As part of a statewide initiative, the County of Orange and Costa Mesa officials are trying to help people struggling with mental health and substance abuse issues get off the street as a controversial court program rolls out.
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
Will Anaheim Get a Better Idea of Who’s Building Their City?
Anaheim might become the latest city to require subcontractors to disclose any state labor law violations and penalties they have before working on certain development projects.
Posted inHousing & Homelessness
To Enforce Rent Control, Santa Ana Wants Landlords’ Property Info; How Will it Work?
Santa Ana’s historic citywide rent control law continues to spark council debate – this time, over how it’s being implemented and enforced.
Posted inHousing & Homelessness
San Clemente Bussed Homeless People Out During Surf Competition
City staff say the homeless residents asked to be put up in motels during the event, but wouldn’t confirm if that was a regular practice for the city.
Posted inSafety, Security & Justice
Santa Ana Arrested Hundreds of Intoxicated People Within a Month
The increase in arrests come after a majority of council members – along with scores of residents – have voiced concerns of a drug crisis in town.
Posted inHousing & Homelessness
A Battle For Orange County’s Only Citywide Rent Control Ordinance
An effort to protect Santa Ana’s rent control laws led to charges of impropriety – and a rare public rebuke of council members by the City Attorney.
Posted inHousing & Homelessness
San Clemente Considers Curbing Homeless From Beaches
The San Clemente City Council is looking to crack down on tents at public beaches.
Posted inTop Stories
Can College Students Really Design California’s Homes of Tomorrow?
Orange County’s Sustainability Decathlon aims to curb climate change by getting college students to craft eco-friendly home designs. The inaugural event is at the OC fairgrounds in Costa Mesa Oct. 5 to 8 and Oct. 12 to 15.
Posted inHousing & Homelessness
A Controversial Past Haunts Orange County’s CARE Court Judge
A new controversial program that could push mentally ill and disabled residents into court-mandated programs is being run by a former prosecutor with a history of violating defendants’ civil rights.
Posted inHousing & Homelessness
Orange County’s Housing Voucher Application Ends Tomorrow
The Orange County Housing Authority will be closing its application window for residents to be put on the waitlist for a federally funded rent subsidy program.
