The old brand of conservative republican that dominated OC politics seems to be dying out as Democrats gain a greater edge and a new form of Republican emerges.
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
Fullerton Sued For Banning RVs From Parking in City Limits
Mayor Fred Jung called the lawsuit “completely counterproductive,” asking where those advocates were a year ago when it was written.
Posted inPolitics & Elections
Anaheim Inaugurates Two Reformist, Two Resort-Backed City Councilmembers Following FBI Corruption Probe
The new council comes after Disney spent big on boosting three of its preferred candidates, with two of them winning and one being voted out of office.
Posted inAnaheim
Is a Taxpayer Funded Disneyland Parking Garage an Illegal Gift?
An Anaheim City Councilman has raised questions on whether handing over a city owned parking lot to Disneyland – a company that spends big in local elections – is illegal.
Posted inPolitics & Elections
Only 100 Ballots Left to Count in Orange County’s Election
The county is expected to certify the November 2022 General Election next Tuesday.
Posted inAnaheim
Is Angel Stadium in Disrepair? Anaheim Officials Look to Find Out
Residents and potential buyers of the Angels may soon learn what it will cost to bring Angel Stadium up to first-class standards after the FBI corruption probe canned the land sale.
Posted inHealth & Wellness
Meet The Man Who Has Been Serving Up Free Turkey Meals Every Thanksgiving in OC
Today at the Honda Center in Anaheim a free Thanksgiving meal will be served to any resident who wants one from 11 a.m to 2 p.m.
Posted inHealth & Wellness
Orange County’s Food Demand Remains High Two Years Into Pandemic
Three Thanksgivings into the pandemic, OC food banks seek financial support as the need for food in Orange County continues to remain above pre-pandemic levels.
Posted inPolitics & Elections
Democratic Rep. Katie Porter Wins Reelection
The Associated Press has called the race for Porter, while her opponent Republican Scott Baugh has conceded.
Posted inPolitics & Elections
Aitken Declares Victory in Anaheim Mayor Race; Resort Ally On Track to Lose Council Race
Anaheim may soon swear in its first woman mayor who is promising change following an explosive corruption probe into city hall revealed by FBI agents in May.
