Following a Supreme Court ruling last month, Gov. Gavin Newsom is urging local leaders to crackdown on homeless encampments across the state.
Category: Housing & Homelessness
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Huntington Beach Voters Might Get Final Say in Major Public Developments
The city council majority moved ahead with asking voters if they want the power to approve new construction in the city.
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Is Orange County About To Enforce Anti-Camping Laws Again?
The U.S. Supreme Court reversed a lower court decision that allowed homeless people to sleep in public places if there were not enough shelter beds in the area.
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Santana: Finding Orange County’s Next CEO Just Got Complicated
Orange County officials are struggling to find a qualified CEO to run one of the largest county governments in the country after reports that the hiring process has become politicized and plagued with leaks.
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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.
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Does Orange County Spend Enough on Building Housing?
County officials unveiled a new budget that allocates $350 million for spurring housing development as some city officials say it’s time for the county to take a bigger role in curbing the housing crisis.
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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.
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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?
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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.
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Costa Mesa’s Evictions Are Down By 50%
Data shows that evictions are down by 50% six months after implementing the program but some question just how accessible the assistance the city is offering to evicted families really is.
