Fullerton joins a host of OC cities who are rethinking their approach to homelessness by using social workers instead of cops to respond to calls under a county funded program.
Category: Health & Wellness
Posted inHealth & Wellness
The Happiest Place on Earth is Surrounded by Some of Orange County’s Poorest
Nearly half of Anaheim’s residents are on public health plans – an indicator of poverty in the area. Now, that health coverage is threatened after changes to the renewal process.
Posted inHousing & Homelessness
Is There a Better Approach to Converting Motels Into Housing?
As motels turn to housing in Orange County under a statewide program, one county supervisor questions whether the rules are flexible enough to build better designed housing.
Posted inHousing & Homelessness
Are Aging Malls Key to Boosting Affordable Housing Opportunities Across Southern California?
As malls are being redeveloped into housing, some advocates say many cities aren’t pushing enough for low-income options.
Posted inState
Orange Expands Street Vendor Crackdown, Moves to Impound Equipment
City staff say they’re being followed and threatened as they try to enforce street vending laws. Now officials are looking to expand impoundment power and regulate food trucks.
Posted inAnaheim
Anaheim Continues to Spend Heavily on Police, Not So Much on Libraries And Parks
Leaders of OC’s largest city continue regional trends of handing police a lion’s share of taxpayer money while giving a marginal slice of it to community services.
Posted inCountywide
Hoteliers File Unfair Labor Charges Against Union as Workers Ready Another Strike
Orange County and Los Angeles hoteliers are pushing back against a union representing hotel workers, claiming unfair labor practice charges days before workers went on strike for better pay.
Posted inTop Stories
Orange County’s City of Seniors May Allow Cannabis Businesses
Laguna Woods, a city where 80% of the residents are aged 65 and older, may become Orange County’s newest city to allow cannabis storefronts.
Posted inEconomy
Southern California Hotel Workers Go on Strike For Better Pay
During July 4th weekend, thousands of Southern California hotel workers walked out as they strike for better pay.
Posted inIrvine
Hotel Maid Sues Irvine Hilton For Allegedly Violating City’s Worker Protection Law
An Irvine Hilton maid is suing the hotel for allegedly not following a city new law intended to shield workers from sexual harassment and poor working conditions.
