Some wonder what the point is to OC’s biennial homelessness count given slow progress on addressing the region’s homelessness crisis.
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Federal Judge Temporarily Blocks City of Orange from Evicting Mary’s Kitchen
A homeless kitchen which feeds, clothes and bathes people in Orange lives to fight at least a few more days.
Posted inGovernment
ACLU Steps Into the Fight to Stop Closure of Homeless Meals Kitchen in Orange
The ACLU claims Orange City Councilmembers broke state transparency law when they decided to shut down Mary’s Kitchen in a closed door meeting.
Posted inHousing & Homelessness
Who’s Watching the Billions in New State Homeless Spending?
The state is leaving it to cities and counties to decide whether or not resident oversight commissions will be reviewing the massive new spending.
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Where Does OC’s Homelessness Spending Actually Go? Here’s What We Found Out
OC is on track for a major drop in homelessness spending as certain state and federal money scales back. But the county could be getting a massive boost later this year from an enormous new state program to convert motels into homeless housing.
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Another No-Show from Most of OC’s Homelessness Commission After Months of Canceled Meetings
As homeless deaths climb to record levels in OC, most of the county’s homelessness commission again failed to show up to their every-other-month meeting.
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City of Orange May Face Legal Battle Over Booting Local Homeless Kitchen
A local homeless soup kitchen is fighting efforts by Orange officials to shut it down, possibly setting the stage for a legal battle.
Posted inCountywide
COVID Vax Food Cards for Homeless People Are Up for Retroactive Approval Tuesday
Hundreds of the cards have been handed out in recent months, and the program is only now going to supervisors for public approval.
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Costa Mesa Officials Approve $2M Annual Contract For Shelter, Other Cities Rethink Homelessness Response
While new shelters have been built, a recent poll indicates housing is a top concern among Orange County residents.
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Santa Ana Clears Homeless Encampment at Cultural Center While Offering Shelter, Bringing Months-Long Saga Near End
Santa Ana city officials moved Thursday to clear a high-profile homeless encampment at a local cultural center while offering everyone shelter.
