting, residents got a look at the findings of a corruption investigation into Anaheim city hall. Here’s some initial reactions to the 353-page report.
Posted inCountywide
OC Supervisors Settle Lawsuit Alleging Social Services Did Not Report Child Sex Abuse
Officials will pay $4.5 million in taxpayer money to settle a lawsuit in which a mother claims county employees failed to properly report and investigate a call about child sex abuse.
Posted inAnaheim
Anaheim’s Own Look at City Hall Finds Disneyland Resort Businesses Improperly Steer Policymaking
After a year, city leaders release a 350-page report that paints an ugly picture of Anaheim’s Chamber of Commerce, inside dealing on Angel Stadium sale, along with a habit of ignoring state transparency laws.
Posted inCulture
Orange County Celebrates Islamic New Year
Portola Middle School playground in Orange was transformed this weekend for a night of celebration, welcoming the Muslim New Year.
