Supervisor Shawn Nelson says he’s happy to have a homeless shelter in Fullerton, but he’s making it clear that other supervisors must step up too.
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All of the local news you can’t miss on what’s happening in Orange County today across all of the topics we cover.
Posted inCosta Mesa, Countywide, Investigative, Top Stories
Fair Board Calls for Audits of Failed Bid to Privatize
Fairgrounds leaders prepare for series of forensic audits on how public funds were spent during the Schwarzenegger administration to privatize the 160-acre property in Costa Mesa.
Posted inCountywide, Top Stories
Voice of Our Commentators
Here is another roundup of some of the most thought-provoking reader comments of the week.
Posted inGovernment, Health & Wellness, Top Stories
Where General Relief Recipients Can Sign Up for Settlement
Settlement comes as a result of case alleging that the county put up inappropriate barriers for people entitled to general relief.
Posted inGovernment, Top Stories
Robert L. Citron, Key Player in County Bankruptcy, Dies
The Orange County treasurer, infamous for bankrupting one of the nation’s most prosperous counties, died Wednesday at age 87.
Posted inAnaheim, Countywide, Top Stories
Anaheim to Develop Proposal for Greater Oversight of Police
The debate about oversight of the police department has become so contentious that Police Chief John Welter publicly accused a blogger and former council candidate of spreading “bullshit lies.”
Posted inFullerton, Government, Health & Wellness, Top Stories
Supervisors Approve Purchase of Site for Homeless Shelter
Supervisors move forward with a plan to buy a furniture store in Fullerton that would become the county’s first all-year emergency shelter.
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.
