Answers about where shelters might be placed, and how they would be operated, could come at an April 3 court meeting.
Tag: David O. Carter
Posted inCountywide, Government, Housing & Homelessness, Irvine, Top Stories
Judge Warns OC ‘Desperately’ Needs More Homeless Shelter Beds
Among the problems he cited: Women’s beds put in men’s sleeping areas due to a lack of space, people with serious mental illnesses being triggered by extremely crowded conditions at the Courtyard shelter, and women being told by county officials their option was to stay at an already-over-capacity shelter with men who they say sexually assaulted them.
Posted inCountywide, Government, Housing & Homelessness, Irvine, Safety, Security & Justice, Top Stories
Hundreds Protest Irvine Homeless Shelter; Supervisors Start Addressing Concerns
At least 250 people protested Sunday against plans for a homeless shelter at a former military base in Irvine, raising concerns about drug use and potential risks to children in nearby athletic fields and neighborhoods. Supervisor Shawn Nelson said no drug use or sex offenders would be allowed in the shelter.
Posted inCountywide, Government, Housing & Homelessness, Santa Ana, Top Stories
Federal Judge Calls Saturday Hearing To Discuss Next Steps for Riverbed Homeless
U.S. District Judge David O. Carter has called a federal court conference for Saturday morning to discuss the county’s imminent plans for moving hundreds of Santa Ana riverbed homeless people currently in motels, to county shelters or medical facilities.
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County Plans to Move Former Santa Ana Riverbed Homeless to Shelters
The Orange County Board of Supervisors Tuesday approved up to $2 million to use toward additional shelter beds, as part of a plan to move hundreds of Santa Ana Riverbed homeless people from motels to other types of shelter.
Posted inHousing & Homelessness
Most OC Cities Support Adding 2,700 New Homes For Homeless, Organizer Says
If built, the 2,700 new units would be enough to house more than half of the 4,792 homeless people counted in Orange County during the latest official count in January 2017.
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Judge Scolds County’s Top Attorney Over Sheriff’s Role in Riverbed Evictions
U.S. District Court Judge David O. Carter angrily reprimanded Orange County’s top lawyer Wednesday night for failing to prevent a mix-up that allowed Sheriff’s deputies to move into a homeless encampment on the northeast bank of the Santa Ana Riverbed before county healthcare workers arrived to offer homeless people housing and services.
Posted inAnaheim, Countywide, Government, Housing & Homelessness, Orange, Safety, Security & Justice, Top Stories
Details Decided for Santa Ana Riverbed Homeless Evictions; Judge Monitoring Closely
County officials and lawyers for homeless people said they planned to work over the three-day holiday weekend to help ensure any homeless people who want motel rooms before the Tuesday deadline can quickly move into them.
Posted inAnaheim, Countywide, Government, Housing & Homelessness, Orange, Safety, Security & Justice, Santa Ana, Top Stories
Plan to Move Riverbed Homeless to Motels Approved by OC Supervisors
The agreement, brokered by U.S. Dist. Judge David O. Carter, requires the county to provide motel rooms to those now living along the Santa Ana riverbed for at least 30 days. In return, officials can begin clearing the riverbed Tuesday morning.
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County Finalizes Agreement On Eviction And Temporary Shelter For Santa Ana Riverbed Homeless
Orange County officials and attorneys for homeless people, pushed by a federal judge, reached agreement Wednesday on a short-term plan to move and provide shelter for nearly 400 people living along the Santa Ana Riverbed, the largest homeless camp in the county.
