Orange County Supervisors ultimately did not vote on lifting restrictions on the private property that require it be used for agricultural purposes following concerns from nearby residents the land would be developed into houses.
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 inHousing & Homelessness
Another Orange County City Mandates Affordable Housing
Costa Mesa joins a host of Orange County cities requiring developers to build affordable homes in their residential projects amid state pressure to address a worsening housing crisis.
Posted inHousing & Homelessness
Two More OC Cities Create Housing Trusts; Are They Effective?
Anaheim and Laguna Beach officials are starting up housing trusts as cities across Orange County struggle with getting affordable homes built.
Posted inHousing & Homelessness
Should Orange County Take a New Approach to Curbing Homelessness?
County leaders and activists are starting to call for a new look at how the county spends its homeless dollars after years of spending with few results.
Posted inAnaheim
Anaheim Approves $2 Billion Disneyland Forward Expansion
Anaheim City Council members approved Disneyland’s expansion proposal, yet it’s unclear exactly what will be built. Some residents urged the council to hold off until plans are more clear.
Posted inHuntington Beach
CA Attorney General Sues Huntington Beach Over Voter ID Law
It marks the third legal battle between Surf City and Sacramento as the city’s currently being sued over failing to comply with state housing mandates.
Posted inAnaheim
Is Anaheim Rushing the Approval of Disneyland’s Expansion?
Officials are looking to sign off on Disneyland’s proposed expansion next week. Some residents are comparing the rushed process to the failed Angel Stadium Sale that was detailed by an FBI corruption probe.
Posted inHousing & Homelessness
Is Orange County’s Homeless Shelter System Broken?
Experts say the county’s current homeless shelter network is eating up a lot of money while showing little results.
Posted inSanta Ana
Willard Neighborhood Wants to Be Seen
After years of advocacy, data gathering along with city and community collaboration, Santa Ana sees its first mural crosswalk.
Posted inHousing & Homelessness
Anaheim Looks to Create Housing Trust Fund
While city staff and council members touted the possibilities, similar programs haven’t always panned out in Orange County.
