County officials are looking to start a new office aimed at helping immigrants and refugees navigate a new life in Orange County as they try to achieve the American dream.
Tag: Doug Chaffee
Posted inHousing & Homelessness
Orange County Residents Get a Rare Look at Affordable Housing Rents
State officials are pressuring local leaders to zone for tens of thousands of affordable homes – but just how affordable is it to reside in Orange County?
Posted inEquality & Equity
Orange County More Than Doubles Investment in Helping People Transition Out of Jail
A study found Project Kinship significantly reduced the likelihood that people would go back to jail.
Posted inHealth & Wellness
How is Orange County Combating Hate After Declaring Racism a Public Health Crisis?
Hate activity continues to increase as nonprofit groups and local and state government officials struggle to combat OC’s latest public health issue, which county supervisors consider a crisis.
Posted inCountywide
OC Now Has Its First Democrat Majority on Board of Supervisors in Over 40 Years
Among other things, new Democratic Supervisor Vicente Sarmiento said he wants to beef up staffing and funding of civilian oversight over county law enforcement agencies.
Posted inSafety, Security & Justice
Here’s a Twist: OC Sheriff Union is Attacking the Republican and Backing the Democrat in a High-Stakes Race
It’s the critical race that will decide which party has a majority on the powerful county Board of Supervisors.
Posted inCountywide
Anger, Frustration Among OC’s Top Leaders Over Handling of Dana Point Harbor Overhaul Financing
The supervisors’ latest frustration in many ways mirrors boaters’ concerns about a lack of vetting.
Posted inFullerton
Voters in Fullerton, West Anaheim, Brea, Buena Park, La Habra, Placentia and Stanton Are Picking a New County Rep. What Do the Candidates Say?
We asked the candidates key questions about transparency, climate change, airplane noise and bike lanes. One responded.
Posted inGovernment
Does Orange County’s Fire Headquarters Need 24/7 Armed Cops?
A request for armed sheriff officers was rejected by county supervisors, who cited a lack of threats.
Posted inNorberto Santana, Jr.
Santana: As Deaths Mount, OC Must Confront Hard Conversations on Homelessness
A recent grand jury report showcases need for real time public accounting on people falling through gaps
