Residents joined nonprofit and community organizations in meeting with four candidates running for city council.
Category: Housing & Homelessness
Orange County housing and homelessness, from what the state told each city to build to what it has actually permitted. Rent increases, evictions, affordable projects, shelters, anti-camping enforcement and the federal court orders shaping all of it.
Posted inBrea
Brea Moves to Issue $60 Million Bonds to Build Affordable Senior Housing
Brea officials approved millions of dollars in bonds for a developer – who’s responsible for repayment – to build senior housing, raising questions as to why so much is needed for the construction.
Posted inTop Stories
OC’s Biggest Headlines as Anaheim Mayor Faces Accusations of Racism
Anaheim Mayor Ashleigh Aitken’s chief of staff is alleging she hurled racial and sexual slurs at her, the sheriff’s department overspent its budget by nearly $30 million – these are just some of OC’s civic headlines this week.
Posted inAnaheim
Anaheim Launches Program to Report Illegal Rent Hikes & Evictions
Anaheim officials are rolling out a new webpage where tenants can report illegal rent raises and no-fault evictions under state law after years of local calls for rent control.
Posted inCosta Mesa
Costa Mesa Approves Housing at Fairview Development Center
After years of sitting dormant, the state-owned Fairview Development Center will be redeveloped into 2,300 housing units, open space and some commercial projects.
Posted inCountywide
OC’s Biggest Headlines as Coast Grapples With Coastal Erosion Ahead of El Niño
Coastal OC cities are grappling with coastal erosion ahead of an expected super El Niño that could worsen the issue, Flock cameras face increased pushback – these are some of this week’s biggest civic headlines.
Posted inLaguna Hills
A South OC City Rolls Out Parking Permits
Laguna Hills officials implemented permit parking in specific areas on several streets near Beckenham Park.
Posted inStanton
Stanton Uses Homeless Emergency to Demolish Public Nuisance Building
The city of Stanton is gearing up to spend over $100,000 to demolish an abandoned four-plex occupied by homeless people who city officials say have become a danger to the surrounding community.
Posted inCountywide
Orange County’s Top Civic Headlines as Mountain Lion Population Dwindles
OC mountain lions are on the brink of extinction and Anaheim residents still don’t know the condition of Angel Stadium – these are some of this week’s top civic headlines.
Posted inFullerton
Fullerton Eyes Parking Lots in Downtown for New Housing
Over 250 more homes could be coming to Downtown Fullerton as officials start to eye selling or leasing three parking lots to make way for housing amid budget woes and a state housing crisis.
