Seven candidates all offered up different approaches to repair Fullerton’s rundown roads, fix the rocky budget and build more affordable housing at a Monday night question and answer forum.
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 inAnaheim
How Will Anaheim Build More Affordable Homes?
One year after independent investigators alleged a culture of developer favoritism at city hall, Anaheim officials are brainstorming ways to create more affordable homes.
Posted inHousing & Homelessness
Governor Vows New Penalties for Huntington Beach Amidst Housing Fight
While city leaders have avoided penalties so far, Gov. Gavin Newsom called them out for abusing the law and promised to hold them accountable.
Posted inAnaheim
Who Should Enforce State Rent Caps and Tenant Protections in Anaheim?
Amid calls for rent control and eviction concerns, Anaheim officials are questioning if they should involve themselves in enforcing state renter protection laws.
Posted inSanta Ana
How Are Santa Ana Officials Going to Address Homeless Encampments?
Ahead of the November election, cities across OC are updating and bolstering their anti-camping laws. Will officials in Santa Ana – home to the county’s most homeless residents – follow?
Posted inPolitics & Elections
Santana: A Homegrown Study Guide for OC November Elections
Voice of OC unveils its election guide – earlier than ever – to this season’s hottest local races.
Posted inNewport Beach
Newport Beach Bolsters Anti-Camping Law After Supreme Court Ruling
Newport Beach officials are shoring up their anti-camping laws after a Supreme Court ruling earlier this year as residents complain of witnessing public urination, defecation and drug use.
Posted inAnaheim
Will Anaheim Force Developers to Build Affordable Homes?
After years of resistance, Anaheim officials are slated to consider mandating developers to build affordable homes in housing projects, commonly known as inclusionary housing laws.
Posted inGarden Grove
Garden Grove Looks to Crack Down on Homeless Encampments After Supreme Court Ruling
Garden Grove officials may soon become the latest in OC to craft an anti-camping law following a Supreme Court ruling that cleared the way for cities to crackdown on homeless encampments.
Posted inHousing & Homelessness
Costa Mesa Eyes Housing Fees to Spur Affordable Home Building
Costa Mesa City Council members set the city’s in-lieu fee at a flat rate of $10 per square foot of development in an effort to build up funding to build affordable housing elsewhere.
