Santa Ana officials this month voted to save the popular local Chicano mural. Could the effort help establish a formal city program for mural preservation?
Category: Health & Wellness
Posted inBuena Park
Buena Park Considers Cracking Down on Gas Lawn Mowers, Street Vending
Buena Park City Council members are looking to regulate street vendors amid concerns of posing a public health threat. City officials are also considering a plan to push out gas-powered lawn equipment in order to adhere to new state laws.
Posted inHousing & Homelessness
A Push For More Housing & Transparency in Orange County’s Budget
A host of OC residents and community groups are calling on county supervisors to prioritize housing in next year’s budget and create greater accessibility around the budget process.
Posted inCosta Mesa
Costa Mesa Approved Another Cannabis Shop After Overhauling Local Laws
After several weeks of adjusting cannabis laws in Costa Mesa, city council members approved a new cannabis shop while anticipating more changes ahead.
Posted inHousing & Homelessness
What’s It Like To Be Without a Home In Orange County?
A growing number of people are facing homelessness throughout the county, and the shelter system that greets them isn’t always prepared for how many people are coming in – or where they can go afterwards.
Posted inHousing & Homelessness
Santana: Preparing OC’s Cold Weather Shelters in the Heat of Summer
Orange County officials keep failing to prepare for homeless cold weather sheltering until it’s too late. Could this year be different?
Posted inHousing & Homelessness
Anaheim Moves to Take Over Motel That Houses ‘Nefarious Activities’
City council members and staff said eminent domain is a last resort, but noted the owner of the Rainbow Inn hasn’t tried to address problems that’s made it a magnet for crime that gets a disproportionate police response.
Posted inSanta Ana
Santa Ana to Shut Off Supply to Households That Don’t Pay Water Bills
After four years of not taking enforcement actions on residents behind on their water bills, Santa Ana officials are gearing up to shut off water for delinquent households.
Posted inHousing & Homelessness
Anaheim Considers Takeover of Beach Boulevard Motel
City officials could be looking to take over the Rainbow Inn through eminent domain and develop the property into affordable housing.
Posted inHousing & Homelessness
Orange County Homeless Population Continues Growing
According to a federally mandated biennial headcount, Orange County’s homeless population grew by 28%.