A proposal in Santa Ana to crack down on apartments or homes shared by more than four families will go before the Planning Commission for a vote on May 24, and then the City Council on June 15.
Category: Housing & Homelessness
Santa Ana Clears Homeless Encampment at Cultural Center While Offering Shelter, Bringing Months-Long Saga Near End
Santa Ana city officials moved Thursday to clear a high-profile homeless encampment at a local cultural center while offering everyone shelter.
Santa Ana Homeless Encampment at Community Center Shrinks Amid Efforts to Find People A Place to Stay
Around 20 people were estimated to remain on the community center’s property as of Monday.
Santa Ana Could Now Go Its Own Route to Remove El Centro Homeless Encampment Amid Finger-Pointing
The saga has raised many questions about who’s responsible for the ongoing crisis and what to do with homeless people who don’t want shelter or help at all.
Dana Point Looks to Set New Rules and Penalties on Short-Term Rentals, Following Footsteps of Other Cities
The city has been trying to create an ordinance on the rentals for years to address community concerns.
Santana: Orange County’s Homelessness Commissioners Admit They Have No Idea What To Do
County Supervisor Doug Chafee takes over leadership from County Supervisors’ Chairman Andrew Do after commissioners note their lack of focus and meetings in 2020.
Santana: It’s Time To Get Politicians Out of the Way on Orange County Homelessness
As homeless deaths rise to record levels, the county’s homelessness commission sat idle for most of 2020, prompting questions whether it’s time to switch out the lead role of politicians like OC Supervisors’ Chairman Andrew Do.
Huntington Beach City Council Decides Not to Sue Over State Mandated Housing Goals
City Council members refused to give the go ahead to file a lawsuit amid pushback across Orange County over the requirements.
Huntington Beach Might Once Again Go to Court Over State Mandated Housing
City officials across OC continue pushing back against housing goals that cities say are unrealistic.
La Habra to Require Affordable Units in Developments of 10 or More Homes
The city is required to provide housing units for lower income tenants.



