OC Fire Authority officials said firefighters verified the tank is cracked and temperature has been dropping – eliminating the chances of a massive explosion as thousands of residents remain evacuated.
Category: Housing & Homelessness
Orange County’s Biggest Headlines as Primary Election Draws Near
A look at some of the most competitive races in the upcoming primary election, Santa Ana considers banning police officers from moonlighting as ICE agents – these are just some of OC’s biggest headlines this week.
How Did Orange County’s Homeless Population Shrink?
A headcount found a drop in Orange County’s homeless population, with roughly 1,000 less people sleeping on the streets than two years ago – yet county officials can’t say exactly how that happened.
Huntington Beach to Pay $50,000 a Month Until They Get an Approved Housing Plan
The penalties come after a yearslong court battle between state and city leaders over whether charter cities have to follow state housing laws that mandate cities plan for a certain number of new housing units.
OC’s Biggest Civic Headlines as Affordable Housing Construction Lags
Cities across OC have been lagging behind on hitting state-mandated housing goals centered on affordable housing, most cities stay quiet on ICE raids – these are just some of this week’s biggest headlines.
Orange Overhauls Rental Assistance Program
After rent assistance funds failed to help anyone over the past year, city officials overhauled the program, curbing some of the stricter eligibility criteria in hopes of helping older residents.
How Affordable Are Orange County’s Newest Homes?
Amid a state housing crisis, officials across Orange County struggle to boost their affordable housing stock as others require developers to account for low income families.
More Orange County Cities Confront Airbnbs
Placentia officials are rolling out new regulations for short-term rentals as leaders in neighboring Brea cranked up fines for violating the city’s Airbnb pilot program.
OC’s Biggest Headlines as District Attorney Becomes County’s Costliest Politician
OC District Attorney and his top executives have seen nearly $18 million in lawsuits for a host of allegations, county supervisors grapple with unchecked discretionary spending – these are just some of this week’s headlines.
Many Orange County Cities Fail At Low Income Housing Development
Cities across the county are warning state leaders they’re behind schedule on approving new housing units for construction.



