Supervisors move forward with a plan to buy a furniture store in Fullerton that would become the county’s first all-year emergency shelter.
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Posted inCountywide, Government, Health & Wellness, Housing & Homelessness, Top Stories
Words of Wisdom on Homelessness for OC’s Newest County Supervisor
In his swearing-in speech, Todd Spitzer, the county’s newest supervisor, brought up the “shameful” state of Orange County’s homelessness. Here’s what three experts say he needs to focus on to make things better.
Posted inCountywide, Top Stories
OC Democrats Elect Henry Vandermeir as Party Chairman
The tough election ends with Vandermeir handily winning, 36-21, amidst the largest crowd at a central committee meeting in years.
Posted inCountywide, Top Stories
On The Agenda
The county buys property for a homeless shelter and Anaheim debates civilian oversight of its police force.
Posted inCountywide, Top Stories
Placid Surface Belies Bare-Knuckle Fight Among Dems
Monday night’s battle for the chairmanship of the Orange County Democratic Central Committee is the latest round in a battle between labor activists and moderates for the future of the local party.
Posted inAnaheim, Countywide, Top Stories
Hotel Developer Still Wants $158-Million City Subsidy
Bill O’Connell, developer of GardenWalk Hotels, wants the Anaheim City Council to again grant him a tax break to build his luxury hotel project.
Posted inGovernment, Health & Wellness, Housing & Homelessness, Top Stories
County Considering Site for Year-Round Homeless Shelter
County supervisors are set to approve at their regular meeting Tuesday the purchase of two acres and a 29,000-square-foot building.
Posted inGovernment, Health & Wellness, Top Stories, Transportation
Pilot Project Will Focus on Health Care for OC’s Neediest
Officials from Orange and seven other California counties are awaiting approval of a demonstration project they hope will improve care of low-income, elderly and disabled patients while also cutting costs.
Posted inCountywide, Santa Ana, Top Stories
Santa Ana City Manager Says He’ll Stay on the Job
Paul Walters makes the declaration amid swirling rumors that the council majority has asked him to resign by Friday.
Posted inGovernment, Investigative, Top Stories
OC Grand Jury ‘Urgently’ Seeking Applicants for New Panel
Nineteen grand jurors are needed for the 2013-14 panel. So far the Superior Court has received far fewer applications than in past years.
