While new shelters have been built, a recent poll indicates housing is a top concern among Orange County residents.
Category: Anaheim
Anaheim, Orange County’s largest city and home to the Disneyland Resort and Angel Stadium, has about 340,000 residents. We cover the City Council’s votes, its budget, the resort district and policing.
Posted inEducation
The Push for Ethnic Studies Classes Continues Throughout Orange County School Districts
The county’s board of education is expected to hold forums on ethnic studies courses in July and August.
Posted inSafety, Security & Justice
Even More OC Cities Join Movement to Switch Out Cops for Social Workers in Homeless, Mental Health Response
The cities of Buena Park, Fullerton, and possibly Santa Ana have joined in on the idea.
Posted inEducation
Figuring Out Details of a $500,000 High School Graduation Event at Angels Stadium Gave Anaheim High School Reporters a Real Education in Journalism
Figuring out why they didn’t get to graduate at Angel Stadium led to a reporting adventure across two school districts and a Major League franchise.
Posted inFood
Visiting M&M Donuts on the Other Side of the Infamous Late Night Long Line
The Mas, and their signature blueberry doughnut, have reached unexpected success with their morning and late night crowds after decades in the kitchen.
Posted inHealth & Wellness
Orange County Cities Join Growing Movement to Use Social Workers, Not Cops, for Homeless and Mental Health Response
Local police chiefs have also said mental health situations sometimes escalate when a uniformed police officer shows up.
Posted inSafety, Security & Justice
OC Residents Rally, Hold Vigil for Palestinians Amid Global Demonstrations
Wednesday’s event was part of a week of action organized by local community groups to support Palestine.
Posted inEconomy
Anaheim Once Again Turns Down Idea of Offering Hazard Pay to Grocery, Retail and Drug Store Workers
In a 4-3 vote Tuesday night, the council tabled the item after the majority opposed the idea last week.
Posted inEconomy
Majority of Anaheim Council Opposes Idea Of Mandating Pandemic Raises for Grocery, Drug Store Workers
The council will vote on whether to pass a hazard pay ordinance on May 18.
Posted inEducation
Los Alamitos School Board to Vote on Social Justice Standards; Anaheim District to Require Ethnic Studies
The idea of offering ethnic studies classes is sparking debates at school boards across Orange County.
