The U.S. government is changing how it funds homeless programs — shifting emphasis from transitional housing to longer-term housing. But local electeds say the feds are moving too fast and will force vulnerable families onto the streets.
Tag: County Government
Posted inGovernment, News Briefs, Top Stories, Transportation
Supervisors Give Final Approval to Bus Terminal Purchase
It’s widely assumed the abandoned terminal adjacent to the downtown Santa Ana Civic Center will be turned into a homeless shelter and service center. But supervisors have yet to unveil any concrete plans.
Posted inGovernment, Top Stories
OC Supervisors and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Agenda
Chairwoman Lisa Bartlett instituted a new schedule that cuts down on the number of times supervisors meet, but it also makes the agendas much harder to get through. Some of her colleagues are “frustrated” with the changes.
Posted inCountywide, Government, Investigative, Top Stories
The Biggest Users: Here’s Who Spent the Most Discounted Nights at County-Owned Hotel
Former Dana Point Police Chief Lynn Koehmstedt stayed 159 nights at the Dana Point Marina Inn, while another high-level official used the discount at least 75 times. Supervisor Todd Spitzer says they should be prosecuted.
Posted inGovernment, Top Stories
County Supervisor a No-Show at Mental Health Board Meetings
Andrew Do was absent for all but two of the 12 meetings in the year after he joined the panel last February. The rules say he should have been removed after four missed meetings. But the supervisors are considering exempting Do from the rules.
Posted inCountywide, Health & Wellness, Housing & Homelessness, Norberto Santana Jr.
Santana: Homeless Camp Now Keeping People From Jury Duty
County supervisors tout recent progress on homelessness. But recent warnings from the head of OC Superior Courts indicate serious problems brewing at downtown Santa Ana Civic Center.
Posted inCountywide, Government, Investigative, Top Stories
Political Aide’s Multiple Income Streams Shows How it Pays to be Connected
In addition to earning $177,000 in salary in benefits last year for his full-time county job, Denis Bilodeau received another $83,000 in payments and benefits from other public agencies, records show.
Posted inFountain Valley, Garden Grove, Government, Politics & Elections, Santa Ana, Top Stories, Westminster
Do Far Ahead of Martinez in Fundraising for Central OC Supervisor Seat
Incumbent Republican supervisor Andrew Do has raised nearly $340,000, according to most recent reports, while Democrat Michele Martinez raised less than $60,000.
Posted inCountywide, Garden Grove, Government, Investigative, Politics & Elections, Top Stories
Once a Mentor to Do, Nguyen Now a Fierce Foe
Just over a year ago, State Sen. Janet Nguyen gave her full-throated support to Andrew Do during his successful run for county supervisor. Now, as Do runs for re-election, Nguyen is launching attacks against him.
Posted inCountywide, Government, Investigative, Top Stories
Delay in Wozniak Sentencing Marks New Phase of Jail Informants Scandal
The sentencing of Daniel Patrick Wozniak, who was convicted last December of a grisly double-murder, will continue to drag on after more revelations of Orange County Sheriff’s deputies maintaining secret records on jailhouse snitches have surfaced in recent weeks.
