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Gov. Brown Signs Bill Creating OC Homeless Housing Agency

by Spencer Custodio Sep 12, 2018Dec 8, 2020 Why you can trust Voice of OC

Orange County is on track to form a regional agency to build housing units aimed at helping curb the growing homeless crisis after Gov. Jerry Brown signed key legislation Tuesday.

Anaheim, Costa Mesa, Government, Housing & Homelessness, Orange, Safety, Security & Justice, Santa Ana, Top Stories

Homeless Shelters to Open in Santa Ana and Anaheim by End of December, Cities Say

by Nick Gerda Sep 7, 2018Dec 8, 2020 Why you can trust Voice of OC

South Orange County also is set to be brought into the federal case, as the judge expressed frustration at the lack of a south county shelter site.

Government, Housing & Homelessness, Safety, Security & Justice, Santa Ana, Top Stories

OC Leaders Face Scrutiny After Federal Court Ruling on Homelessness

by Nick Gerda Sep 6, 2018Dec 8, 2020 Why you can trust Voice of OC

A federal appeals court this week supports what U.S. District Judge David O. Carter has been warning county and city leaders about for six months: If they don’t offer a realistic option for homeless people to stay overnight, police can’t enforce anti-camping ordinances. On Friday, Carter is bringing OC civic leaders back to court to gauge progress.

Countywide, Government, Housing & Homelessness, Top Stories

OC Moves to Actually Count Homeless People

by Nick Gerda Aug 29, 2018Dec 8, 2020 Why you can trust Voice of OC

Prior “point-in-time” counts – which play a key role in policy and funding decisions – are actually estimates, officials now say.

Countywide, Government, Housing & Homelessness, State, Top Stories

OC Homeless Housing Bill Clears Legislature as Leading Advocate Leaves Job

by Nick Gerda Aug 27, 2018Dec 8, 2020 Why you can trust Voice of OC

AB 448 would create a regional agency to finance 2,700 homes for homeless people. It cleared the state Legislature unanimously last week, on the same day Heather Stratman suddenly left her job.

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Santa Ana Police Should ‘Harass’ Homeless People to Move to Other Cities, Mayor Says

by Nick Gerda Aug 23, 2018Dec 8, 2020 Why you can trust Voice of OC

Federal judge David O. Carter has warned cities against pushing homeless people to other areas, saying it raises constitutional issues.

Anaheim, Housing & Homelessness, Safety, Security & Justice, Top Stories

Homelessness and Crime Increase at Anaheim’s Maxwell Park

by Spencer Custodio Aug 20, 2018Dec 8, 2020 Why you can trust Voice of OC

West Anaheim’s Maxwell Park is facing a spike in homeless people staying in and around the park and homeless-related crimes, according to Anaheim Deputy Police Chief Julian Harvey.

Countywide, Economy, Government, Housing & Homelessness, Top Stories

OC One of Least Affordable Places to Live in U.S.: Annual Community Indicators Report

by Kassidy Dillon Aug 13, 2018Dec 8, 2020 Why you can trust Voice of OC

An “epidemic” of homelessness, low wages and the steadily increasing cost of living and housing makes Orange County one of the least affordable places to live in the nation, according to the annual Orange County Community Indicators Report.

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OC Needle Exchange Plans to Open in September, as County Asks Court to Block It

by Brandon Pho and Nick Gerda Aug 8, 2018May 6, 2021 Why you can trust Voice of OC

The program faces staunch opposition from the county and the four cities where the state authorized it to operate. A court hearing on whether to block it could come later this month or next month.

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Judge Demands Progress on Homeless Shelters By September 7

by Thy Vo and Kassidy Dillon Aug 3, 2018May 6, 2021 Why you can trust Voice of OC

U.S. District Court Judge David O. Carter warned the County of Orange and its cities they will need to make significant progress on plans for new emergency shelter housing for the homeless, or face a possible court ruling or temporary injunction stopping the enforcement of anti-camping laws.