Residents evacuate from two infernos — one threatening Irvine, one threatening Yorba Linda.
Category: Housing & Homelessness
Posted inNEWS
Nine Candidates Seek Election to the Garden Grove City Council this November
The candidates, whichever are successful, would oversee a city with a diverse population and strong working class presence.
Posted inNEWS
Racist Language in Old Housing Deeds Could Soon Go Away for Good in Orange County
Orange County’s Board of Supervisors opts to remove racist language from housing deeds.
Posted inNEWS
Money, Political Battles Surround Controversial Housing Project Going Before Orange Voters in November
The proposal for homes on an old quarry site has both supporters and opponents — and lots of campaign money behind it.
Posted inHousing & Homelessness
Airport Village Taking Shape in Newport Beach, Expected to Include Some Affordable Housing
A new development near John Wayne Airport plans to create up to 444 residences and 300,000-square-feet of commercial space in Newport Beach.
Posted inEmergencies & Disasters
Orange County’s Unemployed Face a Battle on Two Fronts: Getting Unemployment Checks and Food
A state report found extreme delays in getting checks to unemployed people as food demand is high.
Posted inHousing & Homelessness
Newport Beach Increases Oversight of Short-Term Rentals, Further Tightening Restrictions
Short-term rental operators in Newport Beach could face greater restrictions with new city ordinance.
Posted inLaguna Beach
Laguna Beach Pumps Nearly Half a Million Dollars Into Homeless Shelter Renovation
Laguna Beach will spend $479,837 in grant money to make improvements to the city’s homeless shelter with work expected to start in November.
Posted inCollegiate News Service
Organizations Using $3.6 Million to Aid Homeless Relief Efforts in Garden Grove
Approximately $3.6 million of Garden Grove’s second coronavirus grant will go to outreach and housing assistance for homes people affected by COVID-19.
Posted inEmergencies & Disasters
OC Officials Rail Against New State Metric Requiring Lower Coronavirus Rates in Poor Neighborhoods
OC officials want local control, but confusion and walkbacks happened the last time it was up to local officials.
