The new rules allow law enforcement officers to clear out homeless camps in county parks and storm drains.
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 inTop Stories
Orange County’s Biggest Headlines in Wake of No Kings Protest and ICE Raids
Thousands of people railed against the ongoing deportation raids this past weekend in Orange County and immigration sweeps reportedly ramped up not long after – these are just some of this week’s biggest headlines in OC.
Posted inGovernment
Immigrant Aid in Orange County Poised to Expand
While Santa Ana continued rental and utility assistance for impacted residents, Fullerton City Council members are moving to create immigrant aid funds – including legal resources – for those impacted by deportation sweeps.
Posted inPlacentia
Placentia Temporarily Bans New Airbnbs For up to One Year
Placentia City Council members rolled out a moratorium on new short term rentals for up to a year so officials have time to form stricter regulations in an effort to curb problematic homes in neighborhoods.
Posted inHuntington Beach
Orange County’s Biggest Headlines as Surf City’s Housing Lawsuit Heats Up
Huntington Beach potentially facing millions in fines stemming from a lawsuit against state housing mandates and Brea demanding $5.4 million from a local trash hauler – these are just some of the biggest civic headlines in OC this week.
Posted inHousing & Homelessness
How Much is Huntington Beach’s Housing Fight Going to Cost Taxpayers?
After a group of state appeals court judges ordered the city to face penalties in its lawsuits against state housing mandates, city leaders are set to find out what those penalties will be tomorrow.
Posted inPolitics & Elections
A Look at OC Headlines as Federal Shutdown Impacts Huntington Beach Airshow
The Pacific Airshow won’t see military jets because of the shutdown, while the county’s first veterans cemetery is facing a federal funding priority hurdle – these are just some of this week’s headlines.
Posted inALL TOP STORIES
Laguna Hills Approves Building 180 Apartments for Seniors
Council members reluctantly approved the development to comply with state mandates and avoid potentially costly lawsuits.
Posted inAnaheim
Tourists Could Soon Help House Disneyland Resort Workers
A portion of tourism tax dollars – scrutinized last year in a scathing state audit – could soon be used to help support housing needs of Disneyland Resort employees in Anaheim.
Posted inSafety, Security & Justice
Neighboring OC Cities Look to Private Security to Patrol Parks
Garden Grove and Stanton are looking to hire private security guards to help patrol streets, parks and other public areas in an effort to curb low-level crimes like drinking in public.
