Each spring, when the temporary winter homeless shelter closes at the Fullerton armory, Pacific Park in the southwest part of the city receives an influx of homeless people, residents say.
Category: Housing & Homelessness
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Elected Officials Criticize Federal Cuts to Local Homeless Programs
The U.S. government is changing how it funds homeless programs — shifting emphasis from transitional housing to longer-term housing. But local electeds say the feds are moving too fast and will force vulnerable families onto the streets.
Posted inCountywide, Housing & Homelessness, Norberto Santana, Jr.
Santana: OC Homelessness Czar Gets to Work; So Should County Supervisors
Last week, county officials welcomed Susan Price, OC’s new homelessness services coordinator. Meanwhile, county supervisors voice frustration as their agendas tighten up with year-end contracts.
Posted inCountywide, Health & Wellness, Housing & Homelessness, Norberto Santana, Jr.
Santana: Homeless Camp Now Keeping People From Jury Duty
County supervisors tout recent progress on homelessness. But recent warnings from the head of OC Superior Courts indicate serious problems brewing at downtown Santa Ana Civic Center.
Posted inCountywide, Housing & Homelessness, Investigative, Norberto Santana, Jr.
Santana: Orange County Has a New Homeless Czar
County officials have hired a new homelessness czar to try to jumpstart the county’s stalled approach to homelessness; meanwhile Sheriff Sandra Hutchens takes a swipe at the deputies union over its annual managers’ survey.
Posted inAnaheim, Government, Housing & Homelessness, Top Stories
Supervisors Inch Closer to Making Year-Round Homeless Shelter a Reality
The Orange County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously Tuesday to begin the process of choosing an operator for the county’s first permanent homeless shelter. But disagreement remains over whether an emergency shelter should be closed.
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Local Farms Helping to Give Food Banks a Fresh Start
Orange County’s food banks are including more fresh produce among the dried and canned staples on which homeless and low-income families have come to depend.
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Homeless Deaths Spiking in SoCal’s Largest Counties
Last year was a particularly deadly one for people living on the streets of Southern California – and especially in Orange County, where homeless deaths went up a staggering 75 percent in 2015 compared to the previous year.
Posted inCountywide, Housing & Homelessness, Norberto Santana, Jr.
Santana: Supervisors Making Progress on Homelessness
Orange County supervisors are making progress like never before on homelessness and Voice of OC Publisher Norberto Santana Jr. argues it’s public feedback and engagement that’s helping keep them focused.
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OC Supervisors OK Housing Project for Homeless Veterans
The development would provide affordable housing for 49 veterans , as well as support services like as job training, job placement, Veterans Affairs benefits assistance, and health and wellness, according to officials.
