Each gives the other “tasks to pursue,” says John Moorlach,
chairman of both the Board of Supervisors and the county commission
to end homelessness.
Category: Housing & Homelessness
Should Empty Bus Station Be Made a Homeless Shelter?
Supervisor John Moorlach wants the now-closed bus depot across
from the Orange County Civic Center opened for those without
shelter. Santa Ana leaders are not enthusiastic about the idea.
OC Mental Health Director: Laura’s Law Off the Table in Orange County
County lawyers have advised that it’s illegal to use state funds
for fully implementing the law.
County’s Homelessness Plan Still Lacks Specifics
The Board of Supervisors received the 149-page plan, but money
for the project is still short and goals are vague, say
advocates.
Small Development in Anaheim Granted 20 Years to Build
City Council approves agreement that allows developer as long as
two decades to build homes.
OC to Get $41.6 Million in HUD Grants
The county and 20 cities stand to receive federal money for
low-income housing and homeless assistance.
Ending Homelessness is ‘Complicated’ for OC Officials
Program is supposed to end homelessness in 10 years, but as of
now it still doesn’t have an executive director.
Anaheim Council Approves Bond Deal for Basketball Team
Council voted unanimously to issue $75 million in bonds to
billionaire Henry Samuelli so he can bring the NBA’s Sacramento
Kings to the Honda Center.
Walk of Honor Condition Shameful to Chriss Street
The county’s treasurer/tax collector cites the memorial wall as an example of county’s inability to deal with homeless crisis and manage civic center buildings. He wants to do something about it before he leaves office at year’s end.
Homeless Sex Offenders Rousted in Anaheim
Officials break up a group that had set up camp near the state parole office.



