After the Angels threaten to sue the city for a proposed fire station claiming it violates their lease, the city is considering enforcing lease obligations for maintenance on the Angels.
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 inEducation
OC Education Board Considers Banning Communist Indoctrination
The policy would only apply to a handful of classrooms if implemented. Critics say it could have a chilling effect, deterring teachers from certain subject matter in classrooms.
Posted inGovernment
Irvine Boosts Hotel Housekeeper Protections Following Safety Concerns From Workers
The new rules require hotel workers be issued a panic button and limit the amount of rooms they can clean per shift.
Posted inPolitics & Elections
Orange County Voter Guide: November 2022 Election
A host of high-stakes races will decide the handling of issues like public safety, school curriculum, homelessness and transparency. Here’s a rundown of the candidates.
Posted inAnaheim
City Hired Investigators Find ‘Great Stuff’ in Anaheim Corruption Probe
While investigators described their findings so far as background information, they told officials they already have significant findings and around 180 people are potential witnesses.
Posted inAnaheim
Disney’s PAC Continues Spending Big To Sway Voters in Anaheim
Disney’s main political spending vehicle has poured nearly $872,000 supporting three resort-friendly candidates in a city called out by FBI agents for being influenced by resort interests.
Posted inIrvine
Housekeepers’ Hellish Hotel Horrors: Could A Proposed Irvine Ordinance Protect Maids?
Maids in Irvine hope a potential new citywide ordinance will offer them better protection, pay and working conditions as they deal with harassment from guests.
Posted inSafety, Security & Justice
Impacted Families of Police Killings in OC Call on State Attorney General to Investigate DA
Families and friends of OC residents killed by police officers who have been cleared by Todd Spitzer’s office demand a state investigation.
Posted inHealth & Wellness
Fullerton Rejects Joining OC Fire Authority Despite Staffing Concerns Over Existing Department
While the move is set to save the city $5 million a year, officials say it leaves taxpayers with an understaffed fire department with slower response times.
Posted inEducation
Cal State Fullerton Ends Student Teacher Program Over Critical Race Theory Ban
The university announced it will hit the brakes on sending student teachers to the Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified School District months after trustees banned Critical Race Theory.
